Appalachia Story of OL Buck the Bittersweet story of a Coal Miner

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  • @sharonfreemanpace1011
    @sharonfreemanpace1011 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A wonderful heartfelt story.Bless you Mr. Donnie. See you Monday Lord willing.

  • @1CathyHendrix
    @1CathyHendrix ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Such a heart touching story. As hard as those miners had to work there should not have been families struggling for food, clothes, shoes or anything else they needed. They should have been paid enough to have at least the basics in life. That's just not right. What a good man he was. I am sure that he had a great reward in heaven. Thanks for sharing, Donnie! Hope you have a great weekend and God bless!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks so much my friend for sharing this. So true. God bless you.

    • @Teressa690
      @Teressa690 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've never heard it said better, thank you. God bless all.

    • @sCotto359
      @sCotto359 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Had neighbor who daughter went to school barefoot her daddy an ol miner it broke my heart it was one room School house I shared only other pair shoes I had told my mamma there's a young girl with no shoes I didn't want her feet to get cold I could tell she was embarrassed ain't nothing about being poor to be embarrassed about may not been best shoes but she was mighty glad

    • @cowboykelly6590
      @cowboykelly6590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙄💔 Yes, there are 3 words that should NEVER be used together, not here in AMERICA or anywhere else actually, its
      THE WORKING POOR ! 😡💔

    • @cowboykelly6590
      @cowboykelly6590 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sCotto359 🙄💔 😤😡

  • @nonnieprice5827
    @nonnieprice5827 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for keeping the memory of Ol Buck and his family alive.
    As sad as this story was, life must go on . God works in mysterious ways , one thing for sure when you know Christ as savior and Lord, we will see our love ones again .
    God gave him a purpose in making a difference in the life of others.
    There is nothing in this life more important than being used by God and making a difference in the life of others. We are a bright and shining light to this world.
    Thank you Donnie for letting your light shine and making a difference in my life and the lives of many each and every day.
    God bless you brother.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen my friend. Well said. God bless you. Your very welcome. Thank you.

  • @charleswalker3836
    @charleswalker3836 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m from a little coal town in southeast Ky. We had one such man and his wife in our little town. He too had been hurt in the mines and couldn’t work. Family and friends did his gardening and helped them with the canning. My dad and his brothers kept them in firewood and coat. This was the late 50s and early 60s. We all called him Big Nickel because his family name was Nickols. He would never let any family go without anything. Money for rent, food, clothing, it didn’t matter what the need was. But his greatest joy came from making toys and and fixing toys for all the kids, myself included. I think sometimes that’s where my wife and I got the burden on our hearts to do what little we could to help others. Now that we’re old our greatest joy is watching those we have touched along the way now helping others as we did.
    I think back to those times and thank God that he gave us Big Nickel, and how it shaped our lives.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW Thanks for sharing your memories and story with us my friend. God bless you. Thank you.

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching now - great way to start the morning

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Dave. Good morning my friend.

    • @DaveCollierCamping
      @DaveCollierCamping ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnielaws7020 Top of the morning- Donnie - have an awesome day

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DaveCollierCamping you to my friend. Take care.

  • @donaldwells2102
    @donaldwells2102 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Heart warming story Donnie, you have a wonderful heritage and knowledge of the coal miners life, and we thank you for sharing it with us 🙂.Take Care Friend and God Bless.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoy them my friend. Thank you so much. Your very welcome. God bless you.

  • @jasonc.7848
    @jasonc.7848 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A story from Donnie is a great way to start the morning. I really appreciate the work you put into these videos!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much my friend. I really appreciate that. God bless you. Your very welcome.

    • @richardbonner2354
      @richardbonner2354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr Jason C.,
      Donnie's videos are wonderfull; ever' bit as wonderful as the toys Ol' Buck whittled for the Children.
      One good Man, consistently an' faithfully making Life more pleasant for Many.
      And Mr Donnie Laws..., I got to hand it You, Friend...; You're not only a Story Teller, You're a pretty good "Sound Man" and "Special Effects Man", too.
      In this video, We hear that terrible rumblin' sound and see the Earth shaking as part of the mine gives way...
      Well and realistically made, Donnie! Just like Buck's hand carved toys.
      🙂
      Rick Bonner Pennsyltucky

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@richardbonner2354 Wow! Thank you so much for saying this my friend. God bless you.

  • @raymondbradley6788
    @raymondbradley6788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Donnie for sharing. That was a beautiful story. God bless.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. Thank you.

  • @charlenemock333
    @charlenemock333 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your video was uploaded 12 minutes ago and you already have 29 likes👍plus mine Already!!! In 12 minutes!!! I'm so glad everybody else is seeing how good of a storyteller you are right along with King Jared!!! God bless you Donnie!!!!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you. So glad you enjoy them. Thank you.

  • @John-uv7zp
    @John-uv7zp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Donny I’ll say it again I’m 51 years old and I’ll tell ya YOU SIR ARE THE BEST STORY TELLER IVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF LISTENING TO GOD BLESS YA AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY 🙏

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW Thanks for saying this my friend. I truly Thank you. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @angelawheeler7825
    @angelawheeler7825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made me cry, my sister Evelyn come in my room and said Donnie law's New video is so beautiful and she was crying 😢we love you so much.god bless you and your wonderful family..

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW I'm sorry my friend. God bless you.

  • @thomasfugitt3461
    @thomasfugitt3461 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have always said if the poor don't help the poor nobody else will

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @annawalker1750
    @annawalker1750 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful story - thank you Mr. Donny ❤

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. Thank you.

  • @rubies200
    @rubies200 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This story is so sad yet uplifting! This is a reminder to me to things throughout the day to bring a smile to a person's face, whenever I can.
    I also love how you weave folk music into your tales. When I heard the a cappella, I got chills.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @waynecheeks7969
    @waynecheeks7969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a good man he was.he was alot like you Mr. Donnie. Thank you for remembering him.we need more people like you and him,around. Thank you Mr. Donnie for everything you do. You bring back so many good memories. Love you old buddy ❤️

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW Thanks so much for saying this my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome. Thank you.

  • @CathyCorriher-jb1ot
    @CathyCorriher-jb1ot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my, such a touching story and a kind man.
    God blessed him with a home in heaven, reunited him with his wife and kids.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      So true my friend. God bless you. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @pearliesaddler9638
    @pearliesaddler9638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good 🌄

  • @markceciljr1354
    @markceciljr1354 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr. Laws you said " the town took care of him like he was one of their own", that's because he was their own, he watched over the families like any father, or grandfather would watch over his children and grandchildren.
    Love the story thank you for your channel

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. That's so true. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @ThomasThomas-wn3km
    @ThomasThomas-wn3km ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I do appreciate your stories like this. God's love spilling out to others. Thank you, brother. You're a good man.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you. Thanks so much. Your very welcome.

  • @tammybrewer8608
    @tammybrewer8608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Mr Donnie! Your stories always make me smile. God bless you my friend

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. Thanks so much.

  • @ShowCat1
    @ShowCat1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Donnie. God bless.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @looptylou6287
    @looptylou6287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir, I needed this beautiful remembrance of Love this morning ♥️

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @jessidutton3441
    @jessidutton3441 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandpa worked in the mines in Delbarton, West Virginia. Momma has always shared memories of her childhood. Hard living. But she said it made them strong.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @canastasiou68
    @canastasiou68 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Broke my heart this story, but glad you shared it. God bless from Australia

  • @jugheadjones5458
    @jugheadjones5458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for bringing this fine man’s story back to life. How many thousands more like this have faded away. Your telling of them is more important than many can imagine. Even as poor as Buck was he still gave and the Lord was made alive and present through this man. He received a greater reward than anything he ever gave as he is with Jesus and his family. So inspiring! Thank you Donnie! God bless you!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @LibbiM
    @LibbiM ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a touching story. Good reminder of how difficult things were back in those times and how much it has (fortunately) changed.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      So true my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @rickyparsons5573
    @rickyparsons5573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning Donnie…. I love your videos….Thank You So Much for sharing them….God Bless You 🙏🏻☦️❤️🙏🏻

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good morning my friend. God bless you. Thank you so much.

  • @federicorinaldi2044
    @federicorinaldi2044 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr Laws, sir, you tell the best stories of our people. Thank you. God bless you and yours.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much my friend. God bless you.

  • @JaredKingTV
    @JaredKingTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looord brother this is one of the best and heart touching stories I've heard in a loooong time. Thank you so much for keeping his memory alive God bless you my awesome mountain brother 🙏

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my brother. That means a lot coming from you. I really appreciate it. God bless you. Thanks so much. Your very welcome.

  • @reginakasakevics7891
    @reginakasakevics7891 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aww Mr. Laws your story brought me to tears. What a touching story. Ole Buck is in Glory now with his precious Lord and his sweet family. Thank you for sharing it with us.😢

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen my friend. Thank you so much. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @SullivansTrails
    @SullivansTrails ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That one brought a tear to my eye especially when your voice cracked a little while telling it! Great job, your family is a lucky bunch to still have you around!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      God bless you my friend. Thanks so much.

  • @glenm2042
    @glenm2042 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved this story brother Donnie thank you for sharing it with me. It brought back memories of my dad when he worked in the mines back in the late 30's and 40's. God bless you for your channel. I always look forward to your uploads. God bless you!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless. Your very welcome. Thank you.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwww, he turned his tragedy into hope and happiness for others. You don’t get better than that. Thank you for the story of his life🤗❤️🐝

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God bless you. Your very welcome my friend.

    • @deborahdanhauer8525
      @deborahdanhauer8525 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnielaws7020 Blessings to you too 🤗❤️🐝

  • @bettyfeliciano7322
    @bettyfeliciano7322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooh Mr Laws! This story touched my heart so! Made me cry. I remember my parents and others talking about the coal mines and hard times. Even today there are families & others struggling to keep food on the table and clothes on their backs. I remember when I was growing up on our farm, I’d always get some other girls hand-me-downs to wear. The other kids at school would laugh at me & make fun of me. But my mama kept me & my clothes clean….even though they were used! Thank you for sharing! A lot of folks back then had soft hearts & true grit!! Blessings always! ❤️✝️

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW Thanks so much for sharing your memories my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome. Thank you.

    • @kenkrausse3624
      @kenkrausse3624 ปีที่แล้ว

      Her clothes were old but never were they torn or dirty, Stevie Wonder, livin for the city

    • @bettyfeliciano7322
      @bettyfeliciano7322 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kenkrausse3624 Did I mention HER clothes????
      I thought I was talking about my own clothes when I was a young girl.

    • @kenkrausse3624
      @kenkrausse3624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a high compliment to your mother

    • @bettyfeliciano7322
      @bettyfeliciano7322 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kenkrausse3624 Oooh thank you so much. My mom & daddy we’re good people for sure. Daddy died when I was 15……….mom passed when I was 35.

  • @TEXASLOYAL
    @TEXASLOYAL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This crazy world needs people like Buck today, good video brother, God bless 🙏🏻

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. God bless you. Thank you. Your very welcome.

  • @catherine59226
    @catherine59226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed this very much! ❤

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. Thanks so much. God bless you.

  • @Susan71105
    @Susan71105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sad, but a great story

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is sad my friend. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.

  • @monicajane7888
    @monicajane7888 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing Donnie. Everyone have a great day!!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much my friend. Your very welcome.

  • @russellbrown5829
    @russellbrown5829 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great story. A sad story, but a sweet story.. The world needs more Bucks today.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this

  • @charlenemock333
    @charlenemock333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this story! Thank you so much for sharing this one!!! I cried throughout the story. You named the video perfectly!! Bittersweet. God bless you and your family! 😇🙏

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @gregoryj.m.8985
    @gregoryj.m.8985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful and bittersweet story Donnie....Ole Buck was doing the Lords work with what he had....the story is encouraging for us to be charitable when and where we can in life....and also to count our blessings along lifes way...Thank you for the video Brother ...
    May God Bless You and Yours ...

  • @tracicomstock3489
    @tracicomstock3489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful story brother Donnie! My grandparents grew up poor and spent the rest of their lives helping others, in the church and out.

  • @victoriareed5043
    @victoriareed5043 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning Mr. Donnie,great story as always,I love seeing your videos,they help me see a lot of the stories I heard in my young days,God bless you

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good morning my friend. Awesome! God bless you. Thank you.

  • @Allastrology
    @Allastrology ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another beautifully done video🍁Thank you Donnie for sharing the humans of our history in such a compassionate and honest way. The sacrifice was so real.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend. So true. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @2WOLFS
    @2WOLFS 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, Donnie, I just love you stories. They always remind me of someone i know or have known. And stories my daddy used to share with me and my sister. Thank you for sending blessings to you and your family.

  • @Stayingalert
    @Stayingalert ปีที่แล้ว

    Donnie this story brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful man he was and yes he is with the Lord and his family in heaven! Thank you so much for this story!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. God bless you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Your very welcome.

  • @jeffbrummett2449
    @jeffbrummett2449 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hardship makes a body thankful!! Fantastic story about our forefathers and how their every day life was .

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend.

  • @countrygirl23
    @countrygirl23 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good morning, Donnie!
    This story of ole Buck is so touching yet heart breaking. Such a wonderful, kind man he was. Love the way people cared for each other back then. So much this generation can learn from the past. Thank you so much for sharing this story. The legend of ole Buck lives on forever!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good morning my friend. So glad you enjoyed the story. God bless you. Thanks so much for sharing. Your very welcome.

    • @countrygirl23
      @countrygirl23 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your welcome! And such a blessing Buck come to know the Lord and been saved. So touching to know he went home with the Lord and saw his family again. ​@@donnielaws7020

  • @corinnerichardson9093
    @corinnerichardson9093 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely man. Thanks for telling his story. You're right people need remembering.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @kymburriss4260
    @kymburriss4260 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good morning Donnie. That was a wonderful story, and I thank you for sharing it. This day and age, we need stories of encouragement. Thank you 😊

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good morning my friend. God bless you. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

  • @Zrambo49
    @Zrambo49 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these stories. Can hardly wait for the next one. Brings tears to my eyes. Thank you.

  • @dbsnyder4503
    @dbsnyder4503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mr Donnie for an uplifting story. It made sunshine on a rainy day for me. God Bless you sir.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome my friend. God bless you. Thank you. Your very welcome.

  • @lanacampbell-moore6686
    @lanacampbell-moore6686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gm Mr Donnie❤

  • @bobbinweirdbarbashandUncleBubb
    @bobbinweirdbarbashandUncleBubb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this my friend

  • @judyingram-kh1vm
    @judyingram-kh1vm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so sad and so good at the same time. God Bless Joe. Like you said Mr. Donnie hes in Heaven with the Dear Lord and his family. Praise God Amen.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you friend. God bless you.

  • @donnaallison7462
    @donnaallison7462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Donnie such a beautiful and Grace's story of the life of our people and of the grace of God!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you. Thanks for sharing.

  • @deanbarr5740
    @deanbarr5740 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome story Donnie. The Good Lord was certainly with this Saintly man. Loved it.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @ladyjane5401
    @ladyjane5401 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very touching.....Beauty out of the ashes. ❤🙏

  • @janetgrahamtheberge4772
    @janetgrahamtheberge4772 ปีที่แล้ว

    I so LOVE your stories! They remind me that regardless of all the worldly problems there are in this world, we can make things better by just loving and helping those around us.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend God bless you Thanks for sharing this.

  • @wayneclark8482
    @wayneclark8482 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brother Donnie thank you for this story. It blessed my heart! This gentleman became what Jesus called us to do - to be like and live like the Lord. People today are so selfish with satisfying themselves they rarely think about neighbors and friends. God bless ✝️

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @grahamWhent
    @grahamWhent 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can safely say that I greatly enjoyed this particular story!! Thanks sir .

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are so welcome, my friend. 🙏 God bless you 🙏

  • @emichaeljohnson3693
    @emichaeljohnson3693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandfather worked in Van Lear mine. His name was Clayton Music but everyone just called him “Buck.” He and Rosie raised 8 children. Four boys and four girls. They’re all gone now. The stories he told every night by the old black stove are what we have left.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. God bless you.

    • @emichaeljohnson3693
      @emichaeljohnson3693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Van Lear mine gained notoriety from the song and movie, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

  • @mistytroutt7211
    @mistytroutt7211 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just now had a chance to watch this since being on Vacation. This was sad but such a good little story. Thank you Mr. Donnie.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you friend. Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @dawnperez2888
    @dawnperez2888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank. You. Mr. Laws. God. Bless. You

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Your very welcome. God bless you my friend.

  • @tammystults7921
    @tammystults7921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such A Heart Warming Story, We need more people like this, Thank You Mr Donnie and God Bless

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Your very welcome.

    • @tammystults7921
      @tammystults7921 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are Very Welcome, Keep the Stories Coming, GOD Bless

  • @RoniFromTN
    @RoniFromTN 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TH-cam needs a ❤ button because I LOVE this! One of the teen girls at church introduced me to your channel and I've been binge-watching your videos for two days. My son and I moved from Texas to just south of Athens and we have absolutely fallen in love with the area. Folks like you who enjoy sharing historical stories of Tennessee are - sadly - a rarity. Thank you for passing them along to the younger generation. It would be such a joy to sit down with you and listen to you speak of days gone by. May God bless you beyond your wildest imagination!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome my friend. Thank you so much for sharing this. God bless you. Thanks so much. Your very welcome.

  • @xjackiex24
    @xjackiex24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning sir 😊 have a great day 😊.. can't wait for the story. Thanks

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good morning my friend. Thank you.

  • @perijetton9275
    @perijetton9275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful story! A simpler time. I have been reading a series of books by Carol Ervin called The Mountain Woman series and they are based on the West Virginia coal mines and lumber mills and the families who lived in these coal mine towns. They are wonderful books and I highly recommend them. Thank you Mr. Donnie for the story of Buck. Have a happy weekend and God Bless you.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. Thanks so much. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @reneemelton9330
    @reneemelton9330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you ,Donnie for passing on this beautiful story.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome my friend. Thank you.

  • @dianewuchevich6208
    @dianewuchevich6208 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amen! Can't really say much more than that. God bless you Mr. Donnie!

  • @sandsquid1
    @sandsquid1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched this one. Mr. Laws, you are one fine story teller and this must truly be your calling! I could sit and listen to you for hours. I’m a baby boomer too, right at the tail end, and a veteran as well. It breaks my heart that my parents and grandparents - aunts and uncles, are just about all gone. And it’s up to us to keep these stories alive for the younger folks. I don’t think most of them care half as much about these things as we do.😢 But as long as people like us are breathing, these stories will be kept alive and loved. I sure do appreciate you and your gift and just want to thank you again for sharing!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand my friend. God bless you. Thanks so much for sharing this. Your very welcome.

  • @carrieross8987
    @carrieross8987 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Donnie for sharing this beautiful story...We all know the rewards God had 17:54 for him when his time was up here on earth... Such a beautiful story!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome. Thank you.

  • @delorestaylor8114
    @delorestaylor8114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing Donnie, and so grateful that you were a fortunate soul that made it out of the mines. This story broke my heart.
    🙏🏻❤️🕊🐾🦌🌲

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      God bless you my friend. Thanks so much for sharing this. Your very welcome. Thank you.

  • @louparry7721
    @louparry7721 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Donnie this was a real tear jerker story for sure. What a wonderful soul he was. He really had a big heart. I know that when this man passed on and stands before our LORD, he will tell him " well done, good and faithful servant". thank you for sharing this one. See you next time, Louise

  • @waltersteffensthezr2man431
    @waltersteffensthezr2man431 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Donnie I can't even put it into words this was an amazing video the best part is where he got saved this has got to be one of the most heartfelt ones I've ever heard!! Thank you sir You're such a blessing to all of us!

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW Thanks for sharing this my friend. So glad you enjoyed it. God bless you. Thanks so much. Your very welcome.

  • @tracicomstock3489
    @tracicomstock3489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. God bless you too brother Donnie.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome. God bless you.

  • @steel5886
    @steel5886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donnie, Thank You and God bless you.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @nanapatsullivan2344
    @nanapatsullivan2344 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Mr Donnie for sharing this touching story from long ago when people, neighbors actually when people helped one another, neighbors helping neighbor.
    God bless you sir.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

  • @roypeavy3542
    @roypeavy3542 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your video 👍👍

  • @KathysTube
    @KathysTube ปีที่แล้ว

    What a sweet sad story... thanks Donnie 🤗❤️

  • @TennValleyGal
    @TennValleyGal ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Donnie for a wonderful heartwarming story.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

  • @tracicomstock3489
    @tracicomstock3489 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is more blessed to give than to receive. I need to get back to that.

  • @janicelantz3788
    @janicelantz3788 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your stories . Please don't stop. They always remind me of the real world. Thank You

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @cynthiamayfield861
    @cynthiamayfield861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pulling my heartstrings, a great story, ty God bless you 🙏

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @denisehibbs9576
    @denisehibbs9576 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great little story ! Thank you Donnie for sharing it !

  • @spaceghost17
    @spaceghost17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, what a beautiful story. 💖💖🙏🙏🕊🕊

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @herbertblevins7077
    @herbertblevins7077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donnie ,thanks for this wonderful story God bless you and your family.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

  • @johnbubbajohnson5630
    @johnbubbajohnson5630 ปีที่แล้ว

    God blessed his soul. I loved every word of your story. God bless you sir and your whole family..🙏❤🙏❤🙏

  • @debroahisaacs2452
    @debroahisaacs2452 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your stories.......when i'm feeling down like i am tonight i watch your videos and it reminds me of being a little girl and how happy i was. Not a care in the world...except praying i could find a bunch of blackberries during the day and fireflies in a mason jar at night. God Bless mr Donnie.

  • @mrwilliams6626
    @mrwilliams6626 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story, Donnie. People need to appreciate the time that they have left since it is so short.
    Keep the story's coming, thank you very much, God.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Thanks for sharing this. That's so true. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @caroldry9262
    @caroldry9262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful story. Bless his sweetheart 💕

  • @arevavaful
    @arevavaful ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, Donnie, for sharing and documenting these incredible stories of our history...
    I loved this one so much! Wow, just Wow!!
    This coal mining past, and the upstanding character of the folks, is fading fast.
    God bless you, and have a wonderful day..🙋💕

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's so true my friend. It's not being told in our schools. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @lanabanana4169
    @lanabanana4169 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these stories an appreciate you sharing thank you
    GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR 🙏
    AMEN

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @jerrybee98
    @jerrybee98 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a story. My daddy was from a Claiborne County mining family. He remembered that tornado for the rest of his life and once in a while he would talk about it. It was devestating. I never heard about Ol Buck tho. That is so special. Thanks for sharing. And you get well, sir!🙏

  • @farkas-qc6kb
    @farkas-qc6kb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your stories are good

  • @Nonniemaye
    @Nonniemaye 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh,what a amazing story,of God's love that he has for us. Thank you, God and thank you, Donnie. God 🙏 🙏 🙏 bless.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.

  • @pam5389
    @pam5389 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. What a beautiful testimony this man had for the Lord 🙏

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.

  • @robinunderwood7695
    @robinunderwood7695 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Story is sad and BEAUTIFUL Mr. Donnie thank you for sharing 💙

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

  • @iainmelville9411
    @iainmelville9411 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful story, if ever I heard one. Thanks for sharing, it made my day. Blessings to you and your family,❤.

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

  • @marykaystreasures
    @marykaystreasures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was a modern times Santa Clause in the mountains sweet story Thanks for sharing 👍♥️🗝️🇺🇸♥️

    • @donnielaws7020
      @donnielaws7020  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome my friend. God bless you.