Ian is my father...we stay in touch to this day and have many colourful conversations. He said himself it’s up to him to make the change. I would have posted sooner but it took me this long to actually find this video. As of today March 24/2020 he’s been finally living off the streets in Victoria. He continues to struggle with alcoholism. All in all he cares about each of us kids in his own way. Thank you to this site for posting this video. 😌
Thank you Monica for finding this and sharing. Iain has never taken the easy road. I pray that he is safe and well. Such a smart man he could do anything. 😥
I have met and worked with a ton of guys just like this. It's amazing to see the money they make and still end up with nothing. I am in a union in Alberta and am also a "b" pressure welder, I have over 20 years sober and after losing everything to a common law relationship 10 years ago I have been living in a rv away from people as much as I can. Being sober is the ticket to happiness the "B" pressure ticket just gives you the ability to provide what ever level of happiness you choose to have. One day I may live in another stick@brick maybe even be able to have a relationship again we'll see but for now it's just going to be me and the RV.
I met this man tonight here in Calgary. He was hanging out downtown. Pretty much told me the same story lol. So, talked with him for about 10 mins and then he told me about this video.
Believe it or not I just ran into him in victoria and talked for a bit. He got a kick that someone was asking this and that I could reply to it. Hope everything is going good for you!!
Dude has just seemed like a good guy since i met him years back. I see him a lot sitting in the same spot. I always look out for him and make sure to give him the change i got in my pocket.
When I was homeless and going thru my battles is I had to realise I had to stop blaming other people or events .except my part and make the choice to move forward at the end of the day it's up to me .
My God, what kind of people leave their parents on the street like that ?!. Even I didn't ever talk to my dad but if I ever found like that I would definitely stand up for him .
musicmamma I've seen this guy in Victoria for about 3 yrs...The booz seems to be a "Daily" issue. I have asked him if he knew where "I" could find an AA meeting...His response was "Never heard of it".
Seriously makes me want to cry. Not to be super negative but seriously why dont his kids help him. Such a sad world makes me want to cry his family won't help him
It is a very humbling experience. I slept in my car for shelter. I'm amazed that other homeless people can be very generous. A homeless man on a bike saw me drink a beer out of a can, he gave me a dollar and said "Go get a Real beer", meaning beer in a bottle. God Help The Homeless, Please.
@@dane3365 isn't it sad were raised to be independent at 18 and then we're exspected to do it all by ourselves. The welfare system caused this. Because before it we had to have each other. Now people are exspected to rely solely on them selves alone. Causing people to go to welfare for help. That's acceptable. Living and helping family is taboo... And it's disgusting
God bless him , he's children and all of you in comments ! Praise The Lord Jesus Christ , The Only King and Lord and The Only Way to Kingdom of Heaven ! 😊🤗😃🙂☝🙏
I saw you in RJH Emerg yesterday Ian. You asked me to pull up your video. It had a message for me. And a reminder for you. God bless you… it’s never too late 🙏
He said he has 6 kids and they're all successful, I wonder why they aren't trying to help him. I don't know if he's burned his bridges with his family due to his drugs/alcohol/prison record but he seems like a reformed man now.
When they day they hav kids all married ,and doing well ...why can't they look after thier parents ..we are three sister and we take turns to look after our mother ...why is it so hard for the Western world to tk care of thier elderly parents ...very sad ..
When I see these old vids I always wonder if their still alive...or escaped street life.... addictions are deadly ....I don’t judge... for the people that do ...realize that even if your life is great , you could get hit with a lightning bolt tomorrow....
Many of them will now be dead. Homeless people die young because it cuts life expectancy almost in half especially with drugs being involved. When people first become homeless they never realise just how deadly this is yet the governments know better than anyone yet look what they are doing!
6 kinds and they can´t together help his father? may be he was not the fahter of a Hollywood movie or their ideals- but not to help him with a clean and warm room and some food- is heartbreaking
A person can die getting off alcohol. Did you see his tremors? I don't think he's going to make it to sobriety. A person can die without medication. I hope he's okay now.
He's in pain. Tremors are from the pain in his digestive area. He said so. He acknowledged a past history. He said it contributed to what he dealing with. I guess we sometimes only hear the parts we believe. He has no reason to lie.
A lot of homeless I Victoria, it's the only part of Canada that doesn't snow (we get like a day of snow a year). So nicest part of Canada. FY Im sitting beside Ian now he's got a place now. Oct. 17 2024
He needs to cry out to Jesus for complete soberity...as I did after 23 years of drinking...I have one year 3 months soberity... alcoholics have to want to live a sober life. He's been a good brother to me.. gets mad at me for preaching lol ...oh well...I'll pray for him.
my father is a alcoholic altho a slightly better functioning alcoholic{hes not homeless but closer than he should be} i am in contact with him, i take him to the grocery store and stuff every 2or3 weeks, im a trucker so im gone on the road usually , but he ruined his life and almost mine too but i rea;lized when i was young i couldnt drink and still dont , sometimes im mad at my dad and sometimes i feel sorry for him, maybe it wasnt his fault i dont know
he has 6 'successful' kids, and he's living on the streets. They may be successful financially, but they've failed otherwise. Financial wealth is not the measure of success.
No offense but when I see some of these people using their first wish to become millionaires, I kind of understand why they ended up like this. I know every case is different but a mindset focused on money is a characteristic of a selfish mentality.
Turn your way to God for help buddy. Please stop addiction if you have. Read the Holy Bible for answers, for consolatian, read the New Testament in it for the Gospel. Go to church, ask there for shelter included some work for money. Pray God for forgiveniss of your sins through the powerful work of His Son Jesus Christ. Amen. When you have God, you have everything, He will help you if you are honest and do your best. Pray and work normal if you can, best to you!
Ian is my father...we stay in touch to this day and have many colourful conversations. He said himself it’s up to him to make the change. I would have posted sooner but it took me this long to actually find this video. As of today March 24/2020 he’s been finally living off the streets in Victoria. He continues to struggle with alcoholism. All in all he cares about each of us kids in his own way. Thank you to this site for posting this video. 😌
Thank you Monica for finding this and sharing. Iain has never taken the easy road. I pray that he is safe and well. Such a smart man he could do anything. 😥
thanks for the update.... I could see he wouldn't stay in that situation long. He has people that love him and that makes all the difference
Why don't you help your dad?
I have met and worked with a ton of guys just like this. It's amazing to see the money they make and still end up with nothing. I am in a union in Alberta and am also a "b" pressure welder, I have over 20 years sober and after losing everything to a common law relationship 10 years ago I have been living in a rv away from people as much as I can. Being sober is the ticket to happiness the "B" pressure ticket just gives you the ability to provide what ever level of happiness you choose to have. One day I may live in another stick@brick maybe even be able to have a relationship again we'll see but for now it's just going to be me and the RV.
Thank you for the update. I hope it all works out for all of you. I always wonder about the older videos.
July 2024. Had a great conversation with Ian today in Victoria. He is struggling still and his health is deteriorating. But man, what a great spirit.
I met this man tonight here in Calgary. He was hanging out downtown. Pretty much told me the same story lol. So, talked with him for about 10 mins and then he told me about this video.
I just met Ian downtown as well, and he showed me this video as well. I showed him your comment and it made him smile! He's such a sweet guy 🙂
Lol Grandpa is still alive today. I bugged him all the time when we were both homeless - Grandpa go home we're drunk. Great guy.
I hope he's still alive. God bless, man. Many people care!
Believe it or not I just ran into him in victoria and talked for a bit. He got a kick that someone was asking this and that I could reply to it. Hope everything is going good for you!!
He's got a good spirit!
I like this dude, seems very genuine and honest, doesn't pity himself and is very down to earth. I wish him all the luck in the world!
Dude has just seemed like a good guy since i met him years back. I see him a lot sitting in the same spot. I always look out for him and make sure to give him the change i got in my pocket.
He is actually a wise man.
Wish I could help these people. I’ve been watching all these videos and all of them seem so chill and nice
When I was homeless and going thru my battles is I had to realise I had to stop blaming other people or events .except my part and make the choice to move forward at the end of the day it's up to me .
Anthony May God Bless you where ever you are 💖🌷💖
some people have it really rough, keep your head up :)
He told me to check this out, great story.
Just ran into him while walking my dog.
Great personality.
My God, what kind of people leave their parents on the street like that ?!. Even I didn't ever talk to my dad but if I ever found like that I would definitely stand up for him .
What a nice man. I hope he makes it and gets off the streets.
musicmamma I've seen this guy in Victoria for about 3 yrs...The booz seems to be a "Daily" issue. I have asked him if he knew where "I" could find an AA meeting...His response was "Never heard of it".
Seriously makes me want to cry. Not to be super negative but seriously why dont his kids help him. Such a sad world makes me want to cry his family won't help him
It is a very humbling experience. I slept in my car for shelter. I'm amazed that other homeless people can be very generous. A homeless man on a bike saw me drink a beer out of a can, he gave me a dollar and said "Go get a Real beer", meaning beer in a bottle. God Help The Homeless, Please.
Yeah, people from the first world, especially the US are heartless and petty minded.
American kids aren't suppose to help parents
@@dane3365 isn't it sad were raised to be independent at 18 and then we're exspected to do it all by ourselves. The welfare system caused this. Because before it we had to have each other. Now people are exspected to rely solely on them selves alone. Causing people to go to welfare for help. That's acceptable. Living and helping family is taboo... And it's disgusting
@@Imawhiteboard my goofy ass dad could stay with me if he was homeless lol he'd see a lot lol
THIS GUY HAS A WARRIOR HEART, BUT WARRIOR IN THE SENCE THE HE COULD WIN THE PEACE WITHOUT ENTERING A WAR, TRUE WARRIOR.
My friend and I be sure to say hi to him and help him when we can he’s a good man
money can't buy health. so true.
Great story!
we are all responsible for these people being homeless. I love your project. Unity in equality is what I want to see in this world.
I'm glad to have listened and heard this video and what you have to say and teach Ian, no doubt there's alot more :)
That guy looks like Negan from the walking dead. He should be an actor.
I think the only thing he said was true that it's up to the individual to decide to get sober.
God bless him , he's children and all of you in comments ! Praise The Lord Jesus Christ , The Only King and Lord and The Only Way to Kingdom of Heaven ! 😊🤗😃🙂☝🙏
Victoria is my hometown. I must say you're very well traveled when it comes to these videos.
I saw you in RJH Emerg yesterday Ian. You asked me to pull up your video. It had a message for me. And a reminder for you. God bless you… it’s never too late 🙏
a wise man
I like this guy.
He said he has 6 kids and they're all successful, I wonder why they aren't trying to help him. I don't know if he's burned his bridges with his family due to his drugs/alcohol/prison record but he seems like a reformed man now.
Some homeless people choose to be homeless and live that way. This gentleman is pure example.
Hope he found a way to get off the streets xo
When they day they hav kids all married ,and doing well ...why can't they look after thier parents ..we are three sister and we take turns to look after our mother ...why is it so hard for the Western world to tk care of thier elderly parents ...very sad ..
Stay sober. You got a very wise outlook on things. I hope shit works out for you man.
When I see these old vids I always wonder if their still alive...or escaped street life.... addictions are deadly ....I don’t judge... for the people that do ...realize that even if your life is great , you could get hit with a lightning bolt tomorrow....
Many of them will now be dead. Homeless people die young because it cuts life expectancy almost in half especially with drugs being involved. When people first become homeless they never realise just how deadly this is yet the governments know better than anyone yet look what they are doing!
He's alive!
He's alive! I just met him and he talked with me while I was waiting for the bus. Very sweet man 😊
@@ashleyi1138 wow !!! 🙂👍🏻
6 kinds and they can´t together help his father? may be he was not the fahter of a Hollywood movie or their ideals- but not to help him with a clean and warm room and some food- is heartbreaking
A person can die getting off alcohol. Did you see his tremors? I don't think he's going to make it to sobriety. A person can die without medication. I hope he's okay now.
He's in pain. Tremors are from the pain in his digestive area. He said so. He acknowledged a past history. He said it contributed to what he dealing with. I guess we sometimes only hear the parts we believe. He has no reason to lie.
Holy cow, had no idea they had homeless in B.C. Beautiful area of the world though, that's for sure.
nowitsabadtime It's like skid row. Homeless, drugs, crime, all of it.
A lot of homeless I Victoria, it's the only part of Canada that doesn't snow (we get like a day of snow a year). So nicest part of Canada. FY Im sitting beside Ian now he's got a place now. Oct. 17 2024
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September 22, 2024 Ian is alive and I he just showed me this video!
Im 5 days sober. Translation: Im broke.
Did anyone ever tell you you look like Ernie Douglas?
You get sick and end up homeless. How sad is that? :(
Almost like me😥 thank God my family still has the heart...
@TheLApitfighter why stop pot? its decriminalized and it does wonders to all sorts of people. I mean if you dont enjoy it, no reason to do it.
It's All About Mindset.The rest is All about What You With Your Life.Your Testimony is Your story of Achievement of how you have overcame Or Not 😊
Looks like if he’s able to dumpster dive 10 years and panhandle all day he could hold some kind of job but iono.
He has many kids and they let him sleepp outside. Shame on you!
He was probably an absent father.
There is NO help. The only way is to stop on your own.
He needs to cry out to Jesus for complete soberity...as I did after 23 years of drinking...I have one year 3 months soberity... alcoholics have to want to live a sober life. He's been a good brother to me.. gets mad at me for preaching lol ...oh well...I'll pray for him.
my father is a alcoholic altho a slightly better functioning alcoholic{hes not homeless but closer than he should be} i am in contact with him, i take him to the grocery store and stuff every 2or3 weeks, im a trucker so im gone on the road usually , but he ruined his life and almost mine too but i rea;lized when i was young i couldnt drink and still dont , sometimes im mad at my dad and sometimes i feel sorry for him, maybe it wasnt his fault i dont know
Just met this dude (seriously), he says the story about the dog water is bullshit 🤣
Too much noise!
Hang in there Ian
Just met this man in Victoria. He is awesome
The last wish was an anti-wish.
Good B.S er Id give him a couple $ to move someplace else
he has 6 'successful' kids, and he's living on the streets. They may be successful financially, but they've failed otherwise. Financial wealth is not the measure of success.
54?!
He looks wasted..
54 .... More like 74 ....
I've known Ian for years,
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No offense but when I see some of these people using their first wish to become millionaires, I kind of understand why they ended up like this. I know every case is different but a mindset focused on money is a characteristic of a selfish mentality.
Gj is not a generic white man and
There must be a strong government to restrict the capitalists. The people's life is too hard.
Turn your way to God for help buddy.
Please stop addiction if you have.
Read the Holy Bible for answers, for consolatian, read the New Testament in it for the Gospel.
Go to church, ask there for shelter included some work for money.
Pray God for forgiveniss of your sins through the powerful work of His Son Jesus Christ. Amen.
When you have God, you have everything, He will help you if you are honest and do your best.
Pray and work normal if you can, best to you!
My stomach was bothering me. Gee, you think it had anything to do with the booze?
People have genuine chronic pain,they cope as long as they can.
judge not lest u be judged yourself
6 kids with solid jobs and they cannot put him up in a room
Cause family ain't shit these days
@@bobbydouglas7221 💯
that's exactly what I thought. wow... they can't each pitch in a couple hundred dollars a month!?!
@@munaadhamy Agree
@@bobbydouglas7221 his daughter said its up to him