94-year-old retired judge puts in pool for neighborhood kids
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2017
- Lonely after the death of his wife, Keith Davison has filled his yard with children by installing a pool. Davison's backyard addition is no mere wading pool, at 32 feet long and 9 feet deep under the diving board. kare11.tv/2vTeBoY
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If anyone who reads this lives near Judge Davison and uses his pool...consider "paying it forward," in a way - invite Judge Davison over for dinner. Spend some time with him. The man is obviously still sharp as a tack - I bet he's got some stories to tell!
Excellent idea! Especially after it gets too cold to swim.
God bless this man and this will fill the void somewhat of being lonely just please look after this earth angel and let no harm come to him please in Jesus name amen oh what a blessing to others he is and will be for countless others! ijs wow
Wish I lived close, I'd do a couple hours of cleaning. What a nice gent with a great idea.
What a beautiful soul of man !!
Yes…great suggestions…everyone can rotate with a dinner invitation, or gardening help or cleaning his house help .
Teach the young kids to also be appreciative ; they can read with him when winter rolls around …paint and do arts and craft.
Around special holidays make sure he’s at your dinner table … like Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4 , etc.
Video tape and tape record his stories ….then someone send these clips to Hollywood …Ron Howard …let him make a film about this 94 year old sweet sweet sweet man!
God bless this gentleman….He is here to teach us about humanity , love and compassion.
I would love to have him over and listen to his stories 🥰 he must have some fantastic ones to tell 🥰 only problem is …..I’m in Australia 😂😂
This man is a gem of a human. The world needs more people exactly like him. What a wonderful thing to do!!! Bless you Judge Davison.
I agree. It was great to see him smile and laugh. Many blessings to him. 🙏😊
Be the blessing you want to see!
What a wonderful idea and man. My prayer is that God restores me. I"ve promised beyond security and few things, all will go to helping His people. This is a great idea that spreads so much joy and love. It also gives the children a wholesome activity to occupy themselves with to stay out of trouble. What a smart man to solve being lonely by giving to others and being with them to see their joy. I am sure this man will have an influence on these children.
When I was a little girl, from four through seven, I visited my elderly neighbor lady, who was about 85, to me ancient at the time. I'm 60 now. She showed me again and again all her wonderful antiques! They were wonderful. We'd sit down and she'd give me a third of a tiny glass of milk with a half small cookie. We'd have a special talk and I'd be on my cheerful way. I developed a love for historic items, antiques. They don't have to be especially valuable, but I love old everything - buildings, trinkets, jewelry, clothing. It also warms my heart to know I cheered her up and she did me in a big way. I didn't have a good family life.
That little milk and cookie I only realized years later was because she was poor. She was like the woman in the Bible who gave one mite from her penury. It still makes me cry. She touched my life to help form my character. She was one of the best friends I've had in my whole life.
That's what this man will be too to these children. It's not just the pool. They will learn from him and develop kind hearts as his. I had another neighbor retired couple in the other direction. They'd give me a nickel for bringing their mail up and make me feel special talking to them every day. They too were a big highlight and character forming of my childhood.
This is what we all need to do as adults. We never know what is going on with the children today who more often have troubled homes and something they are troubled with. This care of attention and kindness goes a long way. Teachers too have had a massive impact on my life.
I bet the examples I give aren't so uncommon. We grew up in a much softer and wholesome world. We need to be a cushion and proactive good influence for the young adults around us. For those of us older, we've had many, even if our immediate family wasn't the best environment. And, I've always been thankful for the rich goodness I was surrounded with on my way. It really matters.
I lived on a street where there was an old couple who none of the neighbours paid attention to. They were grumpy looking and we kids called her "the Witch" only because of how she looked. Then they put a pool in their back yard and invited the kids to use it. We did!
They turned out to be the nicest people who couldn't have kids.
Mrs. Giles even took us kids to a parade downtown once and they were always very kind to us. Lesson is truly don't judge a book by the cover.
RIP Mr. and Mrs. Giles and thank you for your kindness.
cap, how you know they died?
@@nlberglov8458
As I am now 60, they were well into their 50's in 1974.
Also, my brother still lives there and he has told me that they had died a long time ago..
I'm happy to have remembered them and shared this story.
@@nlberglov8458 Please start paying attention in writing and English classes. If you haven't flunked out already.
I love this and hope the neighborhood gives back to him by making sure he feels included when the long Minnesota winter sets in.
What A Sweetheart 😢❤ God Bless you! You got all kinda grandkids now!
"I knew they'd come 🤣🤣🤣"
What an incredible man of resilience! 94 and still doing what is necessary to survive through happiness. Hat's off to you, Judge 😊
I’m crying I love this
"There is no wisdom greater than kindness". Thank you, your "Honor "! ❤
Oh my gosh, what a wonderful idea to bring joy to this man and the children in the neighborhood. They will never forget him and his kindness.
I just lost my husband and this man has given me a great idea
So sorry for your loss, condolences!
❤🙏🏾
So sorry for your loss. That is wonderful this has inspired you to do something related.
No he surrounded himself with happiness and he is one of those humans who served their whole adult career serving the community and keeps serving even in retirement i know thats not why he did it but still he is a lovely human being
That's really nice, you can see he's happy.
Grief knows no time. It took my mother three years to go through my father's things.
He knows how keeping kids busy keeps them out of trouble. It's a win-win, he fights loneliness while doing a great deed for the community.
An absolutely amazing and generous thing to do! I hope the judge has many more years of being able to sit, watch, smile and laugh with his "grandkids!! ❤
Yes good move judge nice way to keep from getting depressed. The hapiness of children speaks about a different world. Now you have many many grandkids.
Fabulous decision! I would like to shake his hand. I hope the neighborhood returns the sentiment by helping him as necessary and making sure he is not lonely and alone too often during Minnesota's winter. I hope the Judge is still doing well.
I hope and pray that the neighborhood families recognize him for the gem of a human being he is and repay him with the kindness of including him in their families❤❤❤❤
I have watched this several times because it is such a smart and sweet thing this gentleman has done for not only himself, but the neighborhood as well.
Hopefully his neighbors reciprocate and show love to this gentle sweet kindhearted man. And invite him over for dinners, holidays and so forth.
In a world going mad, this wonderful man makes a difference, while his wife is looking down.
this is like, multiple wins all around, the judge opens up pool to the neighborhood kids, it gets the kids out n about, active and interactive, the judge has people to interact with, he can be a friend and mentor, kids are , again doing something active and fun, staying out of trouble, judge is there to watch or them so, the kids are safe in the water. big ups n mad props to this wonderful kindhearted man !
The laughter and antics of children is contagious. Good for him. And though this is 5 years ago, hopefully they all pitched in to help him a bit ‘round the yard as well. Maybe home cooked meals as well?
There are special people on this earth God bless him! We had a man in are little town who lived by the school yard and he loved to watch the kids at recess playing. When Mr Blair died over a 100 years ago, he left his money to the school , that once a year they could have an ice cream Blair Day is not only an ice cream it's an all day event ,still going on ❤
Service to others always heals.
OutSTANDING !💕👍✨ What a wise gentleman🤗 and what a lucky neighbourhood 😁
This is the kind of story we need right now thankyou.
He has a place in heaven.❤
This takes kindness to a whole new level! God bless him!
Es algo inherente a su forma de ser . Si juez. Justo y equitativo ademas de altamente empatico este tipo de personas son de la quinta dimension y siempre an existido hombres y mujeres de este calibre soy de mexico trabaje mucho por gran parte de la zona metropolitana de detroit mi. Quede impactado por esa grandisima dama la sra. Rosa park fascinante mujer ❤
We NEED, love, and value our seniors! Please keep volunteering in your communities and getting out there!
What a smart man! Guess that's why he was a judge.
Wee blonde-lassie (02:20l - 'THANK YOU !' - was where I melted !, what a gem of a man !
If you build it, they will come! Love this story! I hope he is still up right and thriving and is able to enjoy the pool again this summer!
Edit* just noticed this story is 4 years old...😥
I just commented the first part of your comment! When he said "I knew they'd come", that popped into my head.
the sheer joy he gave ended up to be so mutual..
What a gift to the neighborhood children xxoo
Yesterday was my only 20th anniversary, not even close to 66 years 🙏🏽🙏🏽💝 Blessings ❤
God will bless this man with laughter and how wonderful is the sound of children playing makes you feel alive 😊❤
Very wise man … smart enough to always have another adult present 😊😊 and keeping his own pool time to when no kids are around I hope he totally enjoys the joy he has brought to this neighbourhood 🥰🥰
Good for him. Life is what you make it.
Such a kind man.
This is the best story yet. God bless the American in this man!!! You ladies best take good care of this man make him dinners etc. This goes beyond an act of kindness man is an 😇👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
What a wonderful man.
I watched this for a while before I realized I was smiling. What a beautiful way to bring life back to his home!! 💞
What a generous kind Man. I bet these kids keep his mind occupied.
God Bless this man.
DANGIT, this hit my heart and seeing that it was 5yrs. ago, I couldn’t help wondering if he’s still alive!!! 😢😥😭😭😭🧡
me too, he would be about 98-99 today
He is generous and smart.
The kids will remember that forever. Kids bring so much joy
Coolest neighbor ever!!
He has a heart of gold. May he always be blessed 🙏.
What a wonderful kind man
Certainly a lot of boys in the Judge’s neighborhood. At 94, it’s fantastic that he is finally able to laughter and enjoy life again. Bless him.
He can look. He just can't touch.
Such a precious man with a beautiful soul.
This man is not only brilliant but so kind!
What a great idea‼️ God Bless Him 🙏🏼
I’m smiling with tears in my eyes.
Such a gracious, loving neighbour, thank you for sharing.
Memories that wouldn’t exist without that kind gesture
Fantastic for everyone. 👍🙏🏻😎
I'm speechless......and sobbing. So awesome.
What a nice, untelligent elderly gentleman . Loneliness is always around,, when a spouse dies, after years of marriage
For a 94 year old, he’s still mobile and coherrent! It has to be genetics!
Great to see him smile and loving life again. God Bless him.
So beautiful. Poor man. Wish Abby was still here but there’s a better future coming.
Now that’s an amazing gesture. Good on him!
That was so very sweet of him to do that
I wonder if he's still here now this says 5 years ago but that was so wonderful what he did
Wow... He brought happiness to the kids and himself.
Win, win for the kids and judge. Amazing story. I bet he was a kind, fair judge as well.
This made me cry, it was beautiful. I'm so glad he's not lonely anymore :)
Great story and what a wonderful thing to do to bring the community together.
So glad to read he turned 100 this May! I hope he's enjoying another summer by the pool
God bless him!❤️
This breaks my heart. No old person should live alone!
But he’s not alone.
This is the best thing I've seen in so long. What a sweet man!! 😍
This is one of the best things I've ever seen
Priceless.
that is so heartwarming ! what a cool guy ! heart of gold.
Im glad he's not lonely anymore. Much joy and happiness 2 him❤❤
What a shame the neighbours didn’t keep him company without the pool. They could have looked after him so he wasn’t lonely and sitting by himself everyday.
What an awesome gift! Great man!
May he find much joy. Thank you.
Wow what a beautiful idea!❤
I absolutely love this story❤
This is one of the sweetest unselfish things I have ever seen 😢
Great person Keith seems to be. Did something about his grief and bought people together. I'm very sorry for your loss Keith. Hugs to you!! From Eastern Canada.
This is the sweetest thing what a wonderful man❤
Been around children lift your spirit . 😊😊😊
4/27/23:🙏 What A Great way to be turn sorrow into Happiness, his wife watching from above🕊️🕊️. Those kids and neighborhood are LUCKY ❤️
Patty Sue in MARYLAND
Im so glad for him !!!! 😃
This is one of the most beautiful things EVER! I’m crying from happiness..it’s a win win for all involved. ❤❤
There are beautiful people in this world!
What a sweet thing to do. ❤
Such a smart man!
A lovely sweet story. What a magnificent idea.
What a wonderful man. I hope and pray God Blesses him with many visitors and new friendships
We need more people like judge Davison in this world.
What an unusual lifeguard this man is.
May he see his grandchildren soon or live to meet them.
Boy, do we need more of these stories in America!
That is so sweet and thoughtful
Who’s cutting onions. 😂 what a wonderful story that up lifts my heart. Thank you judge.
God bless you judge.
So incredibly thankful this story popped up in my recommendations feed. This is EXACTLY the kind of thing I would do in his shoes. Spreading love ain't cheap, but it's necessary. Good for this man.