I live in a small town. And there is a person who has a rare muscle/neurological condition. He can walk just fine, but sometimes his muscles cramp up and he's in dire pain and cannot continue to move around. People in my very small town all know him. And he refuses to stay indoors or move around in a scoot-mobile. So when he's in the city center and he cramps up. It's like a well executed rehearsal The local store employees come outside with a pillow and blanket. We lay him on his back and apply pressure to his neck/lowerback it has something to do with the nerves endings. After a couple of minutes applying pressure (usually a couple of people are required) the episode of pain and immobility stops, and he can continue his daily routine. And this has been going on for years. Every single time everyone does it with love and understanding. It still moves me. Seeing all those locals working together for him to make his life more bearable. Enjoying his daily walks knowing he doesn't have to worry about not getting any help. We all pitch in. (Oh and when it happens, the locals aren't just taking it easy walking towards him, nope they all know he's in much pain and they literally come running from each and every direction, usually scaring the crap out of tourists who think someone is dying of a heart attack or something)
Only in Canada can a high risk neighborhood 'sting' fail because people were too fucking nice. I love my country. Thank you Sgt. Horsley for this wonderful story (and the great work you do).
What a great video! When my wife and I visited Vancouver years ago, we "accidentally" walked through the East Side. Because of the stories I had heard, I was terrified for our safety. I'm glad to see that my fears were unfounded and prejudiced. Thank you for posting this video. It is good to hear "good" stories coming out of Vancouver East Side.
Shannon Ferguson I walk through the DTES all of the time at all hours of the day/night and, as a man (I can't speak for women), it's a very safe place to be, relatively. If you are confident and treat people with respect, you will be respected.
Let's be honest... even here in Canada this is still pretty top notch. The video shows the people who stopped, not the hundreds that walked by without making eye contact. It's great to see people step up in the community and help those they perceive in need.
Wow, I am so very proud of my city, I work with the homeless , run a shelter at first Baptist Church Vancouver, I have seen this kindness between Street folk or as we like to call them our Guests. I know I could write on and on about this, but I will end with a very strong Well Done to Staff Sergeant Mark Horsley, and a Quote from Bono ," The world Needs More Canada" I Love this country. We are more than rockets red glare, we are more then Bombs Bursting in air, we are residents of the true north Strong and Free. And as proven by the great people of Vancouver , we Stand on Guard for Thee !
I was deeply touched by this undercover operation - and by the wonderful, sensitive and caring people who stopped to ask and share their love and compassion...Yes, we do have angels among us - and yes, we do appreciate the many police actions put in place to help us, the public....We applaud our POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE AND PROTECT! Thank you!! Yorkshireglen
Great video, thanks for putting it on TH-cam for all to see. I'm not surprised though. Though some may not have a lot by the standards of others but they still care about others and their neighborhood. I'm down in that area every week making deliveries and see a lot of what was shown in the video. Stay safe and always smile.
Great video. I think maybe the cop is a BETTER cop for the experience. It is very easy to get jaded when dealing with the underbelly of humanity. I think that's why you see so many cops coaching youth sports and the like. It allows them to stay in touch with regular people and not get disillusioned with humanity. I'm from a whole lot of miles south of you Canadians, but this applies everywhere. Kudos to the cop for sharing.
Awesome keep up the great work Vancouver, British Columbia I feel pretty safe in Vancouver, Washington I work in downtown but still being cautious about my surrounding.
A great video and project, protecting the people in your community. The inclusive positive behaviour seen of the community on the Downtown Eastside is something they should be very proud of being a part of.
Awesome video shows how one of Canada's poorest postal code locations, is also good natured and looks out for the vulnerable that are within the area too. this helps to see that just because they are poor that they would not steal from someone else who is poor, good morals of marginalized citizens :-) cheers
I'm a transit operator and you are right, there is a greater sense of community in the DTES than any other area of Vancouver. There have been instances of when a DTES resident will stick up and protect an operator. My only wish is for dtes residents to stop littering.
I was very suprised on how other people did'nt take advantage of the man in the wheel chair. Hard to believe that there are some good people left during these last days.
I'd like to hope that this could happen in the United States. My daughter has microcephaly and cerebral palsy and could be wheelchair bound her whole life. I'd like to think that there would be those always looking out for her
Unfortunately this is a bad representation of what really happens. I am in a wheelchair and I get people try to take advantage of me left and right all day long when I am out and about. people do some of the weirdest crap.
Most people are good everywhere but seldom are acknowledged. They are our silent angels. They looked into their mirrors to see the person who is kind to others. It's the few evil self serving that create a world of fear and negativity either in words or deeds. It is up to each of us to Look in the Mirror as well. Good video
This is an incredibly important message! If only..or perhaps, when the time comes when police see the people who put them in charge, are mostly good solid citizens, the relationship between cops and citizens will change and be healthy. As long as it is "Us against them" there will be strife and negativity. Everyone is tying to get by and do their best. When we realize this, we all get along a lot better.
We need to stand strong togheter, to reach sucess, love, friendship. Bieng disabled, I tend to help any person that seems to be needing it if I can, whenever I can.. Because I ask myself: How could I expect someone to help me if, someday, it's my turn to be in need if I have'nt helped others before in my life ?
Whether I'm a wheelchair user or not, I would still avoid places with high crime rates. But hopefully communities with glaring problems can change for the better so that I can feel safe wherever I go. That might be wishful thinking though.
I live in a small town. And there is a person who has a rare muscle/neurological condition. He can walk just fine, but sometimes his muscles cramp up and he's in dire pain and cannot continue to move around.
People in my very small town all know him. And he refuses to stay indoors or move around in a scoot-mobile.
So when he's in the city center and he cramps up. It's like a well executed rehearsal
The local store employees come outside with a pillow and blanket. We lay him on his back and apply pressure to his neck/lowerback it has something to do with the nerves endings. After a couple of minutes applying pressure (usually a couple of people are required) the episode of pain and immobility stops, and he can continue his daily routine.
And this has been going on for years. Every single time everyone does it with love and understanding.
It still moves me. Seeing all those locals working together for him to make his life more bearable.
Enjoying his daily walks knowing he doesn't have to worry about not getting any help. We all pitch in.
(Oh and when it happens, the locals aren't just taking it easy walking towards him, nope they all know he's in much pain and they literally come running from each and every direction, usually scaring the crap out of tourists who think someone is dying of a heart attack or something)
Only in Canada can a high risk neighborhood 'sting' fail because people were too fucking nice. I love my country. Thank you Sgt. Horsley for this wonderful story (and the great work you do).
What a great video! When my wife and I visited Vancouver years ago, we "accidentally" walked through the East Side. Because of the stories I had heard, I was terrified for our safety. I'm glad to see that my fears were unfounded and prejudiced. Thank you for posting this video. It is good to hear "good" stories coming out of Vancouver East Side.
Shannon Ferguson I walk through the DTES all of the time at all hours of the day/night and, as a man (I can't speak for women), it's a very safe place to be, relatively. If you are confident and treat people with respect, you will be respected.
Let's be honest... even here in Canada this is still pretty top notch.
The video shows the people who stopped, not the hundreds that walked by without making eye contact. It's great to see people step up in the community and help those they perceive in need.
makes me feel proud that I'm Canadian! Americans need to learn from us!!! Thank you God for everything!
Goddamn you Canadians! Why you guys always have to be so nice , brought tears to my eyes . Mad love and respect !
I hope that the VPD can learn from this as well and change how they police the people of the downtown east side. Great video, thanks for posting.
Only in Canada"
Gelebor East Hastings*
thts what I was thinking too lmao. try tht in new york or chicago. bound to catch someone lol
Matt Hartman I live in Vancouver and it`s not bad ok.
***** Not really, I see every race help each other. That was kind of racist.
***** NO!
nah man nahhh
look at some social experiments on youtube and you will find some
Great video. VPD sure has some talented videographers. This story almost made me cry!
Wow, I am so very proud of my city, I work with the homeless , run a shelter at first Baptist Church Vancouver, I have seen this kindness between Street folk or as we like to call them our Guests. I know I could write on and on about this, but I will end with a very strong Well Done to Staff Sergeant Mark Horsley, and a Quote from Bono ," The world Needs More Canada" I Love this country. We are more than rockets red glare, we are more then Bombs Bursting in air, we are residents of the true north Strong and Free. And as proven by the great people of Vancouver , we Stand on Guard for Thee !
I was deeply touched by this undercover operation - and by the wonderful, sensitive and caring people who stopped to ask and share their love and compassion...Yes, we do have angels among us - and yes, we do appreciate the many police actions put in place to help us, the public....We applaud our POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE AND PROTECT! Thank you!!
Yorkshireglen
This is beautiful. There are great cops. We rarely hear about the good guys. We need more good, heartfelt cop stories. There are many out there.
Canada seems awesome
+SlenderBender24 Til you get to know a few. Very hit and miss.
+SlenderBender24 it is man
Great video, thanks for putting it on TH-cam for all to see.
I'm not surprised though. Though some may not have a lot by the standards of others but they still care about others and their neighborhood. I'm down in that area every week making deliveries and see a lot of what was shown in the video.
Stay safe and always smile.
It's nice to see some light shed on people and a place that deserve recognition.
Great video. I think maybe the cop is a BETTER cop for the experience. It is very easy to get jaded when dealing with the underbelly of humanity. I think that's why you see so many cops coaching youth sports and the like. It allows them to stay in touch with regular people and not get disillusioned with humanity. I'm from a whole lot of miles south of you Canadians, but this applies everywhere. Kudos to the cop for sharing.
I found this shit too strange until I saw it was from Canada. Bless
I was there on my first missions trip last year it was truly an eye opener . The people there are really nice not what you would expect.
- People need 3 min of stuff like this daily. Very good.
Majority of the people in this world are good people.... Wish everyone knew this
Thank you! I can only hope Denver is so caring!
This is one more significant example of who we are as Canadians.
Awesome keep up the great work Vancouver, British Columbia I feel pretty safe in Vancouver, Washington I work in downtown but still being cautious about my surrounding.
Thank you for this! A great story!
That's it, I'm legit moving to Canada when I can.
+Peekatew vancouver houses cost 1mil+ apt 300g+ .... its 1 of the most awesome cities in the world, but damn it is expensive...
You moved yet?
Are you nice enough to live there and keep it as warm & safe as it is ? Thats the question
Thank you for restoring my faith in mankind
Just beautiful. I love stories like this.
This makes me so proud to be Canadian
There are more good people in this world than bad.
A great video and project, protecting the people in your community.
The inclusive positive behaviour seen of the community on the Downtown Eastside
is something they should be very proud of being a part of.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Faith in humanity restored. Wonderful!
The DTES is depressing, but it is not dangerous. That's a common fallacy many people have.
Awesome video shows how one of Canada's poorest postal code locations, is also good natured and looks out for the vulnerable that are within the area too. this helps to see that just because they are poor that they would not steal from someone else who is poor, good morals of marginalized citizens :-) cheers
This is heartwarming!
Lived there for 25 years. Way too big now, but still my favourite city!
Wow! This brought tears to my eyes.
Canadians have a lot more empathy of which the Americans often consider a weakness. We consider it one of our greatest strengths :)
As an American, all I can say is, Cheers to our neighbors to the North!
I'm happy to see this as I live in this area
All I could say is Wow!!!
Wow, Awesome video. Thanks for posting
I love this. Keep doing great work.
Thank you.
I'm a transit operator and you are right, there is a greater sense of community in the DTES than any other area of Vancouver. There have been instances of when a DTES resident will stick up and protect an operator.
My only wish is for dtes residents to stop littering.
May there always be compassion and kindness
God bless you and your community
Undercover police officers, the best actors. But for real though very touching.
Very good video, sadly I'm not sure if Ottawa would react the same way as the downtown east of Vancouver. Very inspiring
Great enlightening video. Great promotion of Canada.
restores faith in humanity
Very moving. Great job sir
The great inspiring video and it touched the bottom of my heart.
No words to express!
I have to imagine that it wouldn't go down so nicely in most US cities
I was very suprised on how other people did'nt take advantage of the man in the wheel chair. Hard to believe that there are some good people left during these last days.
Faith in humanity restored.
I'd like to hope that this could happen in the United States. My daughter has microcephaly and cerebral palsy and could be wheelchair bound her whole life. I'd like to think that there would be those always looking out for her
Ok, now try this in the Us.
Great video, thank you. The DTES side is so misunderstood by the average person.
Inline Downhill Vancouver i think the backstory of this location should be included in this great video...
This is really heartwarming. :)
Unfortunately this is a bad representation of what really happens. I am in a wheelchair and I get people try to take advantage of me left and right all day long when I am out and about. people do some of the weirdest crap.
I'M ACTUALLY PROUD OF THE HUMAN RACE!!
THANKS FOR THE UPLIFT! : )
Awesome and very moving!
It is so great to see the good side of society which is the silent majority.
Well,..., who would of tough ; restoring faith in humanity
You should spread this experience and show how much love there is in African-American neighborhoods
Damn! Even their police threatens nicely!
Most people are good everywhere but seldom are acknowledged. They are our silent angels. They looked into their mirrors to see the person who is kind to others. It's the few evil self serving that create a world of fear and negativity either in words or deeds. It is up to each of us to Look in the Mirror as well. Good video
I am so inspired by this story I had to do a show on it.
I love this country!
Faith in humanity restored ... For now
This is an incredibly important message! If only..or perhaps, when the time comes when police see the people who put them in charge, are mostly good solid citizens, the relationship between cops and citizens will change and be healthy. As long as it is "Us against them" there will be strife and negativity. Everyone is tying to get by and do their best. When we realize this, we all get along a lot better.
We need to stand strong togheter, to reach sucess, love, friendship. Bieng disabled, I tend to help any person that seems to be needing it if I can, whenever I can.. Because I ask myself: How could I expect someone to help me if, someday, it's my turn to be in need if I have'nt helped others before in my life ?
Bravo Laurent ,tes valeurs me surpasse et je suis convaincu qu il faut faire l amour et non la guerre.Ta mere qui taime
Go Vancouver!!!!
ive been in a wheelchair most of my life this is basically my experience. in a us city too by the way.
I'm not surprised at all, this is Canada. Try this operation in NYC.
Touching!
Just imagine him doing that in Chicago.
ahh man. that story made my day.
That was so beautiful
beautiful
I solute this officer what a great man!
Great job!
This is so beautiful
I thought that this was in the US and when he said Vancouver the first thing I thought: "oh that's why" (I'm from the EU)
Feels Great to be a Canadian :)
the less fortunate always have the most to give.
made me cry and i never cry
Very inspiring!
Whether I'm a wheelchair user or not, I would still avoid places with high crime rates. But hopefully communities with glaring problems can change for the better so that I can feel safe wherever I go. That might be wishful thinking though.
mmh started crying so beautiful
Just remember The Arrow is also from Vancouver, that is why no one is doing anything wrong or bad to people
What you expect your in canada
so nice to see this
Try and do that in experiment in Baltimore or Malmö.
That guys from Québec is a long way from home!
*watches this video thinking Canada is so great*
*cries at work*
Great video good job