On the Road: Saying goodbye to a local legend

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  • As part of our continuing series "On The Road," Steve Hartman revisits Woody Davis of Corbett, Oregon, who touched his local community with his generosity. Residents were able to return the favor during Davis' final months as he battled Lou Gehrig's disease.

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  • @sthr2110
    @sthr2110 8 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Now THIS...is a video that should have 100 million views.

    • @mistato9722
      @mistato9722 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      People are to worried about the Drama of youtubers.

    • @ironpanther9409
      @ironpanther9409 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      St Hr amen

    • @fareekalli9776
      @fareekalli9776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's to little it should have more that 100million

  • @jaccobholbrook4137
    @jaccobholbrook4137 8 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    This is a man that every one will miss, I have known him my whole life, since I was born and till the day of his passing. I lived just in front of his home and he did so much for all of us i will never forget. He is my true Hero.

    • @Brucev7
      @Brucev7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You were blessed

    • @EGee-tc1si
      @EGee-tc1si 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💞

    • @zachbarlow
      @zachbarlow ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome sorry for your loss

  • @vikasjsheth
    @vikasjsheth 9 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Money is just temporary... Goodwill is permanent! That is till the people are courteous enough to remember that!

  • @rigatoni_pasta
    @rigatoni_pasta 8 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Man, I haven't cried in a long time.

  • @janae7116
    @janae7116 10 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Rest in Peace Woody Davis.

  • @keithhepworth4934
    @keithhepworth4934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    “I feel blessed I’m dying slowly.” What an attitude. What a way to put a silver lining on the darkest of clouds.

    • @TheRandompaint
      @TheRandompaint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He saw death and went with him as old friends.

  • @matthewsexton5490
    @matthewsexton5490 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    What a legacy. He cashed out with a high score.

  • @BellaWorldAni
    @BellaWorldAni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I guess I just don't understand why these wonderful stories don't have more views. People just don't know what they're missing. :)

  • @missmsmrs.7309
    @missmsmrs.7309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time I watch these stores a huge load of cut onions suddenly appears out of no where! What's up with these tears trying to make rivers? I hate it but I love it! Jesus wept!

  • @CindersVale
    @CindersVale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A wonderful man who learned just how much he meant to everyone in town. What a legacy to have and still have the chance to let it fill your heart while you yet live.

  • @liaocow
    @liaocow 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    What a beautiful human being, if everyone could strive to be a little more like this individual, the world would be an amazing place to live in.

  • @Dauberg
    @Dauberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    it is men like this, that will always be remembered, and that makes life a little easier to live for us who is having a hard time.. :) may his soul forever find peace

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a beautiful story. I struggled not to cry. I lost! 700 people! What a blessing! So sweet the family got to feel the love from the community before it was too late. I always say “if you can’t be bothered bringing me flowers while I’m alive and can enjoy them, don’t bother putting them on my grave after I’m gone and can’t see them. Then you’re just buying them for you!” Thank you Steve! Great story!

  • @overreal3140
    @overreal3140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man lived fulfilled life.

  • @rebeccab7306
    @rebeccab7306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wealth isn't your bank balance..it's the hearts that are filled with you.

    • @anonfornow359
      @anonfornow359 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beautifully said. Thank you

  • @georgeedwards4958
    @georgeedwards4958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like Steve Hartman and his OnTheRoad segments. I do not see how he does not cry. I bawl like a baby sometimes.

  • @user-zx8jv6wj1c
    @user-zx8jv6wj1c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This Steve Hartman clip is one of my favorites.

  • @kaylapemberton6820
    @kaylapemberton6820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so hard to watch my aunt carol passed so fast from als she put up such a good fight it was hard for her to let me see her and it was hard for me to see her but that last visit when I saw her I knew it would’ve my last she passed two days after seeing her she was at peace knowing I loved her so much that I even got a tattoo for her a promise to see her again it doesn’t matter that I only knew her for about two years she was my whole world and I was hers she taught me so much with out even saying a word but through her eyes and actions she always called me beautiful and because of that I learned what self confidence is and no one will ever take that away from me

  • @jayleanpina7459
    @jayleanpina7459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can’t even put in to words the heart ache i felt at the end of this video. What a true humble man 💙

  • @nupolsen9357
    @nupolsen9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here, more than ever, I need to know who could give this a thumbs down. Just can't fathom.

  • @WSXMATT
    @WSXMATT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whos cutting those damn onions. This is so sad. But yet so happy that he was able to see people help him in his final days.

  • @doubletap.1272
    @doubletap.1272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My heart hurt when he cried at the box imagine knowing your going to be in that box in a weeks time that would be devastating

  • @SimpleDragon1
    @SimpleDragon1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man reminds me of my grandpa I miss him

  • @sojaded85
    @sojaded85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its too early for me to be crying so hard.. This makes me miss my dad so much.. All that love..

    • @sojaded85
      @sojaded85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww I forgot I commented on this.. I still missing daddy. And this video is still so sweet

  • @karenlewis6186
    @karenlewis6186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a sweet man...👋loved by many...

  • @vikings282009
    @vikings282009 10 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Oh my goodness. What an awesome guy.

  • @nancywhitney1156
    @nancywhitney1156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God Bless this man & his family ❤

  • @redbird28able
    @redbird28able 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really enjoy watching Steve's stories. I call them ''HAPPY STORIES'' and I think we need to hear more. They touch you, they move you and they might put a tear in your eye and I think those are the kind of stories we need to hear.

    • @anonfornow359
      @anonfornow359 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too. They put faith in kindness, love & gratitude back into my heart. ❤

  • @TheRetirednavy92
    @TheRetirednavy92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This made me cry, God Bless him and all those who returned the love.

  • @mirandataberima870
    @mirandataberima870 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm cry so badly watching this, so awesome man 😭

  • @brandisaunders5837
    @brandisaunders5837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a well lived life. 😔🙏 RIP!

  • @pheenix42
    @pheenix42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That has to be the most dignified casket I've ever seen. And carrying him to the cemetery in the wagon? You couldn't have honored a king any better.

  • @grumpyscatsbestfriend5990
    @grumpyscatsbestfriend5990 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Steve Hartman, Charles Kuralt would be very proud of you.

    • @TheStuport
      @TheStuport 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Smiles....That is a wonderful compliment indeed!

    • @gehlen52
      @gehlen52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would like to think that Charles 'is' proud of him. Either way you are right.

  • @marialongoria8774
    @marialongoria8774 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This story warms my heart

  • @marcelochaves6076
    @marcelochaves6076 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a lovely story, it makes me believe in humanity, so good to see the recognition of his good acts by the community in which he lived. Send all respects from Brazil for this wonderful exemple of life.

  • @VIKING33NY
    @VIKING33NY 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    God Bless you Woody Davis!!! God knows YOU Sir!!!!

  • @jehovahuponyou
    @jehovahuponyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHAT A WONDERFUL, TOUCHING VIDEO - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kathim231
    @kathim231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for putting together this story just right.

  • @skof28
    @skof28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know how often I watch this video but I cry my eyes out every time.

  • @christinalynn8143
    @christinalynn8143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awww. 🥲 May he RIP. So sweet his family and him to share in their love with the community.

  • @iolanisjourney4828
    @iolanisjourney4828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seems like a beautiful man and soul. 💕🙏RIP

  • @patrickmcneilly4293
    @patrickmcneilly4293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don’t know how many locals from Byram and Stanhope will see this, but this story reminds me of Waving Willie. Always waving to everyone.

  • @NS-lx4hx
    @NS-lx4hx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing man!

  • @robboyte1101
    @robboyte1101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead." -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby"
    How true that is.

  • @THEKj1972
    @THEKj1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this video deeply moving. I personally have seen people with disabilities that have made it impossible for them to perform daily tasks. The love the people had for this immensely wonderful person, was beautiful to see.

  • @thomasackerly2410
    @thomasackerly2410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very sad but beautiful

  • @anonfornow359
    @anonfornow359 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. What a person he had a lot of heart and wisdom. He clearly knew what mattered in life and in dying/death. Its beautiful he died knowing how much he was loved in return❤ ❤❤

  • @RyanLynch1
    @RyanLynch1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    omg... so true about the dying slowly thing. it hurts not being able to share how much someone meant before they go. wow.

  • @jantruitt9241
    @jantruitt9241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Steve!
    Wonderful story!
    😢❤️😢❤️😢

  • @shammendraeshwar433
    @shammendraeshwar433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Salute to this legend!

  • @stephenlong8379
    @stephenlong8379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Corbett sounds a great place to live nice people.

  • @RAJENDRAYADAV-br2mx
    @RAJENDRAYADAV-br2mx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant control my tears......

  • @karenlewis6119
    @karenlewis6119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel blessed just to had seen his story.. 👋👋👋... Rest in peace..

  • @cierralangley3308
    @cierralangley3308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a sobbing mess😣😫😭😭

  • @micheledimond
    @micheledimond 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredible man...and town...

  • @philliptaylor8850
    @philliptaylor8850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An awesome life still touching others in 2019.

  • @melaniegreen1311
    @melaniegreen1311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am just picturing he was waving to God and ran up to him for a welcome home hug.

  • @irishdevil1490
    @irishdevil1490 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful is all that needs to be said.

  • @icecubes76
    @icecubes76 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This made me cry...How touching...RIP Woody :(

  • @nikia737
    @nikia737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truely beautiful to see love shiny and bright through a whole community....lets spread it world wide ;)

  • @kevindanner2090
    @kevindanner2090 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's very sad news hes in a better place right now

  • @GenetEshete
    @GenetEshete 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Little bit kindness goes along way. Start with little.

  • @tysoncott7402
    @tysoncott7402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! what a wonderful story, sad yet wonderful. We literally have the identical samething going on here in our small town of council grove ks, the towns furniture seller and a great handyman passed suddenly of a heart attack this past friday, the entire community enjoyed this man as much as the community loved the kind man in this video. Folks, be kind to one another, it genuinely makes a difference.

  • @derrickwilliamson5843
    @derrickwilliamson5843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that was truly sad and I pray that his family finds peace in the fact that before he left this earth the people he touched in life had the chance to actually show him how much they cared for him . so so sweet I don't know what to say but may the most high yahawah take care of him and rap him in his arms amen

  • @JulianMedina
    @JulianMedina 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish we had more news like this!

  • @kmk2982
    @kmk2982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you & keep you, sir.

  • @boruiwei6187
    @boruiwei6187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just knew this great man after 8 years he passed, I am really touching about this pure and unbelievable kindness, with love and respect, R.I.P

  • @noobforpresident2024
    @noobforpresident2024 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a special place in heaven for people like this.

  • @jerenitafagayan3300
    @jerenitafagayan3300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What way to go !!!!🙏😊😇
    He's such a blessing, indeed ! 💘♥️

  • @elsag4597
    @elsag4597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always makes me cry

  • @mitchmitchell2088
    @mitchmitchell2088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This story brings tears to a man's eyes that never cries

  • @ATanerH
    @ATanerH 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspirational....

  • @dirtyhairy8884
    @dirtyhairy8884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a man!!! Rest in peace. I wish there were more stories like this on TH-cam and in our news. Makes you proud to be an American.

  • @caroleastmond9064
    @caroleastmond9064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful
    Man!!!❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @normanolsen
    @normanolsen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    with love, and respect...R.I.P.

  • @kiwdwks
    @kiwdwks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this story. Wish I could have been blessed to meet the man...

  • @queenissohumble7722
    @queenissohumble7722 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely in tears

  • @sgtliles30
    @sgtliles30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect 💯💪👊👊

  • @e-rj8984
    @e-rj8984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true hero ❤❤❤

  • @paigec7975
    @paigec7975 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful soul..

  • @orchid2407
    @orchid2407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How beautiful.

  • @JesusLovingKentuckyGal
    @JesusLovingKentuckyGal 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so sweet ❤

  • @barbaraunderwood1762
    @barbaraunderwood1762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow. I just watched this & the town made him his casket. He got to see what everyone wrote & how he was lived. Great tribute.

  • @alantjoseph3858
    @alantjoseph3858 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's men like this who embody the true American spirit😊

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    What Woody meant to all those people just can't be bought, so Woody was in fact a Very Rich man. Cheers All

  • @elcabrito21
    @elcabrito21 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice man. I hear my uncle had a similar big funeral like that in the town he's from. I regret not going myself

  • @安安哥的日常
    @安安哥的日常 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want to pay my respect, too

  • @charlenem3371
    @charlenem3371 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an amazing human being, this made me cry.

  • @nlp6082
    @nlp6082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story ❤

  • @thoslwwillis
    @thoslwwillis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful way to go❤️

  • @jeffa964
    @jeffa964 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Legends live forever

  • @michelemedina3583
    @michelemedina3583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD BLESS!

  • @Here_Come_The_Sixers
    @Here_Come_The_Sixers 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is so sad. god bless him and his family. im crying too

  • @TheRescueDogs
    @TheRescueDogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tears on this one for sure. What an incredible, heartfelt story of a truly remarkable man and the community who cared right back.

  • @olszewskijake7073
    @olszewskijake7073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats so bittersweet

  • @CreoleLiveDoll
    @CreoleLiveDoll 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OMG... :'( I am so late seeing this but I'm so happy I did! ;')
    What an awesome guy and what wonderful people.
    R.I.P. Woody Godspeed!

  • @SuperAvenger98
    @SuperAvenger98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A life well spent. I'd make my family go. we can learn a lot from his attitude

  • @clairmcconchie7164
    @clairmcconchie7164 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this story

  • @wihlzhini1496
    @wihlzhini1496 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    so inspiring, i want to be a kind person like him.. but i have anger issues

    • @RepressedMemories16
      @RepressedMemories16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wihl Zhini I can relate to you my good sir. Being a bipolar type 2 patient, I also have emotional distractions from committing acts of kindness. the method I have found to combat this, is using the acts of kindness you do reach put and do, treat as a justification to keep living. it will spark a need and addiction to kindness, That feels so necessary, it will be even harder to ignore than your anger. All it takes is the first step.

    • @EmperorDrawkill_731
      @EmperorDrawkill_731 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same I also have anger issues including autism

  • @ronjunior4361
    @ronjunior4361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly a rich man.