This Is Terrible News For Alan's Mountaintop Fortress...

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  • @HeavyDSparks
    @HeavyDSparks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +483

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    • @Mrbod6969
      @Mrbod6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi heavy

    • @Av-vd3wk
      @Av-vd3wk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      No thanks!

    • @marioesquivel2820
      @marioesquivel2820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @HeavyDSparks I was wondering if you could make him an account we could all pitch in and help them with money that way he could buy his air compressors tools stuff back we are a big community please tell Alan I said I'm so sorry what happened God bless him I feel so bad🙏🙏😢😢❤❤ tell Allen to be strong I know it's hard to lose everything please make account for Allen that way we who all pitch in money to help them out I do not mind helping

    • @justinharrington7092
      @justinharrington7092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Can we get a go fund me going HeavyDSParks

    • @philemmerling478
      @philemmerling478 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey heavy d 👋👋👋👋👋

  • @Iamk2jones
    @Iamk2jones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1134

    Dave, please turn this into a series. 3-5 episodes of helping Alan to rebuild would be epic.

    • @whoogoesthere
      @whoogoesthere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I'm totally down! I've got some stuff I can send his way!

    • @xavierlovato7448
      @xavierlovato7448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Dude yes he needs to cause we want this and he will get good views

    • @TheMugwump1
      @TheMugwump1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Only if it's done responsibly. He deserves it 'cause he's a good guy and a hard worker, but there's no sense in rebuilding for him if he's just gonna cram everything into an open shed and wish for the best again.

    • @TimberTramp
      @TimberTramp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup

    • @mo_musashi_284
      @mo_musashi_284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Got hotel Cero gordo next

  • @sarahbowman7566
    @sarahbowman7566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    When I saw it this morning on Alans channel I cried for him. Nobody deserves this but least of all him... The guy is a unique ray of sunshine and we all need to find ways to help him out with the fortress.

  • @TommyG_0311
    @TommyG_0311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    The one thing I can really appreciate about Dave and this channel is the sense of community he fosters with his family, friends and co workers.

    • @amandahealey9564
      @amandahealey9564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I totally agree he treats his Viewers like family and the heart of gold his momma gave him and helped so many people... He has a Awesome team of workers/friends.. I Enjoy every video he post... I could be having a really hard day and they all make me laugh

    • @mrkevinteti
      @mrkevinteti ปีที่แล้ว

      You can tell he really cares because he even told his friend that his hoarding stuff that he won’t use can be hurtful and that he will have a clean slate to start again.

    • @tiptondavid
      @tiptondavid 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m brand new to the list but I love big vision guys like Allen. We’re missionaries over here and as a semi retired couple working over here in Ireland working with church plants, recovering addicts and prisoners, SO we don’t have much money but I want to give some moola to help out. Give me the way to send money, please.

  • @scoutarkoverland
    @scoutarkoverland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I feel his pain, my wife and I lost our house to a fire 2 years ago, a month before our first child was born, and we lost everything. If it hadn't been for amazing people to help us, people like you Dave, we wouldn't be where we are now. Thoughts and prayers go out for my favorite wizard and I'm glad he has an amazing friend like you to help him through it! Just keep your head up Alan!

    • @denisebenedict6102
      @denisebenedict6102 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Such a devastating loss! My daughter and son-in-law only had time to each grab a child before their house and entire contents burned to the ground. They had just taken pictures the week before of their entire house contents because my daughter wanted to “be prepared “ for an emergency. It took 5 years for them to rebuild.

    • @user-hq8ns9ss2x
      @user-hq8ns9ss2x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know how you feel the same thing happened to me

  • @brodyhenderson1359
    @brodyhenderson1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Alan is literally one hell of a guy! From being a construction genius to his loyalty and personality. This video literally made me tear up. I do not care who thinks I'm weak for it. If you watch Dave sparks from the Diesel Brothers to his personal channel and have gone the whole journey with them then you would grasp what happened. Dave is correct he's family and blood couldn't couldn't them anymore closer in my opinion. I haven't lost everything like him but I know what he's going through! Your an amazing person Dave and honestly I look up to you in your work ethic to charitable causes

    • @66fitton
      @66fitton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not weak for tearing up! Means you're working just right! If stuff like this doesn't get to you, you're not all there!
      Cheers

    • @angus3139
      @angus3139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      not weak, STRONG

    • @SupermanAJ23
      @SupermanAJ23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @brodyhenderson1359
      @brodyhenderson1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks everyone for the support!

    • @Just4Fun1
      @Just4Fun1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely weak 💪

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    "You're not doin this alone."
    Damn, this was just a wholesome moment right there. Alan did meet the Sparks crew at the right moment in his life... 😎👍

    • @MyUndefeated
      @MyUndefeated 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Org80 nobody would do that. Not even someone trying to commit insurance fraud. Between the vehicles, parts and tools in there there's easily 500k-1mil worth of shit in there. To add on insurance won't even pay for something like that.

    • @MrSlagle8706
      @MrSlagle8706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true, there isn't coincidences anymore

    • @rickscott7350
      @rickscott7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrSlagle8706 Get a life, you wish you had such a life.

    • @MyUndefeated
      @MyUndefeated 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Org80 so did you listen to him at all? He said his friend called him saying it was on fire. You assume it was someone setting a fire? What is the response time for a chopper to get there with a loaded bucket? You think if someone set the fire they'd stick around? You see how dumb that sounds?

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that’s what true friends are
      helping someone when they get knocked down

  • @justinprince9427
    @justinprince9427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Hang in there Alan. I had this happen to my shop in February and lost everything. The devastation subsides but the rebuilding feels overwhelming. Take it one day at a time.

  • @chadnoles5671
    @chadnoles5671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    It's amazing to see how this journey has gone alan has gone from just a guy with a cool place they wanted to explore to a full on member of the diesel bros family as tragic as this is it's still awesome to see everyone coming together to help him get everything sorted out

    • @CousinLarrySitsThere
      @CousinLarrySitsThere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      better than Stranger Things

    • @chadnoles5671
      @chadnoles5671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CousinLarrySitsThere oh yeah I mean even though it's an entertainment channel this is real life

    • @mtsky-tc6uw
      @mtsky-tc6uw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i wonder what the insurance payout is

  • @pauljoseph8338
    @pauljoseph8338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I’m so glad that the Heavy D boys happened across Allan’s compound all those months ago. He’s a hard working genius who needs some structure and focus in his life. You guys have given him a support system. Peace.

  • @alexandermarken7639
    @alexandermarken7639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    Alan is just an absolute legend and he works his arse off. This fire is a disaster but he will not let it stop him.

    • @nathan-ls8yw
      @nathan-ls8yw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Heroinsniffer4life show some fuckin compassion man

    • @douglasjohnstone7299
      @douglasjohnstone7299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Heroinsniffer4life bollocks nothing to do with it being a run down shack. The best of buildings can catch fire.

    • @Masterfighterx
      @Masterfighterx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Heroinsniffer4life Are you saying this is insurance fraud, or plausible IF?

    • @getoffthegames89
      @getoffthegames89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What terrible takes by the heroin sniffer

    • @b3n751
      @b3n751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the fire is a blessing, his 3rd to be exact.

  • @spectre7209
    @spectre7209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    MORE ALAN, MORE COMPOUND!! This whole complex is amazing. So much content about so many different fields, construction to wind turbines, too many to list. This is gold for HeavyD And Alan. Show us how you build it, your though process, the logistics, laying conduits, laying the blocks. Don't gloss just show its being built and all the highs and lows in between. This is a rare glimpse into a rare person like Alan and yes you HeavyD.

  • @allanmoulton3745
    @allanmoulton3745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    A metal building on a mountain top is probably an excellent magnet for lightning. Lots of lighting rods on the roof, properly grounded will help immensely.

    • @rubenbraekman4515
      @rubenbraekman4515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He needs a lightning diverter at a higher point and not anywhere near any important building, plus properly ground and lightning protect his electrical and his building

  • @Lochlann13
    @Lochlann13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Hey Alan, I know nothing can replace the things you've lost, especially the sentimental things. You've added so much to this channel, and you're loved by all of us who watch. Stay strong my friend.

  • @jackiesiebrass3321
    @jackiesiebrass3321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Dave and his crew are nothing short of compassionate and respectful...absolutely priceless

    • @gavvvvvinrocks
      @gavvvvvinrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Except for the part when he describes Alans loss as "junk".

  • @christineromannoodles9616
    @christineromannoodles9616 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How kind of you to help this man out. He was so sad he lost his family possessions. Through the grace of God and HeavydSparks I’m sure he’ll get back on his feet again. Thank you for paying it forward! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @scottminer7702
    @scottminer7702 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I swear if I didn't live four minutes from fire protection with Station 4 a few blocks away, I would sprinkler everything. In 30 years as a professional firefighter, I rarely saw sprinklered buildings become total losses. My condolences to Allan. I have seen the cost to people's lives from fire more times than I would like. Having friends like you makes it a bit easier. Cheers.

    • @SquiddysAquaticts
      @SquiddysAquaticts ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've got enough aquariums in my apartment for fire protection 🤣✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @ltsgarage7898
      @ltsgarage7898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scott. A building with a full on sprinkler system does no good if you don’t have water or a pressure system to operate it. There is no well or electricity to run a pump.

    • @mtsky-tc6uw
      @mtsky-tc6uw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      having a large insurance payout helps a lot

  • @flatspot4736
    @flatspot4736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    This is heartbreaking to hear. Alan will be in a lot of people's thoughts and prayers. Heavy D and Diesel Dave never disappoints! They're a friend to the end. God bless you all!!

    • @charleneg9016
      @charleneg9016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well said

    • @larryhullinger4141
      @larryhullinger4141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The pro is he keeps having fires out there Maybe it's time to look at how he's doing things wrong

    • @Zapdos6996
      @Zapdos6996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@larryhullinger4141 Yeah, because he can control Wildfires and fucking LIGHTNING. Looks like we found someone who jumped and skipped while watching, and then acts like it's Alans fault.

    • @user-qr8zb4cd9j
      @user-qr8zb4cd9j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wonder what brings all his stuff back, the thoughts or the prayers 🤔

    • @LorandHungary
      @LorandHungary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah , fire incidents sucks.
      I lost over $2 million due to it last month.
      And it all started from a Ventilator going out.

  • @kdiddyb1
    @kdiddyb1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I was up at the hurricane recovery with my wife and kids and watched you helping other people in my town and have watched lots of your videos of you doing the same type of thing. Appreciate your Christ like effort to help everybody with your gifts.

  • @kennethoutlaw8117
    @kennethoutlaw8117 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am a former government contractor that worked for Oshkosh defense. I worked on these trucks as well as the lvsr version of your truck that the marines and navy use. I also worked on the mtvr 7 tons. These trucks are top notch.

  • @DaleDirt
    @DaleDirt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Devastating for sure , His shop was full of rare finds of a lifetime I am sure , our hearts and prayer go out to you Alan and Thanks to Heavy Sparks to give you that jump start to new beginnings and new ideas .

  • @66fitton
    @66fitton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    "Now you've got a bigger support group than you've ever had, so you're not going to be doing this by yourself" Dropped a tear right there. You guys are angels!! Look like bikers, but hearts of gold! No man could ask for better friends!👊💪

    • @sledgehammermotorsports3353
      @sledgehammermotorsports3353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Now is when you find out who is with you and your who your friends are. Remember what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
      And you have great family on your side.

    • @James27Simko
      @James27Simko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Look like bikers but hearts of gold? Youre saying bikers are bad people?

    • @66fitton
      @66fitton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not at all! It's the visual I'm referring to.
      I've been in bands hired to play private parties for biker clubs twice and was given every courtesy and respect! They know how to get shit done well! The stages and accommodations they built were amazing! The power to the stage was 100% professionally done ✔
      It was a total blast!
      It's partly Hollywood, and partly
      Tank Abbotts fault. Lol, but Heavy D looks like he might just as soon laugh at you as help you out if you were effed.
      No disrespect meant to riders.
      And really glad AF that Dave's got a heart of gold. Cheers

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I physically felt sick watching this on Allen's channel this morning. I can't explain, but I've loved this guy since you introduced him. Dave and crew. Thank you so much for being there for your friend. I'm all in for whatever it takes to turn this negative into a positive for the Wizard.

  • @inmommashands7139
    @inmommashands7139 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We had a house fire a couple years ago, lost everything. But we all got out and no lives were lost or injured. Now I can say everything was replaced and it was a blessing in disguise. My heart goes out to him

  • @Clk4robotics
    @Clk4robotics ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Alan is extremely blessed to have friends like this willing to commit their time and resources like this

  • @francishoffmaniii4880
    @francishoffmaniii4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    WE WANT WAYYYY MORE CONTENT HELPING BUILD THIS WHOLE COMPOUND!!! Seriously would be a hell of a series building the house right through occupancy! Think of Matt's success building the abandoned mansion...this would be just as popular and would attract a whole new type of viewer interested in construction...

    • @CousinLarrySitsThere
      @CousinLarrySitsThere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you've kept up. That's exactly why they introduced Alan to burn down his compound and then rebuild it for content

    • @francishoffmaniii4880
      @francishoffmaniii4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CousinLarrySitsThere to be clear, the reason we want more content is because we love Alan and want to see him finally find light at the end of the tunnel that is that monstrous project! I saw his situation early on and could tell the project at its current pace may never be completed in his lifetime. I can't imagine how that made him feel. Every year slipping away, him getting older and the pace of the project slowing. The weight of that must be immeasurable. So sad to see this setback, but excited to see the project leap forward thanks to HeavyD and crew and all of the viewers gobbling up this content!

    • @bobdillon7832
      @bobdillon7832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No we dont.

  • @trickstothetrades1801
    @trickstothetrades1801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It’s sad. I had to help out my friend once when his house burned down. He was in the same state as u Allen, overwhelmed and barely able to sift through things. We got a dumpster and the skid steer and excavator and cleaned it up. It’s a hard thing to do but it helped him to move forward. I hope the work you guys did will help Allen to move forward too.✌️

  • @BmwsXBL
    @BmwsXBL ปีที่แล้ว +7

    May not stand toe to toe looking eye to eye. But you are one hell of a man for taking time out of your day to help others with their problems. Look forward to meeting you one day. Keep it up. Quality content, this shit is better than the movies. Alan seems like such a great guy to know and you seem like the best guy to have around!

  • @ronandersen3436
    @ronandersen3436 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very sorry for Alan’s loss on the Mountain Fortress. I can only imagine you and your team helping him out was much appreciated by Alan and being there for support. You guys are great!!

  • @SammyTheDitchDoctor
    @SammyTheDitchDoctor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Alan you're getting up there with me bud. Lost my wife then my only son 2 years later, diagnosed with stage IV throat cancer and then my house burned down a few months ago and my spouse left me and kept the insurance proceeds for our home and the contents. You're not the only one bro... at least you've got some solid friends helping you with your recovery.

    • @WorldWebbNews
      @WorldWebbNews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Everyone like this and bump it up⬆️

    • @rubytwoshoes1032
      @rubytwoshoes1032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤗🤗❤️My heart goes out to you 🙏🏻

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Man I cannot imagine what you are dealing with! My condolences on your family loss and sorry for your house loss

    • @tex_gil117
      @tex_gil117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude you are a strong SOB to still be here. Keep it up man and praying for you.

    • @MexicanSt0nr
      @MexicanSt0nr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I aspire to have the strength you have sir, stand tall, stand strong you are a great man.

  • @thelonewrangler1008
    @thelonewrangler1008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    This is Alan's hoarding intervention🤣 I can only joke about it because I lost my entire shop about 8yrs ago and it sucked but it also forced me to understand that I didn't need half of it. Good luck Alan, this is the beginning of a new man

    • @jdenotter26
      @jdenotter26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      All this was mountain top full of junk

    • @adamkwiatkowski4107
      @adamkwiatkowski4107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He's hoarding a ton of stuff... correction... several tons of stuff. Hopefully he'll get professional help soon.

    • @Bullshit1011
      @Bullshit1011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah I had my great re set two years ago 40 years of tool collecting gone in 45 minutes all my lathe mill cnc gone plus it was where I lived bloody meth head burnt the entire complex of workshops down , it rips your soul apart bro but it's not the end , I sort of like my new lathe and mill 😢

    • @privilegedwhitemale306
      @privilegedwhitemale306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      It might be junk to yall, but it was everything he had. He had a bunch of family heirlooms, guns, and other important things. Shame on yall for saying that stuff. I got a messed up sense of humor also, but when someone looses everything in a fire, you don't make jokes. Karma is real, id be careful if I were you.

    • @joeh858
      @joeh858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bullshit1011 How does a fire destroy stele tools

  • @johngarnich3653
    @johngarnich3653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hate to see Alan having such a tough time, but if it had to happen, at least he has great friends to help him through it!!! You guys rock!!

  • @eddiesantana8566
    @eddiesantana8566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Despite the sad moment. It's awesome to know you have a great group of guys willing to help out and get this cleared up. I'd say post videos and help financially with the reconstruction of his shop. Lots of valuables lost but glad nobody got injured.

  • @ksiss8616
    @ksiss8616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    This actually hurt to watch, Alan's such a great humble dude

  • @W1shonafish
    @W1shonafish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Glad everyone was safe. This is clearly a devastating and heartbreaking loss.

    • @acehole265
      @acehole265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. We all need picked up sometimes. This man has the skills and the mindset. Let’s get him back on his feet a little

    • @brodyhenderson1359
      @brodyhenderson1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're pretty @WishOnAFish

  • @marinigrey4913
    @marinigrey4913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys accomplished a whole lot today on the clean up.. it's gonna help him be more motivated to clean up the rest... After loosing the stuff from his Grandma he has to know she must of been looking out for him to make sure he was out so he didn't get hurt in the fire...

  • @delloco4161
    @delloco4161 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a firefighter, that's one of the harder things we deal with, when we're putting out the fires in someone's home, seeing their entire life just go up in flames. It sucks. But it's awesome he has you guys to help him. If I was in the area I'd definitely help any chance I could. I'm not Allen, but thank you for being that kind of family for him

  • @alyr7443
    @alyr7443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    😞😞 This is gut wrenching. I'm so sorry for Alan and his loss. You can see and feel his pain and disappointment. You guys are all awesome for helping him and working with him to get things sorted. He has to appreciate you all being there for him. Please let us know what we can do to help.

  • @bryanrb21
    @bryanrb21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    You guys really helped him physically and mentally. He looked defeated at the beginning and smiling at the end! 💯👍👍

    • @careybrown3776
      @careybrown3776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he had been up practically all night.

    • @Andy-gti
      @Andy-gti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LoL you realize that they set it on fire for TH-cam views, right??? there was nothing valuable in that shed...

  • @lbennett5027
    @lbennett5027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bless his heart. I would be beside myself with grief and self pity, but he just keeps on going. Truly inspirational and proof the material objects are nothing compared to the love of family and friends.

  • @diggy8209
    @diggy8209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heart goes out to Alan. You got great support all around you!

  • @captainkearn
    @captainkearn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    My heart goes out to Alan. My family has had a devastating year as well. So glad he's got you all to support him. We've just got ourselves and God.

    • @thebrowns5337
      @thebrowns5337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear you've been going through a rough patch.
      Stay positive (easy to say but I know it makes a difference).
      People do care.

    • @captainkearn
      @captainkearn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebrowns5337 we are trying. It's hard when your daughter gets murdered on the 3rd day of the year, then more avalanches at you.

    • @rebeccafaussett4673
      @rebeccafaussett4673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GOD is the best to have your your side, no one can compare❤ sorry about your loss. Just pray GOD helps all.

  • @cathymaynard5063
    @cathymaynard5063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    My heart and prayers goes to Alan and all that are helping him though this difficult time.Stay safe and blessed 🙏❤️

    • @messageme-7809
      @messageme-7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏☝️☝️
      Let's Talk now[CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎁] 🌴📩....

  • @shantaloft
    @shantaloft 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My heart is with you. I lost everything but what I had with me. My home, wood shop. bee equipment. Even had things stolen before clean up. Including all my bees that were in the home yard. Some was not replaceable like by beekeeping logs for the last 20 years. 40 plus years of herbal research on paper waiting to be put on the net.
    Yet out of the disaster the amount of people that came out of the woodwork to help was mind bugling. People I didn't even know that came to help clean up. The support was amazing.

  • @KeithGray-j8h
    @KeithGray-j8h หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi alan hope you have now moved on from your fire and what a great bunch of guys you have around you .after sevteen years im now living in a shed watching you guysand you have saved me from total melt down .to see the love and respect you have makes me keep going x

  • @Leona000
    @Leona000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This is so sad. I wish I was there to give him a big hug. He's such a down to earth, funny, what you see is what you get, kinda guy. I'm glad he's got good friends around him to support him.

  • @sethamidon3499
    @sethamidon3499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Sorry to hear about Alan's loss. The world needs more great people like you guys. Thanks for the good thing you guys do for others and for the environment. God bless

  • @MakingUsThink
    @MakingUsThink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am glad you have such good friends to assist you in your time of need Alan.

  • @chrisdemling5387
    @chrisdemling5387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Poor Allan. So cool you guys were able to help him out

  • @cflwhat
    @cflwhat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Alan is such a great addition to the team really sorry to hear this. Hope y'all help him build it back better even though you can't replace a lot of what he lost.

  • @nicblizzard
    @nicblizzard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m sorry for your loss Alan. I can only imagine how you feel after all the hard work and than losing everything. I too have lost everything and working on the rebuild. It’s not easy. Just stay positive and everything will work out. Glad to see you had help with the left over tragedy. That at least can make it a little bit easier. You’re not alone. Prayers and many blessings to you guys.

  • @kevinenger8623
    @kevinenger8623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am just happy that Alan has friends and family around, to help with it all…. That has got to be heartbreaking to say the least… You da man Dave!!!!! Your generosity and love of another brother, is un comparable!!! Loved this vlog…

  • @kimschofield911
    @kimschofield911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is heartbreaking! To lose so much, and not just the financial loss, but the blood sweat and tears we all pour into our passion, the history....I am so sorry this happened. to you. 😢

  • @sheliavestal9292
    @sheliavestal9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Hey guys having a fire is awful. My son & his girlfriend had a fire & lost everything but what they were driving. The house was in our family since the 70's & belonged to his grandmother. I'm so sorry that this happened to you. My heart goes out to you. Prayers sent. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @patriciaarmstrong6601
    @patriciaarmstrong6601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    This makes me even more of a fan for you guys. You can’t put a price on true friends

    • @messageme-7809
      @messageme-7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👏☝️☝️
      Let's Talk now[CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎁] 🌴📩....

  • @kylecheke1988
    @kylecheke1988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That right there is how you know that Dave is a good dude, helping a man that is alone in the world on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere when he could be doing a million other things he chooses to stop his life and help Alan. Good man Dave I wish there was more people like you.

  • @frankpack6417
    @frankpack6417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a warm feeling watching people who care about what happens to one another

  • @Jarmezrocks
    @Jarmezrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Heavy D,
    Where do we find friends like you? People who care?
    I've dumped ALL of my friends because none of them care? I care. But they don't?
    All the bro credit I thought I had was actually nothing?
    I would move heaven and Earth for a mate like you!
    Keep on keeping on brother you are an inspiration to all.
    We need more people like you

    • @Jarmezrocks
      @Jarmezrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hak1985org I've given up literally hundreds of hours for free to some of my now ex-friends. I helped a guy I used to call my best friend; shift workshops (entire customs shop panel paint hot rods etc) 5 times! Huge huge undertaking....just me and him everyone else would bail? I did entire month straight never once asking for a cent ever. I had an RX7 that I was building and I wanted him to paint because he is literally a perfectionist👌
      But after some time it turned from 'yeah bro no sweat I'll paint your car' to......
      'bro you will need to pay for materials for this paint job you want me to do?' (insert stocked face 😲 I'm thinking "want me to do" 🤔 I would have thought it would have been "that I want to do for you" ? 1st sign something n ain't right?) too 'bro who do you think you are? You can't just come in here asking for a free paint job I'm flat out with other paying customers cars? The best I can do right now is $9K and that's if you rub it back. Sorry bro'
      And that was the last time he heard from me 😉
      And now I'm selling my project car cause I've had enough. I'm done with "performance" cars. It cuts me off entirely from the shitbag car enthusiast community that I don't need to deal with any longer.
      What's a wide body FC3S RX7 go for these days? New Series 8 FD RX7 motor never turned a single RPM, triple plate clutch. All the front guards are hand crafted steel no warpy wavey shitty fibreglass, rear fuel flap is pumped to be flush with the wide body in the rear looks factory but ½ wider 😛
      Reckon that could get me a nice camping rig and a Stark Varg electric motocross bike and I'm fckin outta here for the hills! Just me and my dog forever pals 🐾🙌

    • @Jarmezrocks
      @Jarmezrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hak1985org I live in Australia. I have contemplated selling everything? House I own outright and doing away with everything and heading over to Utah? I would go and stay and help Allen every day for no money other than to have food on the plate for me and my dog?
      He's an American Staffy X American Bully (blue faced and blue fawn coloured plus he even has a white angel on his chest 💕)
      Take him back to the mother land for him 😉
      Wouldn't that be the dream!
      You still gotta dream even when life is against you

  • @Cragified
    @Cragified 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I wish Alan the best in recovering from this but I must add that if he's had several fires like this he need to take a good long look at how he's storing things and taking the steps to fire prevention.

    • @frankhage1734
      @frankhage1734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The main issue I see is fire trucks will have an issue with the road. In my county, they won't allow a house construction on a lot unless you can show there's access for fire and rescue vehicles. It's a super crazy place to build a "Castle". There's no source of water.

    • @greengoat5654
      @greengoat5654 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frankhage1734 yeah but look at his view though. 360° of green (obviously not right now but usually) hillside

    • @richardreid6377
      @richardreid6377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Metal building on top of the peak makes a heck of a lightning rod.

  • @brianfalls5038
    @brianfalls5038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man oh man! That isn't even my place and it just makes me want to cry! I feel for that shop owner there. The poor guy. He must be cursed or something. Heavy D, I can sure appreciate your heart and your compassion to help others. You guys do a lot of good work!

  • @Skargar
    @Skargar ปีที่แล้ว

    19:10 this is Gold! This is why Heavy D is such a good dude and boss: deciding to turn take charge and turn the situation positive, no matte how hard life hits! Lesson for life!

  • @knikriverwitch7257
    @knikriverwitch7257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I’m a 23 year old woman doing my nails right now…..crying watching this….and going to have to explain to my husband that I’m crying at HeavyDSparks at 10am.
    All of my heart and empathy goes towards Alan and his grit.

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Everyone comes into our lives for a reason. For you guys to run into Alan when you did, was all for a reason. I think we are all seeing it now. I can't even imagine how hard this would have been for him without you guys 🙏 Seriously, thank you guys for all you do.

    • @messageme-7809
      @messageme-7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏☝️☝️
      Let's Talk now[CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎁] 🌴📩.

  • @davidwestlund5172
    @davidwestlund5172 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your a Hella man HD you rrock bro , your appreciation for friendship is infectious brother 🤙💪 never change

  • @JorgejRodriguez23
    @JorgejRodriguez23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The definition of FAMILY and not left behind!!! It's awesome that the whole team is pulling together for him im, sure he's hurting but also happy that he got a different type of family who backs him up...your whole team is awesome best channel by far...

  • @TheGuineababy
    @TheGuineababy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I don't use all of my grandfather's smaller workshop tools. It may not be much and Alan may not have his family history, but I'd love to pass on some of mine. Have Alan make a list of what he lost. I'm sure many of us have something we can send.

  • @steveherrera3233
    @steveherrera3233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Glory to God for you Mr Sparks and all the guys that work with you and helping the people ,thank you brother

  • @JoeCornerNetwork
    @JoeCornerNetwork ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry about the garage. I like how you rallied for your friend. I hope all your guys appreciate and respect your kindness and support of them and reciprocate.
    Great videos. Thank you.

  • @high1voltage1rules
    @high1voltage1rules ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So sorry to hear of Alan’s bad luck. That’s just awful. Bless him. Do glad you guys were there to help him. Your True hero’s to support him through his loss.🙏🤜🏻🤛🏻👍
    👍👍👍👍👍THUMBS UP👍👍👍👍👍

  • @futtejanas5690
    @futtejanas5690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    our thoughts go out to Allan,
    strength and honor old man…
    strength and honor..
    you have both.... and friends.
    it looks dark right now but you'll bounce back.

  • @stevepaul1190
    @stevepaul1190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I feel so bad for Allan. He’s such a good dude and valuable member of the Sparks team. Glad he has the Diesel team to help him during such a difficult time. STAY STRONG ALLAN!! 💪🏻

    • @messageme-7809
      @messageme-7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏☝️☝️
      Let's Talk now[CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎁] 🌴📩.

    • @patrick12861
      @patrick12861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel his pain, I'm in the same boat, I got hurt working and my boss just died of a heart attack, he was a great guy, my job is gone running heavy equipment, I loved my job but I'm about to be homeless I don't know what to do....

    • @Randomperson0467
      @Randomperson0467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scam

  • @neldaphagan8722
    @neldaphagan8722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dave, please turn this into a series. I’d love to watch him rebuild!

  • @saewoody6366
    @saewoody6366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m with Alan with the way he pronounces apricot. That’s how we say it here on the east coast. If I’ve learned one thing about Utah from watching you guys, Fab Rats, and Matt’s Off Road Recovery, it’s that’s people out in Utah pronounce certain words differently than we do here. The one that always gets me is measure. They do a lot of “may-suring” on Fab Rats and MORR.

  • @stntmn99
    @stntmn99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    As a survivor of a wild fire myself, I can understand how Alan feels about losing everything. Hope he can once again come back from the ashes and start over again. Good Luck Alan. Glad you are part of the DB team and they have your back.

    • @messageme-7809
      @messageme-7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👏☝️☝️
      Let's Talk now[CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎁] 🌴📩....

    • @Randomperson0467
      @Randomperson0467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scam

  • @Bryanja81
    @Bryanja81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dave, your a great boss and even better person. Who else would go out of their way like that to help an employee/friend like that. The cost to run all that equipment up there alone is insane. The world needs more people like you.

  • @cjpulver5010
    @cjpulver5010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's so sad to this happen to Alan, he is such a good guy and has put his blood, sweat and tears into his compound. Things like this happen to the best of us and it really really sucks. But the thing is time has shown that when you go through a big hardship or bump in the road, things usually get exponentially better than they were before. OUR PRAYERS AND WISHES ARE GOING TO YOU ALAN!!! STAY STRONG!!! DONT GIVE UP!!!

  • @mikesvids805
    @mikesvids805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alan, you have something in you most in this world lost on their path of life. That is the will to keep moving forward, with all the pain and hard work .. you still keep the eye on the up and up!.. LOVE you.. and keep the dream alive! TY SPARKS FOR BEING THE BEST OF PEOPLE!

  • @mikes567
    @mikes567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    man this hurt my heart ive lost it all due to a fire once as a kid and it really took me back to that tragedy and how much it affected my grandparents ...i hope a miracle happens for alan hes a cool dude

  • @johnnyteach8670
    @johnnyteach8670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Man my heart is definitely feeling the weight of this. I feel so bad for Allan. What a horrible turn of luck. I've been in a similar situation and there isn't any real way to prepare for something like this its just devastating. Prayers being offered up.

  • @balavinodr.t7987
    @balavinodr.t7987 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just few days back I started watching this channel - watching as many videos as possible - love this channel - Man - This is a better place for you and for me in this world with this beautiful pure hearted helping people on this Mother earth. Man its pure hard work and mental work. No more words to say. Please help each other till life ends and this is Love of God. God bless you.

  • @b-radumuck7903
    @b-radumuck7903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been clearing my junkyard for years and years.. often wondered if it would be easier just to watch it burn.. but that clean up looked even less fun then mine .. I keep telling myself the iron age is over for me .. hard pill to swallow.. but I'm ready for a chair on a porch and a lovely lady to bring me tea..

  • @donaldk.macbaird5248
    @donaldk.macbaird5248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is heartbreaking it brought this 70 year old Marine to tears

    • @MarkZart
      @MarkZart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your selfless service Sir 🫡

    • @greenfishpinkowl
      @greenfishpinkowl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great surname

  • @petesmith8000
    @petesmith8000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Dave, This just shows that the TH-cam community is quite frankly - AMAZING. Thanks for stepping up.

  • @dougpaulson
    @dougpaulson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its sad to see that he lost alot of personal its that ment alot ot him.but now that hes part of your family its awsome to see friends helping friends you guys are doing a good thing.

  • @lifeofamomadventures771
    @lifeofamomadventures771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no, I am so very sorry this terrible thing has happened to you. Thank you Heavy D. For the help you give to Alan & so many.

  • @gregsimon9061
    @gregsimon9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Having lost everything to a house fire I know how devastating this can be, I keep remembering things I have lost 20 years later.
    Feel really bad for Allan but glad you guys are there for him.

    • @cygnus1965
      @cygnus1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine was 5 years ago and I still am like I have one of those. Oops no I guess I don’t. Then have to go buy what ever it was I was thinking of.

  • @figsoutside1981
    @figsoutside1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    So Sad, Alan is a tough dude all around and he will persevere. Especially with this crew/family. Not going to lie, 19:27 - 19:41 was a bit of a tearjerker because that is what it is all about. Y'all are awesome and selfless, keep up the great work.

    • @messageme-7809
      @messageme-7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏☝️☝️
      Let's Talk now[CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎁] 🌴📩....

  • @nadger6240
    @nadger6240 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started wathing HeavyD vids today and ill be watching them forever now. What a legend, a true friend.

  • @fiqaaljafri5887
    @fiqaaljafri5887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alan is all happy & smiles . Seeing him sad like this make me wanna cry . 😭😭😭😭

  • @OuradventuresGU
    @OuradventuresGU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So very sad, but one great thing to take from this is the absolute overwhelming friendship that Alan has from viewers, Heavy D and the whole Sparks family! This really hits home how much we should all look out for others and Alan we are all with you! 👏👏👏👏

    • @WestenChamp
      @WestenChamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LETS TALK ☝🏼☝🏼.,

  • @PlanetRylosIV
    @PlanetRylosIV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dang, man, this sucks! Alan is awesome, glad to see y’all taking care of him throughout this tough time of loss.
    T-shirt idea:
    “Mountain Fortress Labs - Fire Brigadier - 2022”
    With a cool graphic depicting the scene on the back, and like a customized fire dept. logo on the front left chest.
    Good lookin out, Dave!

  • @paultrock6923
    @paultrock6923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah man, gutted for Alan, he seems such a great guy. I'm definitely in for a go find me donation or whatever, start that ball rolling pal and love will come in from all over the world. Stay blessed, Trok .

  • @Hi_Mommy953
    @Hi_Mommy953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to say one thing about you you are a good friend to Alan to take all your equipment and your time and go up there and do what you're doing I've heard a lot of good things about you in the last few months when I subscribe to you you were rescuing an old man and his houseboat and I thought you were really cool for that but after seeing all your videos you are definitely a man from heaven love watching you thank you for all your good work to all the people you've helped thank you

  • @barrypos55
    @barrypos55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love ol’Alan and his outlook- he’s such a chilled man. Good luck Big Al.

  • @cmetz4iv
    @cmetz4iv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Allen doesn’t deserve this but luckily he is surrounded by amazing people to support him!

    • @Mavrick-940
      @Mavrick-940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he dose you dont because you are so mean

    • @relaxingvideos1828
      @relaxingvideos1828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mavrick-940 Charles meant he did not deserve the fire, not that he doesn't deserve the help.

    • @Mavrick-940
      @Mavrick-940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh...

  • @Ms..B
    @Ms..B ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this fire on a live and I did not know your Alan was this Alan.. when they were dumping water on it , it seemed to make it worse the fire intensified, so sorry this happened but glad he has help and support to try and recover from this loss

  • @barblm21
    @barblm21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we all talked the time to appreciate this BEAUTIFUL land! Wow! I pray that he can fulfill his dream ❤

  • @galacticmarine663
    @galacticmarine663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3377

    Please let all of us donate to help him so he doesn't have to worry about money.

    • @JoeMartin007
      @JoeMartin007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +272

      Dave should setup a GoFundMe for Alan

    • @DR-UTAH
      @DR-UTAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      I would help definitely

    • @JonathanDerrett
      @JonathanDerrett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      Great thing to do.... I know money doesn't bring back memories and family heirlooms etc, however it will help Alan get back on his feet and buy tools etc that he will obviously miss.

    • @theglowingnugget7999
      @theglowingnugget7999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Yes

    • @rustiehughes2663
      @rustiehughes2663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      yes please do this dave!

  • @keithb3989
    @keithb3989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just saw one of those ambulances at a car show last weekend. I spent more time looking at it and wondering what is history was than looking at any of the other cars. Feel bad for Alan losing everything and I know there's allot that can never be replaced. Keep your head up Alan.

  • @jamesmoody5961
    @jamesmoody5961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sorry to hear about this. Glad you guys are there to help him get back and start over. Great job being a friend to him when he is in need.