Well I didn't think I could respect you more, you blow me out of the water. Ron you are one of the most gracious caring men I have ever had the honor of meeting ( virtually) Thank you for everything you do.

@tgrech9146

Жыл бұрын

Ron is an amazing man ❤❤❤ god bless him

@mindylance73

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Truly a wonderful man. Just amazing!

@destinypowers1146

11 ай бұрын

i agree Ron is very amazing and I too respect him so much

My husband and I took in two extended families. We lived in costal Texas and the churches were full of refugees from the storm. We had a guest house and an extra bedroom. We went to church and brought home 5 people. Three of them stayed 3 months, one was blind, another had one leg. They stayed 3 months and the mother and son stayed 6 months. One of the best times in our lives.

@kellyfostercash8026

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are very gracious!

My family rode out Katrina in Slidell. I didn’t hear from them for 2 weeks, as the cell towers were no operating. Finally, someone drove to Baton Rouge and called family members to let us know they were alright.

@texaswildflower7535

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh. The wait must have been unbearable 😔 I can imagine the relief you felt once the call came 🙏🙏

You have a heart of gold. It only takes one person to change someone’s life.

@msveliz01

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

What a great guy you are , to help out people after the hurricane , an unselfish act to offer to bring a family to your personal home . ❤

To offer your own home to those in need is one of the most kindest things I have ever heard. That actually gives me hope in humanity. Thank you Ron. I am sorry she didn't go but thank you for your kind heart.

Ron you are kind to offer to help a family after the family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina you sir are a kind person 🥰💝

I know Slidell very well. I also was affected by Katrina and right afterwards Rita. 60, 000 evacuees came to Houston, Dallas wouldn't take any. So when another historic hurricane hit 2 weeks later they learned not to evacuate to another gulf coast area again. Rita was worse here. Like Ike and Harvey.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

interesting.

@nana_L

Жыл бұрын

Harvey poured water over our house, went to back in the Gulf and came back over us, dumping more water. Katrina, that one was so devastating ,hard to watch.

I drove 18 wheelers, was contracted out to FEMA. I hauled refrigerated trailers and dropped them at Dallas. The trailers were bought by FEMA. Trailers were full of bodies. I don’t know what happened to the “load” after I dropped the trailers. I honestly will never do that again.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

wow. wowowow....

I had a similar experience with Hurricane Sandy. I remember driving up and down the Jersey Shore on the Thanksgiving after Sandy. We had no electricity for over a week so we didn't know how bad it was and I remember that there were only few places with electricity which was Burger King, the Laundry mat, and Wet and grocery store in my area. I remember spending a whole day with my father at the laundry mat along with other people getting their clothes washed and going to Burger King afterwards. When Thanksgiving came and most towns had electricity, we drove down to the shore a saw utter destruction. Everything was reduced to timber. And now when you drive down there, it was as if a hurricane never happened. One memory I will never forget.

@aprillisa5950

Жыл бұрын

It was Wegmans grocery store

Thank you for sharing your once-in-a-lifetime story. Perhaps that woman will see this and get in touch. Hopefully she benefitted from just knowing you were so willing to help her.

The towns we didn’t hear about. Such a good man Ron to care for people like you do ❤️❤️

When Katrina hit I was working for a cell & landline telephone company with a lot of cell towers in Katrina’s path. Oh ,the stories our employees tell when they returned home. 😪

That is the most depressing cemetery I have ever seen. 😢

Ron, You are such an amazing man. You have done so much for so many. There is definitely a place in heaven for you. ❤

I live in Long Beach near pass Christian and Slidell. We are great people here.

Ron! I lived in picayune from ‘90 to ‘95- when I was 5 to 10 years old. I remember my elementary school mascot being a roadrunner 😊

Wow Ron! I thought I usually hung on your every word. This time was like wow! All you were describing. I can still remember seeing it on TV 📺 in disbelief. And hearing it was so much worse in person. Why am I not surprised that you took your own plane and filled it with supplies and went as soon as possible to try and help out. Don't feel bad about not having baby formula and diapers. NO ONE can think of EVERYTHING to bring in a case like that. Especially rushing to help. That was an interesting story about wanting to open your own home 🏡 to a young Mom and her children. You'll probably never know if it would have been better or worse. If you ever hear from her, please do a video or community post. You are a very good man Ron Carlson! 💕 🫂 🤗 🙏

@marlenepearson3936

Жыл бұрын

@@yvonnepetty3400 I am doing good Yvonne! Yes! Ron is a very good man. He has the means to help people and he does it. Some people just talk about it. Ron takes action! Much love ❤️

I literally left Florida as Katrina was still coming in. I came back home to Wisconsin in a station wagon packed with all we could fit. I had nothing. I remember how horribly sad it was seeing the devastation it caused. I was also glad that I left when I did. Bless you for your kindness

This is why I wish I could become a pilot. I would love to be able to do stuff like that, in addition to transporting animals from shelters and rescues from North Florida and South Georgia to the rescue where my wife and I volunteer.

I lost my Aunt Helen Perret in Katrina at St Rita's Nursing home in St Bernard, LA. She drowned

@WASLKHL

Жыл бұрын

Oh I am so sorry. I just can’t imagine. May she R.I.P. 🙏

@sandrahunter5749

Жыл бұрын

Prayers 🙏✝️❤️

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

sorry

@shaunstrasser1

Жыл бұрын

So sorry

@marlenepearson3936

Жыл бұрын

I just cannot imagine 😢 💔 that. So sorry for your loss. 🙏

Ron, you have a heart like no other. Thank you for being so caring and unselfish.

My husband volunteered to go and help out the paramedics and firefighters there from Lower Alabama. I am originally from there and lost two members of my family and a couple of friends due to Katrina. Each year during Hurricane season we all hold our breaths hoping to not be in direct line of one. That day was and the weeks following were hard on so many of us.

These are the type of entombments that often are disturbed during floods/hurricanes.. I remember during Katrina caskets floating away in Louisiana and the Mississippi coast.. Please be aware of your surroundings and stay safe.. My bonus son is a LEO for Livingston Parrish.. Lots of crime out there..

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I am very safe. it's when you go to stupid places at stupid times when you get in trouble.

@laurab1089

Жыл бұрын

Very true..

I'm sure you won't like to hear this because of your humility, but you are an "unsung hero" in my book. Thank you. Kudo's to you, Ron, with much respect!

This is a really interesting graveyard, l love the white graves.

Ron Carlson a man of many talents and a heart of gold ❤.

I lived in Slidell when Katrina came through we left and went to Alexandria got to come home two weeks later to half a house water everywhere now we live in Pearl River it was horrible and hot

Awesome video. I remember Katrina very well, growing up just south of New Orleans and being 8 years old as it hit. It never really occurred to me how insane it was to go through so young, as a kid I didn't really comprehend it all. We were home, luckily above water, with no communications. Our whole community banded together, though. Wild times. Thank you for helping our state with your solo-mission, it's actually very incredible to hear!

Ron, you're a hero. What a disaster Katrina was. To offer help to that lady and her kids was selfless and so kind. And then flying supplies out there on your own dime in dangerous conditions too. I've always said, what would we do without each other. We are here to be a helping hand. At least that's what I've tried to teach my daughter. I'm looking forward to the book you're not promoting yet! 😅

Hi Ron. Enjoy your stories Very informative & places I will not be able to. Thank you

You are a good man, Ron. You remind me of my grandfather. He used his plane, back in the 70's I believe, to help search for a missing child. I sure do miss him. I was in the hospital giving birth to my son when Katrina hit, so I didn't hear about it until I got back home. (I lived in Minnesota at the time)

You have such a beautiful heart Ron !! Enjoyed this story - stay blessed. 💜

Hi Ron beautiful cemetery and I remember Katrina down I. Louisiana... Thanks for taking us along with you on your fun adventure 😊💖...safe travels 🥾🥾🚗💕💕

Slidell Louisiana love's you too Ron💖💖💖💖💖

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Right on!!

Five words you never want to here from the government ! "We are here to help!" I remember story this from your blog. Ron you are an American hero! That's what makes USA, America!!! Ordinary people putting aside their own troubles, and differences and reaching out to help others in times of crisis!! Buy the way will you ever see your World War II vintage Grumman TBM Avenger again? God Bless the USMC, and Fotf! 🙏

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

it was found, the NSTB is inspecting the pieces now.

Ron, I lived in Zanesville, Ohio, for 31 years. After Katrina hit, we became a sister city to Slidel. Several teams of people spent a few weeks at a time helping rebuild the city. Thank you for what you did during such a trying time.

Ron thanks for sharing this story about your relief mission to help out with Katrina victims. Very cool story. You sir are also a hero in my book 👍. I loved seeing that throwback photo of you and your son. I applaud you 👏👏

Ron, you should come to Pass Christian Cemetery

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

whats there

Ron your a kind hearted man.the story of the homeless lady with family is very much still with you.l wonder if your ever going to meet them as evacuees from the past?

What a great trip you have had we have been lucky with all the videos

Really enjoyed this interesting story, thank you Ron ♥️

Ron- thank you for this heartfelt video. I am in the Midwest but I believe other family has in-laws from that area of Slidel. Katrina was such a bad time- devastation on top of the underbelly of human nature was right in your face. I can’t imagine the fear and loss. Please keep your videos coming. Travel safely. And I am waiting for you to have to do the limbo again sometime. Lol. Bless you

Such a wonderful man to just up and head down to the hardest hit communities from Katrina. You are full of love for your fellow man and you made sure to not just sit back and do nothing but send in dollars for donations. But you loaded up your plane and helped so many deserving people ; even as FEMA was hiding alot and then let stuff """ pressure cook"" in those trailers. What a waste that was and cost all of us taxpayers. But you went the extra mile ! I am truly proud to be part of your page and one day may get the chance to meet you.!! Well a lady can hope ; cant she ?? Don't worry I sm not flirting. Happily married like you 💕 I just like to meet people who are good souls and go the extra mile for others !!

Wow! I am in awe of your generosity, bravery and intelligence. Can't wait to read the book!

Hi Ron :) made it. Iris from jersey!! It’s pretty Cloudy here too.

What a story of what you did Ron. How amazing. Thank God you were well received! Such a good man. 💕💜💕💜

Hi Ron!! First😍 New Orleans is for sure on top of my bucket list. Thanks for what you did during Katrina. Those nasty bugs may have been palmetto bugs? They’re big and gross.

What a life you have lived. So much respect for you.

You are a good man Ron. The world needs more men like you 🙂 Great story loved it

You are such a good man Ron. It would be nice if some of the family heard this and reached out to you. Katrina was so devastating. We had evacuees move into my state after Katrina hit. I lived inland but I won't ever forget that night. After Katrina moved inland it went right over the end of our state. As soon as it hit the electricity went off and my husband was called out to help get trees etc up out of the roads. He didn't return home for days. The whole night it roared as if a tornado was going over. I could hear trees falling. I remember thinking if I got through this I can get through anything. Thanks for sharing..

So interesting ron im defo going to buy your book

I have a fascination with Hurricane Katrina. I was 15 at the time but it was a horrible time for sure. There was one tragic story I always think of when I remember Hurricane Katrina, it was the tragedy about the St Rita's nursing home. While the rest of St Bernard's Parish had evacuated there were elderly left in St Rita's nursing home. 35 people died and mostly slow drowning deaths. I remember reading a story about a daughter who went out there to be with her mother as workers and owners just left everyone to die essentially. She stayed with her mother while that entire hurricane came over. The water seeping through the walls she held her mother up so she would not drown. They survived. She heard screams of people crying for help as they were being slowly drowned. This was another case of injustice as 35 people died but no one was held accountable. This is one the worst natural disasters I have seen in my lifetime. Thank you for your efforts in going down there. God Bless.

Always love your content and appreciate your thorough research! 😊

You were blessed Ron!

You're a great guy Ron. I recall this time and the donation efforts here in Boston. I think I donated bedding. Boston Dawn

Thank you for coming down to help the people of my state in their darkest hour. Maybe they’ll watch this video or read your book and contact you to let you know they’re okay.

Ron I really admire you for going to help others in the aftermath of the storm.! Not an easy task I'm sure and so unpredictable in rough conditions. I truly know that you make the world a better place 💛 🌎

Ron, you are truly one in a million. God bless you for all your efforts. It takes a special kind of soul to do what you did out of the kindness of your heart. You make us Chicagoans proud. 🙏🙏🙏

Adorable photo 💜😃 true

That was a great story. During that time my sister and her husband went down to help also.

An extraordinary story by an extraordinary man! Ron, oh, my gosh. What a special soul you are! I loved reading your story in your manuscript, but hearing you tell it is 200% more incredibly moving and it also answers a few of my questions. The world needs more people like you! Thank you!

You're a good man with a heart of gold.⚘👨🏻‍🦳🛩 THANK you for your kindness.🌻😊

Ron, you're such an incredible man! Your heart is so good. I'm waiting for your book. I'm going to enjoy reading every word. God bless you today and always! ❤️

I want to say thank you for what you done after Katrina, your heart is as big as the world, not many people would come from way up north to help us down here. I remember Katrina all too well, chaos was not the word for that disaster, I am a little north of there but it reached up to us and I was 5 months pregnant at the time and the night as Katrina was coming in I had to be rushed to the ER and we were not allowed to go south on interstate so we had to go the backroads and I swear, that was the worse day of my life. Baby was fine but mama here had a severe panic attack that it made me sick, we were coming back home when she was starting to really show her wrath on us. We were without lights for about 3 weeks and FEMA was and still is a BIG LAUGH! all those poor people in New Orleans and surrounding areas, all the lives lost..but thank you again for your help back then!!!

Ron, you are the only person on KZread I know with such a huge heart and full of compassion for other,s. Happy Valentines day to you and yours!❤ God Bless.

What an amazing, compassionate person you are Ron! You have a heart of solid gold! I love the photo of you and your adorable baby son. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🥰

You did a good job there Ron, helping that family was sadly not too be, the aunt prevented that, their path was somewhere else.

Why do you always bring me to tears. ??? Offering a young mom a different life than the mess sge was trying to raise her family in under fear of more destruction . Gosh how I wish they had done it. What a wonderful man you are . Amazing 👏 thank you sir

Very incredible. I watched Katrina for a very long time. Thank you for this show Ron.

The stories you tell of your adventures are so thrilling that I hope you write more than a book. I can't wait till you have a release on your book and hopefully a book signing I'm sure you'll have a lot of us there for it. Stay safe Ron and Godspeed.

Hi Ron..love all your videos. Val from the U.K.

You’re a very giving person and compassionate to others in need. I commend you for that! Did you say that you had stopped flying to years ago or are you still flying?

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I stopped flying two years ago

@louversteegen2488

Жыл бұрын

Ron my son flies, and my hubby gave himself a fright one day and called it quits there’s a reason for things happening in this life isn’t there.

You are one extraordinary and amazing man.Ron, you are a fearless warrior for mankind ---both living and dead

I enjoyed this story. May God bless you 🙏 for doing what you did to help these people 🙏 ❤ ✨ 🙌

What an incredible story, you truly have done some amazing things in your life, and so good of you to try and help those in need, I know your book would be absolutely fascinating, thanks for sharing and for all your hard work ♥️😊👌♥️🏅🇬🇧

I appreciate your utubes. ❤️ and blessings

Thank you Ron for all the good you do! Helping keep people remembered in death and assisting after the flood. The birds chirping sounds so peaceful. I remember so much under water and people on their roofs in the heat waiting to be rescued. Just terrible!

Ron you have a heart of gold helping others who were affected by the hurricane

You are a good human ✨❤️✨

Interesting cemetery. Thank you for your service.

Ron you are a blessing to so many. God bless you for your kindness and generosity.

Thank's for sharing mate

My Mother was in that hurricane 2005

Not only Great videos….but you’re a Remarkable man.

Thank you Ron for your kind and generous heart, what a lovely man you are.

Great story. Thank you for sharing it and your generosity. I commend you. 🇺🇲🛩️

What a great guy you are! To be able to have the ability and courage to go and try to help people is what makes you a good person. A lot of respect to you, Ron. We need more people like you in this world! Thank you. PS: The picture of you and your son is awesome!.

Another great video. You have a big heart. I just got done after 15 hours of severe storms and tornado coverage as a service to our local area. It's always refreshing to hear about others who serve because it's the right thing to do. Ron, like the military guys said "you're one of us." From our pack of hard working meteorologists around the country..."Welcome aboard as you are also one of us!" You are a great teller of stories and great knowledge of weather, great heart of gold. Please keep up the great work!

You are so awesome 😎 Thank you for sharing this 💖

Thank you Ron for sharing this with us. Great tour and a wonderful story. I can’t wait to get my hands and eyes on your book.

My husband was (and still is) a police officer in Jefferson Parish, right outside New Orleans for Katrina. We live in Mandeville, just West of Slidell. It took him three days to get home to me. We had zero communication. I heard him pull up and we ran into each others arms. That was the first time I saw him cry. He cried because people were begging him for food/water and he didn’t have any to give them. He was heartbroken over not being able to help them. My two brothers were firemen in the same parish. Police started handing out guns to them. It was an incredibly difficult time and dangerous time. THANK YOU for helping!

My Mother lived in Waveland Mississippi and a 36 foot Surg wave went over her ground level apartment. Hurricane Katrina killed her. Even on her death certificate it says; Hurricane Katrina, as her cause of Death.

@GenXfrom75

Жыл бұрын

Wow 🥺

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

sad.....

@postalghost830

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for you.

@hollyb.3615

Жыл бұрын

Just so dreadful, the death certificate was painfully honest.

You are such a amazing man Ron. I enjoyed this story & the way you care about people. You didn't know this family but were willing to bring them into your home to help them get back on their feet after this terrible tragedy. I've never met anyone like you, it just amazes me.

Ron you are an incredible person, your kindness just blows me away. Thank you for being you. The story of your experience was very moving for me. 😇 From Australia

Wow what a adventure loved your story!! Great video as always 😊

What a sad story, Ron. Thanks for all your bravery. Stay safe and keep well.

Beautiful soul, Ron 💞

Thanks for sharing this HEARTWARMING story, Ron!! XXXX 💗👍❤

Your a hero for sure! Great story ! Those vaults give me the creeps, like spooky stuff!