James Robertson Walks 21 Miles Each Way to His Job in Detroit

Through the kindness of others, Robertson gets a new car so he can drive to work. David Muir reports on the longest foot commute in America.
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  • @wahtusy3519
    @wahtusy35194 жыл бұрын

    13 years, never missed a day and walks 21 miles. Give him a godam raise!

  • @GoldenTV3

    @GoldenTV3

    4 жыл бұрын

    Raise? Give him CEO

  • @galaxymoh4409

    @galaxymoh4409

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @BatmanisBatman

    @BatmanisBatman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Give him the state got dammit

  • @chinoscars5655

    @chinoscars5655

    4 жыл бұрын

    Give him the whole company. 😂😂

  • @you_r_my-world2288

    @you_r_my-world2288

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wah Tu Sy Employers don’t care how hard you work or how dedicated you are. They only care for they name. I’m just so glad a good man and a college student helped him. It’s truly a blessing from god.

  • @ottok5477
    @ottok54774 жыл бұрын

    This is the type of story your parents would make up how they travelled to school

  • @jahnnygaming3191

    @jahnnygaming3191

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn yooo

  • @B-Tom

    @B-Tom

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Father Of The Bassline yessir

  • @SD-kp6fj

    @SD-kp6fj

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where is your profile picture from?

  • @Crazylissee92

    @Crazylissee92

    4 жыл бұрын

    For real my Dad said he use to walk the mountain and it would rain. But really this story is inspiring in which we shouldn't make excuses.

  • @dndlnx

    @dndlnx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of the grandpa from Rugrats, “FIFTEEN miles in the snow” 😆

  • @dayneith7750
    @dayneith77504 жыл бұрын

    His coworkers are "family" yet they couldn't offer him a carpool.... I wonder how many of those same "family" coworkers are holding out their hands for a hand out now that he has $300k from strangers's donations.

  • @OZDurden

    @OZDurden

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @JustActNormal

    @JustActNormal

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @haidengeary8277

    @haidengeary8277

    4 жыл бұрын

    Implying all families operate that way. My family knew when I was homeless, and did not lift a finger to help.

  • @solleilua

    @solleilua

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right?

  • @Bart-Did-it

    @Bart-Did-it

    4 жыл бұрын

    Day Neith they thinking it I’m sure as they all ass🕳 ‘s for the ignorance turning a blind eye to him .

  • @TheBaccaClench
    @TheBaccaClench4 жыл бұрын

    He never gave up. Not once in 13 years and he’s given a car. If that’s not dedication, I honestly don’t know what is.

  • @arthurrotter694

    @arthurrotter694

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol could by hundred dollar bike, take a bus, or get a job where he lives closer

  • @nuntana2

    @nuntana2

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t get that either. Admire his dedication, but a simple secondhand bicycle would have shaved his commute five-fold. Cynicism aside, d’you think he had a plan?

  • @samriwelkeish7981

    @samriwelkeish7981

    4 жыл бұрын

    nuntana2 what if he couldn’t ride a bike...

  • @nuntana2

    @nuntana2

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@samriwelkeish7981 Doesn't need to now x

  • @gogibenny372

    @gogibenny372

    4 жыл бұрын

    Integrity, being steadfast and expecting anything in return...

  • @michaelmccaskell8565
    @michaelmccaskell85656 жыл бұрын

    🤔🤔🤔🤔work for a company for 13 yrs, they are "family", but instead of paying you a wage that would afford you a car, they watch u walk??🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @sheilamccullough2616

    @sheilamccullough2616

    5 жыл бұрын

    sad 13 years

  • @soniarican6275

    @soniarican6275

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael , i Thought The Same Thing ! Like Really Tho , Atleast Have A Heart And Help That Loyal Man Out ! He Deserves A Raise And More ....

  • @TheCaptainKim

    @TheCaptainKim

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael, my feelings exactly!

  • @anonimous2451

    @anonimous2451

    5 жыл бұрын

    Again, Folks love to ridicule. Detroit is a tuff town, and jobs and people have left by the thousands. He was very humble and stayed that way. God Bless You Mr Robertson. Keep being real.

  • @payme0

    @payme0

    5 жыл бұрын

    He could afford a car... he live is Detroit!! Lowest rent anywhere, and has a good job,,,, something fishy here...

  • @JonnyGTFC
    @JonnyGTFC4 жыл бұрын

    His workplace is a "family" but they watched him walk 21 miles each day.

  • @sonicxred

    @sonicxred

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @jasonbracewell6279

    @jasonbracewell6279

    4 жыл бұрын

    You guys realize they make less than he probably does since he's been there so long.

  • @jacksonirving4594

    @jacksonirving4594

    4 жыл бұрын

    They maybe lived in the opposite direction.

  • @jasonbracewell6279

    @jasonbracewell6279

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@franqueworren7323 Tenure usually means gradual pay increases

  • @AbdullahBinSaeed

    @AbdullahBinSaeed

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got a lot of questions, this story is hard to believe.

  • @deedeerenee2903
    @deedeerenee29034 жыл бұрын

    James God bless you. You deserve this new car. Be blessed.

  • @moninalopez7304

    @moninalopez7304

    4 жыл бұрын

    DeeDee Renee AMEN 🙏

  • @GlowStreet31

    @GlowStreet31

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh you think?

  • @eternalxagony

    @eternalxagony

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@GlowStreet31 You dont?

  • @bugboy1954
    @bugboy19544 жыл бұрын

    I feel him, I have to walk a mile then take 2 buses to school I can't imagine what this man had to go through each day respect.

  • @Lucas_Ashton03babyboy

    @Lucas_Ashton03babyboy

    Жыл бұрын

    It sucks I have to walk 7 hours to work

  • @javansarmiento7151
    @javansarmiento71514 жыл бұрын

    Title says 21 miles each way, first 5 seconds news anchor says 10 miles each way.

  • @peytdawgs9909

    @peytdawgs9909

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know at first I said there's no way anyone has time to walk that far to work

  • @wallysmithii117

    @wallysmithii117

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right.

  • @kruizzkamp

    @kruizzkamp

    4 жыл бұрын

    They probably meant combined go and back.. but I was Like what no way 21 miles have to see this.. but still very impressive he deserve every bit

  • @anthonysciabarrasi2611

    @anthonysciabarrasi2611

    4 жыл бұрын

    javan alibabaie yeah 10+10 equals 20 and an extra 1 for things like having to go out of his way for things

  • @freedomfox8183

    @freedomfox8183

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anthonysciabarrasi2611 do you know what Each way means? Title says 21 miles each way

  • @AdrienW
    @AdrienW4 жыл бұрын

    "I Don't like it" *salesman has mini heart attack*

  • @ZeenaHearts

    @ZeenaHearts

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

  • @scottishdanny2432

    @scottishdanny2432

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOOOL

  • @p-star7678

    @p-star7678

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your comment made me feel such better lol

  • @harikiran4339

    @harikiran4339

    4 жыл бұрын

    XD

  • @M.Duran71

    @M.Duran71

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @aurourus6894
    @aurourus68944 жыл бұрын

    So he calls his co-workers his "family", but they won't even offer him a ride?

  • @jayAP1993

    @jayAP1993

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aurourus a ride costs gas they might be poor

  • @ChristinaKM

    @ChristinaKM

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aurourus they might, we don’t know

  • @ijg8343

    @ijg8343

    4 жыл бұрын

    They all might be broke,

  • @stevenlopez9654

    @stevenlopez9654

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe they walk too

  • @Xcoming2

    @Xcoming2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe they ride a unicycle to work.

  • @mp3bry
    @mp3bry4 жыл бұрын

    At this point, just give him the whole company.

  • @ok-yl5vd
    @ok-yl5vd4 жыл бұрын

    When you accidentally killed your horse in red dead redemption 2.

  • @lopez95Six

    @lopez95Six

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂 fucking sucks

  • @itsmikaa8496

    @itsmikaa8496

    4 жыл бұрын

    Righttt🤣 then you have to walk i be pissed

  • @keyglockk-uy4ok

    @keyglockk-uy4ok

    4 жыл бұрын

    can't relate 😂😂😂

  • @Jwcmbr

    @Jwcmbr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao true

  • @godsavethequeen7614

    @godsavethequeen7614

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting that game and a xbox one on Christmas

  • @williamlobig
    @williamlobig4 жыл бұрын

    I find it hard to believe he didn't at least invest in a bicycle

  • @silvere4gle648

    @silvere4gle648

    4 жыл бұрын

    William Lobig 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m dead

  • @seriousdopamine4404

    @seriousdopamine4404

    4 жыл бұрын

    For real. That would save him like 2 hours of walking each day. He could find a used one for about $10-$20 in Detroit. Doesn't matter anymore now that he could afford a lambo.

  • @innersanctum4241

    @innersanctum4241

    4 жыл бұрын

    ye he could get to work in about an hour of light cycling.

  • @bosscampbell6401

    @bosscampbell6401

    4 жыл бұрын

    First thing I thought of.....bike doesn't cost much like goddam

  • @gangsterkitty418

    @gangsterkitty418

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's difficult to ride a bike in the winter when there is snow and black ice on the side walks and roads and when its windy out

  • @alexisd8190
    @alexisd81904 жыл бұрын

    Why am I crying right now? This is so heartwarming and he’s such a nice guy

  • @babblingalong7689

    @babblingalong7689

    4 жыл бұрын

    I cried too, it's okay

  • @macanmurda2001

    @macanmurda2001

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are u still crying

  • @tempestzz5682

    @tempestzz5682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@macanmurda2001yeah is she still crying tho?

  • @miket2172
    @miket21724 жыл бұрын

    When ever you think you have it bad there's someone out there that has it 10x worst be thankfully i have to repeat this to my self

  • @843ronnie-ig3
    @843ronnie-ig36 жыл бұрын

    “I don’t like it” *Gets out and walks to work

  • @TerrellAmari

    @TerrellAmari

    6 жыл бұрын

    Infinite GTs 😂😂😂😂

  • @thecakeisalie6601

    @thecakeisalie6601

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bruuuh lmao

  • @heythere7788

    @heythere7788

    6 жыл бұрын

    Crazy World. He has to

  • @xyoopridex

    @xyoopridex

    6 жыл бұрын

    savage as fuck lmao

  • @gracemclean558

    @gracemclean558

    6 жыл бұрын

    nah nah you gets out and starts walking to work...so funny

  • @alesiarolle8177
    @alesiarolle81774 жыл бұрын

    “Only if my parents could see me now” that made me cry😭.....

  • @steve2jz664

    @steve2jz664

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here.. My dad went to heaven 29 years ago and my mom and stepfather met up with him last year from a terrible car accident.. :''(

  • @alesiarolle8177

    @alesiarolle8177

    4 жыл бұрын

    Steven Cheverez I can relate to u Sm.....sorry for your lost😢

  • @Alex-ro2jn

    @Alex-ro2jn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why cant they see him?

  • @ColdSlushee

    @ColdSlushee

    4 жыл бұрын

    My condolences

  • @LeskoBrandon2x

    @LeskoBrandon2x

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pussy

  • @Mr.Potts05
    @Mr.Potts054 жыл бұрын

    "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted"

  • @jerryhamer
    @jerryhamer4 жыл бұрын

    I got people at my job that can't get to work when they literally live a half mile away

  • @DAGODER

    @DAGODER

    3 жыл бұрын

    LMAO, Same here. They work 10am to 2pm with 2 hour lunch , and claim 2 hours of OT. Only in America.

  • @sonebone7
    @sonebone74 жыл бұрын

    Dam, nobody offered him a ride home or anything and he called them his family? Ok, moving foward...

  • @welcometolife4237

    @welcometolife4237

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rtard people everywhere. Say one thing do another that what it is

  • @AlejandroRodriguez-jw1br

    @AlejandroRodriguez-jw1br

    4 жыл бұрын

    No one is obligated to but he has a good heart that's why he calls them a family

  • @thundergun933

    @thundergun933

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Seth Organs there's the Christmas spirit.

  • @thundergun933

    @thundergun933

    4 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly. Like at least one of them could agree to pick him up at a point which is already enroute to their daily commute.

  • @thundergun933

    @thundergun933

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Seth Organs even if that was a hundred percent true you still may celebrate as do millions with good intentions towards extending a hand out to those who need it. To do something charitable and go beyond your own self aggrandizement ONCE a year. The absolute LEAST thing you could do is not be an A hole on KZread on December 25th.

  • @jr1019
    @jr10198 жыл бұрын

    This quote was right. “No matter how isolated you are and how lonely you feel, if you do your work truly and conscientiously, unknown friends will come and seek you.”

  • @anonimous2451

    @anonimous2451

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do your work, as unto the Lord. He sees and also repays. Do not be sullen, depressed or make excuses. Just keep going. The Hidden comes into the light and is rewarded.

  • @gene3197

    @gene3197

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anonimous2451 Amen

  • @Dlo831SC

    @Dlo831SC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anon Imous amen brother thank you

  • @cowboy4378

    @cowboy4378

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah after 10 years maybe

  • @robbertsprezzatura7220

    @robbertsprezzatura7220

    Жыл бұрын

    @@anonimous2451 Searched for this one, thank you!

  • @joyherring81
    @joyherring814 жыл бұрын

    How do ppl find some many negative things to say about such a beautiful story my goodness

  • @McRemmyBaby

    @McRemmyBaby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Being treated horrible too many times, many due to mistakes can make people negative, trust me I know

  • @JackFate76

    @JackFate76

    3 жыл бұрын

    How can you call a man working at the same place for 13 years, and not being able to afford a car in the richest country the face of the earth has ever seen a "beautiful story"?

  • @wolinski2623
    @wolinski26234 жыл бұрын

    21 Miles Each Way or 21 Miles Each Day, title misinforms...

  • @TheKilln

    @TheKilln

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was 21 each way from the title but each day from the video. All for the clickbait

  • @Basilone45

    @Basilone45

    4 жыл бұрын

    its called Fake News, read up on it

  • @cakeboss1721

    @cakeboss1721

    4 жыл бұрын

    Killn walking 21 miles a day is a bitch shut the fuck up lol

  • @josephsteffani3178

    @josephsteffani3178

    4 жыл бұрын

    Clickbait bullshit man

  • @ryangee890

    @ryangee890

    4 жыл бұрын

    10.5 ONE WAY AND 10.5 BACK HOME

  • @cezskates164
    @cezskates1644 жыл бұрын

    Never forget “The more you give the more you’ll receive” anything could change a persons life

  • @DavidLopez-mn3bb

    @DavidLopez-mn3bb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cez Skates THAT'S VERY TRUE 100%GOD GOD BLESS YOU 🙏👼❤

  • @edofluit6568

    @edofluit6568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidLopez-mn3bb god? who is god?

  • @philbonilla606

    @philbonilla606

    4 жыл бұрын

    Edo Fluit oh boy here we go

  • @MisticDW

    @MisticDW

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@edofluit6568 always has to be that one (or more) prick in every comment

  • @edofluit6568

    @edofluit6568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MisticDW you are acting more like a prick lmfao, im just asking who god is and you are already offended snowflake

  • @jasonwou3003
    @jasonwou30039 жыл бұрын

    I have more respect for Mr Robertson than any of those politicians or entrepreneurs. I hope James' story is a beginning of something good for Detroit.

  • @kensmilepachi3313

    @kensmilepachi3313

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't we all?

  • @InDatParish

    @InDatParish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jason Wou get real. There’s no future in Detroit. It’s an absolute dump.

  • @VHSJoeSlaney

    @VHSJoeSlaney

    4 жыл бұрын

    300k raised and they give him a cop car...lol fucking scumbags....at least a ford raptor or mustang jesus christ...fuck america

  • @abdelmalekbeo7576
    @abdelmalekbeo75764 жыл бұрын

    Wipes his tears from his cheeks as he whispers to himself "It worms my heart to see there's still kindness in this harsh world."

  • @jan_c
    @jan_c4 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how he’s doing now. God bless!

  • @slump6277

    @slump6277

    4 жыл бұрын

    The 1Pubeman what?

  • @samriwelkeish7981

    @samriwelkeish7981

    4 жыл бұрын

    The 1Pubeman where you get this from? If it’s Facebook then good bye!

  • @ohcrikey9560

    @ohcrikey9560

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's probably put on a lot of weight

  • @williejonessr3882

    @williejonessr3882

    3 жыл бұрын

    He a crackhead

  • @kingkobra60
    @kingkobra609 жыл бұрын

    That's god damn dedication right there

  • @GazzaDazzle

    @GazzaDazzle

    6 жыл бұрын

    But cant save enough to buy his own car after so many years?

  • @leviathan0556

    @leviathan0556

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rent,food,water,power

  • @a.ashley5292

    @a.ashley5292

    6 жыл бұрын

    i wish he had been able to purchase a bike during that time. maybe churches would have being able to get him one or give him a ride. but i'm so glad he has a car and a nice savings now. edit: i just now read he took a bus halfway and wouldn't have been able to take a bike on the bus.

  • @anonimous2451

    @anonimous2451

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@GazzaDazzle Walk a Mile.......NO, walk two miles in his shoes BEFORE any criticism even enters your brain cells. Americans LOVE to bash and ridicule someone. His Humble response, "If only my parents could see me now", NOW THAT'S HUMILITY folks. Something lost on the X-generation and beyond.

  • @GazzaDazzle

    @GazzaDazzle

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@anonimous2451 2 miles is that it? I walk for 2 hrs everyday to school when I was a kid.

  • @FlyTrue
    @FlyTrue4 жыл бұрын

    300k? hope that banker n youngster didnt swindle this guy

  • @WeylandLabs

    @WeylandLabs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh don't worry he got a free new 25k car - the 300k was the fees renderd as a service. I'm currently looking for nice people I can start Gofundme accounts for then charge them a small 1 time fee. 😂

  • @guitarstaraces746

    @guitarstaraces746

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope the black guy didn't swindle the teenager lol I need to find myself a job 21 miles away 👍🏻

  • @RickSanchez-mp8ou

    @RickSanchez-mp8ou

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@guitarstaraces746 the teenager, banker and black guy was all in on this together, 100k each!

  • @FlyTrue

    @FlyTrue

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@guitarstaraces746 do it. only if youre black tho..

  • @danielkoselka2839

    @danielkoselka2839

    4 жыл бұрын

    No there was an article he got everything.

  • @busherabegum
    @busherabegum4 жыл бұрын

    People like James are the real salt to the earth type of people.

  • @kawasakiwhiptwo5821
    @kawasakiwhiptwo58214 жыл бұрын

    There's a lot of people out there like James Robertson... let's find them too. Good Man. ✌

  • @tristanmonteblanco5863
    @tristanmonteblanco58634 жыл бұрын

    i love how this guy's personality is, so caring and loving

  • @edofluit6568

    @edofluit6568

    4 жыл бұрын

    and you watched like 1 minute of him, i would also be caring and loving if i got a car for free like that

  • @just9688

    @just9688

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@edofluit6568 start walking 21 miles for the next 13 years then

  • @edofluit6568

    @edofluit6568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@just9688 what? that makes legit 0 sense.

  • @Willygman
    @Willygman4 жыл бұрын

    1:56 and 1:57 Cameraman: “Okay put your head down then look up at the camera”

  • @leilaniceleste9463

    @leilaniceleste9463

    4 жыл бұрын

    WillyiamLy AHHH lmao

  • @VHSJoeSlaney

    @VHSJoeSlaney

    4 жыл бұрын

    300k raised and they give him a cop car...lol fucking scumbags....at least a ford raptor or mustang jesus christ...fuck america

  • @gitknownmedia3655

    @gitknownmedia3655

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this comment. 👍🏽

  • @Hassan-yz6yr

    @Hassan-yz6yr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmfao😂😂😂😂

  • @jmiogo

    @jmiogo

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like you

  • @vickiesimpkins9180
    @vickiesimpkins91804 жыл бұрын

    Love stories like this.warms my heart.13 years and never missed a day and walks 21 miles to work..thats empressive.he deserves a car and a raise..and the people that pulled together for this man.good people!

  • @crazychick3021
    @crazychick30214 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry, I'm so happy for him. I can't think of anyone more deserving

  • @fayemurray9977

    @fayemurray9977

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can

  • @lizaagonzi5946

    @lizaagonzi5946

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fayemurray9977 relax

  • @ellaneruda
    @ellaneruda4 жыл бұрын

    The title is wrong. It is not 21 miles each way, he said 21 miles round trip.

  • @donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849

    @donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849

    4 жыл бұрын

    Still far, a bike or scooter would save lots of time

  • @eeweka1

    @eeweka1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn that’s worse lol!!!

  • @inlinechris

    @inlinechris

    4 жыл бұрын

    Young Flaco doesn’t change the fact that the title is wrong?

  • @edofluit6568

    @edofluit6568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Young Flaco yea but still a wrong fucking title

  • @ivi122

    @ivi122

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ella Neruda oh ok. That makes more sense. I was like “21 miles to work and then 21 miles back home takes a long ass time!” I was skeptical but it is 21 miles round trip is still a lot but more doable

  • @WhispersRoCloset
    @WhispersRoCloset8 жыл бұрын

    Man i just teared up...OMG that touched my heart

  • @Domazsakalauskas

    @Domazsakalauskas

    5 жыл бұрын

    god damn, I teared as well..this def touched me. God bless this man.

  • @cxrcraig3

    @cxrcraig3

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying bruh

  • @alexscheff183

    @alexscheff183

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @southviewarab

    @southviewarab

    4 жыл бұрын

    Safe Dog Because she has empathy. For someone who is empathic to watch another person get emotional, makes the empathic person also emotional especially when it’s a story about someone who is seen as righteous and/or relatable . I got hella emotional too, especially because of how humble this man comes off and the fact that the community came together to make sure this man got something he deserved then to watch him get overwhelmed by happiness to the point of tears.

  • @XenittX

    @XenittX

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can I shit in a bag and will it let you tear up?

  • @jennyupton1197
    @jennyupton11974 жыл бұрын

    So glad there’s still nice people in the world! Happy new year to James in Detroit ...from England 👍👍👍

  • @stephenpersic9474
    @stephenpersic9474 Жыл бұрын

    I will admit I welled up with tears for this man , when Ford dealer just gave him the car , that was really nice , they didn't touch his donations , I can't say enough about how much I really love Ford , they are good people and put out a good product , also this showed there are still good caring people in our country This shows the real commitment and dedication of an American worker willing to go the distance to get to work everyday no matter what I'm glad he got a car , it's well deserved, and the Taurus is a big beautiful reliable car and good on gas I loved this heartwarming story that brought me to tears

  • @teresabarras6416
    @teresabarras64164 жыл бұрын

    Thank God there's still some good people in this world. May God bless you all for helping this man.

  • @rossbarrett9285

    @rossbarrett9285

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dont see donald trump helping.

  • @sakibkhan5383
    @sakibkhan53834 жыл бұрын

    He should download sweatcoins and he'll be a millionaire.

  • @gorgewashingtonful

    @gorgewashingtonful

    4 жыл бұрын

    Instant Play LMAOOO Whyyyy 😂😂😂

  • @davidnotsogaming8206

    @davidnotsogaming8206

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fuck ikr

  • @kassymelchor8490

    @kassymelchor8490

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes at 5 cents per sweatcoin forsure dude coulda cashed out 20k sweat coins for 1,000 and go buy a new whipp

  • @Smiley957

    @Smiley957

    4 жыл бұрын

    Criss Rivera No, he’s probably got a Nokia.

  • @baeslayer9765

    @baeslayer9765

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ever heard of powerbank

  • @clintondarnell5318
    @clintondarnell53184 жыл бұрын

    All this hatred in this world...and to see their is still loving caring folks out there. So great to see! God bless ya brother. Well deserved :)

  • @Colmenero444
    @Colmenero4444 жыл бұрын

    Remember when your parents said things like.."back in my day we used to walk miles just to get somewhere in the blistering cold"......yeah, this guy!!

  • @damnson7046
    @damnson70464 жыл бұрын

    2:00 "Ford invited James to test drive some cars, an event to which James, naturally, had to walk."

  • @NPFfumbi

    @NPFfumbi

    4 жыл бұрын

    DAMN SON lmao

  • @jakenelson5677

    @jakenelson5677

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @RoyalDemonsz

    @RoyalDemonsz

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @VHSJoeSlaney

    @VHSJoeSlaney

    4 жыл бұрын

    300k raised and they give him a cop car...lol fucking scumbags....at least a ford raptor or mustang jesus christ...fuck america

  • @jumpman2346

    @jumpman2346

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@VHSJoeSlaney should of gave him a lambo.. smh

  • @przemyslawjaworowski9320
    @przemyslawjaworowski93204 жыл бұрын

    He loves his job but the job wont give him the money to buy a car.

  • @justq5505

    @justq5505

    4 жыл бұрын

    Przemyslaw Jaworowski I don’t understand why people are loyal to these companies when they really don’t care about their employees

  • @przemyslawjaworowski9320

    @przemyslawjaworowski9320

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Joel Villarreal I'm not saying it's there probleme I'm just surprised he thinks so highly of his job and yet he hasn't gotten the income from his job or made any plan with them to get some kind of transportation so he can work easier.

  • @ValensBellator

    @ValensBellator

    4 жыл бұрын

    You guys don’t really know anything about this particular situation, from what he earns to why he can’t afford a car when (presumably) no one else had a problem finding transportation (unless they’re all making super long commutes). We don’t know the manager, the bottom line, the overhead... He and his fellow workers seem to like the situation, so I doubt it’s particularly unfair. I’m just glad some manufacturer is actually still open in Detroit when almost anywhere else in the country (or outside of it) would make better financial sense.

  • @JimA-pp2nu

    @JimA-pp2nu

    4 жыл бұрын

    they are not responsible for providing a car for him, you entitled millenial

  • @JimA-pp2nu

    @JimA-pp2nu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Joel Villarreal amen

  • @watchoutusucka
    @watchoutusucka4 жыл бұрын

    Guy: “if only my parents could see me now!” Moderator: “saying, if only his parents could see him now!”

  • @mondocjenson-dy8zd

    @mondocjenson-dy8zd

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was so touching

  • @barrymcokinner2718
    @barrymcokinner27184 жыл бұрын

    this is the true definition of being humble and grateful for what you have. God bless this man

  • @XxROCKSTARxX3
    @XxROCKSTARxX34 жыл бұрын

    I hope they gave him every penny from the go fund me

  • @youngoldman6964

    @youngoldman6964

    4 жыл бұрын

    HardcorrDays nope just the car

  • @XxROCKSTARxX3

    @XxROCKSTARxX3

    4 жыл бұрын

    traveion woodson that’s bs than lmao... so he got a 25k car and the rest that was donated went to who?

  • @youngoldman6964

    @youngoldman6964

    4 жыл бұрын

    HardcorrDays I’m just talking lol, but I hope he got it all

  • @lukes2656

    @lukes2656

    4 жыл бұрын

    The end of the news segment said the money went to his home and retirement

  • @ayoutubeaccount2003

    @ayoutubeaccount2003

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't think so since it was a gift. The money has already been taxed

  • @AleksandrVasilenko93
    @AleksandrVasilenko934 жыл бұрын

    The real story here is that he isn't paid enough to afford a car, the second story here is that the city does not have a robust enough public transit system to get this man to his work place.

  • @samwalters4205

    @samwalters4205

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hes a mill opp or a mold maker. He's on $24+ an hour. Its a bollocks story. Hes just shite at managing money. The latter part of your comment fair enough.

  • @samwalters4205

    @samwalters4205

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Yeshua is Lord. if hes a millrite that's what he gets and that's what he seems to be doing in the video. Doctors here in the UK make = $35 at the start of their careers. $65 if in a partnership. A decent millrite in the UK makes £20-25/h an average one £17/h under employment. £35 as a contractor short term. £32 long term.

  • @gayleralan

    @gayleralan

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@samwalters4205 How the fuck do you know! You're full of shit mate

  • @gayleralan

    @gayleralan

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@samwalters4205 It's actually closer to 13 quid an hour. So you're talkin out of your arse again. Also, it's spellt Millwright. Knob

  • @samwalters4205

    @samwalters4205

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gayleralan 13/h is not far off what you will make in the last year of a decent apprenticeship. As I was. Excuse my typo. In the UK we don't really get millwrites on their own you are generally a turner too. I know, its what I do working in scientific research. That and UHV assembly. But by all means please tell me how much I'm paid...

  • @lennon7575
    @lennon75754 жыл бұрын

    I love KZread when it throws up random videos like this into my feed. What a great story.

  • @jordanmelville8140
    @jordanmelville81404 жыл бұрын

    13 year's, never missed a day at work. How come the company has never recognized, and bought him a car. Well done sir.

  • @Rodeo_Wizard
    @Rodeo_Wizard9 жыл бұрын

    This is truly a heart felt story. Totally love this man.

  • @uwezoramadhani5508
    @uwezoramadhani55084 жыл бұрын

    I don't like it. The guy : are you kidding me? Him: i love it.

  • @ThePredator77
    @ThePredator774 жыл бұрын

    Amazing what the human kindness can do through media and internet. There is hope for us still. God bless! Peace!

  • @ajinubabu6528
    @ajinubabu65284 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all generous hearts who helped him.. May god bless you all

  • @pf7912
    @pf79129 жыл бұрын

    There are good people out there. So happy for him.

  • @pasqualetartaglia9639

    @pasqualetartaglia9639

    6 жыл бұрын

    not good enough to give a new car

  • @Dumpstermuffin1
    @Dumpstermuffin14 жыл бұрын

    this story isn't "inspirational" its sad, sad that in the wealthiest country in the world we can't pay our workers a decent wage so they can buy a car

  • @ivanolsen7966

    @ivanolsen7966

    4 жыл бұрын

    or that he might walk to his nearest co workers and get a lift

  • @skojigoquist9288

    @skojigoquist9288

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly.

  • @ericlange1524

    @ericlange1524

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dutch wealthiest country in the world?? Hahahahahaha

  • @markifi

    @markifi

    4 жыл бұрын

    m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/mI2Do5qgiNPPn9Y.html

  • @markifi

    @markifi

    4 жыл бұрын

    or a bus pass as part of his salary

  • @lastofadyingbreed9895
    @lastofadyingbreed98954 жыл бұрын

    Oh i see people intervened. That was a blessing.

  • @RohanKumar-pg8bw
    @RohanKumar-pg8bw4 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, your parents can see you now.

  • @SubscribersWithnoVideosC-oe8ed
    @SubscribersWithnoVideosC-oe8ed4 жыл бұрын

    He’d be better off sleeping there

  • @paulpolpiboon9535

    @paulpolpiboon9535

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ikr?

  • @too_real94

    @too_real94

    4 жыл бұрын

    fr

  • @georgeprower6822

    @georgeprower6822

    4 жыл бұрын

    YUP!

  • @VHSJoeSlaney

    @VHSJoeSlaney

    4 жыл бұрын

    300k raised and they give him a cop car...lol fucking scumbags....at least a ford raptor or mustang jesus christ...fuck america

  • @nicoleymacaroni

    @nicoleymacaroni

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly why not find a job closer or move

  • @dougiejohnstoe4363
    @dougiejohnstoe43634 жыл бұрын

    This man deserves this help .never missed a day in 18 yrs thats determination to support his family

  • @marubelitacristobal824
    @marubelitacristobal8244 жыл бұрын

    There's a special place in heaven for those who have a beautiful kind heart

  • @paulamalves
    @paulamalves4 жыл бұрын

    ONLY TOOK 13 YEARS. The factory only use his story for publicitie. the KIND PEOPLE AND THE STUDENT ARE TO PRAISE HERE, BLESS THAT MAN.

  • @PONCEInEffect
    @PONCEInEffect4 жыл бұрын

    Your parents saw this. They're smiling down from Heaven!

  • @seanxodonnell
    @seanxodonnell4 жыл бұрын

    2:20 would be so funny if he actually said “nah I don’t like this car”. Love this guy!

  • @GNK1111
    @GNK11114 жыл бұрын

    I have learned so much by this short clip. James is amazing and the banker and the student equally fabulous!! Blessing you all. xox.

  • @ajakltheg6847
    @ajakltheg68474 жыл бұрын

    What a man. James deserves everything he gets. I hope he enjoys his life much more now

  • @jpaxonreyes
    @jpaxonreyes4 жыл бұрын

    0:29 - The title is wrong. It's 21 miles round-trip... over 10 miles each way.

  • @Geo-hv7of

    @Geo-hv7of

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Reyes they say more than 10 miles which add an extra mile to it combined there and back

  • @jpaxonreyes

    @jpaxonreyes

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Geo-hv7of - I mean that the title says he walks 21 miles "each way", not "each day".

  • @lyang4307

    @lyang4307

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Reyes right, the title insinuates he’s walking 42 miles (21 each way) a day, they are really pulling clickbait smh 10 miles is still a feat though especially at his age

  • @SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand

    @SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand

    4 жыл бұрын

    PaXx Midnite no the title insinuates that he walks 21 miles in total, both ways. Hence (each way)

  • @friendlykiwi8735

    @friendlykiwi8735

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Reyes over 10 miles each way rounding that up to 21

  • @mixthepasta
    @mixthepasta4 жыл бұрын

    What a humble and nice man. He deserves it!

  • @marywolfe6598
    @marywolfe65984 жыл бұрын

    Humility, tenacity, perseverance, Thankfulness,....this man had it all. This made me cry. Maybe we all just do Not realize how blessed, rich we all really are. At least there was some good news for a change!

  • @artsmaevlogcanonigo8007
    @artsmaevlogcanonigo80074 жыл бұрын

    Tears of joy...thanks to this people who helped him..god bless you all

  • @tom11zz884
    @tom11zz8849 жыл бұрын

    James Robertson is the hardest working man in America. President Obama needs to give him some kind of Letter of Appreciation...

  • @asaprocky3639
    @asaprocky36394 жыл бұрын

    “Been blessed to do what I’m blessed to do” I’m in my feelings now.😢fr

  • @edofluit6568

    @edofluit6568

    4 жыл бұрын

    that literally means fuck all

  • @glurp2661

    @glurp2661

    4 жыл бұрын

    What the hell, this doesn’t mean anything

  • @bossdawg165
    @bossdawg1654 жыл бұрын

    But he “loves his job” key word there

  • @Just_us-2
    @Just_us-24 жыл бұрын

    Bless this man's heart❤now he has a vehicle to get back and forth. Great act of kindness 👏

  • @datdat5555
    @datdat55555 жыл бұрын

    This video makes me cry. I think that I'm luckier than he is because I don't have to walk. I used to ride my bicycle 15 miles to school. Riding in bad weather days is so hard, especially in rainy and windy days. Sometimes I cried a lot but I must try my best to overcome these obstacles in the life in order to see a brighter future !

  • @iwanttobefamousbutimlazy3793
    @iwanttobefamousbutimlazy37934 жыл бұрын

    Moral of the story: your employer will watch you suffer for a decade plus regardless of how reliable of an employee you are.

  • @RamithGopinath1398
    @RamithGopinath13984 жыл бұрын

    God bless that kind banker who first offered the man a ride and set the subsequent events in motion! He made such a big difference to someone's life. 👏🏽

  • @FalconsFanForever

    @FalconsFanForever

    Жыл бұрын

    Facts amen

  • @moiraelliott953
    @moiraelliott953 Жыл бұрын

    Oh dear God, the tears are flowing. You are such a beautiful example of what we all should be like but thank God for those two men and all the donations. I hope and pray he gets a huge raise too, Bless you!

  • @googlebarbaralernerspectre2581
    @googlebarbaralernerspectre25816 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing man, he deserved that help, working for his country, what a good man. Ignore the horrible comments.

  • @Doors067
    @Doors0674 жыл бұрын

    news: inspirational me: so his whole life is just work, a fate worse then death

  • @zachshmoosh9051

    @zachshmoosh9051

    4 жыл бұрын

    Doors067 doesn’t have to be that now

  • @street87vl55

    @street87vl55

    4 жыл бұрын

    @3 Subscribers Without Any Videos!!!!! you can't stay a kid forever.

  • @jimmy5391

    @jimmy5391

    4 жыл бұрын

    Street 87 VL so the point you sell your life to work you become a man and are no longer a kid?

  • @street87vl55

    @street87vl55

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmy5391 exactly it's called life, I've broken my back working but it's gotta be done, gotta pay the the rent.

  • @darkmidnight818

    @darkmidnight818

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@street87vl55 boomer

  • @floweracorn1679
    @floweracorn16794 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry thank god for all those beautiful people

  • @HollerOpossum
    @HollerOpossum4 жыл бұрын

    Unconditional love and kindness. This man is who we all need to be. Despite everything against him, he is HUMBLE.

  • @adamnelson7389
    @adamnelson73894 жыл бұрын

    I once saw a guy along the side of the road, he had a walmart vest on. I thought to myself. Walmart is a solid 15 min drive from where I was. I turned around, offered him a ride. He was probably the most thankful person I had ever met. He told me he woke up to a flat tire on his car, he was already using his spare, his phone was dead, charger stopped working the night before. I mean the worst string of bad luck... let me know that if I hadn't picked him up he would have lost his job. He told me no call no shows are cause for termination. So he was going to show up, even if 2 hrs late and possibly even fired once he got there. It never hurts to try and help someone. Like the man in the video. All it takes is for someone to notice and good things can happen... there are good people in this world....

  • @ShaqGalifianakis
    @ShaqGalifianakis9 жыл бұрын

    It's really disgusting that his job doesn't pay him enough to afford a car. His employers should be really fucking ashamed of themselves!

  • @thepootisflue7600

    @thepootisflue7600

    9 жыл бұрын

    Or this just isint a very complicated job and he should move up to a better job

  • @TJ-hs1qm

    @TJ-hs1qm

    9 жыл бұрын

    pootis in a jar Moving up at his age!? Being way over 50? He's lucky enough to have this job.

  • @tom11zz884

    @tom11zz884

    9 жыл бұрын

    He has a new car now, so hopefully he will look for a new job. With his notoriety , he will get a better job ASAP.

  • @esthersternberg

    @esthersternberg

    9 жыл бұрын

    Jason B yes, I wonder why he did not earn enough money to buy a car. He is amazing that he had such a love for his job and the perseverance to continue against all odds.

  • @roxanneworld11

    @roxanneworld11

    9 жыл бұрын

    the pootis flue you sound either very young or very wealthy or maybe both..so, in case you haven't heard [which it sounds like you haven't], jobs a person can actually live on are scarce in america and anything he might find closer would not pay him enough to live on..he was barely able to live on the wages he was already making. so he could *not* afford to quit at the time. it might not be as bad as it is in spain and greece, for instance, but it's still a very dire situation for americans these days...one case in point: a large percentage of wal-mart's employees cannot afford to eat or feed their families without food credits assistance [formerly known as food stamps, but now state debit cards are used]. wal-mart has a practice [like many other corporations who hire, among the 'skilled' workers, also 'unskilled' workers] of giving people hours just shy of what they'd need to qualify for benefits because the corporation does not want to pay for those benefits. even though sam walton's family are super-billionaire$ *and one of the wealthiest families on the planet.*..only the top 2% and some of the supposed 'middle class' are thriving. but many in the middle class are *not* thriving..i actually had a neighbor and the family lost their home to the bank after the business he owned collapsed because his clients could not afford his services anymore - because they also were suffering financially. even people who would qualify for jobs because they had a specific kind of education have tons of competition because of the state of the economy. and they get turned down for jobs that pay less because they are 'overqualified.' because employers fear they'll quit if another, better job opens up for them..and of course, they would quit & *do* quit so they can actually afford to live a decent life. and contrary to popular, ignorant belief, in most cases, only adults who have children can qualify for cash welfare benefits. although in some states pregnant women qualify - and if an adult has a federal disability case pending [SSDI] some states have a temporary cash benefits program the person may qualify for..and all states have a state disability program [SDI]. the details of which, are too complicated to post here re: who gets to stay on it and who can get SDI only temporarily.

  • @gangstaCLUBB
    @gangstaCLUBB4 жыл бұрын

    Makes my heart warm

  • @liamford9473
    @liamford94734 жыл бұрын

    Guy : walkes 21 miles a day to work Everybody: liked that

  • @wakeup3987
    @wakeup39874 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story. His poor parents raised him well. To work on and never give up.

  • @MichaelSG72
    @MichaelSG729 жыл бұрын

    You must remember and what I see in lacks of comments on this story. It's not about the money or even the car. It's about commitment, tenacity and love for others. I would rather make minimum wage and work with the right people and company than ever work with people I do not like and a company that doesn't care about me. This man says it all in the beginning I am doing a job I love cause they are like family to me. This is the way all companies should run there businesses! People that make them there money should come first! Profit last.

  • @hectorgaytan2424

    @hectorgaytan2424

    4 жыл бұрын

    That sounds like a charity to me Michael...

  • @traceyowenhughes9223
    @traceyowenhughes92234 жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS HIM. HOW WONDERFUL MR. ROBERSON.

  • @christopherallenpeer753
    @christopherallenpeer7534 жыл бұрын

    Wish we had more stories like this! I would so watch the news, these stories bring awesome humanity to frontlines and remind all Americans WHO WE ARE!

  • @rainernotes
    @rainernotes4 жыл бұрын

    If only my parents could see me n"HE SAID IF ONLY HIS PARENTS COULD SEE HIM NOW" Thanks, we were all there for that. We know.

  • @Mr2110Sandman
    @Mr2110Sandman5 жыл бұрын

    That is one tough old man . He reminds me of my late great father . I am happy for him and I wish him all the best ..

  • @alyssadunn939
    @alyssadunn9394 жыл бұрын

    James is my motivation to get and do something productive with my life 🥺👏🏾👏🏾

  • @ebenclukey7293
    @ebenclukey72933 жыл бұрын

    James is the kind of guy I wish all my neighbors were. Note that he said "If only my parents could see me now." The difference between a life that could be wasted and a man like James is having a father in one's life.

  • @ChatRBz
    @ChatRBz4 жыл бұрын

    God bless him and also the student what a great man

  • @fgg3749
    @fgg37494 жыл бұрын

    'I don't like it.' Wow so ungrateful. 'I love it.' Got us in the first half.

  • @eribankyaharry6856
    @eribankyaharry68564 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank every 1 who donated money to this man may god bless you all

  • @cynthiajomocan6297
    @cynthiajomocan62974 жыл бұрын

    Oh God I cried...thank you to all these people who helped James Robertson Godbless you all