Stepped up to Clay Parette bed and he opened his eyes. Heavily drugged, he reached up and grabbed my hand. I asked him "are you going to be alright". He nodded yes. I said "Maxwell is a solid dude". He nodded yes. He passed back out for a minute or two then opened his eyes again and rolled them up to the dope dripping into him. He wanted me to acknowledge the iv drip. We both nodded "yes", as he gave me a little crooked grin. Rest easy son. Gods got this. #ClayStrong

@gregkistner1955

4 жыл бұрын

Omg! Just saw your video. Hope he's on his way to recovery! Seeing how it was posted 4 months earlier?!

That’s terrible. I hope he has a fast recovery. Thank you for sharing the link to the go fund me.

Your sincerity towards Clay is second to none. He's very lucky to have a good friend in you. We wish him well, and to a speedy recovery.

When one of us is down, we're all down!

I’m not a Harley rider, but this way bigger than a brand. This man deserves it. #claystrong

@crfish8

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry brother Clay about your accident something I learned from an old rider in hog magazine weave back and forth when you approach an intersection so the driver will see you as you break the plane of sight I have noticed it has helped me a lot best wishes and prayers

@james6275

4 жыл бұрын

@@crfish8 Yes I heard that as well from an old timer!

John: Watching the GoFundMe - it's blown up in the last hour. Over $10K now. Amazing - not so amazing - that's the biker community. I wish people who don't ride got this - how awesome the folk on two wheel are. So damn proud to be part of it.

@TheHarleyTech

4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe it. I hope their estimate of 20k is enough. With this momentum, they can worry less, that’s for sure. Thank you so much.

@Moosecop32

4 жыл бұрын

Its over $16k now. John your video may have sparked a movement. The motorcycling community is absolutely amazing. We are gonna blow this thing out of the water. Clay's family is gonna be just fine for a while while he recovers. We he wakes up he will have nothing to worry about but recovering.

@andybateman2478

4 жыл бұрын

Just added 50 dollars to it, now it's at over 17k I'm sure we can get past 20k no problem

@redrider0151

4 жыл бұрын

I hope it hits 100 grand...take all worries off the table as this poor guy recovers....you just dont ever know how long it will take. Figure at one point in time Clay wrote a check to the US Government that quite literally said he would lay down his life if needed in order to assure our way of life can continue....at right NOW 437 people have donated....and the video has 11,000 views so thats a LOT less than 1 percent of us have actually donated....imagine if everyone tosses 20 bucks to him...which they SHOULD!

@scottcole4767

4 жыл бұрын

Almost 19k, go baby!

John it's ok to show your emotions. My prayers go out to Clay, his family, and friends.

He defended all of. Us so we can life free now it time for us all to defend him and his family in this hard time

Seeing a grown man cry for his friend IS uplifting. It says that human beings are not all jerks. And women are not the only humans with feelings.

@garlandparette4071

4 жыл бұрын

This grown man cant watch that video without crying.

#CLAYSTRONG ...Sorry to hear about this, brother. We will be keeping him in our prayers. Keep up the amazing work that you are doing, stay strong, and God bless.

@MichaelMildner1980

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing Video!..... donated.... i find it absolutely encouraging from you to help your friend in that way, i hope he feels better soon!....best recovery greetings from Europe

F#ckin rocked this one in 3 hours this morning we took his go fund from 5000 to 19000 plus. Great job people!!!!

#Claystrong Just Donated from England. Over 12k now on the go fund me. Lets get this Brother back on his feet , prayers and thoughts with Clay and his family ❤ great thing youve done here for your friend John. Stay strong ❤

Clay is lucky to have a buddy like you!

Your a good friend John. Best wishes for Clays recovery.

John, Thanks for putting this out there my friend. My wife and I are both riders, and I am a Vet as well, and know how hard it is. I've shared his campaign on my personal facebook and will continue to spread this word as best I can from Bahrain. I'll probably never get the opportunity to meet you or Clay, but should I ever, beers on me my friend! Thanks for stepping up and helping our brother out! We need more people like you, Brotherman!

$22K at the time of posting this. I've only been in the biker community for about 4 years now and am more and more impressed every day. Thanks John for doing this. Happy to be part of it and happy to help, especially for a vet. #claystrong

I’m a rider and a soldier too. I have been in for over 20 years. I will be giving some money to the go fund me. Prayers to Clay and his family.

@SIERRA-dx9wm

4 жыл бұрын

Copy that Soldierguy. My son is ARMY did long stretch at Bragg. Have to check if he knew him.

@rwvot69

4 жыл бұрын

01SIERRA 1500 I was once stationed at fort Bragg in the 82nd but that was back in 1999.

@missingremote4388

4 жыл бұрын

Might be able to see him or if they served together on together we served, Army (tws). I was in the Navy. 1988 - 2008

@SIERRA-dx9wm

4 жыл бұрын

@@rwvot69 He was 82nd.13 years. Left in 2012 dropped his bike here heading out next PCS. May have run across one another. Ride Safe

Hey John he's gonna be fine God is large and incharge brother.

@JLH1956

4 жыл бұрын

So True David.

>>>Just donated. Just prayed. As a fellow Army combat veteran, biker, father and hard worker I pray he recovers and that this video, donations and community brings light to a very dark time and that joy replaces sadness and grief. You are a good friend to do Clay this solid. Be easy brother.

I may be late to the game but I'm am more than happy to contribute and add Clay to my prayers. Thanks John....you are a"solid dude"

Watching from Germany. Ex US Army. As soon as I find the damn Link my donation will be on the way. More important is that He, His Wife and children have all the support and more. My Wife and daughter had to go through the same situation with me. Time to pay it back. Keep the faith.

Never donated to a Gofundme account before, but after watching your video and the sincerity of your words toward a fellow friend, coworker, veteran and biker, the donation was happily made!! We would all be lucky to have a friend like you in this world and I wish Clay a speedy and healthy recovery. Take care John, keep up the good work brother!!!

It's awesome to see the soul of the biker community at work! Just donated and the total is at $40,290! John, you're awesome for letting us all know about this. Sending prayers up for him. #CLAYSTRONG

Just donated from Cali. I’m a man, a dad, a rider, and a son of veteran. But more than that I’m a human being. God be with this guy and his family. What a good thing you are doing for your friend.

Prayers of healing for him, and prayers of strength and comfort for you, his family, and friends. 🙏🙏🙏

Dang man I'm sorry to hear that hope he pulls threw he is in my best wishes for a speedy recovery

#ClaySTRONG!!Hugs and Prayers to him and his family. He is a Vet and and protected our freedom we as a country need to be here for him and his family. Prayers Brother!!!!

All riders understand! God bless you for your video . And God bless Clay . Get well soon ! And thank you ! Clay for your service.

Best wishes from Austria for Clay and his family. I hope he makes a full recovery. 30k is done ;-)

Sharing this everywhere I can. Hang in there John, my best wishes to Clay, I hope he makes a full recovery.

Ex British army and riding since I was 17. Sending my thoughts to Clay, there is no community like bikers in times of need. Get well soon #claystrong

Army vet who brought freedom and protection to my former home country Germany, served in my state NC (Ft Bragg is just a few miles down the road from me), fellow rider, family man, American - millions of reasons to help. Thanks for sharing John, and prayers for Clay. God will take care of him and his family.

He’s a warrior and he will win..god bless this young man and his family

Clay is my thoughts, and I did what I could to help. It's been a year since I went down, and it's a long road back to normal, but Clay is young and determined. My money is on him to come back strong. #CLAYSTRONG

I'm in year 2 of my riding experience. I am constantly blown away at this community. Prayers being lifted up for he and his family. God Bless. #CLAYSTRONG

My thoughts and prayers go to Clay and his family and to those who rally together to see this man make an amazing recovery. It sounds like he has very good friends to help him get back on his feet. In consideration for his privacy, keep us posted as you can. Thank you John for what you do and doing for your friend thru your channel. God Bless!

Praying for Clay and his family, made a donation. #ClayStrong

Damn John, I'm so sorry to hear that. It's always difficult when a brother goes down. We can tell that you're having a tough time with your friend's crash, which is completely natural. I join you and all riders in our community here in sending Clay our prayers. We wish and hope that he enjoys a full and speedy recovery. #CLAYSTRONG

You're a good man, John Maxwell. I donated. This is why people like you have a platform like this - to reach out and help those that need it. Godspeed, Clay. Godspeed.

Proud of all who donated. Your brothers in NJ wish you well.

John sorry that you're having to go through this hard time in your life with your friend Clay it is very uplifting to know that you are utilizing your channel to support their family in this very difficult time thoughts and prayers to Clays and Clays family and to you and your family .... #ClayStrong

I’m so sorry to hear the news about Clay my heart goes out to you and his family! I know how devastating it can be my cousin and girlfriend were in a head on collision and that was heart wrenching. On a brighter side love your videos keep doing what your doing!

Clay is a fortunate man to have a friend like you. Our prayers and support to clay and his family. God bless you all. #CLAYSTRONG SEMPER FI

Thank you John for give us an opportunity to participate in this Nobel quest. Best wishes from Croatia for Clay and his family.#claystrong

Just made a donation, John. Thanks for sharing Clay's story, you're a good man.

John, my prayers go out to Clay and family. I've been keeping updated through other shop employees. You guys are a close family. Glad to hear he is making progress. Keep your head up also! Love you brother #ClayStrong

Prayers to Clay, family, and friends. Thanks for sharing and informing us of this tragedy. Praying for a full and speedy recovery.

Little bro, showing compassion and caring for a fellow rider is not sad, it is listening to our better angels. Best wishes to him and his family.

Jeez, really sorry to hear about this. I hope he pulls through.

Praying for my brothers. Ride strong Ride safe #claystrong

Let's make sure his family doesnt have to worry about anything but his well being. Thanks for posting this brother you are a true inspiration. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #CLAYSTONG

I am praying for our brother and donating to the cause. That's what bikers do for each other! And God bless you John, and keep you safe and healthy!

So sorry to hear about this John. I'll give what I can and am sending healing vibes to Clay and his family from Ontario, Canada. God Bless.

From one clay to another. Get strong brother! I’ll be sending you strength and healing energy from the Rockies! #claystrong

Hi John, only been watching your videos for a few weeks now and really enjoy them. John, the world needs more guys like you in it, I can really feel your emotional pain coming through in this video and probably one of the hardest things you’ve done. Will keep Clay in. Our prayers and support #Claystrong. I also say to you “Stay Strong John”, your a great guy and an even better friend, we should all be lucky enough to have a friend like you. I know Clay is hurting now but he has you in his corner.

He is alive, that is huge!! Thoughts and prayers for him and his family. The motorcycle community is a huge family and it is awesome to see them rallying around this young man. I don't have a very big following on youtube, but I did share it on my Facebook page hope it helps.

damn brother... prayers for a fellow veteran and rider. I can feel your emotion from here in Indiana. Donation sent.

John, you're a good dude. Man are you a solid guy. Thanks for putting this together. Clay, sorry to hear about your accident, brother! I hope your recovery goes well. #claystrong

Get better Clay. I've never meet you but you ride which makes you a friend. Prayers go out to your family

So sorry John! I see the pain in this video you are experiencing and can understand it, I believe all bikers can! You did a great job in how you brought this sad news to us and not to mention the incredible courage it took to edit it the way you did! Clay is young and strong and and although I don’t know him, and after your description of his contagious personality, he’s gonna be fine. His passion for life, job and most of all his family will cause him to rise above this and power through the pain and get well! KICK ASS CLAY!

Speedy recovery to you my brother Clay... And to you John, thank you for sharing what was obviously a very difficult message. We are all #CLAYSTRONG

Your a good man and a good friend! Thoughts and prayers to Clay and his family for a strong recovery, love your videos keep doing the good you do! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

#CLAYSTRONG!!! Prayers to Clay for a speedy recovery... sending love, hugs and energy to his family and friends that know him and support him now just as I am certain he would have supported any one of you! Our community is strong and we take care of each other!

VERY HAPPY to donate. I wish him ALL the Very Best. Warm greetings from 'OZ;. (Australia)

You’re a good friend❤️ Best Wish’s to Clay👍

🙏💔 brakes my heart to hear that about a good dude I will keep him & his family in my prayers 💔🙏

Prayers from South Carolina! God protect him and his young family,.

Great spirit bruh. Sending prayers for Clay. I was there just last year and prayer got me through. #claystrong has my support

Not sure I feel about leaving a "Like" on this one, but thanks for sharing. Hope he heals up well.

@Ratkity

4 жыл бұрын

I left a like because how well John presented himself in the video, privacy of Clay (HIPPA), not saying anything about a crash under investigation (kudos), and letting us know about Clay's family and family needs. Thank you, John! Well done.

@davidt4911

4 жыл бұрын

Likewise, it doesn't feel right to smash that dirty thumbs-up...

@Moosecop32

4 жыл бұрын

Hitting that thumbs up helps the KZread algorithm spread this video to more people so please hit it and get the word out there

@danielcastle5962

4 жыл бұрын

AFTER MOOSECOP32'S REPLY I HIT THE LIKE - DAN, TATU DAN

@Criztaztrophe

4 жыл бұрын

I liked it cause he shared it... acknowledge the video. I hate that another rider has gone down.

Hope he fully recovers and comes back even stronger man. #claystrong

Condolences and Prayers to Clay and his family, as well as you and his friends and fellow riders. Donation made for Clay. Thanks, John, for sharing this so we can help Clay and his family through this tough time.

Speedy recovery! Prayers for your boy and his family. Reminds us all to watch out and be as safe as you can

Sending my best from northern Canada.

gofundme is doin good. add a notch to the “faith in humanity” column. keep er goin for the young lad y’all.

Thanks John,I will share with the Vermont riding community,our prayers to Clay and his family

The one thing about motorcycles is, if you ride long enough and ride with friends long enough, you’ll have friends that go down. Some will be okay. Some will get hurt. And some will pass away. No matter what, it always sucks. Best thing we can do is be there for each other in every way we’re able. Great job with this video John. Prayers for your boy from north Georgia from a fellow army vet. #claystrong 💪💪💪💪

Damn. Hope he gets back at it soon. Edit: the community is really kicking ass. The GoFundMe is at $50k at 2:30 pm March 6

I hope he is recovering really good and hopefully he's gonna get alright again. #claystrong

John, Clay and his family are very fortunate to have you to share their story. It's great to see the rider community come together to support a young veteran rider and his family through this tough time. Over $62K in 5 days, AMAZING. My thoughts and prayers are with Clay and his family for a full recovery.

From one rider to another prayers for clay ! Let’s all donate and make this happen!

Stay strong, God will help him. He sounds like a amazing person, friend and father.

Prayers Out to TEAM CLAY, my Brother in Arms & my Brother on 2 Wheels!

Donated from NYC. God bless, hope for nothing but the best for him and his family/friends.

Best of luck for Clay, and prayers for him and his family.

John, very sorry to hear about Clay. He’s blessed to have you as a friend. Thank you for what you’re doing to help him and his family. Prayers for you all.

I'm praying for clay.... God's grace, all my love to clay and his family.....

Prayers for clay and his family from a fellow rider in Wyoming and support for you john for being a great friend for clay.

Praying for a smooth recovery. From a sailor to a soldier, stay strong brother. #claystrong

Over the last 50 years I have lost six friends to bike accidents I know how you feel. My prayers go out to your friend I hope it all turns out good I will share on Facebook.

Our wreck was may of last year and my wife and I are still down it’s a tuff life for us riders , get well clay

@nomaddawhat7643

4 жыл бұрын

Are you in Talking Rock, GA?

@talkingrock7011

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

Prayers go out for Clay, his family, and friends. Thank you for getting the word out so we can support him in his time of need.

Clay is a fortunate man to have a friend like you!! Prayer for him and his family!! #claystrong

#ClayStrong My thoughts and prayers to Clay, his family and his friends.

Hey man, your channel is real and real involves emotion. He will be in my prayers and I’ll definitely send some money his way. I know how that can be. #claystrong 😎😎

Being a fellow military veteran and biker I stand strong with Clay...I know he’ll pull through with especially all of this out pouring of love and support.

Live in the Ft Bragg area. This moves my heart John. Praying for complete and total recovery.

157k subscribers 1 dollar a person could help those medical Bill's vanish over night and the ones to come

@ambushrox

4 жыл бұрын

Donated my dollar and 29 other peoples dollar. This is a great Idea!! Let's make it work !!!

Praying for Clay..

John, sorry to hear about Clay, praying for his family and a speedy recovery!

Praying for Clay and his family. Props to you john for helping spread the word.