My brother when he was only 3, back in 1956 was a little terror. My mom was doing dishes and keeping an eye on him and my older sister playing in the yard. In a flash that boy dug out from under the fence and took off. Sister came running in saying “he’s gone mama!” My poor mom went crazy looking for him and they lived in Cincinnati at the time not far from downtown. She came around the corner to a parade and on top of an elephant was my brother just a waving at the crowd. 🐘 The circus had just gotten into town, so they had a parade before they settled in. My mother about fainted on the sidewalk. But they gave him back safe and sound after seeing my mother waving her dish towel and screaming “that’s my baby!” 😱 ….Back then the circus was really big. I’ve never been to one or taken my kids to any. I’m the youngest sibling born in 70’. But the story is hilariously funny in our family and my brother seemed proud of it. 🎪 Things we’re different back then. But something about circuses just seems so wrong. 😔 Poor baby, getting mauled breaks my soul..💔

@HealingHappyAli

2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 boys and 4 girls and can say those boys are physically exhausting, those girls more emotionally exhausting 😄 Each one loved, adored and a lifetime of memories to thank God for.

@lenorekerl5257

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherinethompson5325 on

@birdflipper

2 жыл бұрын

How did he get on top of an elephant?!

@debrak8521

2 жыл бұрын

Leesa The only thing wrong with circuses is animals. There should be no animals in circuses.

@charlalar14

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha that is some story. Your mother probably didn't know whether to laugh or cry in that moment x

I'm against circus animals in captivity. It's almost an extinct practice these days.

@rosamariamendoza1466

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,thank GOD🙏

@internetcensure5849

2 жыл бұрын

Zoos🤣

@redrooster1908

11 ай бұрын

Holograms are used in circus shows now. It is actually fun for kids and wild animals are free.

Such a sad, tragic story. The absolute horror of being mauled by a lion. Rest in peace sweet Maria! Thanks Ron fir another touching video!

@jamesamato2004

2 жыл бұрын

also known as jimmy time cap

@jennyrose9454

2 жыл бұрын

Kids are still being mauled by pit bulls all the time. At least it's not legal to own lions though she was unlucky. Literally every week in the news there are pit bull victims mostly children.

@marylock3105

Жыл бұрын

So sorry Maria you was taken young

Such an innocent young girl taken in a horrible way. She had so much more life to live. Absolute horror for the poor animals too. Thanks for remembering her life & may she rest in peace🙏🏻

Poor little girl...aw Ron so sweet leaving a flower. May she be dancing with Angels.

My family & decided years ago to never to go to any more circuses. Yes. Too much Animal Abuse going on. And Very true we cannot Undo History, what happened , happened! We just have to learn from it.💕🙏

Sad story for both the little girl and animals. Thanks for telling us the story and bringing us to her grave.

Terrible way to get killed. Very sad. Circuses were such a big thing back in the day. They did give people with physical deformities a way to make a living but not the best life. Thanks for sharing this story!

How soworroful for the little maria. Its so tragic on how she died. God rest her soul. Olga from Greece

I wonder if the lion was under the truck and she just didn't see him? RIP Maria. Stay warm Love from Texas❤️

@TheCatzMeowMix

2 жыл бұрын

In this case… Wherever the Lions are… since they Travel… Is THEIR TERRITORY. They DO NOT TOLERATE… TERRITORIAL INVASION. This is What This Was. This is how This Particular Version of Cat Kills. I do not take the side of the Girl… I take the Side of the Lion. I feel Bad for the Girl and they should have been Watching Her. This is the FAULT of the Circus… NOT THE LIONS! This is NORMAL CAT BEHAVIOR. THIS IS NORMAL LION BEHAVIOR.

Poor Maria and her parents. They all, including the circus crew, must have suffered with Maria's passing. R.I.P. little girl.

We are so lucky to have you to bring History alive and to rennet those that would be forgotten if it wasn’t for you. So Thank You xxx. I’m excited for this I really am I can’t wait. Thank you Ron

@patgrimes298

2 жыл бұрын

I hope the precious child was not blamed for the lion attacking her and the cause of her death. She was a nine year old child and should be protected. The lion should have been in a cage, not chained to a truck! I wonder, whoever is the mother, has she visited her daughter's grave, the father and siblings? Has she been forgotten about as far as the family? It is very thoughtful that the residents of the town remember the precious child and keep up her grave. Thank you for acknowledging the precious child and her story (her short life).

I remember when John Denver was able to accompany a guide in Alaska to see the polar bears. The guide said they needed to stay up wind of the polar bear because if they get the scent of man they will hunt that man for up to 3 days.

@internetcensure5849

2 жыл бұрын

It's yet another tall tale to make wild animals terrifying; polar bears would try to avoid humans if they could, not stalk them.

Poor baby! Thank you for telling her story. And thank you for respectfully replacing the flags on the veteran's grave.

Beautiful cemetery, sad sad story but you and Cheryl found it so she’s remembered ! Thanks

This is why I hate circuses! They have abused animals for centuries

Sad story. RIP to Maria and all those poor animals!

So sad for Maria and all those poor animals that were killed. Such a senseless tragedy that could have been avoided if things had been done more safely and properly. So sad that little Maria's life was taken away far too soon. I hope she's resting in peace.🕊️👼 It's sad to think that she's there alone without any of her family next to her. Another great story Ron. I'm glad your trip went well and that you stayed safe on your trip.🙂💟 I'm ready for the next video.😃👍

@donnafernandez7910

2 жыл бұрын

I hope more and more that circuses are banned, dissolved. The animals are abused. What a tragic story for both little Maria and the lion. May their souls rest in peace 🙏🕊️🌹

@mygrammieis

2 жыл бұрын

I second that emotion ✌🏻☕️

@marylock3105

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for Maria breaks my heart makes me cry 😭and for the animal the way the animals were treated I have 12pets and I care for them a lot I make sure they get food before me . Al my love and attention goes to my pets 4of my cats was in breded before they came to me and was as it kittens only given ham once a day before they to me and 2have heart condition and extra toes because they were cruelty before they came to me my youngest cat still thinks he only get ham once a day I have to resure him my pets are my world

@marylock3105

Жыл бұрын

Animals treated better in zoo then circus

@GeorgiaGeorgette

Жыл бұрын

@@donnafernandez7910 Thankfully many are now free of animals, as it should be. Animals don't belong in the circus.

Very tragic situation. I do not blame the lion. It had no business being in a circus. RIP little one.

I'm sorry for Maria. I'm sorry for the mistreated animals.

Thank you Ron for bringing us the stories of the forgotten and walking us through the beautiful cemeteries.

The yellow rose of Texas. I remember that song. RIP Maria 🙏

You're such a great story teller, albeit these being sad, tragic and very true stories... you keep me hanging on to every word. I thank you for keeping these people's memories alive!

@timmytube12

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty

Such a heartbreaking story. Thanks for bringing Maria's story to us, Ron.

I’ve never heard of this. It’s nice we’ll remember her tonight 🤗

What a sad story about Maria and the animals as well may their spirits rest in peace. ❤❤❤

Looking forward to how it all comes together. You are the best at telling their stories in a thoughtful and respectful way.

What an interesting story! I am ancient and I remember our Dad taking us to the Circus when they came to our little town. But, what wonderful people to show up for poor Little Maria’s Funeral!

Thank You Ron for this story. Little Maria, may she RIP. Safe travels.

Thank You for picking up both of the flags and placing them for the Civil War Veteran. Union or CSA, good or bad, they are recognized as Veterans.

@leegeranios1785

2 жыл бұрын

Descendant of many Confederates. Thank you for your kind comment.

This cemetery is real nice looking. Sad story about Maria. Just a young child loosing her life in this accident. May Maria's soul rest in peace. Thanks for this story.

Thank you for being respectful towards the soldier. I have ancestors who fought on both sides. For the ordinary Confederate soldier, it wasn’t all about slavery- it was a matter of being forced into service or volunteering because they were representing their state. Many joined because the North were invading their lands. If I was one of my young male ancestors, I would have been born and raised in Tennessee, so I would fight for Tennessee, if that makes sense.

Thank you for explaining about this horrible tragedy. Unfortunately time was not taken to mourn this little one. Hopefully never forgotten

Thank you for taking us along for the ride. These are sad but interesting stories that need to be told. Enjoying all your videos from your grand adventure!!!

I appreciate the respect you have for our veterans and our country, regardless of PC. Service is service and I respect all vets. My parents were both Korea, grandads Wwi and II, husband Vietnam, one son Afghanistan, a son and daughter serve now. God bless you and thank you for supporting them with your thoughts and words.

@annlindsaywright3169

Жыл бұрын

Bless you and your family, and thank them for their service.

Can't wait to discover, and learn about her life/story, when you premiere at 8 pm! It is totally unknown to me. That's what makes it cool... to be introduced, and be able to experience so many different souls. To connect with them, no matter how long they have been gone from this world 😇

Excited to see this episode, Mena is my home town. thank you for bringing this story to us.

@juliajohnson5276

2 жыл бұрын

Men’s is one of the prettiest small towns I have ever seen.

@juliajohnson5276

2 жыл бұрын

Mena, hate autocorrect.

@stephanienoblet8503

2 жыл бұрын

@@juliajohnson5276 lol 😂 doesn’t everyone hate autocorrect

@juliajohnson5276

2 жыл бұрын

Mena

It's a shame a little girl had to loose her life for their irrisponsibility regardless of parents grandparents or the circus they should always be held responsible

@TexMexGenX

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Thank you Ron for bringing us Maria’s tragic story! We appreciate you and your work more than you’ll probably ever know! Much love from northeast Mississippi

Thank you for bringing those forgotten by others back to us. These are most touching and beautiful.

Personally, I think the statues should be taken down BUT, they should be placed in an open air or other museum. Where each figure is explored in their place in history including their affect on the South regarding the Civil War and slavery.

@FacesoftheForgotten

2 жыл бұрын

I do like the idea of having them in a museum, but at the same time they do represent history, good or bad, it is a reminder actual history. We can’t erase history. Did they tear down Auschwitz? Should they tear down Auschwitz? No. It’s a reminder for those that are deniers, now and in the future.

@kitterzy

2 жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten But they were erected by people who wanted to rewrite the history of the Confederacy in the South. Technically, I would take that to mean that the accurate history needs to be put back into focus, and remove the glorification of inaccurate history. This isn’t like Auschwitz or even the 9/11 memorials. It would be as if the German people erected a statue of Hitler in the late 1940s because back then they thought he was a great leader, etc. and left it there until the current year with that inscription. I also think (playing devil’s advocate) that anyone being glorified in a monument without an accurate historical context in the description is wrong. This can also be applied to a few past presidents as well. EDIT: I don’t feel they should be destroyed as they should be a record of what people did to try and keep their version of history alive-right or wrong. It just needs to be removed, placed in a history museum, and the corrected history put in its place.

Thanks so much for your devotion to making sure that many who have long been forgotten and with them their stories are being remembered. Your wonderful story telling of each person's life and death is a true testament that we all, no matter who or what our story was matters even if for a small moment in time. Thanks for remembering and Sharing. I really love the history of each person .We are all a part of History.

So sad. Thank you for sharing Maria's story with us and the poor animals too.

Thank you for sharing this little girl’s story. It was so compassionate of the people of Mena to honor and remember Maria as they did. It looks like mostly women at the funeral (at least in that small representation), probably mothers thinking of their own children. As someone born in Arkansas with many distant ancestors that fought on the Confederate side of the civil war, thank you for what you said about respecting the man and the flag, not slavery.

Check out the tombstone of Grant Hussey, he's buried in Lakewood Cemetery which is an absolutely beautiful memorial park. Grant was 15 when he was murdered. I would think there would be some other gravestones there with many stories.

Very sad, The 1950's was a wild time alright. I like the story and will remember it for awhile. Thank you.

What a heartbreakingly sad story Ron. Thank u for sharing

Love your compassion as expressed in your stories. Much needed these days.

I’m a new subscriber and was taken in by your kindness and respect towards the deceased. You’re brave,…….to go to a lot of these places by yourself😂. Thank you for your time for keeping these precious souls to memory. God bless you.

@FacesoftheForgotten

2 жыл бұрын

ty Terri, great to have you with us!

@timmyangeltlc4888

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the FOTF family. We are happy your here.

@terrigasior1920

2 жыл бұрын

@@timmyangeltlc4888 thank you, so much.😃

That is tragic that’s why I believe animals shouldn’t be for entertainment they are wild animals unpredictable and belong in the wild not a circus! That poor girl and her family I can only imagine how her family felt.I hope Maria is resting in peace.

Thank you for leaving are yellow rose for this young child you have my upmost respect for going out of your way to make sure that people remember this beautiful little girl 🙏♥️

I’m getting all ready and waiting. Gonna have a nap then set my alarm. I can’t miss you. I can’t. I’m so excited

It breaks my heart the way circuses treated and abused animals. My heart goes out for the little girl. She must have been so scared. I don't blame the lions. I blame the circuses.

I remember the first and last time I went to the circus. My dad took us kids thinking it would be a fun time and I hated it because of how they treated the animals.

A nine year old girl living in a circus family probably saw the lion as a pet. Maybe knew it since it was small cub.

How horrible for this poor little girl and also her parents. So sad. Rest in Peace precious Maria. It is nice to see her resting place is taken care of. Thank you Ron and Cheryl.

@cheryld5052

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Thanks Cheryl ! Great stories ! Rest in joy Maria !!

@cheryld5052

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Interesting story. I feel for little Maria but for the animals as well. Yellow Rose of Texas, a very lovely touch. RIP little one.

so glad she isn't forgotten. thanks again Ron for highlighting my home state. there are multiple great locations just for views all close. hope you get to come back through sometime

This is so tragic. The poor little Angel lost her life in a horrible way leaving this world in a senseless accident that could have been avoided. Then the animals killed by hunters when the truck turned over . Those animals were never meant to be caged and used as entertainment. Thank you for all you do and the respectful way you approach every episode.

That had to be major trauma to that large family. We will never know the affects...

Good that Cheryl or someone else has left some flowers. I figured she would have probably been forgotten there. I would have thought they would have shipped her back home. I do have to wonder if the family or friends ever came back to visit her in the cemetery. Great story and thank you to everyone who helped make this happen.

@FacesoftheForgotten

2 жыл бұрын

yes, interesting she stayed there, well, so many turned out from the town of Mena, they definitely adopted her. What a great community.

@RhettyforHistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten That is good she's been adopted and not forgotten. You have now helped in keeping her memory alive as well.

@cheryld5052

2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory I leave flowers because she is not forgotten. She deserves that much and I’m just like you, wondering if her family ever returned. Regardless, many more will know her now. Hard stories still need to be told and people like you and Ron are doing good things telling these stories. Keep up the good work guys!!

@duanahawkins9909

2 жыл бұрын

One of my great-grandmothers (I'm from Mena) lived to be 101 with her strong mind all the way to her death. When "Decoration Day" was nearing, she would buy several single-stemmed artificial flowers (10 cents each, at the time) at the local Ben Franklin's Five and Dime variety store. On "Decoration Day", after decorating the graves of her loved ones, she'd go through the cemetery and put a single flower on any grave that didn't have one. I loved that tradition of hers.

@cheryld5052

2 жыл бұрын

@@duanahawkins9909 Such a beautiful story of your great grandma

RIP Maria such a sad tragedy all around. Thanks to all who helped Ron put the story together❤. Love the adventure ...with you every step of the way

Thank you for sharing this sad and tragic story. I am happy Maria has been remembered!!

What a sad story and all those beautiful animals killed for some assholes to feel manly

Thanks for bringing all these stories to us. I love all the history. Greetings from Norway 😃🤗

Hi there - new subscriber from New Zealand. I stumbled upon you and I can’t stop watching your videos. They are really good and extremely fascinating. I look forward to seeing more. Julie ❤️❤️

@timmyangeltlc4888

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the FOTF family. We are happy your here.

@tammywellington9575

2 жыл бұрын

@@timmyangeltlc4888 thanks Tina ❤️❤️

I’m ready !!!!!

I'm from Montana. My grandmother lived in Bentonville and my mother and I went to visit her in 72. I loved Arkansas. While I was there I went to a church camp. I loved it. Such a sad story. Poor little girl.

You are a good man. Honor and respect to all our veterans and preservation of our history. We are ALL Americans at the end of the day. Praise the Lord you live in America folks. There’s much to thank Him for. Blessings

I hope that Maria's death was fast so that she didn't suffer. She must have been so scared that that quick moment of attack from the lion cub 💔 it was something that didn't have to happen and it could have been prevented for sure!🥺💔😭

Thank you for all the history you bring to us !

That poor little girl 😭 I have always feared lions RIP Maria 🙏 thank you Ron love fromt the UK x

We had a tiger mauling here in Naples Fl recently. Cleaning staff member at the zoo put his hand in the tiger enclosure. The tiger got his arm and the man managed to call 911 for help. The tiger would NOT let his arm go, so they had no choice but to shoot the tiger. It was late at night and they would not have time to get someone to tranquilizer the tiger. Once they have prey, they do not let it go.

Such a very sad story for little Maria. Thank you for sharing.

I was raised outside of Mena and had never heard this story. Growing up there, I can say folks there were some of the most caring you'd ever meet. RIP Maria.

Great Episode Ron what a shame that poor little girl with her whole life ahead of her to die in such a brutal fashion, did the people who were negligent serve time in jail? One would only hope??

@cheryld5052

2 жыл бұрын

All charges were dropped from what I could find

@peggygalati2191

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheryld5052 oh that is horrible but as Ron said times were different back then

@deebreaux9467

2 жыл бұрын

All the way around its so sad and cruel. The child not being attended to and the animals treated poorly. Tied up is juz cruel. Much less probably not fed well. Could b reason the cat did what did.. 😢😔🙏

@deebreaux9467

2 жыл бұрын

Things like this juz really angers me. I am totally against 100% hurting. I see no reason for it. And the torture they went through so wrong! They could have tryed at least to capture and return those animals. Not juz free for all the killing. So inhumane. I hope those responsible for this child were held accountable to its full extent!

@davidm3maniac201

2 жыл бұрын

@@deebreaux9467 Probably to dangerous to capture them. Look at zannesville. They shot and killed 52 exotic animals. The vet tried to tranquillise a tiger and was almost killed. It takes to long to take affect. There was Lions ,tigers and wolves etc.

What a tragic story, thank you for telling it so she won't be forgotten. R.I.P.

Arkansas ! Yes we have black bear, mountain lions, Bob cats..Arkansas is very under rated. It's BEAUTIFUL!

First of all u got an angry animal rightfully so. I'm glad there are no more circuses and I'm so sorry that poor little girl died so tragically

I'm so glad you made your believes known about history and people that are trying to erase it , so sad. I love history and good or bad we have to learn from it, thank you.

@seamripper0000

2 жыл бұрын

Those status belong in museums though. Not in front of civic buildings.

@Solitaryka0s

2 жыл бұрын

How exactly is it erasing history when in several states there are places called "Confederate Park"? How about moving every statue to Confederate Park. Hell, put them in cemeteries. Have all the books been destroyed? Every file on the internet that talks about the Civil War?

@queennanny4792

2 жыл бұрын

@@garlictyme2472 ✅️ and folks care more about abused polar bears and statues than people.

Since it was a horrific death it surprises me that on the headstone that it says that she was killed by a circus lion this should never have happened this is really one of the saddest stories I've ever heard I'm have one of the trucks turnover only to have the animals get out and they all end up getting shot and killed except one bear what a horrible story A child loses her life and huge amount of animals lose theirs

Hey Ron, My Goodness so sad, I’m so sad for the little girl, but also sad for the animals, thank you so much for another awesome video, God Bless and safe travels, can’t wait for the next episode…

Great videos all the time.Had things to do the last 2 days,but caught back up.keep it up Ron😀

Kids are fancy free. They don't watch every step. Poor girl. 💜

Wow, what a sad story Ron. Thank you for sharing this with us. R I P sweet girl.

Thank you for respecting our history, Ron. I studied American History at KU.

It's great how you tell the stories of the children family women eat its great people like you tell their stories so Noone forgets thank u so much this is a sad story

She would be 80 if she was still alive wow rip 🤍🤍🤍🕊️🕊️🕊️

the poor baby , she must have been so cute , the picture of her sister is so cute , God bless her soul

Those poor animals. Caged and living completely away from their natural environment and then frightened and injured from the wreck and running loose scared and confused and then shot. Not a nice life for those poor exotic animals.

Tragic stories involving event like the circus that are suppose to bring joy are always heartrending.

She has family there!!! Mine!!! It was brought to my attention about that I have family in that cemetery and now that I have extended family I will see to it she had flowers an her grave taken care of. Thank You for you taking time to bring these memories to the light and show us history. Much Love

@FacesoftheForgotten

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Kelli thank you

Much RESPECT🙏 for reporting on these forgotten yet sensational stories....

How awful! The poor girl. God rest her soul. There are circuses here on this side of The Pond, too. When I was little, I didn't know what scared me more - the clowns or the lions and tigers in the sawdust ring.

This is so sad. Not just for Maria but for also the animals. They were and still not domesticated, and yes back then from what my grandma told me that circuses where sometimes the only entertainment they had. But animals shouldn't be held captive. It makes me so sad for this whole situation 😞

Holy crap you have had an interesting life! You slip these little nuggets of info in like it’s nothing. Just 20 years of Arctic adventures while also having a family, being a pilot and is it an engineer or architect for a day job? Sorry I can’t remember to save me! But wow impressive life and thank you for always honoring our military.

My in laws live in Mena. I now want to go and see this cemetery for my self. thanks Ron

Rip Maria thank you for sharing with us Ron hope your trip is going well stay safe and safe travels ron

Ron. I could sit and listen to your stories all day.