As a COLORADOAN, the story goes that he committed Suicide because of the loss he felt over his lost love. The monument was delivered by wagon up the winding road and was placed where he had dug a makeshift grave for himself. The note he left asking to be left where he chose to die. Sad story Good job getting up that road Ron

@ohmeowzer1

4 күн бұрын

That is sad 😢thank you

@seanpetaia

3 күн бұрын

That town look so beautiful . 😍

@kimholch1006

3 күн бұрын

Sad story. Hello, fellow Coloradoian.

@sherrylovesee2653

3 күн бұрын

@kimholch1006 hello my friend ✌️

@kimholch1006

3 күн бұрын

👋

I think this is the most dangerous episode yet...

@raynonabohrer5624

2 күн бұрын

I'm not going up there. Thank you. For the story. WAS e murdered???.

Clifford Griffin, emigrated to USA, is commemorated at Silver Plume, Colorado, USA, on the gold rush trail, with a prominent statue erected by his fellow miners to commemorate his generosity and the sad story of finding his fiancee dead on the eve of their wedding. He was 39 when he died in 1897. Clifford Griffin was the finder of a very rich silver and gold seam called Seven Thirty and it brought him great wealth. After his fiancee's sad death he withdrew socially from the other miners and built himself a cabin on the steep mountainside. His sole companion was his violin and at the end of the day its sad music would drift down to the valley below where the other miners gathered to hear him play. Clifford Griffin dug his own grave in the rock outside his lonely cabin, and shortly afterwards he shot himself. The statue was erected at the same spot high above Silver Plume, and is much visited today.

@seanpetaia

3 күн бұрын

At least he live far away from noises neighbors. Oh though it’s is sad . :(

@Wendeajo

3 күн бұрын

So very sad!

@juaquiene7726

2 күн бұрын

@@sweetestssands08 Sometimes the more you know. The worse it gets. Being the man was a recent immigrant. We can assume he had no family here. To offer the love and support he needed. His life sure took some crazy turns. They should put up a memorial sign urging people who are so depressed to reach out and get help. Back then the man had no choice. May he RIP 💔😔🌹🌹

Bloody hell Ron, you don't have to risk your life on our account. Amazing walk, though.

@terriehumphries6028

3 күн бұрын

Sounds to me Ron loves the adventure despite his fear of heights. Isn't it an amazing view though?

You are a brave soul Ron. Wouldn’t get me anywhere near that walk with NO railings. Enjoy these history lessons. Thank you.

@Robbie-sk6vc

Күн бұрын

Really? Why do we need railings, warning sticker/signs, ect for everything today? Those folks didn't need any of the stuff! Your kind are the problem!

❤❤❤ Ron, you're making me nervous. Please get down from there. I love you. Please be safe.

Glad the Sunday premieres are back in action. Takes me back to when I was a kid and my favorite shows on TV were on Sunday nights.

@theresalaux5655

4 күн бұрын

Hi Ron, I am so glad your back!❤

@seanpetaia

3 күн бұрын

Make sure that ain’t destroy from Wild fires near future besides it’s look beautiful .

So happy Ron that we're back on Sunday nights! Hello everybody🎉

@sandraburnett9554

3 күн бұрын

Hello from Australia ❤

@ChasingRainbows67

3 күн бұрын

Greetings from Oklahoma USA ❤

That was a sad one. I am assuming they built the monument from boulders from right there on the mountain. I think the woman got up there with no problem because there were no trees, and the path was better. I suspect there were a couple mini slides there where you need to walk past the pines to get to the monument. Tree roots are probably causing the erosion. If you look close at the picture there are no trees, shrubs there at all. Just some tall grass which does not seem to be there anymore. Ron when you do that kind of a hike, please take someone with you in case something was to happen. If you slip and fall or faint from altitude, you need someone there to get help.

@FacesoftheForgotten

4 күн бұрын

that stone is polished granite, not native to that area...looks like.

I needed a Xanax watching those drop offs. 😮😮

@naomisgram1

3 күн бұрын

😅

@naomisgram1

3 күн бұрын

In my young hiking years i was on a few trails like that here in Washington, my mother who had a fear of heights would have had a heart attack if she had known, lol! Luckily I did not inherit the fear of heights, but you do need to hug the inside of the trail and not go near the edge.

The headstone says “and in compliance to his own request buried near this spot.” Very cool video Ron! I love these old stories.

I'm such a nervous wreck watching you. My consolation is that you made it home safe since you posted this video!

Absolute breathtaking walk Ron May griffin R.I.P and play his violin for evermore,take care mate,catch you next time,👏👏🙏🙏👋👍🇦🇺

@brendakrieger7000

4 күн бұрын

RIP🎻

Oh, Ron that was some achievement! All the way I was thinking…he made it, otherwise we wouldn’t see this episode…well done !

Wow, Ron, what a treacherous hike to Griffin’s grave, especially those last few yards! The emblem on the grave marker looks like a stylized griffin.

@LuvBorderCollies

4 күн бұрын

With Google Map 3D satellite getting an almost level look at the monument, it measures a good 2,000 feet to the highway. That's higher than most Airborne jumps at Bragg.

Sunday nights are fantabulous again 🤗

@ohmeowzer1

4 күн бұрын

Absolutely its wonderful .I was so happy to get home from work to watch this

Thanks for being so brave to tell us this story.

Danger Will Robinson! Loved That!

Wow, Ron, thank you so very much for taking us with you. What a great story, what wonderful scenery. I never was afraid of heights, but I have to say those were long drop-offs with not much stopping you fall. From someone who is disabled, this allowed me to feel like I was there with you. Thanks again for taking us viewers with you on these great adventures❣️ You're the best Ron❣️

So happy you are back on Sundays. I enjoy my history lesson. And your in excellent shape. 🇺🇸☮️🤠

The palms of my hands are sweating watching you try to get to the monument.

You definitely have Guts Ron😮

Thank you Ron for taking us on this beautiful historic adventure trail. I'm nervous of heights and I almost couldn't watch you stepping closer to the edge on rolling stones omg I was holding my breath. I think the monument was likely hauled up in pieces by mules or horses on a flatbed. Great video well done. Be safe!

Colorado is beautiful. I spent 2 summers in the Springs back when I was a teenager. I got to do a lot of fishing, camping, and hiking with my dad. I lost dad in 2021, and I will never forget our time in Colorado

Good night everyone thanks again Ron

Well that episode had it all - beautiful surroundings, snow on the mountaintops, tales from days gone by, fear - lots and lots of toe curling fear, heights and a crazy man narrating a story whilst clinging to the side of a mountain by his gimble and fingernails! Fab 😂

Thank you Ron for bringing back Sunday nights! Be safe! This is so beautiful.

Yikes, Ron, you're literally risking your life (thin air, steep rocky trail) to bring us this story. I'm watching every second of it to make it worth your time! Fascinating story and thanks for stopping to zoom in on those artifacts. That rail car alone was worth the trip to see. JUST BE CAREFUL!!!

I could NEVER! Thank you, Ron!

Beautiful country

Well that hike was terrifying! I’m sure the trail was wider back then. Erosion caused the trail to thin. As a trucker, I hope the monument never takes a tumble and falls on the road below. Great episode Ron.

Okay that was absolutely amazing....You are so brave...Granted that last little bit scared me just a little...It was so awesome to see everyone together again...

Just started watching 4:51. Looks beautiful. It would be a great place to film a horror movie. My late girlfriend grew up in Colorado. She wanted to take me there after we were married, but i lost her 2 months before our wedding day. We met and fell in love here in Holcomb Kansas. Your taking us to the places she wanted to show me.

@naomisgram1

3 күн бұрын

😢

Ron, please get a trekking pole. I can hardly watch this. They come in 2s. But I only use one on trails. Please be safe. I enjoy your videos.

@FacesoftheForgotten

4 күн бұрын

what a trekking pole??? hahahah, ooookay!

RIP Clifford Griffin 🎻❤🎻❤ Ron I kept talking to you as if you could hear me....lol. "Please be careful. Get down from there!"...lol No really, thank you so much for the ride along. It was truly amazing and spectacular.❤

What a place! 😲 Money can't buy you happiness. RIP, Mr Griffin. 🇸🇪

There's also a railroad there and put out by the Colorado historical society you might want to ride at the Georgetown loop it's part of the old chili line

Thank you Ron for this video. I would never be able to do this adventure. The views were beautiful and I would have loved to have done this in my younger days.

Remains of steam boiler at 14:20. Used for power generation, ore crushing, moving ore carts, etc.

@FacesoftheForgotten

4 күн бұрын

right on Stuart, thanks, amazing artifacts.

So glad you're back! I don't believe there is a more beautiful place on earth.

yay ! im so exctied!

HOLY COW!!! That last part of the hike was nail biting 😱 I can’t imagine what it must have been like in person. Wow! Interesting story and you really went the extra high mule on THIS one! Extraordinary people got that monument placed too. That would be an amazing story in itself. Thank you once again Ron. Excellent work.-Nina

I love the mountains I would love to live up there, it's dangerous but beautiful. One wrong move & that's all she wrote. Stay safe Sir & everyone sending virtual hugs to you all. Rest in peace everyone in the arms of our Lord. Locked & loaded hollow points are good as well that's what my dad used. Ps no don't look down. I was told not to do that. Over the decades mountains erode. Wow you Sir have a fear of heights, that's one way to help you get over your fear.

@mam8982

4 күн бұрын

Well that was heart stopping Ron, I know you survived to tell the tale, but I have a fear of heights and I was waiting for that crumbling shale to start rolling! The gold mines in Australia now process the tailings, the price of gold makes it worthwhile.

Not afraid of heights, but definitely felt nervous watching you creeping along that drop off, Ron! Going the extra mile for your viewers! Thanks - but be careful out there!

Ron, I also have a fear of heights. I applaud you for hiking up there. I do not think I could do it. Thank you for all you do to bring us videos. I am glad you are enjoying my home state of beautiful Colorado. ❤

Ron, I am finally able to relax!!! You had me on the edge of my chair. Wonderful that you took that walk/climb to honor Mr. Griffin. Sad story. English pronunciations: my ancestors came from a small village called Mattingley, which used to be in Berkshire county. It is pronounced Bocksha. Shropshire would be called Shropsha!!! That's so funny sounding to us, but there ya go.!! Thanks again Ron for taking me on this harrowing trip. Beautiful scenery. stay safe friend

Ron, this has to be the scariest video yet. I was talking to you like you could hear me. Ron! Stop! Go back 😂

Almost above the tree line there, tiny trees! Beautiful scenery is beautiful and the waterfalls! You were brave!

I was screaming at the tv :" Ron, please watch your step... don't fall". Outstanding episode. Incredible location. Thank you so much. (P.S.- I watched the video twice).

@FacesoftheForgotten

Күн бұрын

right on!!! ;-)

Absolutely love this type of story. Where you're out in the wilderness showing us around ☺️ Breath taking beauty!

Beautiful scenery and some neat mining remnants! Thank you for taking the trip for us as I would not been able to handle those skinny ledges.

Yikes! I am scared of heights and I was on edge just watching you take that trail (?) to the monument! Geez!! Thank you so much for another great adventure!

Ok I chewed down 3 fingernails on this one!! born in Colorado I used to frequent these places but always wanted to do this hike there, you can see that monument from the highway. I went to this little town all the time, used to be a little bread shop at end of road and take out of town folks up on the OMG road to the back of Central City..Thank YOU Ron! I have wonderful memories of these places.

Great story Ron! Thanks for traversing those dangerous areas on the trail to bring us this story. Spectacular views! Thank you!

I have to give it to you Ron, you're a very brave man taking that track upto the monument, very beautiful country side, love the snow capped mountains I watch your posts all the time, very enjoyable ❤ from Oz xxx

Your amazing Ron to do such a huge hike to tell us this fascinating story ❤❤❤❤❤

Nice to have you back Ron❤😊

Fantastic explore glad to see you back on again stay safe Ron xx

I absolutely love history. This was great. Thank you Ron.

Ron, not only was that a fantastic episode with magnificent scenery, amazing artifacts and a great but sad story but you! You are the star of this video . Wow, incredible. Thank you!!

@FacesoftheForgotten

4 күн бұрын

thanks Cheryl!!

Great video Ron. I don't like heights either. My legs were trembling when you showed over the edges. Glad you're safe.

Glad to see you back brother.

This one was awesome! Beautiful scenery, so much history, spooky parts (I was scared you would slip!!). A sad, beautiful story that was the cherry on top!! Thank you for taking us to the places we wish we could see!!!

Hi Ron goed to see your back.

What a trek. After your return to the start, you can officially add 'Mountain Goat' to your skillet. I agree, looking over the edge 700 feet down is a whole lot different than from a window in an airplane, even a small Cessna!

Gorgeous scenery an amazing place to be buried.

Love the town!! It's almost like stepping back into the past when you look at it!! GREAT video, as usual, Ron!! XXXX 💞🤗💕👏👍❤

Hay Ron. Glad to see your back on Sunday's. missed you on Sunday. watching this on Monday. even though I dont like heights watched to the end. Can't tell you how many times my heart sank as you walk along the trails path. Great video Ron well done 👍 rest in eternal peace to all the miners who lost there lives. b safe take care Ron from the uk 👍🇬🇧❤️🕊️💐

Thank you for going way over and beyond to show us this mans burial place and monument. It was a sad story. I could never have walked that trail!! I would have been down on hands and knees and possibly even on my belly, for that last part. Then going back down!! Oh my, oh my!! I appreciate you doing this for us! I dont do heights at all. Mercy!!

Thank you so much for bringing these stories to us ☺ ♥ 🥰 xxxxxxxxxxxxx

My husbands Great grandparents lived in Cripple Creek. We went down in a mine called “Molly Kathleen Gold Mine” Colorado. Very interesting place. Enjoyed your video.

@naomisgram1

3 күн бұрын

Yes, I’ve been to Cripple Creek and down in the Molly Kathleen mine also! That was quite an adventure, they gave us heavy jackets to wear because it was so cold that far underground

"And in compliance with his own request buried near this spot."

I love Colorado in the mountains. Its so pretty, but also expensive.❤

Wow! 😮Ron, that was some trek up that mountain! 😮You we’re making me nervous just watching this! I felt faint. 😂What’s the mystery of them getting that grave stone up there? Amazing and another great story Ron! Love the old photo at the end too. 🥰❤️🙏🏻

Fascinating history... thank you for this superb presentation.

Ron we all are in awe at what you go through. To deliver us such amazing stories. Seems that community went through quite the ordeal laying Mr Greffen to rest the way he wanted. What a story following quite a journey. The man had to be a fiesty character.

gosh I got so anxious watching you climb that narrow footpath, amazing history lesson, those views are magnificent, blows my mind he was buried up there and how they placed monument there

Great story! Glad you made it up and back down that trail safely! My legs would've been like jello!

The scariest video he has put out. That climb was very risky. Wow!!

As I stared deeply at the woman sitting on the boulder, she stared back. Never would she have imagined her being immortalized beyond that pictured moment 🎉❤

Oh my Ron! To high for me. 😂 please be careful ron😮😮 ❤

Wow, I was so afraid for you, that place is dangerous! But thanks for taking us .

best adventure so far thanks for taking us

Ty Ron for coming back and I just your stories!

HOLY COW!!! My fear of heights made my stomach tight, watching you go out to that monument. Beautiful view! Thanks for a great one!!!!

My god Ron, that hike.was scary AF!!!

Silver plume is beautiful..glad your hike was safe I wouldn't of made it halfway..treacherous.thank you for risking your life for us..you hiked those trails as sturdy as a mountain goat 😂 didn’t you hear me yelling “ don't do it and oooh nooo don't go..“ omg 😮 holy moly

@naomisgram1

3 күн бұрын

😅

Beautiful and breathtaking scenery, flipping Eck I got worried seeing you walk up the trail!!!. You're braver than me Ron , thank you for doing this for us . Be safe 🙏

You took us on a beautiful hike. Oh man you have me on edge on this one. I was thinking please don’t fall. I love this video.

Beautiful video and hike❤ stay safe out there.

Props for taking us along with you on that journey. You are more brave than I. My stomach is still in knots just watching. So happy to have found your channel!

Outstanding presentation,Ron!

Unbelievable, what a great story! Thank you

Thank you .. I love listening to your stories from the past. ❤

It looks beautiful there .

Welcome back. We missed you.😊

That trail is terrifying!!! Thank you for traveling it for us!

I was quite worried about you on that steep trail!

Hi Ron good to gave a great Sunday show again

My heart was in my throat just looking at those narrow trails you were walking.