Act of kindness helps elderly man honor late wife

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • Bud Caldwell brings daisies to his wife's memorial bench as often as he can. But his ritual was obstructed when snow covered the path he took to the bench. That's when complete strangers stepped in to help clear the way for Caldwell. Steve Hartman reports.

Komentáře • 761

  • @ranjanbiswas3233
    @ranjanbiswas3233 Před 5 lety +5225

    Did anyone started the marathon of watching these kind of "emotional video" and crying like a child?
    No one?

  • @GothicPhantom01
    @GothicPhantom01 Před 6 lety +3640

    "See you tomorrow munchkin. Love you. Always did. Always will".
    I'm lost for my own words so i'll use his perfect ones.

  • @anonymousone5593
    @anonymousone5593 Před 7 lety +1986

    Ladies, you find yourself a man who is as dedicated and loving as Bud Caldwell. Gentlemen, you find yourself a woman who makes you so happy that even when she's gone you still feel like the luckiest man alive.

    • @lenziany
      @lenziany Před 5 lety +21

      They're extinct ... Sad fact..

    • @autumnbray8790
      @autumnbray8790 Před 5 lety +28

      Gresie LN nope, not even close to extinct!

    • @lorrainevaldivia4598
      @lorrainevaldivia4598 Před 5 lety

      Hey my name is Lorraine too

    • @videolover1489
      @videolover1489 Před 5 lety +4

      @@lenziany I am here single and devotional to marriage.

    • @sherbaum1985
      @sherbaum1985 Před 4 lety +11

      I’m very proud to say that I did find a wonderful woman. Been married only 2 and a half years but that’s because life with her has been easygoing and adventurous. I try not to think about the possibility of losing her.

  • @mekrabj2901
    @mekrabj2901 Před 7 lety +1411

    "See you tomorrow munchkin." That got me. Had to reach for the kleenix after he said that.

    • @amyd691
      @amyd691 Před 5 lety +3

      When he said that I also started to tear like that’s sad he is doing this for his wife I really respect that hope that everyone will I just hope that the bench with her flowers and stuff is there still he will be forever loved

    • @acehart9270
      @acehart9270 Před 4 lety +1

      That got me, too...

    • @MelonHere20
      @MelonHere20 Před 4 lety

      Same though

    • @FlowerPetals12
      @FlowerPetals12 Před 4 lety +1

      I LEGIT NEVER CRY! AND NOW I’M CRYING!
      This is so cute!

    • @peacemaker-du4hz
      @peacemaker-du4hz Před 4 lety

      just watched this video for like what must be the 50th time and that gets me every single time

  • @jessecaalba8527
    @jessecaalba8527 Před 5 lety +635

    When the day comes Bud does not walk down that path, I would hope for nothing more than garden of daisies planted in the park as a dedication to true and lasting love.

    • @jakethomas5338
      @jakethomas5338 Před 5 lety +18

      This is such a good idea...

    • @lizmckeighan1991
      @lizmckeighan1991 Před 4 lety +21

      imagine if those same two men who shovel the walkway every snowy day made that possible.

    • @tyrajackson2865
      @tyrajackson2865 Před 4 lety +39

      Or instead , and even addition to you're great idea, dedicate the bench beside his wife's to him.

    • @lunatheartfulforce1781
      @lunatheartfulforce1781 Před 4 lety +1

      YES!

    • @adilenelopez478
      @adilenelopez478 Před 4 lety +23

      I live in this area actually, basically all my life. I’m actually considering of it when I have the chance. Thank you so much

  • @Lex-sw7cx
    @Lex-sw7cx Před 8 lety +792

    Am I the only one who is crying right now

  • @znjfl
    @znjfl Před 8 lety +606

    Damn ninjas cutting onions again...

  • @alexisduran6140
    @alexisduran6140 Před 8 lety +390

    his singing is so sweet 😭

  • @sydworlds
    @sydworlds Před 8 lety +433

    Can someone explain why people disliked this? This is probably the best thing I've heard in my life.

    • @kaylan4856
      @kaylan4856 Před 7 lety +5

      ur not u
      I agree

    • @ryanjones7681
      @ryanjones7681 Před 6 lety +1

      ur not u because people think that tax payers dollars go towards this one man.

    • @jordanpartridge8357
      @jordanpartridge8357 Před 5 lety +6

      It’s CZcams bots

    • @fpinzow
      @fpinzow Před 5 lety +2

      Mystery to me too.

    • @damikaelson4479
      @damikaelson4479 Před 5 lety +10

      computerteeth they had tears in their eyes and didn’t see the difference between th like and disliking button

  • @haileysayshai8736
    @haileysayshai8736 Před 5 lety +205

    Oh my god, him saying "I'll see you tomorrow, Munchkin"..i sobbed. I'm still sobbing; his love for her is so strong and so pure. I can only hope to be loved as much one day

  • @seabassmcbigfat
    @seabassmcbigfat Před 4 lety +18

    He started singing that song and I just lost it.
    “Good afternoon, dear.”

  • @wolfsden
    @wolfsden Před 9 lety +258

    To have a love like this would be amazing! To those guys shoveling the walk, God bless them both!!

  • @selena9516
    @selena9516 Před 5 lety +60

    as soon as he said “see you tomorrow, munchkin” i starting to bawl my eyes out 🤧❤️

  • @kaylalancaster4340
    @kaylalancaster4340 Před 8 lety +199

    I am in tears of happiness because I've never seen anything so sweet. This is now my favorite video on CZcams ever😭

    • @sanSDI
      @sanSDI Před 5 lety

      Then have fun watching the other videos of that sort, get tissues!

  • @marthitatrevino2807
    @marthitatrevino2807 Před 4 lety +44

    “I love you, always have and always will” hit differently hearing it from this man full of love 💕
    You’re crying 😢 no you are

  • @jgjg3848
    @jgjg3848 Před 6 lety +64

    Bless his heart. He misses her so very much.

  • @ghayath2011
    @ghayath2011 Před 9 lety +65

    It's so nice to hear stories like this on the news instead of all the violence and shit that is going on on the world

  • @MsDgb123
    @MsDgb123 Před 9 lety +45

    It warms my heart that there is love this strong and such good men still in this world. God Bless you all.

  • @calitapia6966
    @calitapia6966 Před 5 lety +21

    Uncontrollable crying!!!! OMG! I was not expecting this story!

  • @veronicam.p.8955
    @veronicam.p.8955 Před 8 lety +27

    the most cutest and beautiful act of kindness very inspirational

  • @DarkNaomi
    @DarkNaomi Před 8 lety +34

    I can't hold back the tears omg.

  • @GDGUY4LIFE
    @GDGUY4LIFE Před 5 lety +8

    May we all find someone who loves us this much

  • @naomimuller3071
    @naomimuller3071 Před 4 lety +6

    He can sing. He has such a beautiful voice

  • @smithjones3548
    @smithjones3548 Před 9 lety +155

    Alright, who's cutting up onions in here?

  • @bhawthorne5654
    @bhawthorne5654 Před 5 lety +5

    Betty was a very lucky lady.. hes an amazing man, and those workers deserve a raise!!

  • @tompurfuerst1674
    @tompurfuerst1674 Před 3 lety +2

    Sussex, WI
    Drove to see this bench after hearing the story on the news. What a beautiful story.

  • @fpinzow
    @fpinzow Před 5 lety +2

    Sometimes a little kindness goes a long way. I look for things I can genuinely compliment people on. Sometimes someone will say, "You don't know how much I needed to hear that." Sometimes I make a new friend. The two guys shoveling the extra bit of walkway are as amazing as the man who paid for the bench and brings daisies.

  • @khepriiisun5645
    @khepriiisun5645 Před 3 lety +2

    Sometimes I start watching these emotional videos to run the gauntlet of emotion. I do it to remind myself that my emotion is still there after having been disconnected for oh so long.

  • @hippieasmr
    @hippieasmr Před 4 lety +6

    "See you tomorrow munchkin" oh my. my heart. he has a beautiful singing voice too!!!! such a young soul

  • @kat8761
    @kat8761 Před 3 lety +2

    As someone from Fondy who knew Mr. Bud personally, I’m very sad to say he passed away yesterday. He can take her all the daises he wants now, and Fond du Lac lost such a kindhearted warm man

    • @delinquint
      @delinquint Před 3 lety +1

      ive been looking around the comment section to see if theres any news about him recently. saddened by this news, may he rest in peace

    • @kat8761
      @kat8761 Před 3 lety +1

      @@delinquint his obituary was put out yesterday, search George Caldwell of Fond du Lac

  • @Ngantha
    @Ngantha Před 9 lety +150

    fight the feels brother.

  • @tamaralaird3389
    @tamaralaird3389 Před 5 lety +4

    To be loved that much... to feel such love... it's incredible.

  • @shaychadburn5981
    @shaychadburn5981 Před 4 lety +6

    “My knees about buckled up”😭😭❤️ Se precious i love this video

  • @kenbouck2633
    @kenbouck2633 Před 4 lety +2

    Everyday I go to the tree we placed our youngest daughters ashes under. Everyday I sing to her the bedtime song I made for her when she was a baby. We lost her last year at only 26. No words! Toughest part of life is saying goodbye to the ones you love. God bless this man and may he one day be reunited with his wife.

    • @blueturtle1719
      @blueturtle1719 Před rokem

      I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray everyday that your pain is less and that your days are filled with happy memories of your daughter.May God bless you and comfort you and your family.

  • @PipBerry
    @PipBerry Před rokem +1

    The sweetest video I've seen in a long time. God bless those two guys for doing this, so Bud could take his munchkin her daisy 🌼🌼

  • @ronnieferguson9337
    @ronnieferguson9337 Před 4 lety +4

    To Jared Ebert and Kevin Schultz, you gentleman are the epitome of kindness. Thank you! 😭

  • @kevp9601
    @kevp9601 Před 2 lety +1

    May God Bless Those Fellow-Humans For Those Who Have Learned The True Spirit of Kindness Forever No Matter What

  • @krisraps
    @krisraps Před 4 lety +1

    wow, sooo sad, he really love her.
    Death and sickness are the worst.

  • @samcha1718
    @samcha1718 Před 8 lety +14

    Im crying omg, especially when he spoke at the last part. I'm praying to find someone in the future in the right time,who would love me like that and vice versa ofc. *Sighs* love.

  • @mashooga
    @mashooga Před 5 lety

    Man, the more I watch the video's with a spouse that has passed...the more I cry for my dad's heart as my mom just passed 07/05/2019 and after 45 or more years with her, he finds himself lost and hurting so bad, and I can't even grasp how hard he is hurting as I have never had or lost that kind of love!!....

  • @Madcatz9000
    @Madcatz9000 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Now that is true love and husband.

  • @TonioDC79
    @TonioDC79 Před 3 lety +4

    5 years later and this still gets me.
    This is the type of love that never dies. When he transitions they will be born again on opposites sides of the world and some strange way they will cross paths and fall in love all over again.

  • @ivykaneshiro7554
    @ivykaneshiro7554 Před 5 lety

    What a nice dedication. He kept his promise to her. Visit her daily with a daisy. His an awesome loving person. I wish HE was my father....

  • @MsJapanino
    @MsJapanino Před 3 lety +1

    Did not think I would start my day crying my eyes out. and what a gift to his kids, to see his sweet love for their mom their whole lives.

  • @mehimrc1314
    @mehimrc1314 Před 3 lety +1

    There's a pain you get in your face when your not quite crying but dam your a second away. Yeah that's how I feel watching this one.

  • @JD-od6jh
    @JD-od6jh Před 4 lety +1

    This is love and humanity as it's supposed to be.

  • @cowboykpop1861
    @cowboykpop1861 Před 5 lety +2

    What awesome and sweet workers and what a sweet old man.

  • @mungaikiroga7381
    @mungaikiroga7381 Před 4 lety

    I'm running late for work but can't stop watching these... And crying.

  • @gooberbeans7972
    @gooberbeans7972 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh I can't take all the love!!! His devotion, his appreciation, his song for her & those 2 men😭😭😭

  • @kirapokelmann618
    @kirapokelmann618 Před 3 lety +1

    His singing... im crying this is s sweet

  • @balavinodr.t7987
    @balavinodr.t7987 Před 5 lety

    Those two helping hearts needs bare hug.

  • @JameZel913
    @JameZel913 Před 3 lety

    July 10th 2021 will mark 10 years that I've been taking care of my disabled grandfather, on that day 2011 my grandmother passed...So, I hopped in the car and went 600 miles from Denver to his house in rural kansas, and that's where I sit writing this today still takin care of him.
    Let me tell you, I have no doubt in my mind that that simple act of shoveling - to show this man that other people SEE him and more important, see her - every day forward for the rest of his life he will not see the world the same.

  • @ThatKidBryan
    @ThatKidBryan Před 3 lety

    I've always wondered if there are trolls that just click on every video and dislike it. I hope they find peace and serenity. Blessed are those who are emotionally moved by stories like this. Whatever you're going through right now, you're strong enough to preserve. You are loved and special to someone.

  • @hello-iy5bk
    @hello-iy5bk Před rokem

    i love watching kind-hearted videos while I'm sad because they make me cry in a happy way instead of a sad one

  • @annamarie1053
    @annamarie1053 Před 5 lety +2

    The act of kindness is beautiful.. the loyalty of a husband to his late wife is so beyond commendable. Immortal beloved. . 🌹

  • @mainecoonmomma9494
    @mainecoonmomma9494 Před 4 lety +1

    This just made me cry like a baby. They must have had a such a rare and beautiful love... And these workers going out of there way to help this man get to this bench is great.

  • @IFArakash
    @IFArakash Před 4 lety +5

    *Damn, the love we all want, so beautiful! ♥*

  • @tea2363
    @tea2363 Před 5 lety +1

    Anyone who says love isn’t real needs to watch this. It is the cutest thing ever.

  • @serena8243
    @serena8243 Před 4 lety +2

    Omg im watching all these sweet videos and im crying so much

  • @markhampshirewildcamperand8731

    This world need more people like them. we got just to many assholes. God bless them both.

  • @yehboi6646
    @yehboi6646 Před 3 lety

    This is why you respect your elders.

  • @anthonysulentic5729
    @anthonysulentic5729 Před 3 lety

    Don't say we need more people like that, be that person.

  • @yvetteocasio9645
    @yvetteocasio9645 Před 4 lety

    I truly love watching these videos. It's a great change from all the other news, people killing people, or politics. This is so uplifting and I hope it never stops. God bless you Steve Hartman

  • @socialmedia1276
    @socialmedia1276 Před 4 lety +2

    I wish to have this kind of love some day.

  • @sherryb6351
    @sherryb6351 Před 4 lety

    Okay, this has totally broken me. Such a beautiful story all-around.

  • @stevi6236
    @stevi6236 Před 2 měsíci

    Love this story & these amazing young men…..heartwarming that they helped this man honor his wife🕊️she was a lucky woman to have been loved so deeply by this amazing man

  • @kimberlyspurgeon9092
    @kimberlyspurgeon9092 Před 5 lety

    What a man! I wish I could find someone like that. That is sooooo sweet! And those men are wonderful too!

  • @wolfsden3812
    @wolfsden3812 Před 5 lety

    Sometimes ya stumble on true love like a candle in the dark.....so sweet....rest well daisy

  • @prussianplayer4063
    @prussianplayer4063 Před 4 lety

    I feel so sorry for Bud Caldwell and Those men that help him are so kind.

  • @jD-hf9bz
    @jD-hf9bz Před 3 lety

    i thoroughly enjoy the interviewers wholesomeness in every video

  • @rebekkavaupel3346
    @rebekkavaupel3346 Před 3 lety

    To the men who noticed.May God Bless You and may your act of kindness be returned

  • @aron1089
    @aron1089 Před 3 lety

    If she had a husband who was that dedicated to give her a bench then she must've lived a great life.

  • @makkun5726
    @makkun5726 Před 4 lety +3

    his singing is straight making me cry

  • @Darvelicia
    @Darvelicia Před 4 lety +2

    I hope that everyone will have this love in their lives! Including myself🌼❤

  • @frenchmastiffmako2495
    @frenchmastiffmako2495 Před 3 lety

    Why do all elderly people when they do something nice it just hits me so hard!!

  • @ChristineEBrown
    @ChristineEBrown Před 4 lety +1

    To have a man like him is priceless....

  • @jameskoontz2071
    @jameskoontz2071 Před 5 lety

    Being a good human being isn't in a job description it's in your DNA. Those two strangers are good human beings. Bless you.

  • @almenaadams446
    @almenaadams446 Před 5 lety

    He’s such a nice man

  • @pingutamadora
    @pingutamadora Před 5 lety

    Such a sweet husband... she was so lucky.

  • @georgewilliamsiii4677
    @georgewilliamsiii4677 Před rokem +1

    And kids today would stoop to call him a simp. Love is love.

  • @kiki246810
    @kiki246810 Před 3 lety +1

    That's true love. Period. Hope they find each other again in their next life together.

  • @faithwagoner9203
    @faithwagoner9203 Před rokem

    It’s lil blessings that count.. good men & such devotion to a loved one!!

  • @jackielee5815
    @jackielee5815 Před 2 lety

    That is man sweet heart .i am sorry he lose his wife,now his wife in his heart now for ever.

  • @mina8495
    @mina8495 Před 5 lety +2

    Omg❤️ the way he talks to her.. bless him

  • @godmadesam
    @godmadesam Před 5 lety

    How beautiful! So kind and thoughtful of those two men! 😊😊😊
    55 years! Wow!

  • @pamelaworley4122
    @pamelaworley4122 Před 6 lety +1

    We can only have a wish to be loved by someone like this precious man has for his wife. And my heart goes out to to the men who took it upon themselves to keep this love going.

  • @HigkeyRegarded007
    @HigkeyRegarded007 Před 4 lety +1

    Damn I needed some positivity this year.

  • @Eckertainment
    @Eckertainment Před 3 lety

    I hope I meet someone someday that should I pass before him, he'd love me like this after I'm gone.

  • @fbxurumela
    @fbxurumela Před 3 lety

    It must be nice to find a woman who deserves to be loved that way. Music, food, laughter, long conversations and long silences. Just the pure pleasure of taking care of each other every day. This gentleman will never feel alone: she is still alive inside him. Lucky guy

  • @lindstheteacher1611
    @lindstheteacher1611 Před 4 lety

    This channel gives me hope for humanity.

  • @lolak953
    @lolak953 Před 5 lety

    My Heart is aching of Happiness and Sad at the same time ... May Lord give him strength to overcome the loss of his beautiful wife x

  • @lorrainelollio9071
    @lorrainelollio9071 Před 5 lety +13

    Why am I seeing this in 2019!! See you tomorrow munchkin wow!

  • @lissahenry1897
    @lissahenry1897 Před 4 lety

    So blessed she was to have someone to not only love her but cherish her also. God Bless You dear sir! My Daddy felt the same about Mama and you give me hope that someday I will be blessed in the same way. You two gents that shovel that walkway-this world needs more wonderful people like y’all!

  • @piratez9874
    @piratez9874 Před 4 lety

    Married for 55 years. Guys did you hear that?
    That's what true love sounds like.

  • @kalabender1031
    @kalabender1031 Před 5 lety +5

    “See ya tomorrow munchkin, ily, I always did” oh nooooo😭😭😭😭💔💔💔♥️♥️♥️

  • @shoespurses8049
    @shoespurses8049 Před 3 lety +1

    That is so beautiful!!

  • @larryburton9369
    @larryburton9369 Před 10 měsíci

    Such kindness thank you so much for this

  • @han9005
    @han9005 Před 3 lety +2

    "love you always did, always will *sings* " tell me u didnt cry

  • @lebamboo08
    @lebamboo08 Před 8 lety +7

    Forever lasting love.

  • @suz0000
    @suz0000 Před 4 lety

    Just the love!
    The act of kindness by these men is heartwarming.
    I do envy those who have the gift of love in their lives. They are so blessed.