'I miss him!': Son of Parkland murder victim gives gut-wrenching testimony during Cruz sentencing

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2022
  • Corey Hixon, the son of Parkland murder victim Christopher Hixon, testified during the Nikolas Cruz sentencing in Florida. Corey Hixon, who has special needs, said that he missed his father. Cruz is facing a possible death sentence for killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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  • @marquettegloves9907
    @marquettegloves9907 Před rokem +2129

    Corey has a condition called Kabuki Syndrome, for those wondering. He's actually 26, not a teenager like many think. Yet disability aside, he was very brave, and managed to get his point across as well as anyone on the stand today. His Father would be proud.

    • @crappyaccount
      @crappyaccount Před rokem +8

      well damn wtf he doesnt look it

    • @chrishansen2100
      @chrishansen2100 Před rokem +26

      Sounds like a ridiculous name for a mental condition. If you understand what Kabuki is you'll understand what i mean.

    • @SilverDraco
      @SilverDraco Před rokem +37

      @@chrishansen2100 it's a multisystem generic disorder.

    • @willowsmom5757
      @willowsmom5757 Před rokem +8

      So unfair 😢

    • @jamiehughes5573
      @jamiehughes5573 Před rokem

      Is it a similar disability as down syndrome? E.g difficulty speaking etc

  • @mickylee6059
    @mickylee6059 Před rokem +2653

    This was heartbreaking. This poor young man is broken beyond belief.

    • @hazelady5068
      @hazelady5068 Před rokem

      He's mentally unstable I think he's broken everyday hello

    • @ziggyc3004
      @ziggyc3004 Před rokem +26

      100% agree. Im so sad right now to have seen that. What a beautiful bond to have been broken and lost forever.

    • @grammyrose6982
      @grammyrose6982 Před rokem +13

      It got me too.

    • @thewholetruth5473
      @thewholetruth5473 Před rokem +4

      What?

    • @giuseppedimarco1470
      @giuseppedimarco1470 Před rokem +7

      Been dragged out 4 years & played with these victims heads 🙈 government's 4 you

  • @PQV-8898
    @PQV-8898 Před rokem +226

    "I missed him." The three most powerful, heart wrenching words I've heard in my entire life and I've lived a long life. God blessed this man, his mother and all the victims' families.

  • @nrgbunni.
    @nrgbunni. Před rokem +964

    I just burst out crying. This disabled son really needed his dad and that monster stole him away from him. People with intellectual disabilities need alot of support from family and don't deal well with changes to their routine so losing his dad would have affected this son much more than say a non disabled family member.

    • @Featherless1
      @Featherless1 Před rokem +17

      Your government, social media, and the Public School System created that monster... Let that sink in 😉

    • @HospitalForSouls.X
      @HospitalForSouls.X Před rokem +28

      I agree with the fact that disabled people have needs, but you really have no right to say that the loss of a child's father would affect a disabled child more than a normal child. Loss is loss.

    • @ajpena01
      @ajpena01 Před rokem +9

      That boy you called a monster also needed support that his own parents didn't give him. The real monsters are the parents and adults around him that didn't give him support and love.

    • @switchitup5446
      @switchitup5446 Před rokem

      @@Featherless1 you're delusional, plenty of people have to deal with our government social media and public school and don't shoot innocent people, quit making excuses for him you clown

    • @coolshariq
      @coolshariq Před rokem +2

      @@ajpena01 thank you 👍

  • @nomaam9915
    @nomaam9915 Před rokem +944

    My husband asked me why I continue to watch these statements because it is depressing and I keep crying... The answer I feel is these stories deserved to be heard by all even if it hurts because we need to see the pain and find a way to stop this BS. Its horrible.

    • @GrumpyCat-mw5xl
      @GrumpyCat-mw5xl Před rokem +44

      Good point. Maybe if everyone felt this much pain including politicians there would be some change to prevent these horrible tragedies.

    • @AliMeetsWorld
      @AliMeetsWorld Před rokem +38

      I was thinking the same thing the other day, least I can do is be an ear to listen to these peoples memories and pain, hold space for them

    • @ehuff8000
      @ehuff8000 Před rokem +5

      Same

    • @kumashock4074
      @kumashock4074 Před rokem +12

      Because it’s important for us to understand this pain being inflicted across our country! How can we ever hope to effect change without understanding and a willingness to hurt with our fellow citizens

    • @TheRoyalNewspaper
      @TheRoyalNewspaper Před rokem +2

      You did hear the story. Now that you've heard it, maybe take your husband's advice and stop crying. You're probably getting on his nerves. 🥴💀

  • @digdog66
    @digdog66 Před rokem +537

    It doesn’t have to be a full page or a 5 minute statement, just him saying “I miss him” and walking to get donuts with his dad is enough to get me 😢

  • @Sammybee
    @Sammybee Před rokem +312

    “Chris Hixon, the school's athletic director, was killed as he ran toward the sound of the gunfire and tried to help fleeing students.”
    He must’ve been the most amazing dad to raise such a brave son and to help students flee. It’s awful that he’s gone, he will never be forgotten

  • @roseoftheday582
    @roseoftheday582 Před rokem +113

    I lost my father to cancer 5 years ago and I’m still not over it. The moment he said “I miss him” I immediately began to bawl because I felt every ounce of anguish and pain in his words because almost every single day, I say the exact same thing about my father. I miss him so so much. He was my favorite person. I was a daddy’s girl. I’ve lived apart from him for over 20 years, but we were best friends. I miss my father with every fiber of my being, and so does this poor boy.

    • @Novakdjokovic517
      @Novakdjokovic517 Před rokem +1

      Both my parents died of cancer

    • @raincheck01
      @raincheck01 Před rokem +2

      My mom died of cancer in 2018. She was only 59. It will always hurt. I know this guy must suffer even more because his can’t fully even comprehend what happened to his dad, only that he’s gone forever.

    • @edward6639
      @edward6639 Před rokem +1

      First of all I want to say sorry for your loss I loss my dad 9 years ago the pain is still unbearable each and every day you think about them you get missing them so much I was a daddy's boy we were inseparable I was 32 when he passed my mom was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer I feel this boy pain my heart goes out to him I wish I could have hugged him I know what he's feeling inside that pain never goes away you never get over it you just learn how to deal with it it's been 9 years and I still haven't learned how to deal with it. my heart broke when I watched him and when he said he misses him my eyes filled up I couldn't help it I know his pain God bless him and his family.. God bless everybody that's lost someone they truly love but just know our link fence maybe broken right now but one day when it's our time those links will be connected again 🙏🙏

    • @bigtrip6344
      @bigtrip6344 Před 11 měsíci

      I’m sorry for all of you I’ve haven’t lost any family yet and I dread the day I do. I can already feel the weight of the pain

  • @tania4579
    @tania4579 Před rokem +1510

    I haven’t sobbed like this with the other testimonies. The pain in his voice stabbed my heart right to its soul.

  • @derekwalters4980
    @derekwalters4980 Před rokem +1602

    Out of everything we've heard, how horrible and huge the loss, how painful the loss, this is so profound and pure. This young man lost probably one of the two most important and meaningful people in his life. That simple testimony was so painful to hear.

    • @bonniepeyser1529
      @bonniepeyser1529 Před rokem +5

      So true! Thank you.

    • @neonbible08
      @neonbible08 Před rokem +25

      Yep as a father that is just heartbreaking. His dad was prolly his hero

    • @TheInnerPact
      @TheInnerPact Před rokem +8

      So profound and pure. 🙏

    • @odeefromdawic
      @odeefromdawic Před rokem +7

      I’ve been following extensively, and I agree.

    • @linam9237
      @linam9237 Před rokem +14

      So so sad. Brought tears from his few words. That was enough. God please help this family heal from this useless loss. I will pray for your family. I feel your pain.

  • @Noble1200
    @Noble1200 Před rokem +242

    There’s something about mentally handicapped folks everything they do and say is unadulterated and pure. His simple I miss him brought me to tears.

    • @marilynschmidt6400
      @marilynschmidt6400 Před rokem +6

      @Martin that you Cruz? 😡

    • @crappyaccount
      @crappyaccount Před rokem +1

      eeeeeeeeeeeh not rly

    • @dehydratedtree4402
      @dehydratedtree4402 Před rokem

      @@marilynschmidt6400 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

    • @switchitup5446
      @switchitup5446 Před rokem

      @Martin could you still laugh when someone you love gets murdered? Clown

    • @ix9280
      @ix9280 Před rokem

      @@marilynschmidt6400 That punk's rotting away in prison. He ain't seeing the light of day anymore.

  • @godisnotinvisible
    @godisnotinvisible Před rokem +140

    No one "is special needs." People "have special needs." And one of the things this man needed especially was his father to help him get through the world. The effects of our actions include the unforeseeable ones.

    • @brianm7109
      @brianm7109 Před rokem +10

      I mean, honestly, it's not like "is" is even somehow offensive. Anybody who says it like that obviously doesn't mean it maliciously

    • @Theirishcannoli
      @Theirishcannoli Před rokem +2

      You knew exactly what the term meant and it wasn't malicious

    • @diazcamposalizadaniela4636
      @diazcamposalizadaniela4636 Před rokem +1

      He needed his father more than everything 😭 i can't imagine how sad he feels

    • @bobkane432
      @bobkane432 Před rokem

      Everyone has human needs not special needs

  • @mattrittman
    @mattrittman Před rokem +2237

    After watching many of these testimonies, this one hit me the hardest 😢

    • @peacenow42
      @peacenow42 Před rokem +30

      that and the one whose daughter died on her dad's birthday

    • @mattrittman
      @mattrittman Před rokem +6

      @@peacenow42 yeah :((

    • @jackburton2680
      @jackburton2680 Před rokem +6

      Cruz prob LOVED it the most

    • @phajeb001
      @phajeb001 Před rokem +32

      Every Saturday they get donuts. Man… that hurt.

    • @mattrittman
      @mattrittman Před rokem +5

      @@phajeb001 Yeah that one got me too :(

  • @icecold498
    @icecold498 Před rokem +1955

    Poor son and his mom , she is left alone to raise a special needs son . That itself is incredibly challenging , can’t imagine loosing the father and husband on top of that . God give them strength 🙏

  • @jakesvibez393
    @jakesvibez393 Před rokem +19

    Man this crushed me, I couldn’t imagine being without my father especially the way it happened.

  • @KADASUVA
    @KADASUVA Před 4 měsíci +3

    Those three words felt like a punch in the gut. I can't even put into words the true level of sadness and pain I feel for this poor guy and his family and the other families.

  • @The_Great_Depression
    @The_Great_Depression Před rokem +445

    The way he hugs and leans to his mother for comfort after each answer, I’m crushed this sweet soul lost his father, I’m thankful he has his mother, and I also empathize so much with his mom because she’s having to be her sons rock while mourning the loss of her husband

    • @masimpson86
      @masimpson86 Před rokem +2

      Agreed. Well said.

    • @boltup5566
      @boltup5566 Před rokem +1

      His mom or his coach? They look nothing alike.

    • @mikeembry6427
      @mikeembry6427 Před rokem +6

      @@boltup5566 could be part of his medical condition...🤡

    • @Aria432
      @Aria432 Před rokem

      He is a cute mongo

    • @oceania4681
      @oceania4681 Před rokem +1

      It’s the kindest that suffer

  • @Rose-dr6uo
    @Rose-dr6uo Před rokem +846

    I read the comments, prepared myself not to cry, yet when he said "I miss him," it crushed my heart and I am bawling my eyes out.

  • @CarlaHanson68
    @CarlaHanson68 Před rokem +13

    This is heartbreaking 😭. What an incredibly brave young man and I'm sure his dad would be very proud of him. Much love and respect to this child and I'm so sorry for his loss. ❤️

  • @niknakb7135
    @niknakb7135 Před rokem +9

    I want to hug him so badly. I’m so sorry you lost your Daddy. My heart completely broke for you sweetheart. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @therrazer50
    @therrazer50 Před rokem +487

    The shortest yet most impactful testimony i ever witnessed, we may recover from a trauma but we never forget what was lost, my heart goes out to all the victims and families of this horrendous act.. ❤

  • @mathildes8583
    @mathildes8583 Před rokem +294

    Definitely a victim impact statement. Three words, a lifetime of pain. Stay strong Corey

  • @_nicetry_5774
    @_nicetry_5774 Před rokem +8

    You can tell the bond between him and his father were strong. I'm truly sorry for your loss young man. Just know you're not forgotten and your father is looking down upon you. I will always keep you in my prayers.

  • @Toxxxic_
    @Toxxxic_ Před 4 měsíci +2

    Don't think i've instantly burst out crying before. I hope Corey is doing as well as he can.

  • @SquidRider
    @SquidRider Před rokem +81

    I have never seen a special needs child EVER in my whole life cry, or even be sad. Some of the purest souls on earth. God damn that hurts.

    • @Davidchendavid
      @Davidchendavid Před rokem +9

      They are innocent similar to young children. :(

    • @dlaplante8955
      @dlaplante8955 Před rokem +5

      Yes it hurt to the very core of my soul. It just stabbed right through my heart to see him cry and know how helpless I felt not being able to bring him comfort.

  • @VH-lp4ll
    @VH-lp4ll Před rokem +256

    When he said he misses him, I cried, not gonna lie. But when he said getting donuts with his Dad, I lost it. Something so pure & simple, I just don’t know what else to say. Prayers to everyone.

    • @Trey2024GrindTime
      @Trey2024GrindTime Před rokem +5

      It broke me

    • @scottie2hot
      @scottie2hot Před rokem +1

      Me too. I have been able to keep my composure up until this point. This was the breaking point.

    • @azianchick3529
      @azianchick3529 Před rokem +1

      One of many precious moments shared by dad and son, I'm sure. You can tell Chris Hixon really loved Corey and vice versa 😢😢😢.

    • @brandonmoore7506
      @brandonmoore7506 Před rokem +2

      You're not alone brother, I spilled about a pint of tears myself. This is heartbreaking beyond anything I can describe. I don't pray because I don't believe prayer is heard by anything, but I'm wishing and hoping that this young man somehow fully grieves this loss and can find peace and happiness once more.

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 Před rokem

      Yes. I started belching and snarfing up puke.

  • @bigpooper69420
    @bigpooper69420 Před rokem +17

    he was holding it together until they asked him about his dad- you just see everything drop, this is so horrible. This poor man and his poor family, i cannot imagine the hole that the loss of their relative left in their hearts. this just makes me so incredibly sad. and to think of how many more people have lost their loved ones just like him in tragic shootings as well it just makes me so sick that these things keep happening to innocent people. these victims will never be the same, and will probably deal with the affects of their trauma for a lifetime. all of the families, the students, teachers. god. its awful. there are no words.

  • @Whatever_man
    @Whatever_man Před rokem +18

    When he said: "I miss him!" I physically put my hands on my head due to shock that went through my body. So raw... so unfiltered... such deep pain... I hope he can come to peace with his enormous loss.

  • @gigabit9823
    @gigabit9823 Před rokem +51

    "I miss him" is all we need to hear. This kids has never told a single lie in his life.

  • @baritosV2
    @baritosV2 Před rokem +136

    That mother , she is so strong !!! Her composure and focus on her son, helping him through this moment and rest of their lives , amazing strength!

  • @yvettedouglas8515
    @yvettedouglas8515 Před rokem +11

    My heart breaks for that baby he misses his dad he's such a sweet young man

  • @KRAFTPUNK
    @KRAFTPUNK Před rokem +19

    This kills me, this absolutely kills me man. I hope Corey and his family have found peace. Corey’s father died a hero.

  • @deniseeugene1852
    @deniseeugene1852 Před rokem +225

    I worked with a family with an autistic son. The mother was dying. I would take him to see his mom twice a week at her apartment. They would listen to music together and sing. When she passed. I took him to the funeral with his foster mother. He tried to wake her up in the coffin. He tried to lift her out of the coffin. It was devastating to witness.

    • @juliejr
      @juliejr Před rokem +3

      This 😢 😢

    • @driftsimgaming
      @driftsimgaming Před rokem +6

      Aww.. stop! 😭😢

    • @straycatttt2766
      @straycatttt2766 Před rokem

      Nikolas Cruz is autistic. He was adopted. The adopting mother died. It may be interesting to hear his psychologist explain his behavior.

    • @yelizbarac46
      @yelizbarac46 Před rokem +5

      Omgg l can not stop to cry 😭

    • @ondailywithlily6788
      @ondailywithlily6788 Před rokem +7

      My whole heart just shattered reading this💔

  • @imatsoup1437
    @imatsoup1437 Před rokem +426

    My brother is special needs, he's 18 and my dad is one of his best friends. I cannot imagine the impact it would have on him to lose such a huge and impactful person in his life. I am so, incredibly sorry to all of the victims and their families and I hope this testimony reaches a lot people who either deny that we have an unaddressed problem, or prevents a would-be-shooter in the future because everybody is somebody to someone else.

  • @staysick7
    @staysick7 Před rokem +2

    This brings tears, poor guy. Proud of his strength that he showed getting up there and speaking. Such a devastating loss.

  • @Alpha__Centauri
    @Alpha__Centauri Před rokem

    I love the compassion the judge showed while talking with him. A beautiful moment in so much pain.

  • @deanbusch2727
    @deanbusch2727 Před rokem +136

    I was a soldier for 10 years and in law enforcement for the last 23 years I'm suppose to be use to seeing hurt and loss, but this ripped me to the core.

  • @user-rk5wb4sg5y
    @user-rk5wb4sg5y Před rokem +343

    My heart breaks for this poor young man and his family. His father Chris Hixon died a hero and will always be remembered as such. So much respect to this young man for his courage to speak before the court. May God provide them strength

  • @OfficialVarsityDropout
    @OfficialVarsityDropout Před rokem +1

    This is heartbreaking 💔 thank you for being so brave to talk to the jury and have to talk about something that is so painful. Sending so much love to this young gentleman, his family, and all of the other families.

  • @goodgood9955
    @goodgood9955 Před rokem +3

    It's the 'Every Saturday we went to Danny Doughnuts' that got me.

  • @yuvaleliaz
    @yuvaleliaz Před rokem +489

    Broke my heart. Stay strong Corey and all the other family members and friends of the 17 victims

    • @EOuellette2828
      @EOuellette2828 Před rokem +1

      There are way more than 17 victims, but your thoughts are correct. 💯✌🏼

    • @alexbrigg2090
      @alexbrigg2090 Před rokem +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @isrulius
      @isrulius Před rokem +2

      Idk but referring to them as just “the 17 victims” comes across as extremely dehumanizing. These people were more than just the victims of Nikolas Cruz.

    • @NEILZEE11
      @NEILZEE11 Před rokem

      @@alexbrigg2090 … too bad it wasn’t you in a puddle of your own blood, laughing 😂😂😂😂

  • @simonsays525
    @simonsays525 Před rokem +208

    That was the most real testimony I've ever heard. Quite simply, nothing more needed to be said.

    • @Simon-zo1vf
      @Simon-zo1vf Před rokem +2

      I didn't hear a testimony. He wasn't even in this school during the shooting. He just says a rehearsed line in court, he is a tool of the prosecutor.

    • @jordanhester4821
      @jordanhester4821 Před rokem +4

      @@Simon-zo1vf I'm not a psychologist, but here's the thing, my eyes work. Watch the video, watch the boy closely. Tool for the prosecution or not, it was clearly genuine. Impact statements from the family of a victim are normal, to show the extent of the damage caused. I'm not sure why you feel the need to point that out about this case, or undermine the testimony by writing it off as some attempt to make the defendant look bad.

    • @maxmess1235
      @maxmess1235 Před rokem

      @@Simon-zo1vf since this trial is about sentencing a murderer to death or just life in prison I hope it works.

    • @simonsays525
      @simonsays525 Před rokem

      @@Simon-zo1vf thanks for your comment. I hope you find happiness.

  • @jennamarie7147
    @jennamarie7147 Před rokem +7

    This is the only testimony that has actually made me sob. My father died a couple of years ago, and I can’t imagine how I’d feel if he died in such a violent way. I’m sorry, Corey. You are so brave for testifying. Your dad would be proud of you!❤️

  • @zay2140
    @zay2140 Před rokem +10

    I'm crying tears about how hard this kids life already is and living without a father makes it that much harder, I hope he gets better, he seems happy but I'm sure he is grieving everyday.😥

  • @Tarumarugan
    @Tarumarugan Před rokem +109

    I never thought something as simple as “I miss him” could hit like that 😢.

    • @Imtheonelit
      @Imtheonelit Před rokem

      Indeed could be make movie “I miss him” true story

    • @nuclear9977
      @nuclear9977 Před rokem +1

      @@Imtheonelit he misses him because he was leeching off of him.
      He better find a job now

    • @lizamimi
      @lizamimi Před rokem +1

      This one made me shed tears. 😢What a tender moment. God Bless ! 🙏🏽

  • @lauraalejo27
    @lauraalejo27 Před rokem +485

    This was beyond heartbreaking to watch. As a mom myself of a special needs child, a sister to two wonderful humans that dedicate their career to teaching and school administration, it's just emotionally draining to see all of this. I'm fearful that something like this could happen to my siblings, my child or any one. It's devastating to watch this trial, but is also important to remember that even 4 years later when the public has thrown this to the back of our brain, these victims will forever suffer this pain. Strength and love to all

    • @janethefriend-awakened33
      @janethefriend-awakened33 Před rokem +9

      that shooter messed up alot of families and the nerve he has to just sit there acting pre-occupied. shameful.

    • @EricK-tb2dn
      @EricK-tb2dn Před rokem +3

      @@janethefriend-awakened33 I hope he gets the DP. But I hope they botch it and it takes hours.

    • @123mikey1000
      @123mikey1000 Před rokem

      @@EricK-tb2dn death penalty would be a blessing to him. He should rot in jail.

    • @detroitfinest9758
      @detroitfinest9758 Před rokem +2

      @@EricK-tb2dn Honestly he probably wont get the death penalty. The reason I say this is because James Holmes the Colorado movie theatre shooter didnt get the death penalty and he murdered just as many unsuspecting people.But I’m probably wrong. Maybe he will though because this case involved a school and children.

    • @Gladgara12
      @Gladgara12 Před rokem

      i feel bad for cruz's lawyer, getting a special needs boy to testify against your client. dudes gonna fry.

  • @yssociety4825
    @yssociety4825 Před rokem +1

    This is so sad and heartbreaking. I pray for the families who has loss their loved ones comfort.

  • @mshumai
    @mshumai Před rokem +2

    Just because someone looks different or perceives the world through a different lens does not mean they are any less able to comprehend pain and loss. Bless this brave young man for testifying and sharing his love for his dad.

  • @kasudano9717
    @kasudano9717 Před rokem +81

    His sweet innocence
    His pain
    And even in his childlike demeanor
    He understood
    What happened was so wrong

  • @kyle3860
    @kyle3860 Před rokem +128

    This angers me to my core. What a wonderful young man and very brave of him to get up there during this daunting experience.

  • @SayYoJ
    @SayYoJ Před rokem +4

    When he reach over for the hug I immediately started bawling 💔

  • @kurtminault8564
    @kurtminault8564 Před rokem +3

    That's truly heartbreaking...... my heart goes out to all, but, for some reason, this young man's pain really got me

  • @ihswap
    @ihswap Před rokem +305

    A loving parent is like a guardian angel to a special needs person. This young man lost half his world so suddenly and abruptly. Must've been such a confusing, sad, and hard time to lose his father like that.

    • @ryan6881
      @ryan6881 Před rokem

      My thoughts exactly. It breaks your heart to think about.

    • @morgan3368
      @morgan3368 Před rokem +9

      I can't even begin to imagine how lonely and scared he feels 😭

    • @nuclear9977
      @nuclear9977 Před rokem +1

      @@morgan3368 he better find a job now 🤣🤣

    • @MoneyBoyCJ
      @MoneyBoyCJ Před rokem +2

      @@nuclear9977 you’re so cool bro

    • @Nursegirlalexandra
      @Nursegirlalexandra Před rokem

      this ripped my heart out. I wanted to hug him so bad😩. I’m glad he has a loving mom

  • @HumorHeals59
    @HumorHeals59 Před rokem +377

    Corey Hixon, Your Dad is looking down from heaven with a smile on his face he's so proud of your bravery and courage.
    You warmed my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss.
    You are an amazing brave young man. Much Love And Respect.
    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer
    🙏🙏

    • @rajuvaripetpatelkumon36
      @rajuvaripetpatelkumon36 Před rokem +9

      Facts, Corey will see his father again in heaven, just finish your time here on this earth and go to our real home

    • @tactac7568
      @tactac7568 Před rokem +1

      @@rajuvaripetpatelkumon36 make sure u follow the right God so you will indeed go to heaven.
      I know it's not the right time for who is right, but it's just an advice from a brother in humanity because it would suck to go there and find out u were wrong for not worshiping one God.

    • @inismona27
      @inismona27 Před rokem +6

      Heaven isn’t real

    • @cristianzuniga569
      @cristianzuniga569 Před rokem +3

      What if he’s looking up instead of down?

    • @Lemon8id
      @Lemon8id Před rokem +8

      @@cristianzuniga569 why is there any need for that ? Stop being a weirdo

  • @mishtea
    @mishtea Před rokem +3

    Someone who [possibly] will never understand why his dad is no longer here. All he does understand is the void it left him. The way he expresses his hurt through those 3 words really brought me to tears.

  • @MorgueRat
    @MorgueRat Před rokem +3

    Sitting around family, watching this, and silently trying not to cry. That poor young man... Praying for all of those affected by such tragedy.

  • @4touchdowns1game29
    @4touchdowns1game29 Před rokem +403

    What is truly heart breaking is that this is one of the few times in life you can see real unfiltered pain from someone. He doesn't care about what the people watching are thinking, he's not worried about most of life's bs, he's not worried about " keeping it together". That man was his world and he was everything. The "I miss him" in that voice is what everyone who has lost someone screams inside when they are alone. This is unadulterated heartache from someone that misses his dad and it's heart wrenching to see. Poor Guy.

    • @missleader5262
      @missleader5262 Před rokem +7

      So beautifully written, thank you

    • @jeanthehumanbean8265
      @jeanthehumanbean8265 Před rokem +6

      I can sympathize with him, I've heard that sound coming from my own throat before. It's visceral in it's extreme agony. So truly sad for him.

    • @brandonohara4122
      @brandonohara4122 Před rokem +3

      @@jeanthehumanbean8265 I'm so sorry bro. One day God will come and whipe this pain away. We will see our loved ones again.

    • @raidersoffriendship962
      @raidersoffriendship962 Před rokem

      @@brandonohara4122 god is fake

    • @alecanderson1798
      @alecanderson1798 Před rokem +4

      Damn dude this made me tear up

  • @nyte_ryder8973
    @nyte_ryder8973 Před rokem +53

    As a mom with a disabled child. I couldn't imagine my child dealing with a loss like this.

  • @violetmartha916
    @violetmartha916 Před rokem +2

    That's got to be one of the most powerful and heartwrenching victim impact statements ever. No more words needed. My heart breaks for the amount of loss that occurred that day.

    • @mickeywicked478
      @mickeywicked478 Před rokem

      🤣

    • @violetmartha916
      @violetmartha916 Před rokem +1

      @@mickeywicked478 you sad thing

    • @mickeywicked478
      @mickeywicked478 Před rokem +1

      @@violetmartha916 If women loved themselves, they wouldn’t wear lbs of makeup on their faces in search of male validation.

  • @jasmin0930
    @jasmin0930 Před rokem

    Absolutely heart wrenching. Pain of this magnitude affects so many in so many ways. I pray for all those to find peace and healing in their grief. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

  • @kdimmick
    @kdimmick Před rokem +119

    Man. This hit harder than the rest. It all just so devastating.

    • @thisisnotatestthisistheend
      @thisisnotatestthisistheend Před rokem +10

      I'm a cold hearted guy that's been through some things. This kid broke me down in seconds. Sad stuff yo

  • @macyjay873
    @macyjay873 Před rokem +229

    This destroyed me. I’m so sorry he has to experience this type of pain. My heart goes out to him, his mother, and the other families

    • @doctoramelioration7971
      @doctoramelioration7971 Před rokem

      You should give your left lung to these families too. Giving out your pancreas would also prove advantageous.

  • @Keywork2012
    @Keywork2012 Před rokem +2

    In so little words, this was a powerful testimony! got me right in the feels.

  • @shereehewings8483
    @shereehewings8483 Před rokem +7

    The tears just came rolling down my cheeks, my heart ❤️ just broke for him, this was not fair for that monster to take his father from him.
    In my prayers 🙏 and thoughts 💓

  • @donnaparry9657
    @donnaparry9657 Před rokem +79

    That is all the testimony you need hear. Cory alone has summed up the pain of all those of who have spoken before him and those to whom will come after him. “ I miss him”.

  • @MandiPlaysBeatSaber
    @MandiPlaysBeatSaber Před rokem +144

    This is the one that really broke me. I lost my daddy a year ago and so it's a pain I can relate to. No matter how old you are, you will always need/want your daddy. 💔

    • @karenak968
      @karenak968 Před rokem +4

      I'm 37, and lost my dad in March 2021, and it's so true. I still wish I could talk to him, ask him advice, hug him. I'm sending you, and Corey Hixon so much love. There's nothing that takes away the pain, but I hope you and him find some peace.

    • @sinner_sheila
      @sinner_sheila Před rokem

      I'm so sorry.. I can't even imagine losing my father. But I know it's going to happen someday. He's not healthy, prone to heart attacks, high cholesterol, diabetes and his blood pressure is up and down. It would absolutely break me if I lost him... Especially if he has more time to live and someone took his life away heinously... Nikolas Cruz is an absolute monster that needs to rot in hell and suffer in jail worse than his victim's families suffer

    • @lasurenia7
      @lasurenia7 Před rokem

      People let’s not forget that nikolas lost both his parents at young age!his father die in 2004 and mother 201!so lets give him some of our feel to!

    • @immyhussain283
      @immyhussain283 Před rokem

      @@lasurenia7 mate are u alright? That was quite possibly the most spasticated comment I've ever read.

  • @shawn54one
    @shawn54one Před rokem +1

    This is extremely touching a sad. Pray for the family

  • @JayBougie
    @JayBougie Před rokem +4

    His Innocence his refreshing, got chills when he said “I Miss Him”

  • @squarebear619
    @squarebear619 Před rokem +260

    I've worked in SpEd for nearly 20 years and I know how devastating this is for him and his mother. They're some of the best people. To lose your father so suddenly and a trustworthy caretaker is so cruel. I am so happy that they allowed him to testify.

    • @bobtwista
      @bobtwista Před rokem

      Many are also abusers

    • @williamperry5767
      @williamperry5767 Před rokem +18

      @@bobtwista hey there are watermelons on this planet too…
      Just thought I would say something unnecessary like you did. Have a good day!!

    • @bobtwista
      @bobtwista Před rokem

      @@williamperry5767 unnecessary is a subjective term, relevant could be used instead 😂 have a great day mr. Refrigerator

    • @annieoops6243
      @annieoops6243 Před rokem +1

      I've worked spEd for 8 and I agree..and yes often times we do have to protect them from mean people but there are far more good. So dudes count is unnecessary 🙄 The gals I work with look half their age because they are so pure of heart..they don't stress some of the things we shouldn't stress but do..they often times see the best in everyone. Its heartbreaking for all of these victims of this outrageous attack 💔

    • @bobtwista
      @bobtwista Před rokem

      @reformed meghead it’s just a fact, many abusers look for opportunities to be in a situation like this in order to safely carry out the abuse. Maybe you live in pipe dream world but I dont

  • @UnknownUser-jg8ry
    @UnknownUser-jg8ry Před rokem +120

    This breaks my heart, no disabled child should ever have to go through that!

    • @evesheb3946
      @evesheb3946 Před rokem

      Agreed 🥺

    • @dwan25
      @dwan25 Před rokem +25

      No child in general

    • @headbanger1853
      @headbanger1853 Před rokem +15

      Nobody at all should have to experience that.

    • @uekvowzkaebbzuvrgipqxhemmwbhe
      @uekvowzkaebbzuvrgipqxhemmwbhe Před rokem

      Then legalize euthanasia

    • @RaymondHng
      @RaymondHng Před rokem

      @Googly Moogly He is a son with special needs. It is relevant to convey that he is dependent on his father even in his adulthood.

  • @vinsderiz
    @vinsderiz Před rokem +8

    I'm 100% sad and 1000% angry. RIP to all the innocent victims. Bless their families and loved ones.

  • @ThatDavisLove
    @ThatDavisLove Před rokem +2

    This has me tearing up😢. Prayers to all the victims and their families🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @louise8752
    @louise8752 Před rokem +237

    Tears streaming down my face. That's as simple as testimony has to be, that simply said it all. Prayers to all their families and friends.

    • @welneker3723
      @welneker3723 Před rokem +6

      We need more gun reform.

    • @switchitup5446
      @switchitup5446 Před rokem +1

      @@welneker3723 No

    • @mhail380
      @mhail380 Před rokem +3

      @@switchitup5446 says a lot about you that you can say no after watching this.

    • @ArcYT
      @ArcYT Před 3 měsíci

      @@switchitup5446 Most empathetic GOP supporter

  • @tybarker5038
    @tybarker5038 Před rokem +39

    The shortest and saddest testimony. He really loved his father. You can see the anger in his eyes.

  • @fallback3206
    @fallback3206 Před rokem +2

    Corey, you were so brave and such a great young man. I know that you miss your dad, but he is with you even though you cannot see him. Thank you for testifying and please know that I am so sorry for your loss.

  • @KosmasMJpec
    @KosmasMJpec Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your father is very proud!!! This is the most strong "I miss him" I have ever heard!

  • @danielgarza2385
    @danielgarza2385 Před rokem +71

    I admire him for having the most profound courage to go up there and testify in front of his father’s killer. His father would be so proud of him.

  • @plourde98
    @plourde98 Před rokem +60

    He has to spend AT LEAST every Saturday for the rest of his life missing his father. I’m genuinely crying right now, he didn’t deserve that. No one does

  • @penelopediblasio2566
    @penelopediblasio2566 Před rokem

    May God Bless this precious son and his Mom and caregivers. Absolutely heart wrenching ♥️

  • @bryangonzales7627
    @bryangonzales7627 Před rokem +2

    As someone who lost my father too, I feel his pain deeply. 🙏

  • @emilyemr2591
    @emilyemr2591 Před rokem +100

    I cried like a baby, such pure, raw emotion and love for his father. Devastating.

  • @carobertson30
    @carobertson30 Před rokem +16

    This hit me like a ton of bricks. This boy deserves more

  • @Batlord_Carcas
    @Batlord_Carcas Před rokem +1

    It really hits when you see the testimony, I feel for the family as I had lost my father ans a brother in sudden unfortunate circumstances as well as having a sibling (youngest brother) with disabilities whom has severe coping issues with detrimental situations in life.

  • @anaiyasmommy1
    @anaiyasmommy1 Před rokem +3

    This just broke my heart into pieces. I wish I could give him a hug. I am so sorry that this monster took your dad from you.

  • @katieejeann2139
    @katieejeann2139 Před rokem +70

    If this young man's testimony does not seal the deal on the death penalty, NOTHING will !!!! Heartbreaking beyond belief.

    • @katieejeann2139
      @katieejeann2139 Před rokem

      @@ming9625 I agree with you!

    • @xiopaovid1215
      @xiopaovid1215 Před rokem

      It's ridiculous to me that they're even trying to decide whether Cruz deserves the death penalty or not. He didn't have remorse then and he doesn't have it now.

    • @blanksify
      @blanksify Před rokem

      not the place for this but GOD DAMN you’re beautiful

    • @khethiwezulu6706
      @khethiwezulu6706 Před rokem

      And I’ve always been on the fence about the death penalty until now

    • @user-lj6hu9cn8k
      @user-lj6hu9cn8k Před rokem

      nikolas cruz asked the parents to choose his fate i don't know why they have to have this long process

  • @caploader111
    @caploader111 Před rokem +18

    When you see someone so vulnerable hurting like that it has a profound impact. That got me instantly

  • @t206kid
    @t206kid Před 7 měsíci +1

    I have watched a couple of these family testimonies and some go on for 15 or 20 mins, but this one hits the most. The simple phrase "I miss him" says it all

  • @jenniferfrazierlpc7171

    Awee. I love how gentle the Judge was when addressing him. She's a great judge 👩🏽‍⚖️

  • @stungoutkid
    @stungoutkid Před rokem +576

    People can say whatever they want about down syndrome but moments like this prove their messages to the world are extremely powerful. That’s so awful his father was blown away like that. Clearly his father bonded really well with him.

    • @marquettegloves9907
      @marquettegloves9907 Před rokem +88

      He doesn't have Down syndrome, he has a condition called Kabuki syndrome. It's much more rare, in fact Down's is 40 times more common than Kabuki. Poor man. But I agree with the rest of what you said. Simple yet powerful.

    • @ashleighmackenzie8670
      @ashleighmackenzie8670 Před rokem

      I’m no expert, but that’s not Down syndrome .

    • @Velossitee
      @Velossitee Před rokem +2

      ...

    • @gfbmusic
      @gfbmusic Před rokem

      If people with down syndrome ran the world we would have world peace

    • @laurab3876
      @laurab3876 Před rokem

      Just like kids with Down syndrome or similar conditions, they are pure angel energy and their parents saints.
      This is horrible to have a kid so connected to his dad, loss his dad. I am sure his dad dedicated his life to this kid and his family. So sorry.

  • @wilgiefortis
    @wilgiefortis Před rokem +49

    The word “I miss him”, 3 words hurts the most and heartbreaking! God bless you!

  • @michael-m
    @michael-m Před rokem +1

    What a strong young man. Your dad would be proud. IS proud of you for standing up for him like this. Well done.

  • @jemeralds5
    @jemeralds5 Před 4 měsíci

    Years later.. hearing his breaking voice say it painfully makes me feel it still in my heart. I hope these families are healing and coping. 😞🕯️

  • @chefvonsean4057
    @chefvonsean4057 Před rokem +109

    That’s the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever heard in my life. I lost my father too and seeing his pain is a reminder of me and my fathers relationship. I pray that he finds the peace he needs.

    • @immyhussain283
      @immyhussain283 Před rokem +3

      I'm sorry

    • @Anthonys_S
      @Anthonys_S Před rokem

      I pray that you find peace too my friend , losing a parent or grand parent is so tough. I have never known my dad but my gran and papa were like my parents and losing them left a hole in my heart for ever

    • @chefvonsean4057
      @chefvonsean4057 Před rokem

      @@Anthonys_S unfortunately I know the feeling. I pray that we all find peace!

  • @DejaLide97
    @DejaLide97 Před rokem +44

    This broke me, watching his testimony. You can see the pain in his face and body language. He is so strong for going up there and testifying!

  • @frizzyhizzy
    @frizzyhizzy Před rokem +1

    My goodness, this pulled my heartstrings. So heartbreaking.

  • @deancurtis6877
    @deancurtis6877 Před rokem

    All those poor families that have lost someone in this horrific crime , but this pulls on those heart strings so much more as you don’t need to understand the words being said by the person , as raw emotion tells more of a story than any words in any language 💔💔💔💔💔

  • @EyeLean5280
    @EyeLean5280 Před rokem +6

    I'm so glad he had a chance to speak.

  • @ZemikianUchiha
    @ZemikianUchiha Před rokem +57

    Three simple words, and we can understand your pain. Christopher's father sounded like great man.

    • @TK-wi5zo
      @TK-wi5zo Před rokem +3

      The father was Christopher not the kid his name is Corey

  • @tamarakeinz3185
    @tamarakeinz3185 Před rokem +3

    Poor sweet baby.. This hurts my heart. I will be praying for you and your father 💜

  • @binuphilip2994
    @binuphilip2994 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just now saw this for the first time. As a dad of 3, including twin boys with Down Syndrome, this testimony hit deep. Yet I sincerely enjoyed seeing the bond between mother and son. Wish I could reach out to the lad.