Retired officer reunites with man he saved as a baby who followed in his footsteps

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  • čas přidán 25. 04. 2024
  • Retired police lieutenant Gene Eyster of South Bend, Indiana, had always wondered what became of the abandoned baby he saved 24 years ago. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to reveal how a phone call from a fellow officer revealed their incredible connection.
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Komentáře • 958

  • @mindysuarez1699
    @mindysuarez1699 Před 15 dny +1176

    A non biological son but a son nonetheless ❤

    • @dustinmorretti6329
      @dustinmorretti6329 Před 14 dny +11

      Nonetheless…. It’s JUST PERIOD💯

    • @dustinmorretti6329
      @dustinmorretti6329 Před 14 dny +2

      Or I guess not lol🤪

    • @dustinmorretti6329
      @dustinmorretti6329 Před 14 dny +3

      Yes I like my comments🙄

    • @stormangelus6638
      @stormangelus6638 Před 14 dny +12

      Family is not blood, but those who want the best for you.

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 Před 14 dny +5

      Hope you keep the same energy when it comes to trans people. Everyone so sweet when it comes to adoptive non biological parents then scream biology at trans people! 😂😂😂

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller7850 Před 14 dny +1274

    This is the type of story that I would rather see in the news. My condolences to the older gentleman for his loss. All the best to both of these fellows.

    • @mariadomingo3723
      @mariadomingo3723 Před 14 dny +11

      indeed yes we need these stories! God bless you!

    • @domainmailbox3850
      @domainmailbox3850 Před 14 dny +14

      Agreed. I was just wondering if there's a way to filter YT to get only videos/stories about the best of humanity.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Před 14 dny +5

      Ditto!!!

    • @Chickentheend
      @Chickentheend Před 13 dny

      Did you not see the video it actually came out on the news..

    • @jakemoeller7850
      @jakemoeller7850 Před 13 dny +1

      ​@@Chickentheend• No, I didn't see it...I don't have cable or TV.

  • @cornyconnie.
    @cornyconnie. Před 15 dny +723

    God has a "funny" way of blessing us sometimes! He's ALWAYS on time!!! 🙏

  • @jjf609
    @jjf609 Před 14 dny +360

    Wow after losing his son that retired officer really needs this young man in his life. I hope they become close

    • @johnwebster76
      @johnwebster76 Před 13 dny +7

      I'm sure they will

    • @IreneArcher-yt1kr
      @IreneArcher-yt1kr Před 12 dny +6

      Some one looking out for this Amazing Officer, Whom looked out for A New Baby all those Years ago. ❤️🌹❤️🌹

    • @orionb5217
      @orionb5217 Před 9 dny +5

      His son sent him

    • @patb-d2264
      @patb-d2264 Před 16 hodinami

      People who don't believe in a greater power somewhere that orders our steps,LISTEN and live your lives like there is a greatER power somewhere!
      Don't just live like you are a law unto yourself.
      You are not!
      You are answerable to a power beyond the physical.

  • @BobbySanders-bf2fr
    @BobbySanders-bf2fr Před 15 dny +499

    I am not crying......

  • @BellaWorldAni
    @BellaWorldAni Před 14 dny +472

    So sorry for Mr. Eyster's loss of his beloved son. Such divine right timing for this young man to re-enter his life at a time when he really needed connection. What a magical story. Thank you, Steve Hartman!

    • @hollyobrien4665
      @hollyobrien4665 Před 14 dny

      I believe is SPOT ON! DIVINE INTERVENTION! AMEN 🙏 ❤

    • @hollyobrien4665
      @hollyobrien4665 Před 14 dny +15

      Amen 🙏

    • @stfrancisforanimals799
      @stfrancisforanimals799 Před 12 dny +3

      Completely disagree with you. As this is a truly *Miraculous Story, orchestrated by God Almighty. ✝️🙏 Not "magical," as you refer to as.

  • @vickiefinney6073
    @vickiefinney6073 Před 14 dny +182

    God knew this officer and baby would reunite in His perfect timing 🙏

  • @elleniasiello6271
    @elleniasiello6271 Před 13 dny +44

    What a nice-looking young man .His adoptive parents did a great job ❤

    • @larajones175
      @larajones175 Před 13 dny +6

      His parents did . Any one can be a mother It takes someone to be a parent. He had two.

    • @Popinjay-yo4iy
      @Popinjay-yo4iy Před 12 dny +5

      They sure did ❤❤

    • @landang7906
      @landang7906 Před 5 dny +2

      2:42 They kind of look alike, though. Like real father and son.

  • @Star2ice
    @Star2ice Před 14 dny +137

    What a handsome young man. May God blesses both of them. I'm so sorry for him to lose his own son.

  • @alant5757
    @alant5757 Před 14 dny +60

    The baby’s face looks just like him as an adult. Wonderful story

  • @anyangthiep8802
    @anyangthiep8802 Před 14 dny +120

    It’s a reminder always do good to people you meet because you never know you will meet them again in the future.

  • @bobcatbigpaws5597
    @bobcatbigpaws5597 Před 14 dny +123

    Such a teary eyed story. So sad he lost his son. God sent him a replacement to fill the emptyness in his life. The boy in the cardboard box. Who would ever think this could happen. ❤

  • @pammiasmr9068
    @pammiasmr9068 Před 12 dny +7

    You saved someone who saves others.

  • @melody7779
    @melody7779 Před 15 dny +195

    That is Jesus Christ intervention. Praise the living God!!!!

    • @joy4249
      @joy4249 Před 14 dny +1

      im sorry but Jesus is dead peace and blessings be upon him 💕 only God does things 🥰Allah

    • @elpatriquo
      @elpatriquo Před 14 dny +4

      AMEN

    • @elpatriquo
      @elpatriquo Před 14 dny +9

      @@joy4249 oh boy dont make me bust a laugh in this comment section 😂😂😂

    • @kellyshomemadekitchen
      @kellyshomemadekitchen Před 12 dny +2

      @@joy4249
      Jesus is alive and well still performing miracles in His Father’s name.

  • @amnewyork516
    @amnewyork516 Před 15 dny +201

    What an awesome story. God bless them both.

  • @robynrains7252
    @robynrains7252 Před 15 dny +207

    Steve Hartman does some great stories 🥲🩷💕

    • @tired2993
      @tired2993 Před 14 dny

      Have you ever lied? stolen? hated? been prideful? gossiped? swore? Or other bad things? I Can say without a doubt we’ve at least done something that was considered bad, consciously that we shouldn’t have done. this is called sin. It’s the act of doing something against what God wants in our lives.
      Think about this. You have just invited someone over to your house, and that means you can place rules on what they do - because it’s your home! Now lets say this said person directly disobeyed the rules you’ve placed while they were there. you would be offended right?
      This is exactly the situation with us and God. We are the person staying over in His creation, yet we consciously disobey- which is called Sin. We all have this problem and because of this God has to send us to hell because He is so just can’t just let these wrong doings pass. Think of it as a guilty criminal having to be sentenced to jail because the Judge knows it’s right. We are the guilty criminal. Hell is our punishment. And God is that Judge.
      Well, this would mean that everyone would go to hell because we’ve all committed sin-disobedience from God, consciously. But here’s the good news. Jesus came to die on the cross, taking our punishment upon Himself, for our sins so we don’t need to go to hell. Think of that same analogy with the criminal. Now there is a person that’s willing to bail that criminal out and if that criminal accept that gift of bail, then they will be able to legally be free.
      If we accept that, Jesus died on the cross for our sins and repent- turn away from sin-then we will be saved because we take His bail that He offers for free so we can go to heaven.

    • @myst8217
      @myst8217 Před 12 dny

      Always.

  • @suzettecalleja3122
    @suzettecalleja3122 Před 14 dny +118

    This has got to be one of the top 5 stories of Steve's if not the best.

  • @dreamcatcher5502
    @dreamcatcher5502 Před 14 dny +111

    There are no consequences. What a beautiful reunion. ❤

    • @gasmith7486
      @gasmith7486 Před 14 dny +13

      Coincidences not consequences. 🙄

    • @thefinal9923
      @thefinal9923 Před 13 dny +6

      @@gasmith7486 No need to be rude about it, but that IS a hilarious typo. Makes it sooooo much more ominous 😂

  • @nicolarushton4451
    @nicolarushton4451 Před 14 dny +49

    He actually looks like he could be his son. The same smile. 😊😊

    • @mstyles2667
      @mstyles2667 Před 13 dny +6

      I thought the same thing.

    • @JohnstarBucks-vj9og
      @JohnstarBucks-vj9og Před 13 dny +3

      Right??...I saw that too

    • @pmg5550
      @pmg5550 Před 3 dny +1

      Yes the shape of the mouth and smile very similar to each other.

  • @SpotTheBorgCat
    @SpotTheBorgCat Před 14 dny +76

    I'm not crying !! YOU"RE CRYING!!

    • @tonyclifton265
      @tonyclifton265 Před 11 dny +1

      no - i just have something in my eye. the wind blew some dust in or something

  • @pamelaavila9960
    @pamelaavila9960 Před 14 dny +68

    This young man was the cutest little baby, who grew into a handsome young man! God keep him safe always. And to the officer who found him, what a wonderful man with a loving heart you were and are. So sorry for your loss and may this young man help to fill some of the void for you.

  • @totalt6600
    @totalt6600 Před 14 dny +68

    This is a deep,deep story,beyond coincidence. 🙏

  • @user-sw3qs7rq4x
    @user-sw3qs7rq4x Před 15 dny +81

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL STORY 😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @desmeisme
    @desmeisme Před 14 dny +29

    This is definitely a gift/sign from your son

  • @zzizahacallar
    @zzizahacallar Před 14 dny +51

    Beautiful story about the men reuniting. I'm sorry about the son passing away unexpectedly.

  • @chicagolifetv
    @chicagolifetv Před 14 dny +8

    Same thing happend to me but they found me in front of a fire station. Fast forward to today I am a Marine now and have 2 daughters

  • @CeceBloom-by3io
    @CeceBloom-by3io Před 14 dny +15

    It's like his son came back to him through this rookie officer. 😢

  • @trucksimgaming
    @trucksimgaming Před 14 dny +27

    I never thought I could cry over a story on CZcams, this hit me real hard

  • @fearlesswolfja9167
    @fearlesswolfja9167 Před 15 dny +63

    Really made my night 🌙

  • @katrinabritton8977
    @katrinabritton8977 Před 15 dny +34

    It's amazing how GOD works in ministry ways 🙏😢

  • @expertexcavatinginc
    @expertexcavatinginc Před 14 dny +30

    That literally made me burst into tears.

  • @sylviacarlson3561
    @sylviacarlson3561 Před 14 dny +17

    What a wonderful man Gene is. God Bless him. I'm so sorry for the passing of his Son, but so grateful for the start of a relationship with this young man he saved years ago.

  • @meloon5876
    @meloon5876 Před 14 dny +8

    What a handsome young man. Look how well he grows up to be !

  • @angelique707
    @angelique707 Před 15 dny +34

    Amazing story! Thanks for a bit of good news! God bless them both!

  • @MosesCraig
    @MosesCraig Před 15 dny +40

    Thanks for sharing such an amazing story.

  • @nicoletambasco9210
    @nicoletambasco9210 Před 14 dny +13

    What a beautiful perfect baby!

  • @alicetheegreet
    @alicetheegreet Před 14 dny +16

    They have the same exact smile; and wouldn't have known they weren't biologically related if we weren't told.

    • @bubblybubbles4023
      @bubblybubbles4023 Před 13 dny +3

      Maybe there's more to the story. Maybe he is his father.

    • @alicetheegreet
      @alicetheegreet Před 13 dny

      That would be a nice coincidence . They should do a DNA test, if they haven't already.
      @@bubblybubbles4023

  • @olivia1577
    @olivia1577 Před 14 dny +10

    There are times in our life where we cross paths with kindred spirits. This is a beautiful example of that 💗

  • @flynndiesl
    @flynndiesl Před 14 dny +15

    How beautiful! Said about the officer who lost his son Ooty. I knew chapter opening , May you both and made you have a wonderful Friendship ❤

  • @kaeci.
    @kaeci. Před 8 dny +2

    This is the kind of news that should be bombarded in the media not some negative sh*ts.
    This is the kind of news I want to see everyday and what I want the future generation to see.

  • @brendawilson1625
    @brendawilson1625 Před 15 dny +25

    Thank you for sharing such good news ❤️🙏making the world a better place❤

  • @carlie22168
    @carlie22168 Před 15 dny +18

    Beautiful story, Steve!

  • @coffee735
    @coffee735 Před 14 dny +5

    What.a wonderful story. God bless them both

  • @selena6954
    @selena6954 Před 14 dny +8

    2:43 They Really Look Like Father And Son …Like Wow 🫣

    • @mariadomingo3723
      @mariadomingo3723 Před 14 dny +1

      yes they absolutely do!!!!❤

    • @user-jl8jt6jn4s
      @user-jl8jt6jn4s Před 14 dny +2

      They do look alike. Wonder if they are related through their grandparents or great grandparents. They should do a DNA test.

  • @gmanette188
    @gmanette188 Před 15 dny +16

    Moving story
    Thank you

  • @jodydorsett8726
    @jodydorsett8726 Před 14 dny +9

    Outstanding! Such great men. Steve IS America's reporter.

  • @frankcastle3971
    @frankcastle3971 Před 14 dny +6

    What a great story it came full circle the young man followed in the footsteps of the officer who saved him, and brought him into his life after he lost his son.

  • @valerieriver7447
    @valerieriver7447 Před 14 dny +8

    Such a handsome young man! God bless them both ❤

  • @8309barbie
    @8309barbie Před 14 dny +12

    The sons spirit guided them together 🙏🏻

  • @mariacabrera9922
    @mariacabrera9922 Před 14 dny +4

    Oh my god he was beautiful as a baby and now he is a good looking man. This is absolutely a wonderful and happy ending true story. I always say, when you do good things you receive it good thing in return and this one can not be ignored. He became a police officer. Wao! God is perfect. Officer I am sorry for your loss but God has given you a son again. Your son’s soul is involved in the return of what was supposed to be your second son. Enjoy your life with your new son and God bless both of you.

  • @lucycabana9970
    @lucycabana9970 Před 12 dny +1

    That is the best story. So glad the young baby grew up healthy and successful.

  • @reflectionOfLyf
    @reflectionOfLyf Před 10 dny +2

    Steve never fails to makes me smile with a pinch of tears

  • @mindysuarez1699
    @mindysuarez1699 Před 15 dny +14

    God works in mysterious ways❤🙏God bless you both

  • @susanmurillo9544
    @susanmurillo9544 Před 14 dny +3

    I am so sorry for the loss of the older officers son. Looks like God and the officers son gave him a gift after he left the physical world. God never closes one door without opening another.

  • @IHazMunchies91
    @IHazMunchies91 Před 13 dny +2

    His son sent him his way to fill the void. What a miracle.

  • @breathej.4872
    @breathej.4872 Před 13 dny +1

    If this isn't a miracle, then I don't know what is. This is truly a beautiful act of God. Thank you so much for your service, Officers.

  • @janetkennedy5920
    @janetkennedy5920 Před 14 dny +6

    These stories are THE best!!!! 🥲❤️

  • @hamzaouamrouche57
    @hamzaouamrouche57 Před 15 dny +25

    The Good Samaritan

  • @MiyannVlog
    @MiyannVlog Před dnem

    What a blessing ,he instantly got a step dad

  • @Stressed2Capacity
    @Stressed2Capacity Před 14 dny +2

    They couldn't have been reunited at a better time. God bless them both!

  • @juliaarellano9524
    @juliaarellano9524 Před 14 dny +12

    God Bless you Sir, for finding this precious baby.
    Now u. will not be alone.
    Angels, watching over You!!!

  • @jenniferg749
    @jenniferg749 Před 14 dny +3

    God bless them both! They are clearly meant to be in each other’s lives. ❤

  • @aliceclark9120
    @aliceclark9120 Před 6 dny +1

    Its a full circle feel of coming back when the one who found the baby was able to reconnect after the loss of his child 💔

  • @veemccoy617
    @veemccoy617 Před 14 dny +2

    I’m not crying!! Ok I ammmm😢😢
    Rest in heaven to your son 💐

  • @ellenm2873
    @ellenm2873 Před 15 dny +4

    Great and moving story! Touches your heart! Btw, I think they look related- he looks like he could be a son if you look at both of their faces! They were there when each needed each other.

  • @GrandmaTurtle
    @GrandmaTurtle Před 15 dny +6

    Such a great story!!!!

  • @AndrewGrey22
    @AndrewGrey22 Před 13 dny +1

    That's a great story. I hope this officer has a long safe career.

  • @lisadc4681
    @lisadc4681 Před 12 dny +2

    This needs to be made into a movie!!! Amazing and wonderful story!!!

  • @yogiyogesh-vh2zx
    @yogiyogesh-vh2zx Před 14 dny +4

    wow such a beautiful story , it’s Divine Miracles n Blessings for both ❤️

  • @hollyobrien4665
    @hollyobrien4665 Před 14 dny +3

    Fantastic story, ANGELS EXIST! ❤

  • @cynthiaholland13
    @cynthiaholland13 Před 14 dny +2

    I'm so sorry for the loss of his own son. I'm so glad he gets to see the positive impact he had on that baby.

  • @chameleonlux8642
    @chameleonlux8642 Před 13 dny +1

    Narrator
    "He'd always knew he'd been left in a box."
    Lol, what a line. I had to chuckle at that because of the way he said it. It's an amazing story, and I'm glad his parents told him the story of how he was found.

  • @rebelduck9077
    @rebelduck9077 Před 14 dny +4

    That’s freaking amazing!! ❤❤❤

  • @anapadilla8287
    @anapadilla8287 Před 14 dny +3

    What a amazing story 😢

  • @joseHernandez-xc4ix
    @joseHernandez-xc4ix Před 14 dny +2

    Wow that's so Awesome.
    He turned to a handsome young man to .

  • @sarahw.mcelyea5655
    @sarahw.mcelyea5655 Před 13 dny

    He's absolutely the handsomest and, no doubt, an amazing young man. Any mother would be blessed and so proud to call him "Son." 🥰

  • @marcellemcdonald7762
    @marcellemcdonald7762 Před 14 dny +3

    😢😢😢
    Tears of joy.
    *Absolutely DEVINE INTERVENTION*

  • @Only1QueenOfEverything
    @Only1QueenOfEverything Před 15 dny +3

    Love this story! 🥰

  • @zephirinedrouhin3735
    @zephirinedrouhin3735 Před 14 dny +1

    Aww, I didn’t want to cry, but can’t help it. I’m sorry for his loss, yet this was a sweet blessing to fill that void, like he said.

  • @sharita7270
    @sharita7270 Před 13 dny +1

    This is NOT a coincidence, that was destined!
    His heart to serve, his lose of his son and his gain from his answering the call to serve! God is awesome 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @puudavis2007
    @puudavis2007 Před 14 dny +4

    Straight out of heaven, not a coincidence

  • @georgetterobinson01
    @georgetterobinson01 Před 14 dny +2

    This made me cry and the shot of them two standing together at the end of this they both have the same smile!! How crazy is that?!!

  • @shelligray1872
    @shelligray1872 Před 13 dny +1

    A true miracle of divine intervention!!! God bless and continue to watch over and protect you both!!!❤❤❤

  • @logicalrealistic3139
    @logicalrealistic3139 Před 14 dny +1

    GOD IS GOOD
    SO AMAZING...
    The young man really looks like him😍

  • @rncine
    @rncine Před 14 dny +1

    If you don’t cry listening to this, you have no heart. Wish them both the best years to come 💙🩵

  • @gginternational.8868
    @gginternational.8868 Před 11 dny +1

    God bless your heart for Saving the young baby, who in return today, is the replica of the uniform you used to serve your country and community. May God bless you both, all the days of your lives.

  • @AnotherKid23
    @AnotherKid23 Před 14 dny +1

    A story like this is what gives me hope for the goodness and kindness of humanity that you so often see so little these days. 🥰

  • @theresa1305
    @theresa1305 Před 14 dny +1

    This brought tears to my eyes. We must remember how blessed we have Police that are outstanding and doing their best. Thank you for sharing this story.

  • @curtbrown7718
    @curtbrown7718 Před 12 dny

    Gene gave me a moving violation ticket when I was a young man, and to see him here with this story makes me proud he did. So happy for you, Gene.

  • @Elohims1
    @Elohims1 Před 13 dny +1

    They have the same smile 😊😊
    God blessed them with eachother ❤

  • @SmokeyJoe4444
    @SmokeyJoe4444 Před 14 dny +1

    Beautiful. Thank you Steve Hartman for going on the road to bring us these incredible true life stories. They ALWAYS Make my days brighter.
    ❤❤❤

  • @AlphaandOmega-mb1wg
    @AlphaandOmega-mb1wg Před 14 dny +2

    Look at God. Definitely Divine. 😢😢 Happy tears. God bless both of them. I'm glad he was adopted.

  • @JojieAlcantara
    @JojieAlcantara Před 4 dny

    Two beautiful men with beautiful same smiles. Bless both hearts that are connected. Thank you for this reunion.

  • @JazHdz1
    @JazHdz1 Před 13 dny +1

    Wow truly amazing.. and it's crazy that they kind of even look like father and son if u didn't know

  • @paulastenavage1785
    @paulastenavage1785 Před 14 dny +1

    Steve Hartman brings such wonderful stories when he does On the Road.

  • @sherriewilliams4167
    @sherriewilliams4167 Před 14 dny +2

    I JUST WOKE UP AND THIS IS A GREAT START WATCHING THIS BEAUTIFUL STORY ❤IT MAKES MY DAY ❤

  • @andrewcomments5812
    @andrewcomments5812 Před 14 dny +1

    A true storybook career choice for the young man. I wish him lots of success and happiness!

  • @nereidatorres7613
    @nereidatorres7613 Před 13 dny +1

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BLESSFUL STORY FOR BOTH OF THESE TWO MEN. MAY THEY SHARE MANY HAPPY MOMENTS TOGEATHER.GOOD HEALTH TO BOTH.👍👍

  • @nca4794
    @nca4794 Před 14 dny +2

    Wow. There even look like family.❤ All the best to both of them.

  • @dougmorse599
    @dougmorse599 Před 13 dny

    You became a Public service officer for a reason.youre clearly compassionate for others as we seen here .sorry you lost your son but you gained a friend bcuz of your past works and I hope you two grow through the years and praise the Lord for what you did many years ago God's always watchin