Homeless Veteran Lives in His Car in Los Angeles
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2018
- James did one tour of the Middle East while serving in the Army. He told me one tour was enough. Somehow I can understand that. What I mean is that I have huge respect for the men and women who join the military but I can't even imagine what it must be like going to war. My heart goes out to everyone who has seen the madness of wartime.
Throughout this video, James became increasingly emotional. When I asked James for his three wishes, he broke down. I could literally feel his pain. It wasn't the question but that he has been holding in a lot of emotions. I sat with James for a long time after this interview and even went back the next night to check on him. I always get messed up when someone for wherever reason cannot come up with three wishes, but James's story really hit me hard.
James lives in his car at the Safe Parking LA located on the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Campus. After his wife asked for a divorce, James decided to leave to keep the peace. He has been living in his car for about a month.
James calls people living in their vehicles "car dwellers" and shares in this interview that he is seeing mobile homelessness increasing around Los Angeles.
Safe Parking LA provides a safe place for mobile homeless to park at night. The folks behind Safe Parking LA told me they have been pitching the concept to Los Angeles County politicians for five years but only now is it being adopted.
If Los Angeles is ever going to end homelessness the stakeholders that make the decisions need to think outside the box and be open to new ideas that will help save lives and reduce costs. It's fantastic that LA County is now approving safe parking locations, but they should have been implemented when the concept was first presented.
Please help support safe parking programs in your community. If you'd like to support Safe Parking LA here is the link to their website www.safeparkingla.org
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He almost cried and can't even tell his 3 wishes cause the pain was too strong. It's so sad. I hope he'll get better
She probably wanted the divorce because of the PCP... or whatever heroin you are on or meth.
You're a disgusting little creature, aren't you? - Inside and out I'm sure.
Berry the Technoman you're not talking about me, are you?
Bless you man, may life bring you back to love and bliss
@@abuelocondorola9836, CRETIN !...
This dude looks like an actor, no joke. He got an actor's face
He might not be a real actor, but no-one knows what is in his mind or how he got there. Facial expressions can be deceptive.
Truly ...Hes so handsome
@Ferdinand Louise Explain
he actually kind of looks like Jon Hamm
Yes, good looking guy. More importantly, he is very lucid...doesn't appear to be abusing alcohol or other drugs.
A soldier is homeless in a nation for which he has dedicated & served through his whole life... wonderful...
So messed up. Wrong
That's worse😢
@@IIII...... You seem to have the answer to everything dont you? How do you know is using drugs?
🙏🙏🙏🕯️💜🌹
How really sad !
Man! this guy is holding oceans inside, being in war, divorced and now homeless. That would break me beyond repair. I hope it gets easier for this guy.
Faiz Khan: why doesn't he re-enlist?
I think there's something we're not being told.
Nice words
@@SovereignStatesman Have you ever been to war? I think there are some occurrences that can make a person not want to enlist ever again.
Indeed, praying for him 🤲🏻
@@SovereignStatesman they have an age limit. Being in military has requirements unlike congress where you can go there and be set for the rest of your life until you die.
Omg his face when he said “this is not the last stop” and he started crying, i could tel he’s so hurt as soon as i saw his eyes, he’s a good man.. i feel so much for him
Why he wory about it? He dont know how living homless in Russia in winter. Nobody help they.
True... Oh my God at least his ex wife could have let him stay while he looks for a place to stay... Some people are really not worth it... He failed to see it in the beginning.
theworldisugly your right sweetheart. He is a good man. He's been through plenty and got more to get through but he has kind eyes. I know eyes.
Zissou Moonshot always got my guard up and elbows in moonshot.
Yes He is a Good Man i can see the pain and trauma in His eyes when i look in the mirrors this world is evil but as long as we hold on and stay close to our SAVIOR AND LORD ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST WE WILL BE SAFE!!! Yes look what they did to HIM we experience much trauma it is all to THE LORD ALMIGHTYS GLORY HE DISPLAYS HIS POWER IN OUR TRIALS AJD TRIBULATIONS TO LET US KNOW HE IS HERE!!! That Man is Solid and Rightous and THE LORD ALMIGHYT HAS SO MUCH MORE IN STORE FOR HIM!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT IT MEANS ALOT TRULY MORE THAN WORDS CAN DESCRIBE!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYONE!!!
I'm also a disabled veteran who has spent many years in a foxhole in the woods. The way the VA treats homeless veterans, and lies about homelessness rates is DESPICABLE!
The worst thing when ultimately you realize that you have been living with the wrong person ,wasted your time,emotionally exhausted,on top of that when you leave with a broken heart .
Amen
IDK a wife wouldn't kick out her husband after long career at the military for no reason also he still wear his wedding ring and he left immediately after she asked for a divorce which implies he did something terrible. that being said he still deserve to live in dignity.
@@gostavoadolfos2023a lot of women are like that military men end up attracting the worst of them.
This poor guy is so broken. You can see the hurt in his face. I have watched a lot of invisible people videos and this guy here, seeing his pain is completely heartbreaking. 🥲🥲
Will be praying for you an so sorry for what your going threw...
It was very recent. He was doing therapy in the interview
I hate that we've created a culture where we "must" put on a brave face because that's the ideal. And you know why we do it? To make others feel comfortable bc that's what we're taught to do. Says who?? F that. People hurt, we stuff it down, we smile & pretend while inside it's crushing our souls. We need to learn to be okay with tears and anger. We needed to learn that hundreds of years ago instead of living by these absurd rules.
@@mariarohmer2374 I absolutely agree with you . As a kid we were raised that crying was a sign of weakness and we were not weak. It’s not that I had parents that were bad or heartless, I just think that’s how they were raised as well. I changed that with my kids though . My kids are allowed to express their emotions, feelings and frustrations. And now my grandkids are open about how they feel. I’m glad I broke the cycle. My kids and grandkids are by no means weak at all but they have learned to express how they feel and to speak us and not keep it bottled up
@@terriprobst4680 That is so beautiful! I love it and it took real determination to break that chain. Not for a second would I see your own as weak. They are in touch and expressive and that's more real and honest than repressing. Yay for you! 💪🏽
A wife wants to divorce but the husband loses his home, how can this be right
Don't get married if you're a man. Don't let this happen to you.
@@01Versatran I think it's more about who you marry
@@lisvit3887 thats just like saying its all about who you give the knife to when you're facing the other way, there's no upside in marriage, just be a couple without this marriage bullshit
If the home is owned by the wife, what's not right about it?
Its only in america I assume,weird system for a 1st world country
What a handsome and polite guy, he really deserves better. I hope some movie producer sees this and gives him a chance. That is my wish.
This is 2 years after, I really hope he is off the street and having his life together
I hope this man is doing well today. He's so handsome and strong despite being in such a horrible situation. I hope he's at peace.
the pain in his eyes makes me cry.., you deserve the best
B b but what about his "white privilege" I keep hearing about from woke progressive racists?
@@theresagarland3413 What?
To me you don’t give a fuck. You just wanted write a good message.
@@meme-bz6iw You let your emotions control you, i hope everything works out for you man :), if i didn't give a fuck i wouldn't have wrote that comment, sometimes you can't control what you feel and the comment i made was exactly what i felt in that moment, jerk
Aww i know its heart breaking 💔
In Hollywood, the Homeless look like movie stars.
Weird right lol
Really
Águila701 no he doesn’t of anything he looks related to Rob Lowe
Charlie sheen has brown eyes and hair
Seems like it. There were a couple of others that were older but had all their hair and although disheveled, they spoke well ( said they were educated) and if in good health, would be definitely very striking. One was actually an out of work actor so it may just be several that are from other states wanting to make it in the movies but didn't and became homeless & dabbled into drugs/alcohol instead cause dreams squashed.
And the movie stars look shit
when he was talking about having hope and then started crying is like damn... just makes you wanna help
A veteran should never be homeless. God bless you honour man! Regards from Brazil.
It's all to comon in the United States...
Not heard anything to actually indicate he is a Veteran, other than his claiming to be.
And super dilated eyes, slurred words, wanna bet his root problem is drug addiction?
@@michaelmartin4552 his eyes are only as dilated as they would be at night. And his speech is definitely not slurred.
@@matthewc.1194 I have done lots of camera work, they would not be so dilated that all you see is black in that much light. That is the typical dilation of almost total darkness, or under the effects of narcotics.
And his speech is definitely slurred. As a real person under the influence, and not what is seen in comedy movies.
Never
One degree of separation between this guy and myself. I feel his pain. Great upload.
God bless you Slic ❤️
Just saw this video. And your comment. I hope all is well for you. Im from Australia. Wish i was there to be of help
He is so spaced out and that does not look good to us. Is he high on something?
*laughs in native american
@@charlieharjo5268 piss off?
what a humble man, he has SO many blessings coming his way, stay srong brother
He comes across as being very humble, it would serve him and the world better if he was tough and had listened to Dave Ramsey. I advise getting away from big cities. People are attracted to confidence, this guy looks good but shows no confidence.
Ha have you ever helped homeless ? I have let me tell you something they all seem really sweet and really nice you show them where to get help they dont want to , i have had some rip me off ! Dont be fooled by homeless people they are very clever at putting an act on .!
Michael Wilson that’s true for many of them, but you should really take each case on its own. I agree that many of them are drug addicts and big manipulators, but there are a few that are truly humble and broken and you will be able to tell when you offer them a way out.
@@iamasmurf1122 You make me sick.
He really does, he’ll be fine.
I've been there. This guy is genuine. When you're homeless for long periods of time you can look and "listen" and tell. Hope ya made it back brother.
James, wherever you are, I hope you're well. Love you brother.
I hope this man is no longer homeless and heartbroken....
This could be ANY of us. Given the right circumstances, ANY of us men could wind up like him. Nobody is above this.
Why did you feel the need to add "men"
@@johandjerf9054 because it's men
Hope so. Most people judging the homeless are aggressive, ignorant, evil punching down on the weak.
It's a great thing to know that some of them will end up in the same situation or will live in fear in holding on to their slave jobs.
Johan Djerf homeless women r not as big of a problem as homeless men
@T CWhere did you get that statistic? According to end homlessness.org its about 70% male, 30% female.
Support our Veterans!! Keep the VA up & running..Thank you for your service!! Glad he has a safe place to stay.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I was homeless for about 3 months this year (Fn 2020). Just fell on hard times fast. Had a daughter and wife with me. I was really in some trouble. The VA helped me out to get off the street and stable. Just enough until I could get grounded again. Without the help of the VA I can't imagine where I would be today! Those 3 months were hard. God Bless the VA. Thank you VA!
The Va stands for veterans América? Sorry im from Ecuador
@@cisko2015 Veterans Affairs
@@cisko2015 same.. question i don't KNOW what is VA....
@@cisko2015 The VA also has a large system of hospitals to provide care for veterans - they aren’t as fast or efficient as private, non-governmental hospitals, but having worked in both I would say the staff and care is as good as that seen in outside hospitals.
Thank you for your service sir, and may God bless your life in the future.
Warren C what service. To serve is to give assistance to. He gave assistance to bankers dreams.
Don't thank these men. Help them !
@@jesusislord6412 Jesus tells us to forgive. Don't do the devil's work by not forgiving people.
@@narata1541 Shiva & Brahma are real jesus not
I'm a vet and I cringe when someone thanks me for my "service". The last time our military fought for freedom was WW2, everything else has been wars for profit and to protect US interests.
@@V.E.R.O. Be that as it may, just because you cringe doesn't discount the fact that it's a respectful thing to do
His wife had a gem in her hands. How can she sleep at night knowing he is outside there?
Maybe she's not sleeping well. Could be she's worried sick about him, misses him desperately but can't be with him anymore for reasons none of us are made aware of in this 5 minute video.
@@grandmaknows9320 why did she changed the locks though?
@@farhankamil9358 Could be spite. Could be she's a terrible person. Could be she's scared shitless of him. We just don't know. What we do know as reasonable adults is that it takes two people to make or break a relationship. I feel badly for both of them. Certainly, it's not my place to judge based on speculation or limited info.
yeah, from watching this 5 minute video I'm sure he's a great 😉 you should marry him.
Grandma Knows You feel bad for the wife, too? She's sleeping on a fucking bed, in a warm house, that she kicked him out of.
This broke my heart. This man could have been my son. He had the most genuine smile I’ve seen in a long time. What a nice looking young man. I pray he’s doing better. God be with him. ✝️
I've been homeless in my car in the east bay and it's scary as hell...I have never been so down as that and almost gave up. Never look down on the homeless bc you could be there at any moment, like I was
Has your situation improved? Sending blessings from India 🙏🏻
@@incessantyoutuber9318 I'm no longer homeless but my situation isnt my own... yet. I'm grateful to be out of my car as someone with lupus on disability, having my own place is nearly impossible.
The wives and husbands who uses the law in a dirty way if I can say, to kick their spouse out knowing they will be homeless, deserve no good out of this world!
You don't know the situation to be so judgmental.
He probably beat her or spent all the rent money on drugs.
He can't even look at the camera straight in the eye which indicates he's hiding something.
Trust me when i say this " women don't leave good men" women hold on to good men for dear life.
Miss Kitty why’s re you commenting on every comment o how we didn’t know the situation. If he so-called abused his wife then why would he be on the streets and not in jail.
@@trulyjj7528 Cat Ladies have nothing better to do with themselves.
@@winning3329 *says to not be judgemental* *proceeds to judge this man* You don't know neither him nor his wife. And to assume all women stay with 'good men' is foolish to say the least. Sit down hypocrite.
@Mortal Silence Always the man's fault 😂
Man this one hit me hard. I feel the hurt in him. Hope he gets that job and a great opportunity. Even though his wife finished him God will redeem him one day.
Stoppp! He should be happy with what he is getting. That enough is enough to meditate and reach his higher self. Greed greed, greed everywhere.
@@univuniveral9713 You homeless & meditating to reach a higher self? If not, shut the hell up. You obviously don't know shit about what it is to be a higher self, if you're hatefully calling a guy like him greedy for wanting to get back on his own two feet in society.
Anyone who let's a woman bring him to his knees deserves what he gets.
@@maxv6837 ignorance is the cause. But why are you so full of hate?
This interview literally pierced my heart. Bless him...
There’s so many good men like him who fall upon extremely hard times. You sir have my respect as one service member to another.
I was homeless for 3 months and it shocked me to the core of just how your world can just change very quickly and how you view people relationships and having respect for others.
The fact that he couldn't tell him his 3 wishes shows how broken he really is. I feel for him. Food and shelter are the least of his problems. We can always fix what's broken on the outside but it's hard as hell to fix what's broken on the inside.
Eish
You have said it all!
I'm really touched!
The thing is the outside is the inside, it's one and the same
I've watched probably 30-40 of these interviews and this is the first one that got me. Hard to tell if that was sadness over a lost love or regret over bad decision or what.
Good point. Perhaps a combo of many things that can bring a man down to this level. If it is not pure evil somewhere, it is financially broken disasters. Peace.
More like pain, you give so much to someone else just to have them say get out. Then they treat you like you did something wrong, and they wont help you even though you know they easily could,yet they still call you when something happens to them and they need help.My Ex battles me on everything to do with our son, she did the whole time we were married and I finally said ,( Honey life is enough of a battle,I cant fight it and you any longer,you want a divorce you got it )Where do I sign
He still wears the ring and he immediately left the home which implies that he did something bad and he regretted it also he is good looking guy so connect the dots.
@@gostavoadolfos2023 i know, but he has accepted his mistake and moved on, literally moved out.
This man left strong impression on me. He looks very respectful and kind. He suffers from so much pain
I wish he has a house now and a decent job. Best wishes to him. 🙏
He is a very handsome man, praying for you Sir and thank you for your service.
His heart is broken and his mind is shutdown at the moment, If someone doesn’t show him the way soon He will be lost forever. Sadly but true.
He’s new. I remember MY first month homeless - you still actually think it’ll be over soon! He’s still bummed out about his homelessness event - BABY STEPS! He’s military and sane... He WILL survive!
Rich Mann not everyone’s the same but one can only hope
Rich Mann You still homeless?
Agreed. It happened to me and I was Lost In Space for close to 6 years. Blessings for him and his healing.
You are right. Luigi
I can't shake the feeling that this person is a really good person. I really hope he gets back on his feet. I think he deserves better.
It wasnt easy to watch this interview, me my self went through same situation and end upp sleeping in the parks, it took me 3 years to build a living again and start from begining, it was a pure hell. I undrestand this dude from deep of my heart and hope him best ❤️❤️
Hope you're doing well! 💪
👍👍👍 bro where r u from ?I mean which country ?
Man I’m a guy, and that man made
me cry... and I try not to cry...
Snowflake
paul john awww that just means your a man
Come get a warm squeezy hug
I crying too
This poor fella
Oh.... I feel like crying for the poor guy.... My prayers are with him.... Just tying to get through the pain of a lost marriage... 🤧😢
@priveyful I've been through a divorce and it doesnt really matter whos fault it is... It takez two to tango.. That doesn't mean that it doesnt hurt any less... Thanks for your comments.. 😀
@priveyful thats it we dont know... But like i said it takes two to tango.. It doesnt have to b one persons fault or the other you cant put a percentage number on "who's" fault is was.. There will be pain on both sides.. Unless it was my ex... He had no feelings about anything nothing was his fault... The guy juust look so sad and in pain...
This man is in shock and in great sorrow. My heart goes out to him and others in his situation. I pray he gets the help he needs and a new start in life🙏🏼
@@Lovepeacejoy..
I'm with you 100% on all you said. People need to help one another especially in this day and times. Things are only going to get worse in our World, so very sad and upsetting. We must keep the Faith.
@priveyful
And then again James may not be at fault at all, that is something that was not shared. There are Women out there that need to be called out, it's not always the men's fault plain and simple. Peace
It breaks my heart...he appears to be a very sweet guy. I sure hope he gets assistance to get on his feet. There are too many Veterans that have given their life for us to be in a position that many are in...
God bless them all! 💜
A fine and noble man. What a great shame and travesty of our world to have good men like this living not only on the streets but lonely and devoid of human empathy for the most part. This man and so many homeless deserve nothing but empathy and love from all they encounter.
If I was a billionaire, I wouldn't be one for long because I'd be helping people like this nonstop.
How True, if you have a Vast amount of wealth, it is nice to be able to help people, that really need it,
No offense but thats why you'll never be one.. wealthy people who give are careful about where their money goes.. you have no idea from a 5 minute video what the real story is.. all you have is the bones (not even all of them) not the meat.. they say there are 3 sides to a story.. his, hers, and the truth which lies somewhere in between.. you're getting 5 minutes of only one side.. it's very nice to want to help all of the people in these videos but it's also extremely naive and irresponsible..
My advice for anyone wanting to help is to volunteer and if you only want to help monetarily then donate to an organization that provides them services (housing, job placement, substance abuse treatment, mental health assistance, education, teaching a trade, therapy, financial planning etc).. The one thing they don't provide that your money does.. drugs and alcohol.. it's sad but it's true.. many people who find themselves in this situation are there at least partially because of substance abuse.. not all but far too many to just be handing out money based on what someone can say in a 5 minute span.. that's naive and irresponsible..
Same
We’re in a country where it’s impossible in America to help people financially. Anything over 1k they will have to pay taxes on which makes it hard on them aswell on you.
Money can change people. Hope it doesnt change us
This video is leaving me speechless... Shit, I want to be someone who can help these people.
That's the point of this channel. You can be. :)
@@InvisiblePeople I am sure even small donation helps! :)
Volunteer....donate anything at all...do whatever you can, however how small, I do...🙂
Raury D. Pray.
Monika be a companion with someone who loves you and whom you can love till your last breath. That's what is needed in this world...divorces are happening like plague
I was living out of my car for about a month myself, and what I also found out during that time is how many people were living out of their car just like myself. They can go totally unnoticed unless you really look for it.
Do we know how he is doing today? Bless him. Bless him. Bless him.
I would like to know too… I hope God starts taking care of him like he deserves
I don’t understand how people think the guy that takes this videos is only looking to get recognition. He is not one of those you tubers that gives money to homeless people just for views. I’ve never seen him give money to any of these people. He is only here to spread awareness about this major problem.
@@shietcard9649 if you look back through his videos you’ll see that he has in fact given money and gotten help for many. I follow one lady Mandy for quite some time. He really helped her. She got off the streets. Got an apartment. They got her furniture. Etc etc etc. So yes he has not only given his time but his efforts and money as well. God bless.
Beautiful man. Impossible to imagine what people go through and the strength they find in themselves to push forward.
My heart goes out to you James, i hope this will all be just a small part of your history very soon
You can tell when you see pain and sadness in a man's eye. Damn, this is sad. I wish this guy all the best.
He looks good,seems to have a good outlook,sad,especially a veteran would be homeless!
This broke my heart. 😭 Honestly, he seems so nice. I just want to hug him & offer him a place to stay. I hope he’s ok now!
This man deserves the world.
He was willing to lay down his life for an ungrateful country.
So do our boys in blue! Yet they are criticized and crucified daily by the media and civilians. If this was a Cop, Fireman, MP, will you still say/feel the same?
The irony is, that very same land he's staying on, the VA Campus, was actually legally allocated to veterans to live on in the structures that are there... The land was privately owned, but it has been used to house veterans since the Civil War, and the citizens who owned the land have willed it to veterans specifically to help them get on their feet. UCLA is trying to usurp the land to build a baseball stadium...
Country isn't ungrateful, it's people like you are ungrateful who constantly blame the country but refuse to help other human beings. All you care about is being a smartass on the internet for some imaginary points.
I'm homeless in a shelter and society,the private sector,and my family have let me down due to extreme narcissism thus ungratefulness.So it's not just the veterans,its a huge social economic problem as well.
So sad and so true! 💔😭
No question this guy's for real, and it's pretty hard to put on an act like
that, and show that kind of raw emotion in his face. Someone will see
this man, and hire him. He also seems like a gentle soul.
I hope he's back on his feet by now and thriving. From an old disabled Army vet.
This dude literally looks like a famous actor.
little bit like rob lowe
Charlie Sheen
Yeah that's what I was thinking.
@@chrissysconvos Exactly....including the shirt from 2 1/2 Men 🙂. Hope this man is doing better though.....from a fellow Veteran.
Jamie Lannister i guess
i can't understand how can a human being leave to rot on the street someone who once was it's partner for life
Because marriage is a business contract. Don’t confuse it for anything else.
Because of the left wing and feminism.
Because woman view men like machines
@@amanda.collaud SHUT UP!
Manly Man feminism? Do you even know what that word stands for? Yikes.
Heartbreaking. The world we all have been born into is a very broken one. I hope this lovely man is doing better. He seems like a kind-hearted soul and is also very handsome.
A very respectful interview, and a heartbreaking story... Hope that he's allright!
This is my cousin Jimmy from Iowa. The man would give you his shirt off his back. I always looked up to him. I randomly came across this video and I cant believe it. Jimmy I'm praying for you and I'll try to find a way to contact you. God bless fam
Did you find him?
I too was homeless after a divorce. Had to go. Got the kids and left so that we still could just be. I thank God for family to help me get through to the other side. We do well now and no one would know my past.
Did you find him? He said he was at a VA in Ca. Please post an update.
Wow.... he served our country n I believe someone out there knows of an organization that will do anything for our veterans... please help this soldier 🇺🇸
Good luck to him he is a beautiful man, good looking man and has Great Screen Presence he should be in the Movies
Jez.. watching these videos really makes you appreciate the life you have, and seeing how you should value the small things more. I wish the best for them
Divorce is the most heart breaking event you can go through especially if you really don't want it but your partner does................
I hope this man pushes through this troubling time and can pick up the pieces and find a better person to share his life with...........
We all deserve HAPPINESS ☺
My wife asked me to leave 3 years ago. I tought my life was over and everything was my fault. Now i realised how ungreatful shit she was. Do not give up. Do not cry for anthing. You look young and good life is in front of you.
Totally agree with you
I would really like to see how he's doing now, would love to see an update video, it's been 5 years hopefully he is in a better place.
As a Veteran, this breaks my heart every time I see it. Folks, be thankful for what you have and please take NOTHING for granted.
He is homeless because he is gallant. He has a house, a car, probably a dog. But he left it all behind because he respects his bltch wife’s illegal actions of padlocking the doors. Thats illegal. They should split the property 50/50 between them. Thats veterans for you, full of honor. I hope he finds a way to get a job and get those military benefits rolling. He deserves a second chance.
100%
Great point
You dont even know half the story here, so stop talking lmao.
White Privilege...
@@czx5555
It's a common story, i don't blame him for making assumptions
His wife leaving him ruined his confidence.
Yup.
Yeah man, that shit will destroy you to your core.
It happens to a lot of us. They say "be bold and love again." Happened to me twice now. I don't dream anymore. I just live in my car. Not enough work during this COVID crap. I give up.
@@samuelbell3281 I'm 29 yo and probably will never get married.
@@samuelbell3281 Never give in feller. Godspeed.
Bless him - I wish he was in Canada - I would love to meet him. He is such a tender soul! He WILL be alright!
His life is so heartbreaking cause he real looks like anyone one of us 😢💔
A veteran should NEVER be homeless
Too right. Fighting for one's country isn't an "ordinary day time job" it deserves full support from the government if need be, on their return to civilian life.
Depends on what war they fought and how many innocent women and children they killed.
Jj 3 hot meals a day a warm bed at night the military sounds good you might have to kill a few people but who cares it’s legal
@@Jj-gi2uv Jj people go to war for different reasons. No one really understand until they're in it. Sometimes we don't see the consequences until years later. We recruit kids who barely know anything to go out and possibly take a life. We coerce the poor to put on a uniform with promises of money, education, and a career. Publicly, we romanticize war. Privately, the military hides the ugliness. Voters don't inform themselves or only think of their own self interest. It's a complicated issue, but at the end of the day we have to be responsible for our own actions.
Eavy Muturuh veterans before illegals
He has movie-star looks. I hope he gets back on his feet. This can happen to anybody. Such an eyeopener. Everybody should watch these videos and the skid row videos too. Understanding is everything.
James God bless you brother ❤️🙏 stay strong and safe.
It's always sad to watch anyone cry. I hope he has something more permanent now.
Homelessness is disturbing and even more disturbing are homeless Vets the men and women that served this country. Heartbreaking I can feel his pain and he is so grateful for the Va
This man is a sweetheart and a really nice guy. Unfortunately nice guys finish last. Most men would have said “ok half this house is mine, you stay on your side and I’ll stay on mine.” Legally, he didn’t have to leave. He has rights. This is so sad. The pain and hurt in his face breaks my heart. I pray that he gets on his feet soon 💜.
You sounds like you know him. How do you know he's a sweetheart? A really nice guy?
the fact he gave up all his rights for his wife is a good start.
@Sophia Anatolios Maybe...we have no way of knowing the particulars of this situation. It's still sad. Ahh...life.
LadyTea you’re right! He didn’t have to leave but he didn’t want her to feel any inconvenience or pain. I hope this guy gets work soon.
Sophia Anatolios the amount of very specific “what ifs” you’re willing to go to is incredible. Rarely is it just one persons fault, I never said he’s innocent but you don’t just give up your rights during a divorce unless you’re a good man. Sorry but all I said was that what he did was honorable, but frankly changing the locks isn’t. If she felt in danger and had half a heart she’d have done that (or called the police) and made sure that he was okay too... not homeless. See most ppl wouldn’t want the father of their kids out on the streets in this situation. ESPECIALLY if she thought or knew he had PTSD, is using drugs, or a danger to himself or anyone else. You don’t just abandon someone you make a vow before god to. You don’t sacrifice yourself either but again it’s all just you trying to make up any reason to vilify a guy who clearly did something well beyond anything he HAD to just to please his ex. Sorry but ppl with problems or illnesses aren’t inherently bad, they need more help if anything.
So heart breaking, he doesn't deserve this... he seems easy going, intelligent and a really nice looking man. Where do men get support from.... you just want to give him a big hug. Just looking around and found he's from Iowa. I hope he is settled now.
My mom told me when I got a divorce and down on my luck !! Don’t ever let a woman ever ruin your life .. Ever
I’m crying 😢. I love this man and praying for him 🥰
@Lisa Crapella, Sorry but you don't love him.
Jose Carreras you don’t know that jackass
@@joshsmith8508 she don't she just feeling sad
this is how a broken heart looks like! I wish you luv and peace man!
It's been 4 years since the interview I just really got torn up watching the guy tell his story. Thank God the VA helps that should have fallen on hard times. You know I don't like that three wish question either. I just couldn't stand to ask people if I couldn't grind their wishes.
Such a handsome Man he seems to have a sweet soul GOD BLESS HIM PROTECT HIM AND GIVE HIM FAVOUR 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️ I PRAY HE GETS OUT OF THIS SITUATION SOON VERY SOON
As someone who has recently gotten out of the military this hits home. I would very much like to say that James looks to be a noble and earnest man
It’s so sad to see so many veterans as homeless people. They fought for your country and look how they get paid.
Man..... that one got to me. I wish you Sir all the best and I hope you find happiness and peace and abundance!
I must have watched about 40 of these videos so far. This is the first one that actually hit me hard. You can tell this man doesn't want to be here, never imagined he'd be there, and wants nothing more than a "normal" life. As as vet as well, thank you for the VA even for all their shortcomings. I really hope he's doing better now.
Wow what a smile!!! You have some great qualities. Remember, "you aren't a homeless man" you are a man with an amazing smile and more who happens to be without a dwelling at the moment. Know will look back on these times some day. When your alone, from the heart ask the universe for help because you can't do it alone, and see what happens! I was amazed!!!
Would love to meet James. I would take him out for a good meal and just sit and talk with him. It would be a honor to get to know him more. He seems so genuine and kind. Wish I didn't live 3,000 miles away. I posted this video to fb in order to spread awareness of the homeless issues in this country. Bless you James. I will pray for you.
He just broke my heart! God go with this man and comfort him.
I wish I could help him he seems like a really nice guy. I'll keep you in my prayers, stay strong in Christ
James, I wish nothing but the best for you going forward. What a fine , handsome man, I hope he gets all the help he needs and more. God bless you James.
If you an ounce of humanity in your inner- self you really can see the pain and suffering that the man is going through. And even with the man being totally shook and jittery to the point of being completely traumatized, he keeps a positive attitude with hopes of living a better life, something that any decent human being deserves...
Right on. Well said.
Bike Vids The workers are unneeded anymore. Glad automation is going to wipe out your dirty communist ass. GTFO to communist china. The workers are made to SERVE , PERIOD.
That impressed me as well, additionally he thanked God for the VA and appreciates his blessings in the midst of his trial. God honors that and will restore those who have that type of courage. Looks good for him.
She probably wanted the divorce because of the PCP... or whatever heroin you are on or meth.
Initially, I thought, "He doesn't seem to be very articulate as he often trails off before he finishes his sentences." Soon I realized it's because he's on the verge of tears throughout the interview.
I spoke to this guy around 2018 or so when he was walking on Wilshire. We had a chat about my motorcycle. He seemed positive and upbeat. I thought to myself, that guy could be a ringer for David Lee Roth.
He is at his most vulnerable and traumatized... He is intelligent and well spoken. He will get back on his feet.
Dawn, ask yourself why this handsome guy is not in a chick's apartment right now. He has major issues.
@@GUITARTIME2024 divorces are traumatic, this is all real fresh... who knows all the details.. I can't judge. Actually his wife can't make him leave or change the locks legally. She needed to give him at least 30 days, he has rights... I hope someone tells him this...
@@mindovermatter2day you are assuming he's telling the truth. I tell ya, the storytelling you hear from homeless people is often exaggerated. they downplay thier addiction and/or mental issues (very common in homeless), and always have an ex who did them wrong, evil mom, crappy employer, or some long involved story of oppression, etc. (you are right, the wife that "throws them out" is already legally questionable). there are tons of homeless services in LA, trust me. handsome boy ain't starving.
@Klaa2 what????? Im not sure who you are directing that comment towards but its an aweful thing to communicate in any form towards anyone. Here's sending you sympathy for having such a dark heart that you felt you needed to communicate that to anyone... 🖤🗣
I used to judge homeless people. I’m not anymore.
I agree, there are lot's of good homeless people that are victims of the
"bad breaks."
Российская Федерация 92 Or it could be that two people look alike, which isn’t the rarest thing in the world
@Российская Федерация 92 So what? Is it a rule to delete your Twitter account when you get homeless? Or to update the status to: homeless? I mean there is nothing really to see in this profile. Some (rare) retweets, some postings.... What should this proof?
p.s. maybe you refer to "actor": Well, try to make money as unknown actor and getting homeless is really no contradiction.
@Российская Федерация 92 It's really not, iv seen this guy he sleeps in his truck, he looks like endless actors same features they all have,, except this guys homeless for real
Me either.
A homeless man with VA help is music to the ears! He paid his dues and he deserves the help. He has truly earned it and hats off to this veteran. God Bless and get shelter sir!
Damn man.. he was still wearing his ring. How could anyone dislike this video. Prayers 🙏🏾