Gary Owen surprises a kid with a 4 year scholarship to college

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  • čas přidán 21. 05. 2017
  • As a kid who grew up feeling alone, helpless and having to take a deep breath every time I came home because I didn't know what was coming my way when I walked through the front door. I covered my pain with jokes at school but inside I was broken. When I hear about kids being abandoned or abused it brings back all those feelings I had when I was a kid. Here is a kid Jessie Bailey who I couldn't walk away from. With everything he's been through in his life I'm glad I could help him by giving him a 4 year scholarship to Capital University.
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Komentáře • 867

  • @florastewart7920
    @florastewart7920 Před 2 lety +6

    The school cafeteria ladies never get enough credit for being social workers. They give kids encouragement, stop future bullies, slide kids families left over food for a week. Thank you 54th Street Elementary School Los Angeles Lunch ladies.

  • @jz9276
    @jz9276 Před 7 lety +420

    That is pure and raw emotion. Gary Owen you are a true inspiration and one hell of a man!!

  • @sgwm1
    @sgwm1 Před 5 lety +438

    That's why Gary Owen is one of my favorite comedians. So humble, caring, real and giving....Love this dude.

  • @unexpectedvixen5685
    @unexpectedvixen5685 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless Gary and this young man,wow,what a incredible gift. Thank you for helping mr. Owen's.

  • @josephrobinsonjr1248
    @josephrobinsonjr1248 Před 4 lety +659

    "Pay me back buy by doing the same." "Make sure your name means something."

    • @nardawashington9582
      @nardawashington9582 Před 3 lety +8

      Ditto, pass your blessing on. ♥️✌😌

    • @prlifter393
      @prlifter393 Před 3 lety +6

      Powerful words

    • @TheTalented10th
      @TheTalented10th Před 3 lety +4

      I have told every mentee I have to do the same.

    • @jojodawson
      @jojodawson Před 2 lety +1

      Wow You are Wonderful human being Not just because what you're doing you're a celebrity yes But your act of kindness Max's your celebrity status I mean that in a good way you have worked hard all your life to get where you are I hope every one recognize your super talent keep doing what you're doing Your angel is always looking over you no matter how hard things gets Theirs a angel guiding you no matter what much 💕💕💕💕Gary Respect. I can't stop crying 😪🤧

    • @MsSasha4444
      @MsSasha4444 Před 3 měsíci

      What a great message!

  • @marcusday9111
    @marcusday9111 Před 6 lety +189

    This man has my utmost respect.

  • @TWT31
    @TWT31 Před 6 lety +531

    Damn Gary Owen got my grown ass tearing up 😂

  • @jr4915
    @jr4915 Před 3 lety +2

    I liked Gary before this. I really love him now. Awesome.

  • @rubenrodriguez5554
    @rubenrodriguez5554 Před 6 lety +227

    I LOVE THIS MAN. HE IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF WHAT AMERICA SHOULD BE. 😢

    • @mr.clickbait9062
      @mr.clickbait9062 Před 5 lety +2

      Ruben Rodriguez yep no color no race just helping out

  • @donnasboys
    @donnasboys Před 7 lety +252

    I LOVE THIS!!!! GARY OWEN YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND MRS KENYA

  • @johnnysockov2755
    @johnnysockov2755 Před 3 lety +15

    That's what you call giving back. It's not the money, its the emotions and feelings that'll make this work. Respect.

  • @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe
    @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe Před 4 lety +35

    In spite of all of his success, Gary remains humble.

  • @pauljamison3340
    @pauljamison3340 Před 3 lety +17

    Well there was a “donation” that wasn’t made just to make someone look good!! It was definitely made from the heart!!!!

  • @mohamedrahaman9238
    @mohamedrahaman9238 Před 6 lety +64

    Gary and his wife are the real deal. You can tell that its all from the heart. May Almighty God bless and reward them abundantly. Amen.

  • @LetsBeClear87
    @LetsBeClear87 Před 5 lety +21

    I adore an emotionally deep character driven man. Good job Kenya you won the prize my dear

    • @fenixofashes8372
      @fenixofashes8372 Před 3 lety +1

      I love that he referred to Kenya during the award ceremony.

  • @winfredsuarez5598
    @winfredsuarez5598 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m crying my eyes out. You are such a wonderful man.

  • @katherinebraxton5068
    @katherinebraxton5068 Před 2 lety

    Now he gave that gift from the heart. He's so right. Make your name mean something. 20 years from now help another kid.

  • @DarkAngel-tt3te
    @DarkAngel-tt3te Před 3 lety +1

    Gary... you the MAN my brother..!!! This is what God wants to see happening everywhere not only is the US but around the world ... the well to do ..helping the less fortunate.. you, your family and everyone there ... will have God's abundant love and blessings plus good fortune so you'll can pay it forward ... God bless ☝️🤘🙌🏻🙏🏻

  • @ericstewart517
    @ericstewart517 Před 5 lety +1

    I 💘 what Gary said about PAYING HIM BACK by kicking as in life and taking on the responsibility and HONOR of being that 'somebody' for the NEXT person up.
    People are so SELFISH, they don't 'get' or understand that if THEY don't KILL IT....they can't become the BLESSING that how many others desperately NEED....
    I tell ppl all the time be GREEDY, be BOLD, go GET IT....you can't HELP anyone if you don't HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH....but you can't get there settling for LESS.....
    Being average can't HELP anyone in ways that truly matter....
    Do better than most, so you can help better than most

  • @jojodawson
    @jojodawson Před 2 lety +2

    You are a awesome man Gary u have a angel Guiding you each & everyday No matter how hard thing get your angel is there Beside you Keep up the good work much 💕💕💕💕💕to u & your family 💯 Respect

  • @Starlqqking1994
    @Starlqqking1994 Před 3 lety

    Gary is a bad ass. He is so humble. He is proud of who he is. Always been true to himself.

  • @mohamedwattad4325
    @mohamedwattad4325 Před 5 lety +45

    dude got me tearing up ... gary is such a good person ...

  • @koeberle
    @koeberle Před 3 lety +3

    You're a great guy Gary, I did the same and the student. He did so good the school gave him a scholarship for the remaining 3 years AND gave him a scholarship for his masters.

  • @IHaveTheSoftestTouch
    @IHaveTheSoftestTouch Před 6 lety +345

    As amazing as this video is (Gary, his wife Kenya, and Jessie)....the thought that 9 people who watched this video gave it a thumbs down breaks my heart.
    I pray that whatever has harden these 9 people’s hearts or blinded these 9 people from celebrating such love will experience such love and come back to this video and unclick their thumbs down to a thumbs up as a showing that they now understand and appreciate the courage and resolve (hope) of this young man Jessie; the seed (of faith) that the girl Kristen and her mother, Ms. Shelly, the cafeteria lady planted in Jessie; the watering of that seed (charity in abundance) Gary and his wife Ms. Kenya has provided; including the blessing of that watered seed that the lady, Ms. Tracy offered to Jessie in the way of an internship at her law firm.....which is all from the foundation growing in each one of them that Good has placed in them….showing that the love of the Lord is living in each one of them. I pray that God will provide and these 9 people will accept someone feeding into them….their hope with faith of love as Jessie had fed into him along the way. Amen.

    • @annetillman5378
      @annetillman5378 Před 6 lety +19

      IHaveTheSoftestTouch Wow you are classy, nothing ugly or nasty, just speaking from the heart. I know you made some of us realize that actions do hurt and to think of this video as anything but positive is so crazy. Thank you..... you are a beautiful soul

    • @chontelleleanderezra
      @chontelleleanderezra Před 5 lety +13

      Gary I love you as a comedian but your kindness and generosity has overwhelmed me... your gesture was so incredible to a student who richly deserved it... I love you and your wife (his new black stepmom)... God bless you and your family always

    • @theburninator5547
      @theburninator5547 Před 5 lety +13

      Always remember, even though there are people on this earth that choose to find ugly in everything, there are also people like yourself that bring out the beauty. Your comment itself is a perfect example of a seed that you have sowed so that others may be uplifted and walk away not concentrating on the negative but instead experience your uplift. God Bless.

    • @MiguelGonzalez-yl5vf
      @MiguelGonzalez-yl5vf Před 5 lety +4

      IHaveTheSoftestTouch it's up to 14 thumbs down this world is horrible how can even one person not see the good in this video him and his wife did a good thing for a person who needed help well I hope more people watch this and get inspired to do the same on every level

    • @OmaOmaO
      @OmaOmaO Před 5 lety +1

      Probably accidental :D

  • @ericpaulgoldie
    @ericpaulgoldie Před 7 lety +193

    God dammit I'm balling my eye's out. Love your work, Gary. You're a great role model for men everywhere.

  • @myopinion4567
    @myopinion4567 Před 3 lety +9

    That was definitely awesome! Loved, loved, loved when he said “Make your name mean something!”. That is so profound and meaningful. When all is said and done, and the dust settles, your name is all that matters...and what you have done for others.

  • @sandrakelly720
    @sandrakelly720 Před 6 lety +87

    Gary and his wife Kenya are good people

  • @leslieglenn6232
    @leslieglenn6232 Před 3 lety

    That was a first class act. One of a kind. It made me proud. And as a man I was emotional as well. I applaud you and 🇺🇸 salute you 🇺🇸. A true REAL LIFE AMERICAN 🇺🇸 HERO !!!

  • @otpyrc
    @otpyrc Před 4 lety

    I'm not crying, you're crying. Gary you and your wife are awesome.

  • @kevinenglish3736
    @kevinenglish3736 Před 7 lety +108

    not only is he funny he is a great Man love this

  • @kevq761
    @kevq761 Před 3 lety

    What a wonderful thing he has done . And to the 49 who did'nt like this , shame on you

  • @bobina05
    @bobina05 Před 3 lety +9

    I love how Gary is the one bawling. He's a good man.

  • @centurionguards3819
    @centurionguards3819 Před 3 lety

    Many people don't get it if you love people and have excess money you can bless others. God bless Gary and his wife.

  • @Kfxmnn
    @Kfxmnn Před 3 lety

    There not another person that has the heart as this man so much class MAY GOD TRULY BLESS U
    GARY OWENS

  • @janakujawa1629
    @janakujawa1629 Před 3 lety

    Gary Owen, you are the kind of people we need very badly.

  • @keitt5484
    @keitt5484 Před 3 lety

    You have to respect a person who doesn't forget where he came from and a wife that supports his decision.

  • @johnchristianson1646
    @johnchristianson1646 Před 3 lety

    This is truly a man Among men,🕊

  • @Justcallme_sum
    @Justcallme_sum Před 5 lety +1

    I fucking love you Gary and your wife y'all are some special people.

  • @marjoryarmstrong6953
    @marjoryarmstrong6953 Před 5 lety +10

    That young man may end up being one of a very few great, caring, and honest lawyer. Blessings for the Owen family. Showing that paying paying it forward is the right thing to do.

  • @ryanmarshall3487
    @ryanmarshall3487 Před 3 lety +385

    To the 37 people that “Disliked” this video and voted it down. Re-evaluate your lives.

    • @jcearnhardt393
      @jcearnhardt393 Před 3 lety +11

      Lol. When I watched it was 54. I scrolled down the comments and read this, well said. Great post

    • @RB-gt8bf
      @RB-gt8bf Před 3 lety +4

      now that's a true word......examine it closely

    • @greeneggsnham8367
      @greeneggsnham8367 Před 3 lety

      68

    • @SuperFlowback
      @SuperFlowback Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly my thoughts

    • @YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo
      @YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo Před 3 lety +3

      My issue is not that I disliked the video but that my heart was broken for the other children in the class. How many of those kids were just as deserving and overlooked? How many children came from broken homes and were neglected without the opportunity to show their true potential but were completely overlooked and disregarded? Those same teenagers then had to endure watching another student receive a full scholarship. I'm not playing favorites and I'm sure that young man deserved what he got but it still bothers me that other students had to watch while life changing opportunities were not offered to them and the universe seemed to have overlooked their needs yet again.

  • @shantellakaladypersephone8671

    I'm crying like a baby watching you! Gary Owen, my admiration of you and your family has skyrocketed! I hope young Mr. Bailey realizes his dream, and pays it forward. Loved this SOOO much!!

  • @trishachamberlain5692
    @trishachamberlain5692 Před 3 lety +19

    That internship is worth it's weight in gold. That's where he'll really learn to be a lawyer.

    • @sherbaum1985
      @sherbaum1985 Před 2 lety

      Exactly. Nothing compares to seeing how things work first hand. I remember my senior year of college we could do either an internship or a Capstone project. I went with the internship, which turned into a career right out of college.

  • @GB-ck1pr
    @GB-ck1pr Před 2 lety

    Atta a boy Gary. Leading by example. Keep up the good work! Proud of you!

  • @bradsheppard3662
    @bradsheppard3662 Před 4 lety

    Gary Owen is the example of how to he when you make it. what a class act.

  • @kennettabradford6566
    @kennettabradford6566 Před 2 lety

    Gary got me crying and laughing at the same time. Love you gary

  • @bevdadar04
    @bevdadar04 Před 3 lety

    And that’s what makes a great person! Gary Owen you are amazing!

  • @nonstar321
    @nonstar321 Před 3 lety +7

    I love how Gary takes this personally what a man and show emotion like real man 👨

  • @damberirvin1386
    @damberirvin1386 Před 3 lety +1

    God Bless You Gary Owens

  • @jameskoontz2071
    @jameskoontz2071 Před 6 lety +15

    Game changer just became a life changer. God bless you Gary Owen

  • @firstgendres
    @firstgendres Před 3 lety

    Wow.... genuine human being. My eyes cant help but sweat

  • @donnieevans57
    @donnieevans57 Před 3 lety

    Holy crap. Got me Gary. Damn Bro. What a Blessing !!! Fan for life !

  • @ABM261-zi2gl
    @ABM261-zi2gl Před 4 lety

    Damn!!!!!!! What a great thing. 100% real man with a true heart.

  • @monica93304
    @monica93304 Před 3 lety

    I'm not surprised by Gary's generosity.

  • @MrHazeliman
    @MrHazeliman Před 7 lety +35

    When we shed tears it's because it's from the heart. Let us all continue to be great examples some how some way...

  • @ellenhenderson6865
    @ellenhenderson6865 Před 7 lety +16

    Gary Owen you are Blessed!!!!! I was looking for treasures today and I found it in you and Kenya. I'm mad at you because my tears are messing up my make up!!! God bless you! God bless your wife! The world is better because of you!!!!!

  • @mr.worldwidekevinj4144

    Wow. That took a lot for Gary to get out but he did it - his heart is great

  • @navyprico
    @navyprico Před 3 lety +10

    I used to make friends with the lunch room ladies. They are some of the best people who listen. Shelly you are a wonderful person, and many blessings to you.

  • @timbarlow7143
    @timbarlow7143 Před 2 lety

    He is spool humble may God bless him and his wife and their family

  • @tylergrandbois9341
    @tylergrandbois9341 Před 3 lety

    The two girls to the left (our left, their right) are so beautiful🥺😍🥺

  • @cygarza75
    @cygarza75 Před 5 lety

    My husband is always telling our son, nieces and nephews that their names mean something, to never forget that, and to never tarnish it. Once its tarnished its hard to get it back.
    I really love seeing people helping others so selfishly. That is what we are supposed to do, lift each other up.

  • @176jayare
    @176jayare Před 2 lety

    What a blessing and a world changing, if everyone that is wealthy enough would do the same to just one kid.

  • @gritskennedy5007
    @gritskennedy5007 Před rokem

    I love the Owens! What a kind solid human being is Gary!

  • @chelceafarrar-jackson8352

    Sign of a real human.

  • @debnollette7882
    @debnollette7882 Před 3 lety

    I ALWAYS cry at this one. Every time.

  • @TheLadyDraconus
    @TheLadyDraconus Před 3 lety +1

    When you think you couldn't love him more, he does this.

  • @bryansmith8011
    @bryansmith8011 Před 3 lety

    Bless you, Gary. You and your wife. Tremendous.

  • @mountainbikelovers3275

    Much respect for you Gary, you have make me laugh and now cry in joy. Gid bless you bro.

  • @aanon5716
    @aanon5716 Před 3 lety

    omg im dying....youre a hero who is helping someone become another another hero.

  • @phyllisrobinson6742
    @phyllisrobinson6742 Před 3 lety

    Gary Owens is a beautiful person

  • @raysteel6317
    @raysteel6317 Před 3 lety

    2.5 or so years later I am watching this and I have to say I am absolutely impressed. I follow and agree 100% with this logic, if you want to make the world a better place be a Gary in any way you can.

  • @cramphal2099
    @cramphal2099 Před 3 lety +4

    I know this was 3 years ago but Gary Owen just turned into my idol. I adorn selflessness.

  • @whokitkat
    @whokitkat Před 3 lety +2

    You Sir, Gary Owen, have my deepest respect and admiration as I was always taught that when you become successful to never forget others and to give a hand to pull them up by assisting in ways they never thought possible. Big Respect!!!!!!

  • @chillout7975
    @chillout7975 Před 6 lety +44

    This guy has always made me laugh but aaaargh .....tears maaaaaate,what a man 👌

  • @jayrodriguez3522
    @jayrodriguez3522 Před 3 lety

    Gary's a true hero!

  • @dcjosie
    @dcjosie Před 6 lety +30

    GARY this made me cry

  • @nadegecallier6877
    @nadegecallier6877 Před 2 lety

    GOD bless you Gary keep continuing being you and doing what you can for the less fortunate, you are awesome 😎 dude much respect and blessed your family 🙏🏾💗

  • @rachelw821
    @rachelw821 Před 4 lety +2

    Whoooo!!!! I am in tears! That was powerful! Love Gary!

  • @cindyhoelderle946
    @cindyhoelderle946 Před 2 lety

    Wow very touching Gary. You are very sweet and kind.
    Their are only a handful of men that have the heart that you cary.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏
    Thank you and your family for your thoughtfulness it will mean the world to all these young people.

  • @teamoptimistic9440
    @teamoptimistic9440 Před 4 lety +1

    😭😭😭😭 OMG. CONGRATS ON HIS JOURNEY. WELL DESERVED WITH GUARDIAN ANGELS TO HELP.

  • @dollym.8780
    @dollym.8780 Před 4 lety +2

    I have loved Gary since the 1st time I saw his stand up on tv and that feeling has never wavered! This right here....this is the essence of who Gary is. He not only made his way but is passing that blessing on! My respect for him as a human being has soared a million trillion fold!! You can tell he is respectful of others and always has the best intentions but to do this? He & his family are just awesone! Congrats to the young man who got the scholarship. I know he will go far with all these folks in his corner, believing and having faith & hope in him! God bless them all & Gary, you are AWESOME!! We need to see more positive things like this on tv & in the media!!

  • @SuperFlowback
    @SuperFlowback Před 3 lety

    That’s the best money you’ll ever spend. There’s no buyers remorse, when you help someone out who deserves it

  • @305dmr
    @305dmr Před 3 lety

    It’s more about the power to be able to help someone else fully and you fully being able to . Best High ever !

  • @joelwangata1018
    @joelwangata1018 Před 5 lety +2

    When you give a piece of your heart away... Can't help it but shed a tear. This action wasn't done for publicity, it's coming from the heart. God bless Gary Owen for this.
    #loveIsmyreligion

  • @madskillz3906
    @madskillz3906 Před 4 lety

    Gary and FAMILY you guys are DIAMONDS in a WORLD that a DETERIORATING ROCK it's to bad people don't see what you see (over n out)

  • @margaretrichardson6938
    @margaretrichardson6938 Před 4 lety +2

    Gary, thank you for extending a helping hand to this young man! May GOD continue to BLESS you and Kenya!😍😍😍

  • @robhart1676
    @robhart1676 Před 3 lety

    How am I just now seeing this........way to go Gary!

  • @vmundoortiz6105
    @vmundoortiz6105 Před 4 lety

    Gid Bless You Gary and Kenya Owen.

  • @auntiedonna4685
    @auntiedonna4685 Před 4 lety

    May God continue to bless you and your family Gary because you are sharing the wealth and that is what it's all about

  • @Bnewk5
    @Bnewk5 Před 3 lety

    Man Gary., that was powerful!

  • @Bunkysworkshop
    @Bunkysworkshop Před 3 lety

    I always tell people that as you get better and have more DON’T forget those that don’t have. Reach back and grab those individuals and pull them forward. Help them grow and become the better person they can be.

  • @Colacurcio
    @Colacurcio Před 3 lety

    Gary , you are an angel!,😘

  • @ladybug7781
    @ladybug7781 Před 3 lety

    Yes!! You BE the change you want to see in other people.

  • @haroldmosher671
    @haroldmosher671 Před 16 dny

    Thank you for your generosity!

  • @armedliberty5382
    @armedliberty5382 Před 3 lety

    Love Gary's jokes but his love and compassion for doing the right thing and giving this young man a good path forward is fricken awesome. Some of us dudes cry when we are happy or angry and that's ok too. Love ya GO!

  • @georgehavenga3883
    @georgehavenga3883 Před 2 lety

    Good to you Gary...may God bless you and ure family on the way forward..!!

  • @tcarrera3310
    @tcarrera3310 Před 5 lety +4

    Just when I thought I couldn't respect and admire this brother any more... a truly straight up dude who knows how to love with his whole heart. Right on Gary! Keep shinin!

  • @mampanza3233
    @mampanza3233 Před 4 lety +2

    Damn Gary, making the whole internet cry.

  • @rockleach2149
    @rockleach2149 Před 4 lety +3

    Gary’s heart really showed in this video and I glad I watched!

  • @amwilliams2006
    @amwilliams2006 Před 4 lety +1

    That was the most sincere gift ever given! Great job Owen Family!

  • @yolandasirri2012
    @yolandasirri2012 Před 3 lety

    You and your wife are amazing Garey!!!!! Love u guyz