A farewell to Stormy - The wind has taken him to another journey

[@dorothyaarons588]

This video was so well done with so much respect and love. Thank you so much for sharing this. It was Hartfelt. What a beautiful baby and what a great mother Star Was! ❤

[@elexis3728]

I haven’t ever watched a video this long and it doesn’t even have people or talking in it. You did such a beautiful job with everything, on and off camera! Thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with us

[@DeaLiberatelyCreeating369]

You did such a wonderful job capturing little Stormy's life with his Mommy Stella, right through his final days to the end of his little life. Your capture and portrayal of Stella as a Mother on her last days with her baby boy, as well as her loss, was done beautifully and most importantly, very respectfully. This was such a sweet and sad story and you absolutely nailed it. You are very thoughtful, great job. 💓 from 🇨🇦

[@MaureenPrice-ob1fk]

O how terribly sad Stella was the best monkey mother I have ever seen so so sad poor baby storm

[@lesleylogan]

I wept and wept through this last ride of Stormy. Stella was heartbreaking. I love how much you honor these complicated and sentient families with your great compassion and artistry. There's something so deep and piercingly painful when an animal who'd been in your life--even on video, halfway across the world--suffers and dies. And your ability to pull the great natural beauty of HK into it also touches me deeply--having lived in the midlevels and gone to the littles islands around, this spaciousness is breathtaking to me. Thank you for what your give us. I just wish I had been following your gang when I was a new mother--I could have learned so much from Reddy, Rudy Stella, even Gypsy about being a good mother.

[@catg943]

this was beautifully done. I can honestly say that of all of the monkey channels, I respect and appreciate you and you alone. You're the only one worth watching . Thank you so much

[@magdavilla8235]

Com certeza. Não houve interesse de especular, ganhar money com Stormy mas registrar uma história comovente de superação sabedoria e resiliência de um 🐵 🐒 que viveu com alegria em seu mundo com seus iguais. 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@annamariaerdelyi7656]

Dél-Afrikában van a Vervet Monkey Foundation, akik árva bébiket fogadnak be és nevelőanyát keresnek a számukra. Hihetetlen türelem és szeretet és munka révén az árva babákat és anyákat egymáshoz szoktatják, és a nevelőanyák elviszik az örökbefogadott babát a saját csapatukba, és szabadon élnek. Csodálatos, amit ők tesznek az állatokért. Ez a két csatorna a kedvencem, őket nézem a legszívesebben, és nagyon sokat tanultam tőlük. Jó olvasni, amit írtál.

[@MardyR925]

AM and Monkey Sentinel sent me. First time here and watched your final videos of Stormy. And I was deeply touched by your incredible insight into Grief. I have lost 2 adult sons from accidental fentanyl poisoning in the past 2 years. Now I find so much comfort and humanity in this group of monkeys and the truly kind and respectful persons who make it a mission to share. Without kidnapping. This was beautifully edited. You never let that baby down. Mother Nature can be cruel. But you tried. All you ever have left in the end is knowing you did your best. You never walked away. I hope Peace has come to this year. I’ll be watching.

[@abracadabra5624]

Just catching up on monkey business and read your comment. I am so sorry for your loss. I have 2 sons (17 & 20) and can't imagine your grief. I wish you kindness and love moving forward. Best wishes❤❤

[@christinacardinal5973]

I'm so sorry about your son God bless you and I will be praying 🙏 for you.😢

[@devimoodley6172]

Really sad ❤

[@teresastommel6367]

I'm so very sorry about your son's deaths. That's a horrible way to go. I'm praying for you & your family. May God watch over & protect you. &: keep you & your's safe from harm.. God Bless you & keep you safe & strong. 🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@ofelfernandezlaureta1758]

This was the saddest part of your video showing how Stella love for her little Stormy. I cannot forget your videos of our dear Stormy. Thanks so much for sharing how he struggled life and the beautiful love mom Stella gave him❤

[@earthling128]

thank you for true human compassion. you have made the world a kinder place.

[@johnnyseg754]

You've outdone yourself JW. This is a beautiful series of videos. Stormy's story is fascinating, thank you for sharing it with us. This story affected me deeply, I can only imagine what you've gone through. Thanks, JW.

[@Kailo0529]

JW, thank you for sharing your beautiful videos. You did an amazing job of filming and sharing your views with compassion and kindness, just the way Mother Nature intended. I also completely agree that Stella was a very patient and nurturing mother. RIP brave and strong lil Stormy!!

[@lora3530]

Thank you JW for all the videos and sharing with us the life of Stormy. I know the last video had to be very hard. It was hard for me to watch and the tears were unstoppable. ThankYou

[@davidrutter9786]

What a beautiful video. Not exploiting the macaques. It's quite amazing that Stella took care of Stormy for 5 months. The poor thing was born with deformed legs & never could have survived. You did a fantastic job documenting this baby's short life.

[@jjujoomimi4573]

My eyes wet.....

[@katherineashley5712]

Oh JW, thank you so much for documenting and sharing Stormy's precious but short life with us. My heart is broken, but I know that he has crossed over the Rainbow bridge, and is not suffering any longer. Bless you JW for all that you do for our friends. Take care.

[@jieliu8644]

32:10, Stormy had his last breath. I watched the video many times and cried every time. Thank you for waiting 3 hours and recorded the final moment of his life. It's a beautiful story. Sad, but beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@stephenhatt742]

Stormy's now running with the angels , no longer in pain . Thank you & God Bless :) Zoe , Canada

[@veronicaclatworthy1492]

So true stormy's no more in pain I am happy for her she is an angel.. also breaks my heart to see her this sick thank you

[@pamela9614]

@@veronicaclatworthy1492 ++!å.

[@chrissleventa2997]

Um no Stormy fed some worms and maggots In death he had more value

[@pamelabewley1685]

Wow! The compassion, time and effort you put into this little life is truly heartfelt! It drew me in and I just had to watch these videos and the tribute. We need more people like you in this world. Thank you so much for this, it has truly touched my heart! R. I. P lite stormy!

[@JWmonkeyhill]

Thanks for watching.

[@gigicostlow4414]

Thank you JW for taking us on Stormy's journey with you. I know how painful that was for you. Sweetie, please don't feel like you didn't do enough for him. He was very sick and nothing you could have done would have helped him. Going by my experience with animals he was in septic shock which is the final stage of sepsis. I'm sure he felt your love his last few days. It's not good bye. It's so long for now. He was a truly amazing little guy. RIP little Stormy.

[@catheyahannas3240]

Awesome heart wrenching story well told. This poor little baby was doomed since he was bitten by something very large with sharp teeth! That had to be one strong healthy baby to survive a attack like that and live as long as he did. It's so sad to know that even if you had taken him to a Vet, providing there is one qualified, he could have lived a long time but never again in the wild and he wouldn't be happy away from his mom, family and nature. Thanks for sharing a sad but full of love story.

[@jesspantalo6396]

Was he monkey attacked or what happens

[@GarredHATES]

@@jesspantalo6396he fucked around and found out

[@Filecabinet0170]

Adding to my previous comment I must commend you, JW. Your dedication in creating this tribute to Stormy’s life through your own attachment and grief must have been beyond difficult. Yet, you’ve told Stormy and family’s story with incredible strength, highlighting the nature of Rhesus society and showing how deep and complex their family bonds are, even in the face of a disabled family member. It’s quite a moving series and if there were an award for series like this, you certainly deserve it. Thank you, for sharing the story from beginning to end. It was hard to watch at times but at the same time I feel honoured that you included us in it by sharing.

[@pamelahogan8265]

Yes thank you for an amazing video. Felt like a documentary and I would consider showing this to a larger audience to show awareness of the amazing creatures we share this planet with As well as all the emotions and tough life they encounter ti survive. Amazing

[@honeyowen3163]

What a beautiful comment Hadassah. At "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" they rescue tiny orphaned babies, let babies and foster moms pick each other, and release them in protected forest areas with loving troops, giving them a second chance at normal monkey life. It's hilarious watching the little guy's progress each week and yesterday there was a special was post on "Floki's" journey. He's everybody's favorite (at least mine and many viewers) and like Stormy had lost the function of his hind legs, only due to human abuse before he was rescued. I encourage you to see the work, time, and medical attention given to helping him and other needy monkeys live a better quality of life. His challenge is continual but as you'll see nothing holds him back as he progresses.

[@Filecabinet0170]

@@honeyowen3163 I’m an avid watcher of the Vervet rescue too! :)

[@angelmahaffey4906]

I've been putting off watching this video for some time now. Just knowing from the Title that Stormy had passed was heartbreaking enough. I thought tonight I was ready to complete Stormy's story in my heart and for me to let this brave little one go also. I was totally wrong. I have cried none stop from the very beginning of this video just knowing how it would end. JW you did a wonderful job and I am very thankful that Stella and Stormy had you to share their story. Stella is such an awesome and loving mother. How could she not have anything other than a brave, strong and beautiful little one. Stella and Stormy both fought to the bitter end to hang on to one of the most beautiful love stories ever, of a mother and her child. JW, thank you for sharing their story. Thank you for caring and loving Stormy to the end of his life and even now in your heart. JW, I am sure it is so easy to become attached being there in person to see everything first-hand but it's another thing totally to show your heart through your work to someone that is thousands of miles from where you stand and to make them feel as though they are standing next to you seeing it for them themselves. You have that gift and I am so glad that you do. May God continue blessing you! I am sending warm wishes and a hug to you. To Stormy, I will continue loving you in my heart brave little one! Rest easy and know that you touched many hearts with your little fighter spirit.

[@nunya3202]

A mother’s love, a baby’s life too short chronicled in a beautiful, magical series that transcends a species. JW, you’ve captured the story of Stormy from a perspective very few could, with a heart that’s hurting. Please continue to use your gifts to share the stories of these amazing creatures.

[@scottbutkowski5803]

Wonderfully written, And said.

[@tonyg-2jz82]

I heard Hallmark is hiring, with that cheese you could instantly nail a job in the mush department

[@nunya3202]

@@tonyg-2jz82 Hahaha, thanks!

[@honeyowen3163]

Hi Nunya. Have you seen "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" videos yet? They rescue teeny tiny orphaned vervet monkeys and they get foster moms & troops and live in the foundations forest. I watch the 1 weekly updates on the babies progress, I love the little guys and I think you'd love them too. It's the middle of baby season and they've rescued about 20 so far. I always leave a comment so say "hi" if you see me.

[@nunya3202]

Yes! I love them & subscribe to them as well. And Connie Needham, one of the caretakers & often the voice you hear, has an Instagram account she posts pix to (and always captioned “Not a Pet”.

[@christinedebrieu2012]

Stella is a good mother and Stormy lived his short and painfull life closed to his beloved mother never scared.

[@christinebakker3935]

What happened to the poor little guy ?

[@christinebakker3935]

What has happened to both of the,? Baby looks burned by road rash and mom looks like she has a cyst on her abdomen.

[@jenniferlynn79]

I didn't think I would be able to watch this video through to the end, but I did and as I type through tears they are a little about sadness but happiness as well. We all got to be part of his life if even from afar. His life is a testament of the thriving life-force he exuded! Fly high Stormy...as the beautiful Ickie said to me today he came in like a storm and left on a gentle breeze. Thank you JW I hope you know how much we love and appreciate you!

[@owenchase223]

thank you. this is so beautiful and as an artist i appreciate the depths - highs and lows - you've gone thru to tell us all these stories and esp stormy's. this was perfect time to me to see this one as I just spent the day realizing that another baby monkey is dead and he was killed by his "captor" who finalized his life in a horrid video of him. i'm so grateful to see someone seeing these animals in all their moods and behaviors and doing it well. thanks again.

[@57Jimmy]

This is the most beautiful tribute to any member of the animal kingdom I have honestly seen in my 64 years. Your dedication to provide us with Stormys life story is as good as any filming done by National Geographic or David Attenburg. Stella hung onto Stormy until there was absolutely nothing left to hang on to. This truly is, A Beautiful Tragedy 💕💕 Thank you very much.

[@BEV0323]

This was so sad but thank you for putting this video together and sharing it with us. You did justice for our little Stormy, you put it all together so beautifully!!! The music you used fit each occurrence so precisely in the stages she went through. I will save this video to my "favorites", so I can pull it up and watch it in the future from time to time. This video was a masterpiece and should never be deleted or tossed away, always keep it on file!!! Thank you ever so kindly!!!

[@annatucker9225]

Thank you J.W. to heart breaking for me. Loved this little fellow. He is in a better place, running , swinging & raising up a storm. U will b missed my little Stromy❤️❤️❤️. Love u J W. Thank you once again for this beautiful video of Stromy's story .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@annamariaerdelyi7656]

Köszönöm a magyar feliratot, nagyon jó fordítás. És csodálatos a zene, a szöveg és a képek összhangja. Ezen a csatornán mindig minden videóban csodás zenéket lehet hallani.

[@lakesidesusan6745]

A fitting farewell to lil Stormy! He had the heart of a warrior! He melted all of our hearts. Such a kind video JW. Thank you for letting us know what happened to Stormy!

[@nikkip6627]

Every time I watch this I cried… little stormy was so special…. And an inspiration for all

[@carbino1055]

I cried too. Sweet lil stormy

[@michaelhearn3052]

@@carbino1055Sadly he is no longer around. He passed away in November 2021, a very sad loss he was full of determination to get around his paralysis. JW did a video about his last day it's called a Farewell to stormy

[@carbino1055]

@@michaelhearn3052 Yes I watched it. I enjoyed watching little Stormy. He tried so hard. It was also inspirational watching him. Just seeing him try so hard to get around and keep up. I wondered what exactly was wrong with his legs and I wanted to know what exactly was his cause of death? And the sore on his bottom; what was that?

[@Laliquedragonfly]

So sad

[@Laliquedragonfly]

So he was born with birth defects. She seemed to realize he couldn’t walk or cling

[@terischulze5318]

A beautiful story of a baby named Stormy. Full of love, friendship, and ultimately tragedy. Everyone can learn a little something through his short life. Whether it be determination, freedom, or learning how to manipulate the big, bold world. He really was special and thanks to JW we got to experience it. A sincere Thank You.

[@samanthakallick4544]

I was actually relieved to see him pass. He was literally suffering badly. Mom did a wonderful job and never pushed him away nor abandoned him. She protected him and loved him and im so happy he had that. That poor baby..well always remember you stormy!

[@briitamattila3027]

Oh wow did I cry. A beautiful tribute to Stormy. That little monkey sure touched me. Watching all of the videos, he was an inspiration. Stella was a wonderful Mom. Thank You JW. You told Stormy's story so beautifully.

[@isabelmarie8201]

I cried to... Like a baby!! Even though I already knew he had passed, actually watching the very moment when he did was still heart breaking!! I'm so glad that JW got to be there for that moment though, like stormy held on just to be able to say goodbye!!

[@tonyaparker680]

Stormy was lucky to have you and I thank you for sharing Stormy's story. It was certainly one of your best. Stella had to grieve in her own way. Thank you for such a heartfelt story..

[@ujwalakulkarni3638]

Where is this location situated. ?

[@michaelhearn3052]

@@ujwalakulkarni3638 Monkey Hill, in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

[@ujwalakulkarni3638]

@@michaelhearn3052 Thnxss

[@pamheinlein7725]

Thank you so much for the videos and caring for these beloved little guys. You have brought me laughter and I've shed tears. You have a beautiful heart

[@fredarobertsonhall1532]

So stinking sad. The best animal biography I have ever watched. Thank you for sharing.

[@rosiedepetro8674]

@JW JW you did not fail Stormy in any way. You were with him & helping him when you could. Please do not blame yourself for anything. I'm glad you got to say good bye to him. Stella knew his time was close because she held him tight & close to her. She let him know she loves him. She protected him as his life was coming to an end. She even protected him afterwards from the dogs. When she was standing on the side of the road she would look back to see if he was following & calling out to him. As you said, she heard him calling her. She carried him one last time. She will remember where she placed him to rest & she will return there to be with him. Thank you JW for this video & all you do. God Bless

[@lindawright2083]

Ok

[@vicciblackford6303]

Pain meds he needed. Not preanuts

[@patbrimagebrimage2822]

Without death he still be suffering, God knows best. He's at peace ✌️

[@flex8707]

It looked more interested in it's corn honestly

[@carbino1055]

This was the best one I ever seen & I've seen many. I wish we knew medically what all wasn't right with Stormy. I'm not saying what's wrong because there was nothing wrong with him. He was so cute and he tried so hard. Good job, only 1 thing, no blurring of deceased monkey. You get a like from me. Good job!🤗

[@sandee2782]

Kind Sir, you did not fail Stormy. You were able to capture his life and share it with the world. Thank you 🙏. My heart is broken for Stella. What an amazing and loving mother she is. Although Stormy's life was short,he knew love. ❤

[@evelynpalmer3248]

Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 the first on this channel. Enjoyed this documentary 👍 Well put together editing perfect compare to others I've seen. Totally Enjoyed it thanks.

[@elzagordon8103]

Can only say THANK YOU for allowing us into the life of a very dedicated monkey and turning it into a heartbreaking video that ended with tears in my eyes

[@Lily_049]

I simply adore Stormy & his beauty. His overprotective mother &the love they have for one another. Stormy is a gorgeous being. Beautiful. Thank You for sharing their lives & stories with all of us.

[@hazelsmith2]

Brave, beautiful little monkey.x ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️You never failed him life did..Thank you for sharing him with us💜💜💜💜

[@kkossor3046]

This showed up on my feed again. What a sweet little monkey who had so much strength in such a tiny body. Thank you JW. Your videos are awesome and the series on Stormy were extra special. 💕💞💕🌈

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

this is the third time im seeing it top to finish - bawling me eyes out again. My neighbours must think I'm mad.

[@kkossor3046]

@@harlowjademermaid1882 💔

[@kimveazey9036]

I have chills. What a beautiful heart wrenching film. Thank you for allowing us to share in Stella and Stormy's life.

[@ofelfernandezlaureta1758]

I've watched this over and over and it breaks my heart how Stormy fight for his life but its really his time. How sad and painful shows on his face and how protective mom Stella. I love you baby Stormy and you are now safe no more pain wherever you are😥🙏❤

[@debvit2353]

@JW Thank you for the loving and compassionate way you chronicled Stormy’s life. We appreciate it and understand how hard it must have been for you to do. You had such a connection with Stormy and Stella. Hugs to you JW. You are a wonderful videographer.

[@karengorzkowski2446]

I agree. JW’s editing and captioning is fantastic. It must have been heartbreaking to tell the story of the sweet monkey that he loved.

[@charleshoward848]

I'm just now getting ready to watch the video. Wow I am so sad for a monkey on the other side of the world who has no bearing on my life whatsoever except that he's embedded in my heart I'm such a huge animal lover Deb this really gets to me

[@debvit2353]

@@charleshoward848 I know Charles. We’ve been pulling for this little guy since JW first filmed him. Such determination!

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

How come some VOS get away with not interfering but others don’t with you people?

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

@@debvit2353 To expect a crippled animal to survive is dumb. She will make a good meal for a predator, I’m sure.

[@Mimeh53]

Beautiful tribute to one of the toughest little critters I've ever had the privilege to encounter, even if it was only through these wonderful videos. Thank you. 🐒💔😭

[@JWmonkeyhill]

Thanks for watching.

[@Mimeh53]

@@JWmonkeyhill What made little Stormy paralyzed, do you know?

[@briancrowe-v8e]

@@Mimeh53 it's believed that he was bitten probably by another monkey which left him partially paralyzed and among other injuries led to his death. you can watch other videos from JW about stormy and stella lives. JW has dedicated a whole series to them. kzbin.info/aero/PLFceVqU_y03FuJBtWgXeeSDjs8DyXUppd

[@sylmmad]

So very sad! 🥲 Thank you JW for allowing us to meet and know Stormy. Momma Stella did the best she could. She loved Stormy! RIP Stormy! 🙏🏻❤️

[@annegrethenilsson1959]

It's not every day you find a mummy like Stella..She is exellent ❤ She realy love her wonderful baby.♡

[@jeansinclair1266]

What a Beautiful tribute to Stormy and his Mother. Such a good Mom. Don't feel guilty. You did what you knew to do. Being guilty means you hurt intentionally. You helped with Love and compassion ❤️🙏

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

I had see this again, raising the volume to hear Stormy’s cry right before he took his last breath. You captured that moment when he ‘departed’ from this world. 💖😢🙏🏼😭

[@beccathib3656]

Awww JW you got me bawling now. Which is why I haven't watched this til now. Thanks for recording his sweet little life...he was lucky to have such a good mom in Stella. Stay safe. 😔🐒🙏

[@Nona23parsons]

JW, thank you from the bottom of my heart...you allowed us to see both the beginning and the end of this little creature's valiant life in such a tender way...so often we humans want the joy of the beginning and avoid the end of life...BTW, providing him with corn at the last probably would have prolonged his pain...Thanks to your kind following of this little fellow's journey through his life, I was privileged to be a witness as well ... and I am so glad that you had a moment to touch him at the end ...😪

[@honeyowen3163]

Hi Sheila it's difficult to watch at times but I, like yourself, feel privileged to observe. On a happier note at "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" they rescue tiny orphaned babies, let babies and foster moms pick each other, and release them in protected forest areas with loving troops, giving them a second chance at normal monkey life. It's hilarious watching the little guy's progress each week and yesterday there was a special was post on "Floki's" journey. He's everybody's favorite (at least mine and many viewers) and like Stormy had lost the function of his hind legs, only due to human abuse before he was rescued. I encourage you to see the work, time, and medical attention given to helping him and other needy monkeys live a better quality of life. His challenge is continual but as you'll see nothing holds him back as he progresses.

[@Nona23parsons]

@@honeyowen3163 , thank you for your advice...as it turns out, I have been watching the vervets also...we must be kindred spirits, you and I! ☺

[@judithlondongal1817]

OMG this had me so teary-eyed and emotional. What a beautiful look at this son and mother.

[@wessmith7408]

JW I sat spell bound from about 1 a.m. to the very end. I saw the post and I knew sleep could wait for me. I cried and actually thanked God for taking him as you so said: "The wind has taken him to another journey. I was so pleased that you were slipping food to Stella and Stormy. You were a God send. I have enjoyed your videos as much as I have Arroz's. You guys do an outstanding job. Please accept my heart felt thanks and I will share with you the pain from Stormy's passing. In my close to 200 hours of study on all the different primates I have learned that some mothers will carry their baby till it falls apart. They will sit and call by the hour for months. The dedication and the pain they suffer is no different than that of our human families. I know as I lost 2 children shortly after they were born. The pain is all the same. In 3 years of following Arroz, and about 7 months with you I still don't understand the lack of some help from a Vet. There must be Vets in Hong Kong. They don't need years of training to help some. I wish someone would please explain why this isn't possible.

[@debvit2353]

Arroz Marisco explained this. Although there are primate vets in Hong Kong, they focus on zoo animals and endangered species of monkey. If they were contacted to treat Stormy for example, as a rhesus macaque (not an endangered species) he would have been euthanized. As callous as it may sound, euthanasia would be the most “cost effective” option. At least Stormy passed in his natural setting, in his mother’s arms.

[@wessmith7408]

@@debvit2353 Some of what you are saying makes some sense. Arroz believed there was another under lying cause. Putting this monkey down would have been more human than seeing it suffer. Having been raised on a farm there where times when an animal had to be put down. It was hard but it was the right thing to do. Stormy suffered much too long. I still believe a Vet could have helped. I keep being told there are no Vets. That doesn't make any sense at all. They fix a number of the females so they can't have babies. So, tell me there are no Vets. At least here, unlike Cambodia & Thailand these monkeys are cared for and have a fine place to live.

[@debvit2353]

@@wessmith7408 Arroz says Hong Kong has a zoo with rare/endangered primates and a dozen vets to treat them. Unfortunately, rhesus and long tailed macaques are not endangered and it’s cheaper to euthanize monkeys that are brought to them. He said, in the past when officials were involved, euthanasia was the outcome. So I guess to the government of Hong Kong, the monkeys of Monkey Hill will either fend for themselves in their own troops or be put down if brought to the attention of the authorities.

[@Ponydress123]

Oh man. I dont cry often at all. And i cant remember how long its been since watching something moved me to tears. I had read some comments but still didnt think id turn into the soaked and shaking mess i became. There was no damming this one. The shot of Stella on the steps right after he passes did it. All the little monkeys playing around her in a circle and her holding Stormys body in her arms...shoot I might need to cry some more. Powerful powerful stuff. Thanks for sharing this. It feels very good to cry.

[@granddeeg7515]

This is beautiful and thank you!!! Stella was a great mom to Stormi and he was a tough little monkey, even up until his last sweet breath!! He never let his let his disability stop him, even when he had to be to extreme pain. I'm going to miss this precious baby!!!

[@kimhicks4781]

This story was so beautifully told. I will always remember Stormy. Such a sweet and good looking little guy.

[@scottreich1207]

Thank you JW. As hard as this was to watch, it must have taken incredible strength to film, edit, and share with us. Thank you for sharing his story with the world. Rest easy little Stormy.

[@Julieblakeart]

You did a fantastic job filming about sweet Stormy. It just sucked me in, I fell in love, and cried in the end. I just have to tell myself that Stormy isn’t suffering anymore. Thank you for this work. Keep it up!

[@forrestmeadows9584]

It breaks my heart ❤ knowing that she loved him but could do nothing for him. It's too bad that he couldn't have been rescued and maybe a vet could have fixed him. Love & farewell little guy.

[@nereydanieblas1533]

Este sí fué un relato conmovedor hasta las lágrimas y la música está muy apropiada para el caso. Felicitaciones por el trabajo.

[@hatshetput]

RIP Stormy! Thank you for sharing his story with us.

[@singlewhitefemale1707]

This was so incredibly hard to watch. I pray she finds peace with another little one to care for. Thank you for sharing ❤️💔❤️

[@gloriazugarazo4361]

Fly high little angel, there is no pain right now. You showed us that although you had a disability you could do unimaginable things. I will miss you so much. Thank you JW for sharing with us this amazing story. I think these videos were hard to do, but you accompanied Stormy during his last days. God bless you JW

[@gaylawheat]

Great job filming

[@ljk9910]

Oh my God. What a work or art this video was. The moment when Stella retrieved Stormy's body in the tree where she had left it was astonishing. What an amazing journey you led us on, JW. And what an amazing mother Stella was to Stormy. It is amazing how one little monkey so far away has affected so many people. Thank you so much, JW.

[@kellyoconnell1295]

This was so profoundly difficult to watch through my tears. Such a heart wrenching and beautiful tribute. Well done. I will be thinking about this video for a loooong time to come.

[@Filecabinet0170]

Stella is such an amazing mother, knowing how poorly Stormy’s condition is and so allowing him to cling and comfort nurse, cuddling him constantly and even still dropping scraps for him when he’d normally be expected to fend more for himself. He was surrounded by love until the end and surely that eased his passing somewhat. Rest in peace little Stormy.

[@joannekirby3430]

She was amazing

[@debvit2353]

Beautifully said

[@gak2173]

Yes and the wake that the other monkeys held for Stormy was a real heart breaker.

[@shellyhudson1631]

I agree wonderfully said...I wasn't going to comment by this made me cry so much. They(whom ever that is arroz speaks of someone in charge but are out of the scene ) were going to euthanized him. They said he wouldn't be able to forage for food. His mom was exactly what he needed

[@michellemace6775]

What happend to him. Why did he die

[@dorothyharrison3921]

Beautiful. I've watched others but this one.....I have no words. Thank you

[@ritafoster8956]

JW, you captured a sad but inspiring story. It breaks my heart that Stormy passed but I'm filled with joy that he lived the best life that he could. Stella was by far the best mother I have ever seen. Your amazing and awesome to share this story with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. I will aways have Stormy in my heart and use him for inspiration when I am sad or down. I will think of him and know that his strength will make me carry on in my life. JW, thank you again and I look forward to more of your videos. I pray Stella has another little baby in the future and Danes troop will be around for a long time to come.

[@bonniestulll1816]

I totally agree with you and to see them go on in his memory I pray they will show but not grieve the little guy but celebrate his life all of them involved and you pleasant person considerate of them the whole time and able to be strong enough to keep giving .If my desire was to finance someone and the monkeys if I could have enough extra after my care on so little if God Almighty gets it for me it be you and your most satisfying role you play and point out .If God assist me to obtain the money you will know I'd give it .So if you give this would be the reason .In Jesus Christ name Amen Amen

[@bettybriggs7720]

You don't think it is inhumane to video a life clear to its dying day and never give any care or pain relief? Wow!! I don't get it

[@ritafoster8956]

@@bettybriggs7720 I imagine if he could have helped him he would have. They're wild animals. Do you think that he could have helped? Could you have helped that baby? We all hoped he would survive but he didn't. Life goes on. It was inspiring to see Stormy fight to survive. You see it as cruel thing that his life was filmed but I see it as a story of will and determination. Just because it didn't go the way we all hoped doesn't take away from that fact.

[@sallyteo757]

So sad 💔💔💔 can't stopped my tears 😭😭😭rolling down, thank you JW for the sharing. God blessed 🙏🙏mom Stella...farewell to babe Stormy 🐒🐒 rest in peace Amen

[@puertoricanlady2023]

JW this is for you. You are amazing human being with a gift to tell a story in a way humans can connected with the most misinterpreted creatures. You also are very brave & wise. I cried not only because Stormy & Stella, but because of you. When my father had his brain stroke, I kept with him until the end and was the hardest thing I done in my life. You know he had only 1 percent to survive but you keep the hope and faith that he'll make it. Many emotions come to you in those last days, even regrets I should had know to take better care or should had giving this or that. It's hard, painful journey, but at the same time is rewarding, because you have the satisfaction to be with the love one until the last moment, and that love I believe that love one felt it until the end and helped him departure with ease, feeling loved. JW what you did is connected a group of strangers from different countries to get in touch with the real side of Wildlife Monkeys we rarely see, even in documentaries. For a person to do that required love, compassion, humbleness, dedication & wisdom. I hope you are taking care of yourself, because these kind of situations take a lot energy physically & emotionally. Thank You, Thank You for sharing your gift with us. In today's world we need more JW.

[@puertoricanlady2023]

@MACAQUEMOM 2020 is good to hear from you. I'm glad to see you commenting. Hope everything is going well for you.

[@laurelm.674]

He has no color I’m his face, very ashon. Don’t think giving corn would have helped, food means nothing without a rearend.

[@Cinbad0204]

That was the best video I’ve seen Stella was a amazing mother Stormy had my heart thank you for sharing a amazing story most excellent..

[@Phoenix-76]

That was an absolutely beautiful video! Thank for that. I am sorry little stormy had such a brief life. It may have been short but it was a fill one. Rest in peace sweet stormy. 😋

[@domesticgoddess9684]

Jew, thank you, and arrozz for allowing me the opportunity to share both of your channels in every monkey video showing how the awful VOs staging and setting these poor animals up to fight, etc. I’ve loved getting to know these animals thru both of you. You’re not all up in their business, feeding them,causing hard feelings and harming them. You both have allowed us the opportunity to see just how loving these animals are to each other and just how special they really are. So thank you thank you thank you for doing that and for allowing me to share with very ignorant people who think that these animals are just there to Hurt,kill and beat their babies. ❤❤❤

[@domesticgoddess9684]

I come back every few months to watch this video, and all your other videos when I need a good cry or a good laugh :) you guys have done such a good job allowing us to see just how amazing these animals are. So thank you again for that….

[@madalynmak1952]

We all loved this baby. I so wish I could go there and see them in person as I have grown to love them so so much. In am retired and spend my days watching them. You and Mr. Arroz are amazing. I think you must be friends or brothers. Thank you for your love of these precious babies and giving us their stories. I am truly grateful and blessed.

[@snapyourfingerssnapyournec6503]

This guy is a copy cat of Arroz. Arroz is thevreak deal this turd is a joke

[@evlynealeshire5850]

@@snapyourfingerssnapyournec6503 That remark was completely uncalled for. How petty life must be. SMH

[@snapyourfingerssnapyournec6503]

@@evlynealeshire5850 nope I have a great life thats why I don't need to copy what someone else already is doing. So the comment was called for, talking about petty standing up for a fake go away. Ksyh lol

[@diannehallmancrazybirdlady]

This is the best and the most heart breaking video I have seen in a very long time. I cried like a baby. I still am sobbing. Poor mom and Stormy. Beautiful but horribly painful. Thank you.

[@nikkip6627]

The moment that I have dread so much…will be here tomorrow, I appreciate so much that J.W. Has been so gentle with us by slowly bringing us to this end with such consideration and love .

[@meme3650w]

Wow, you did a wonderful job displaying Stormy’s short life. Such a sad ending for him and his mothers affection for her baby monkey. It made me sad, but I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore. I’m pretty sure that she has since had at least another baby since this aired. Thanks for putting this together

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

Glad to be part of this community of people who will remember for a long time the amazing Stormy and his incredible mum Stella. The life-force we call 'monkeys' goes on with or without Stormy. He was just one momentary expression of that monkey life force that goes on... and on... and on... as we are of the human life force. Stella will demonstrate that by creating another little one to nurture, teach and wean and our hearts will be warmed again thanks to the work of JW and Arroz over there on Golden Hill. I remember Eckhart Tolle saying "When you ask people what the opposite of life is, they usually answer 'death'. But they're wrong because the opposite of 'death' is 'birth'... Life has no opposite" I find this concept mind-blowing and comforting at the same time :-)

[@franci7496]

Excellent quote from an amazing human, E.T. I love his works. To witness the dynamics and complexities of another species, is such a privilege and an awe. You can see deeply into their eyes and connect with the feeling and thought. We are not so different, love, grief, contentment; we, humans are not the only sect to drink from the well. We truly are one.

[@sharity3289]

I agree...death is not the end, but a whole new beginning!

[@debrasprague6218]

My first time watching your site. Thank you for taking your time and letting us watch everything going on. Thanks again I really enjoy your website.

[@ES-pc8kf]

Upon watching for a second time, I realized that Stella put Stormy’s body high up in a tree where he was happiest when she left to eat. Then she went back for him because she wasn’t ready yet to let him go.

[@annettebischoff9715]

Shows a Mother's love for her baby. It's warm yet heartbreaking. Great job. Thank you for sharing

[@lauraclark5473]

My heart goes out to Stella, as a Mother of four myself I can't imagine the loss that she's feeling. It must have been so hard to let go when she did. I would like to compliment you on this video it's a very well done memorial video. I've only just discovered your channel it's nice to see a different side of Monkey Hill.

[@gak2173]

You had 4 monkey children? I find that preposterous.

[@lindyization]

@@gak2173 don’t be rude you know what she was talking about.

[@lindyization]

@@msbigdog1460 another rude person. If u don’t like the monkeys why r u watching the videos.? Ur stupidity is immeasurable! Ugh

[@susand5607]

@@msbigdog1460 You are incorrect, they do feel pain and grief.

[@lyncarlson2448]

Enjoy watching him suffer did you? Humans really are some sick MF's.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

My annual tribute to Stormy: rewatching the videos of his last days. He is an inspiration. He was such a valiant fighter. Rest in heaven, lil one. 💙

[@tarotgalaxy6822]

Thank you so much for this video. It is comforting to know that Stormy passed in the arms of his loving mother. He was much loved and will be sadly missed.

[@kathchoon4410]

I wondered in Hong Kong are the monkeys taken care by any authority? If the wound is treated Stormy wouldn't have fever and it would have survive. RIP Stormy.

[@jillian7636]

These animals mourn the death the same way we do. Thank you for this beautiful send off ~RIP Stormy

[@scottbutkowski5803]

Thank you, JW, It was a wonderful journey, And experience to have shared with everyone else here who came to love Stormy, And his loving, Caring family. I congratulate you on a story both well told, And filmed. I'm not sure if there are awards for this type of filmaking, But if there are, You most certainly deserve to win them. Thanks for showing such a detailed account of Stormy's life. Of all the monkey videos I have watched, He is the monkey I shall always remember. Thank you for all the laughs, All the gasps, And all the tears. Stormy was worth all of it. RIP Stormy. The bravest monkey of them all.

[@teresacastro1263]

See how on this channel there are normal people who understand that these infants have needs and that the mothers attend to those needs. She nurses him constanly as she should for his age. She is patient and most importanly there arent any overly aggressive females trying to take him to mistreat him. Meeting an infants needs mean a better adjusted infant.

[@scottbutkowski5803]

@@teresacastro1263 Apples to Apples, Oranges, To Oranges. Stormy had special needs, And a troop structure and mother, That allowed for extra attention to be paid to stormy until his death. However, This would not have continued indefinitely, And eventually, Had his injury not been fatal, He would ultimately fallen victim to some form of predation. Stormy made the best of what time he had, And we all loved the little guy, And hoped that he would miraculously pull through. He was Quite different from Daniella, If that is what this aside refers to. At this time I see her demise as symptomatic of a troop with Serious dysfunction among it's members, But I stand by my points made then. Daniella was in most ways the temperamental opposite of Stormy, And her behavior, Absolutely contributed to her demise. To this day I've yet to see another monkey behave the way she did. I certainly never saw anything of the kind from Stormy. Nice to see you again, Teresa.

[@teresacastro1263]

@@scottbutkowski5803 Exactly my point the environment shapes development and temperament. Especially these infants who are highly reactive. Look at the Harlow experiments to see how these monkeys developed when deprived of certain needs. The dysfunction of Dolly's troop led to not only Daniela being extremely reactive but also Brutus Jr, Donny, and Lori. When Maria took over she nurtured the infants and supported the mothers and they get along well and there are no screaming infants. Daniela would have been fine if Maria had led all along. Her death had nothing to do with temperament as a make killed her to mate with her mother. Brutus Jr was the same way during kidnappings and he was not even dragged through the rocks the way Daniela was. Daniela's popularity with the juvenile females and Daniela's and Maci's bond shows Daniela was social and would have had support growing up the way Dana did. I don't see how Daniela's behavior is more offensive than a juvenile female monkey bashing a weeks-old infant against rocks as she drags her by the tail. An actual zoologist said although the kidnappings were normal he had no explanation for the sadistic nature of DeeDee's kidnapping. He used the word sadistic but did not once blame the infant. As to Stormy he probably would have met an early end but there was a video about a female macaque whose lower limbs were paralyzed but the story was that after like 9 stillbirths she successfully gave birth to a live infant. So she survived well into adulthood, not that Stormy would have but he may have. And I am not trying to change anyone's perspective I am just trying to present the facts the way I view them for others who are new to these channels so they don't end up like the people in the other channels I mentioned thinking that these animals nursing is a sin, or that infants are somehow a danger to their troops.

[@scottbutkowski5803]

@@teresacastro1263 Thank you for the well thought out response. I understand what you are saying, And largely agree with it. I however think it goes a little deeper than that. I have long felt some of the breeding combinations in that particular troop led to a handful of infants that were just shall we say, " Off" I have always been interested in knowing who daniela's sire was as some of the other babies right before Marcus took over. To this day I have yet to see any monkeys behave in the manner they did as Daniella and sweet pea and a couple of the others in that troop you could just see it in their eyes they were just not completely there. It can't Simply Be dolly I saw countless videos with dolly was just acting as a typical alpha female. She probably falls somewhere in the middle of the road in terms of how good versus evil and alpha female could be in a troop like that. Looking into Danielle's eyes and Sweet pea's eyes is looking at a wheel that constantly spins. They don't land completely on an object. They just keep spinning and not really paying attention to what they're being told or what they're doing. I don't really count Donnie in this because he grew up to be largely your typical adult male monkey. I never saw any of the types of behaviors I saw in them in stormy. I also believe that while Danielle had the capability of being social, that is not what she wanted and she fought harder than most to get what she wanted from the countless videos I've seen of her straight bullying Dana into giving in. It's almost always and includes Maria when older members of The troop pull Daniella away from Dana because Daniella has overwhelmed her mother. I don't doubt that Maria is perhaps I'm more suitable Alpha for the troop than dolly especially when dd was at the age she was when some of these other monkeys were little, but I did see Maria pick Daniela up and just throw her off a rock. In fact that is the most direct form of aggressive action against Daniella I saw other than when Santra, you know, bit her in half. I almost certainly think there's something to the fact that he was allowed to get so close to Daniella although I know he went between both Amber and amari troops and supposedly had played nicely with smaller animals before that. Daniela what the members of that troop out with her constant antics and in all likelihood it would have just continued to get worse. Stormy would have had a hard time and almost certainly not made it past the time when the juvenile males start to figure things out among themselves, however, anything is indeed possible. Do you by chance know who Daniella's father was and sweet peas I think somebody said Sweet pea's dad was Philip but I am not sure. Thanks again for the insight into these complicated creatures.

[@teresacastro1263]

@@scottbutkowski5803 Dolly wasnt good nor evil she was despotic and in a despotic hierarchy there is no winning and there is a lot of aggression and instances of aggression. Troop members are usually more stressed out and surprisingly enough will break rules more. Maria also helped Daniela in her arms letting her sleep, protected her from DeeDee who tried to take her once, and allowed Daniela to eat with her. Maria also went after her own offspring Karia and Maddix when they were evading Dolly and DeeDee probably as a strategy. Marcus who grew fond of Maci threw Maci in the air a few times, once he cleared her from a rock over a tiny scrap of food. They are animals all of them including infants. 'As to the father I doubt Sweeetpea and Daniela have the same father. One they may be related through Popeye and 2 if not there were different males and Alphas at the time of conceptions. The females tend to be promiscuous and males are less likely to attack infants of those females they mated with at the time of conception. It also promotes biodiversity. Also, Daniela was dropped from a tree, her head was bashed against rocks and at times seem punch drunk, she may have had a concussion here or there. There were also rumors that the VOs were giving her alcohol or drugging her somehow. But really you don't think the tail dragging against the rock and dropping her like 25 feet from a tree is more aggressive than Maria picking her up and just throwing her. Maria has done that to other infants but then she also nurtures them and lets them, nurse. Also if Dana was overwhelmed she would not have kept retrieving Daniela. They would consistently follow her and try and take Daniela with Dana resisting. If Dana did give her up it was due to rank but in many videos, she would retrieve her with Dolly or DeeDee trying to get her back. Also, Dana had Popeye, Jill, and Ashley to rely on all who seem fond of Daniela and Daniela would go to voluntarily. She did not seem to want Dolly's "help". Pulling an infant who is not done nursing only leads to an unsatisfied infant and that is actually more work for the mother

[@paulettejw]

This is the best best video I have ever seen with somebody videoing actually caring about these little families so thank you that was very very beautiful

[@janechew8622]

JW, thanks so much for this touching video. At the point of Stormy's passing, I couldn't control my tears. You help us to understand other creatures better.

[@jesussegoviano2813]

Omg my heart is broken. What a great tribute, simply perfect. It actually caught the essence of what was going on with stormy and his mother Stella. I especially love the picture of Stella where it looks like she's smiling and stories on her shoulders amazing that picture was beautiful

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

I woke up just to see him die in his mom's arms. My heart hurts but @jw my love to you and thanks for telling stormy life story. I would keep his family's names weather related in remembrance of one tough little guy.

[@debvit2353]

❤️💔💙💔❤️

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

@@debvit2353 only those on messenger will know what tomorrow is. Today we share @jws grief and mourn beside him.

[@debvit2353]

@@ickiedeer-lamb7282 Happy early birthday sweetie 🌹🎂🌹

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

@@debvit2353 thanks hun. This was hard, my heart is crying for @jw and Stella and all of us who loved our little guy. See ya tomorrow night 🌙 😘

[@debvit2353]

@@ickiedeer-lamb7282 sending big hugs

[@lindablanset5397]

Amazing video, and the mom on here is the sweetest monkey and mom I ever saw.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

What a beautiful tribute to a most wonderful baby monkey. My heart broke when Stella retrieved his body from the top of the tree. She went to get him! That just left me in tears. These animals are beautiful, soulful, and deserve our respect. Thank you, JW, for this and all that you do. God bless you, Stormy. 💖 And may your mum find her peace. 🙏🏼

[@gak2173]

Those monkeys will rip a single grain of rice out of their own baby's mouth if it eats out of turn. Their hierarchical structure is iron clad and there's no telling how little Stormy may have stepped out of bounds to have his ass ripped out like that. Also, please keep in mind that another (soulful) monkey did that to him. Keep things in perspective as you view these videos.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

They are wild animals. JW captured the brief life of a baby monkey who likely injured by another wild monkey. That doesn’t negate the brave & courageous life he had. We all knew he would have a difficult life and may not make it to adulthood. His death was sad. Your lack of sympathy for Stormy is noted. I chose to mourn his death.

[@ORIginaL-gina]

@@ceciliaSF-TX so do I 😢💔

[@curtisschubich6955]

@@ceciliaSF-TX you're right it really is very sad, but he sure had a great mother who was attentive to his every need!!

[@Zion45005]

@@gak2173 because they are animals that some times hurt others of their kind due to hierarchical practices doesn't make them devoid of emotion or love for there babies. It is a proven fact they have an intellect and emotional capacity closer to humans than most species of mammals. Humans are capable of feeling love, sadness and pain. Yet we do the most horrible things to each other! Imagine thinking monkeys are less than because they live by a hierarchy when there are countries in this world where people literally die because they don't have enough to eat while a small percentage the wealthy have more than anyone else but don't care to do anything to help those with less than they have. Imagine thinking you are the higher evolved species when racism exists! When people literally kill others because of the color of their fucking skin! So what was that you were saying about perspective while watching these videos?🤔

[@tammymcfetridge2082]

What a testament to a mothers love for her baby. That poor little guy was suffering & in so much pain towards the end, that as sad as it was that he passed, it was a blessing that he did. In Stormy's short little life, he at least knew he was loved dearly. As for Stella, it was so obvious how heartbroken she was so I hope she is going to be okay.

[@joannekirby3430]

JW this was absolutely the most beautiful tribute for this brave little monkey. Kudos to Stella, she never wavered in caring for him. Thank you again.

[@rhondaskrdla8989]

Thank you for this story. Mama gave remarkable care & love. You definitely did not fail him but made his life easier for both of them. I do not watch the videos that are "staged". Your videos are how I wish everyone would produce, there are very few of you. God bless!

[@JWmonkeyhill]

Thanks for watching. Actually there’s another KZbin channel: kzbin.info, which also features Hong Kong monkeys. That is a great channel; I was inspired by the videos to start my own filming.

[@ThaWorm187]

Wow man this video is going to be deep.

[@odaart3811]

Este vídeo me hizo llorar ,jamás había visto algo tan conmovedor !!,con estos animalitos Estella, amo mucho a Storni y nunca la abandonó ,la protegió y después de muerta continuo amándola ,..al que firmó el vídeo gracias ,un trabajo magistral ,el lugar de una belleza increíble!! usted merece un premio por tan bello video.😭💔

[@rosacastellsibanez2444]

Es verdad hay pocos que graven hasta el final ,però no sé què le pasopero podriais darle Leche al pequeño