A year to remember with Steve Hartman

From a group of neighbors who started learning sign language for one little girl, to a teacher who took in one of his students, Steve Hartman has shown the amazing things ordinary people can do for others. As we head into a new decade, CBS News is taking a look back at some of the most memorable “On the Road” stories of 2019.
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[@areacode08]

Steve has to have the best job ever.

[@rocknroller77]

areacode08 absolutely. He gets to see the best of humanity

[@nicholasclaus9695]

areacode08 I second that

[@mattphillips1910]

Agree. Unfortunately, he has a credibility problem because his employer lies 100% of the time. I hope that he finds a legitimate employer, or goes out on his own.

[@djohn515]

Best job and best stories

[@JuweriaAli]

I want his job Soo bad but I couldnt do it without crying my eyes off

[@amanagarwal1383]

This show deserves a Nobel Peace Prize!!! Wish Mr Hartman has a long and healthy life 🙏

[@mikewrasman5103]

You mean a George Polk Award! That's television News's version of a Pulitzer Prize.

[@mimo9617]

It's funny how much we all look forward to Steve's weekly stories to remind us there is good all around us, all we need to do is slow down and look. Thank you Steve and CBS.

[@odw1714]

That’s the same with me. Another thing we need to do is become these people ourselves

[@binaralakal1021]

Do you Guys know Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 Believe or not I'm from Sri Lanka and I watch Steve everyday for same reason. Just to feel good vibes

[@jillholly4175]

Steve Hartman-- on the Road❤ Always a moment to cry, a cry with a smile on your face and in your heart!!.. Thank You for the Goodness, I, know still exist in the world!!🙏❤💕❤

[@JD-od6jh]

I'm from the Netherlands and for the last 9 months or so i've been checking youtube time after time again just so see his segments. And they almost always bring joyful tears to my eyes. It's always a positive reminder that not everything worth reporting on is a bad thing. And that there always will be people out there looking out for eachother. But maybe most importantly for me, it takes us out of this constant revolving door of aggression and politics. Everything nowadays has to be something political in order to serve someone. But not Steve! He just wants to show us there is still humanity within people. I know god bless is a commom phrase in the US. And even though i'm not religious at all; god bless the people who take the time to read this and please let's just be kind in these (what is for most people) a difficult time. ❤✌

[@lisaebrom9956]

Guess I needed a good cry this morning. Amazing heartfelt stories. Love Steve Hartman.

[@cloudie8314]

I'm w/ you😭

[@tessarix]

Same.

[@lyncaho4507]

Me too 😭💖🙏

[@carolbenson6524]

What a wonderful bus driver. God will bless him for sure!

[@lauraclayton4687]

🥰God love you Curtis🥰

[@PCGEEK2024]

Who is cutting up onions, I can't see through all the tears lol. Lots of heart warming stories, just what this country needs right now. Thanks Steve and CBS team.

[@penz6860]

When I read your post I was like what is there to cry about? Then the teachers story got me now I'm crying.

[@jillholly4175]

🙋‍♀️🧅

[@lc2296]

Damien and his foster dad..🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@clarrinspells5140]

So God is still sending people to change the world!

[@DraGnFly007]

He's never stopped. We are ALL Rubies when we choose to be.

[@valentinahernandez2768]

Always.

[@sammyquartey1284]

God is always good and has always been! 😇

[@lorjin007ify]

Clarrin Spells Don't loose faith sir

[@mikewrasman5103]

"" He's the father I always wanted," That is heartbreaking!

[@tinajohnson5990]

I have always loved Steve's stories! Remember when he did his "Everyone has a Story," and he would pick a random town and go there and pick a random name out of the phone book and meet the people and tell their story? Loved it and I absolutely loved this! Thank you, Steve! Each story was lovely and brought tears to my eyes!

[@HardWhereHero]

"he is the father I always wanted" talk about trying not to tear up while watching this at work.

[@nokaoi6414]

OMG! Ruby ! 😭😭😭 Literally... What a “gem” of a human being ! It truly is the simple things!

[@slcncr]

"You have to have a reason to be alive." Dang, that hit me hard. Suffering from Depression and Loneliness for decades, no job for several years, no feel of self worth, no self esteem, feeling empty and dead inside. Besides that : These stories here are perfect to warm your heart. I am not religious at all, call myself and Atheist, but Ruby i call an Angel on Earth. Same goes with the Bus Driver. And so on. Steve Hartman meets alot of remarkable and wonderful human beings in his Job.

[@pamelamays4186]

Ruby needs to be the administrator of that nursing home when she grows up.

[@adamjaafar6982]

i agree

[@MissyA1966]

There needs to be a Ruby in every nursing home in our country. My Dad would have asked for Beenie Weenies instead of Vienna Sausages, Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate & Jimmy Dean Sausage Egg Cheese Biscuits. Before the nursing home i would make him his biscuit & hot coco for breakfast. It's strange that I just found this video. My sweet Daddy died this morning at 6:45am.

[@tranquility1492]

That girl ruby is truly a guardian angel❤️

[@conniecrawford5231]

A good teacher truly CAN make a giant difference as can an involved neighborhood.

[@mikemondano3624]

Yes, some lucky kids never have to go to school in the US so they meet real teachers.

[@conniecrawford5231]

Mike Mondano The way you replied, I. ‘M not certain if you think kids are “ lucky” because they meet “ real teachers” or you think home schooling is the better option. Your reply is confusing!

[@conniecrawford5231]

SeaMe I taught at the university level in the 1960s and know I made a difference in some of my students’ lives. I left classroom teaching to found an educational tourism corporation that allowed me to educate my own children ( two with J.D.s and one with an M.B.A.) and allowed me and my family to travel the world. We need to pay our teachers more because so many leave teaching for the corporate world .

[@kellycranford3592]

The world NEEDS more people like Curtis!!!

[@tamarakennedy4976]

I am sobbing....Sam has a community of people signing...and Damian has a new kidney and his teacher has his own kid...crying my eyes out...

[@mrshoeman2010]

The 30 dislikes need to go to the doctor and see if they are missing a heart

[@tessarix]

Today's date as I write this is 1/11/2020. The thumbs down is up to 42 people who have hearts of stone. Probably jealous of the people in the video, especially the little sweetie in the video.

[@TrishTruitt]

45 Dislikes now. Why the heck???

[@79Gravity]

thumbs up is not exactly what you think all over the world, thats the best way to look at it

[@LisaWhitehorn]

👌👆❤

[@exusiaixmostima7696]

it rise to 157 now

[@sunnylilme]

Aww. I'm sobbing, wanting to be a better person. We needed this joyful news right now.

[@asdfgqwerty6657]

i feel you. only that it took me a year to run into this. 😂😭

[@bratofer21]

I love Steve Hartman but I know that there are many involved in bringing these stories together. Thank you all it's nice to see so much goodness.

[@sharonloomis5264]

The story of the village learning sign language just to talk to a two year old means and shows there is hope for America and Americans after all. The bad people will not win in the end. I am proud of such Americans.

[@jackieblue9536]

Best bus driver EVER🏆💜

[@patriciakedeni]

That Damian kid is just so amazing. Happy he got adopted and will have a bright future.

[@thetruthseeker6668]

Steve hartman is the kindest and most genuine journalist in America. SIR Love and respect from a fan from Bhutan.

[@elizabethdejesus-lewis1920]

OMG, Damien and his math teacher/DAD! I love this story! Prayers for the both of them!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏👏👏👏

[@JustMeeee369]

I'm not crying - you're crying.

[@hartcoronet9968]

IN August of this year, I chose to avoid watching videos and reading most articles with DJT and focus on watching On the Road, both current and older videos, instead. I'll never go back. Never. Thank you, Steve Hartman. You do more good than you'll ever know.

[@carolynworthington8996]

Hart Coronet I think I’ll adopt that strategy for 2020!

[@gwen3010]

That's what it means to love unconditionally!!! Thank you Mr. Jenkins for loving these children and making them know they are all special!

[@jrambo7495]

DAMIAN is just a special little guy!!! We haven't seen the last of this beautiful light just yet!!!

[@misse0077]

I'm so happy that Quinn gets to go outside and be a normal kid. That story has stuck with me ever since I first saw it. I pray that his cancer will go away forever.

[@prettybrowneyez3338]

Mr. Benny was one HANDSOME fella!! 😍😍😍

[@allaboutroofing2]

5:34 this kid is amazing to speak honestly. I think it's sad what divorce does to kids and how much boys especially want a father figure.

[@jpaulglobal]

Kid said "I wish Curtis was my father". COMPLETELY BROKE MY HEART.

[@ACabel]

Steve - The bus driver, that man is a blessing to ALLLLLL these children. He is one of those who you want to be part of "The Village" for our children. 😍 God bless him always! 🙏💙

[@jacob200]

If all these people all lived together in a single town, that place would be the closest thing to heaven on earth.

[@kathymack3791]

The title should come with a warning: keep a box of tissues close by! I love the stories Steve tells. Some, like Ruby’s story and Curtis Jenkins’ story left me bawling like a baby. Others made me smile and renewed my belief that there are a lot of good people out there, including Steve! Thank you for sharing these stories.

[@ifegreen5417]

Me too! I can't stop crying. My heart is so full... Thank you Lord, you're always up to something great.

[@lyncaho4507]

Amen 🙏💖👍

[@timgaretson238]

I can't believe that stories and shows like this are not on network television every week. Steve Hartman and his stories are a positive in negative times. Keep showing us the Good in all of us Steve. We certainly need it!

[@fashiondiva6972]

“I wish my dad could be like that” 😢❤️

[@arleneortiz6693]

They're all good stories, my favorite is "story about the little girl, who stopped an elderly man in the store for a hug!" He was very emotional in telling that story.

[@jimwerther]

"It's my birfday!"

[@arleneortiz6693]

@@jimwerther Happy (belated) birthday. Have a good one. Stay safe.

[@jimwerther]

@@arleneortiz6693 Thank you for that, but it's not my birthday. I was quoting the girl in the story I thought you were referencing. "Hi, old man, today is my birfday!"

[@arleneortiz6693]

@@jimwerther Sorry, I thought it was your birthday. Now I get it!😀 What little time he had left on earth, it was spent happy. The was the story that touched my heart. Safe safe.

[@jimwerther]

@@arleneortiz6693 It waa beautiful. The girl later attended his funeral - I think she was nine at the time.

[@cor8129]

What uplifting stories. I was feeling blah, but these stories reminded me of having an attitude of gratitude and really took me out of the "woe is me" mode. Thanks for posting.

[@skruloos1]

All those stories were heartwarming,but that last one melted the heart of a manly man..God bless you,quinn..

[@sharkdog316]

I agree, this story made my heart ache know this child had to be confined like a prisoner in his own home and then my heart was overwhelmed by the outpouring of the community. Finally prison-break and freedom to be a kid again. Great story! ❤❤

[@jeanniehargis4034]

Curtis is making a difference one bus load at a time! What a wonderful young man! Someone above Curtis did a great thing giving Curtis a promotion to teach others how to make a difference.

[@619Dude]

Steve Hartman can tell a story like no one else can! His stories literally make me smile and cry at the same time. Amazing, keep the stories coming!

[@markvigneron1670]

The theme that I see in soo many of his stories is a HUG!!! I can't tell you how many times a hug has carried me...

[@donnapiraino3323]

Thank You for your service Benny 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@whizbang7130]

Steve's tribute after the death of his Father brings me to tears each time I watch it. He's absolutely correct when he says no one loves us like our parents, and when they are gone that void of love never really leaves us.

[@godzilla9808]

What a sweetheart ❤️ what a great example of kindness and empathy ❤️

[@jkstudyroom]

My wish is that for 2021 to be a year of understanding each other!

[@danitapenn-green2347]

This warms my heart. I will pray for Ruby; she is a wonderful young lady.

[@isang4432]

Steve Heartman just knows how to tell a story that tugs on the ❤️ strings.

[@jayhawkeye1961]

I kept thinking that not all of these stories would be so amazing and yet every one of them warmed my heart. The newly-minted ER physician, however, really made me happy. Thank you for the warm fuzzies.

[@reneesatchel42]

First time catching this, and I'm sold. So many touching stories💕

[@bovinelyme]

I love Steve Hartman!💕 He has such a wonderful way to tell stories. Keep up the great work!

[@tedreynolds6363]

Good grief Steve, can't get through these stories without crying.

[@ericschmit5911]

Every Network News outlet needs to do Segments like this. All fo them. CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC. The more people who see stories like these, the better our Country will be.

[@abhabordoloi4812]

Steve and CBS evening news, thank you for your work to bring those heart warming stories to us. Your loyal fan from southeast Asia.

[@azitula]

Darn you Steve! Thank you for reminding us to be kind to one another. Happy New year everyone!

[@possiblyautumn]

"He's the dad i've always wanted... I wish my dad was like this" That got me in tears oml

[@missmsmrs.7309]

The Holidays are sooooooo hard. I really needed THIS STORY today! Thank you all for this amazing loving community story. There is so much pain, anger, gloom, and illness in this old world - We need this. I know I do! I need to see love, peace, joy, and smiles instead of frowns. Even though these ppl are strangers - WE ARE ALL CONNECTED.

[@anneburt8095]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. This is what we need

[@jackieoman6695]

Omg Steve Heartman you made me cry young man !! How did you do that ! Thank you for the tears ! They haven't flown for many years !!

[@jeanwillis2999]

I always look for positive things to start my day before i do my devotions. Thank you Steve.

[@luna39900]

It's refreshing to have a news station that shows humanity still deserves love

[@polyprinz]

Thank you Steve, I hope you know how much we love watching you do your magic.

[@iwnunn7999]

These stories are so important to hear and see. My heart is full. Thank you!!

[@chicagozephyr2399]

Steve's On The Road was, is, and will always be one of the best shows - ever (and way to go, Ruby...Curtis...!)

[@LuBre]

I challenge you to watch one, just one Steve Hartman's video without watering your eyes. His voice, his smile, his devotion, everything is just perfection.

[@claramckenzie6558]

The sadness of this story is so hard to watch but somehow is actually eclipsed by the kindness of a math teacher. Who would ever of thought that? God bless these selfless humans with eternal grace? Amen.

[@brendametube]

Thank you Steve! May God bless you always and in all ways! Happy new year! We love you so much!

[@stephaniehansen5162]

I love Benny. I hope to be like him when I’m 98!😊Much love to you Benny. Hope you get to keep working!

[@diannadiatz1140]

This is what the world needs more of -- heartwarming, inspiring and true stories like those told here by Steve Hartman. He should host more shows. Just finding and filming these stories reminds everyone how much good is in the world. Thank you for a beautiful program. May all of you have a healthy, prosperous, peaceful and joyous New Year! Best wishes, Dianna Diatz, Maryland

[@leticiaminor2261]

As I grow older and see some one like this ..well it makes my heart swell up and thinking i'm so glad that children have a heart for the elderly ....Thank you.

[@MyHeart1955]

Benny, a person after MY own heart!

[@nicolehunter5927]

Heartfelt stories that make the world go round. Steve has a really good job.. let's not give up on humanity... there are so many lessons from these stories..

[@pswan606]

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[@emilyeldridge4213]

Thanks for the update on all these lovely story, Steve and have a healthy and a happy New Year to you. Also see you in 2020 for more On the Road With Steve Hartman

[@mangopilar]

God Bless Steve Hartman, to give a great spin on journalism. I wish more journalists, took the time just like he does before they publish or report a story to the mainstream.

[@marleylab51]

My heart broke for this young man. What a wonderful story!! Great ending.

[@alfredalove4610]

This segment is so underrated 😔 414 comments when it literally just lifted me off the couch crying in happiness .

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

If your looking for something to remind you that there is still good in the world you dont have to look very far. Steve reminds us every week. Thank you Mr. Hartman for reminding us to just slow down, do something small for someone else, and sit back to feel the love that is in plain sight if we only look or go out and do something kind ourselves.

[@JR-cooru]

Merry Christmas Steve Hartman & family!! Thank you for bringing us these stories over the years.

[@jackieblue9536]

Its beautiful to see such uplifting stories...in a world that can be tough sometimes...

[@dirtcollector]

steve you are the man. thank you for the good feels

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

I love you Steve Hartman, you shine a light on the good in human nature...💖

[@marydonohoe8200]

I can’t believe I only now discovered this guy. The complete antidote to the dire daily news! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Steve Hartman!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️😊

[@marleylab51]

I love this little young lady. What a great legacy for others.

[@audreywilliams6533]

God bless you for loving Damien..

[@nancyhilliard1634]

These wonderful stories are making me cry 😭❤️

[@gwen3010]

God's plan to bring them together as a family brought tears to my eyes. Bless you both and thank you to Fin for listening to a child's heart.

[@mypetcrow9873]

Are you talking about the story of the school teacher and that beautiful young man? Was it your god’s plan to make him a foster kid and give him kidney disease as well? Oh, of course not. This is where you move the goal post and say your sky baby daddy works in mysterious ways. Don’t neuter other people just because you choose to be neutered.

[@brandonguthrie8122]

My Pet Crow what do you get out of posting this? Do you blame god for something in your life? Or would you blame him and that’s why you would never believe in a god?

[@brandonguthrie8122]

My Pet Crow I’m being serious btw. I’m not looking to belittle you or make you feel stupid.

[@Redhead155]

Steve, just found you and your weekly stories within this last year. I am obsessed with catching them. I've seen most of the ones in this special. Thank you for the heartwarming stories. Please keep them coming. You have the best job ever.

[@GGCanLove409]

This child is the gift all those patients cherish the most! Ruby is amazing 👏🏾

[@whynot2644]

If you can't find something inspiring with these stories then its over for you.

[@kelseystump112]

Can we not involve the onions?!?

[@robertmartell7271]

Steve ,wonderful positive energy , we need more of these show's . Thank you sir ..........YOU ROCK

[@lyncaho4507]

Can you feel it?!?! It's that wonderful feeling of faith in humanity being restored story after story 💖🙏👍 Thank you Steve and crew for showing "the goodness" that's still in people. 👏👏👏👏👏 God Bless

[@travissweat9098]

The reason I love ALL OF YOUR STORIES, is the love in your heart for finding them and sharing them with a world so badly in need of them. I love you, Mr. Hartman.

[@1MeaningfulLife]

The kid with the kidney problem, Oh, i am sending you hugs and love little angel. You are precious gift.

[@Samkilla99]

Only news segment I’ve been addicted to and not only that it makes me think and appreciate all the things in my life and most importantly it reminds me to never forget to show love

[@dustinbrinkerhoff3745]

It's the end of 2020... Needed this encouragement after this year.

[@MaxRevs911]

Steve Hartman - Making a Difference. Thank you Steve and thank you CBS for supporting this important work and story telling!

[@raerae555]

Wow these lovely people and stories are so amazing...especially that last one...got tears streaming down my face. ❤️❤️❤️