Dakota's journey home with Optimus Prime

SEPT 2021 UPDATE: it is with regret that we inform you of the passing of young Dakota. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers, and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this very difficult time 🙏🙏
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On July 20th, 2021, we were presented with an opportunity to help escort a young man from the hospital back home. These are the highlights of this incredible journey with Dakota 🙏❤️
I would personally like to thank ALL involved, including Dakota's parents for giving us a chance to share this experience with him. Our visit and the footage you see here would not have been possible without the help of Danielle and John from Nace Transportation, LLC. We humbly appreciate everything you did to help us create a memory for Dakota that he will never forget!! ❤️❤️❤️
You can follow Dakota's ongoing journey and offer your prayers or support on Facebook at "Dakotas Journey" 💪🙏
Get well soon Dakota, and welcome to Team Prime! 🤙
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[@englishwithanuvab]

Ratchet carrying Dakota back home from the hospital while Optimus Prime escorts him along with Arcee's bike team. I could only imagine the whole Autobot fleet in that convoy. My regards for him and his family. He's a true hero 🙏🔥❤

[@Chonkyfurry]

And then Hot Rod and Drift joined in for the escort

[@thehellfire8449]

Is it true he passed away, I jus saw the comments on Facebook

[@Crashking14]

​@@thehellfire8449 I know a young boy passed and Joe and Ironhide and I think one of the Bumblebees went to the funeral

[@ArcTrooperRod-269]

OPTIMUS IS ONE OF THE FEW CHARACTERS THAT WITHOUT BEING REAL, HE GENUILY HAS SAVED LIVES

[@OptimusIsHere]

Indeed 🙏❤

[@alex3373]

Don’t know if you know but Optimus Prime is based on a real person, Peter Cullen’s brother a decorated US Marine Corps Captain who told Peter when he went to audition for the voice of Prime to not to act Hollywood tough but instead to be strong 💪, strong enough to be gentle. So Peter emulated his brother’s character into Optimus Prime. His words to Peter helped create one of the most beloved characters in history.

[@ArcTrooperRod-269]

@@alex3373 YES,I DO, IN FACT EPISODE 2x21(THE STARSCREAM BETRAYAL) WAS DEDICATED TO HIM

[@woodlanddove]

Dakota's dad and my mother used to date. Dakota was like a brother to me. I'm glad he's doing okay, even though we haven't talked in a while.

[@woodlanddove]

Rest well Dakota. I'm sorry I couldn't see you while you were still here.

[@ae29productions]

Damn bro made me shed a few couple of tears when I saw the lil guy come out of the hospital

[@kristencurry1439]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️💙😭 This fighter deserved every bit of this love from his family,friends and community. He's simply amazing! 👏 Continued prayers for Dakota's healing and for his family. 🙏 Team Prime will be with you the whole way 🤙

[@curtispitts3691]

that's awesome seeing the joy from this young kid be in hospital and escorted back with optimus prime and everyone showing support and love to him everyone is a true autobot

[@pivers01]

It takes a special kind of person to do what you have done and continue to do Joe!

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you Pat! 😊👏🙏

[@charlottelogan4028]

I loved seeing Dakota's reaction when he saw Optimus it was wonderful brought tears to my eyes the whole time.

[@TransformintheLord]

Joe I can see why this made the top 5. Talk about the emotional love and support being poured out from all over! Thank you to all who helped and were involved. Cheering Dakota on and prayers!

[@chelewelker5589]

AMAZING !!!! I am so happy for Dakota 😢 he deserved this soo much . 😢 Brought tears 😭 to my eyes . I love it how people were standing

[@chelewelker5589]

Standing outside 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🙏🙏🙏🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😃😃😃

[@MatthewBarberio]

That was beautiful Joe! Such an amazing experience for a boy who was so extremely deserving

[@megaspear150]

Thank you heros of humanity for hope and faith to Dakota, how truly needed. Thank you Joe and Optimus

[@visionaryprime]

Wowwww, talk about one heck of a fighter! You've got this Dakota!!❤💙

[@shaeward2431]

Thank you joe for everything you have done ! I’m sitting here with nothing but tears rolling down my cheeks ! Hope to see you again soon .. your friend Shae

[@TheNerdyGirlFiles]

Joe, Another moment that brings joy and blessings onto others and why it is another of your favorites. Your special angel made this happen on her day, it was something you truly needed and Dakota. What you bring to anything you do with Optimus is nothing short of amazing. Such a wonderful moment and thank you for sharing this journey you are on with all of us. You are definitely leaving a Legacy Worthy of a Prime 🙏❤️💙🙌👌🤙

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you 🙏❤👌💔🙏

[@JohnH20111]

i think that Optimus would pass on the Matrix of Leadership to you for what you are doing

[@martinfinger3987]

optimus Prime i like you you Are My Mentor and i like your wisdom of you please Optimus těch mě wisdom.

[@Boskov01]

Hearing what happened to Dakota is heartbreaking. When I read that update I imagined Optimus giving a message like at the end of the Michael Bay films. “Life is filled with many joys, but also many tragedies. For human and autobot alike, we take the joys and tragedies in equal measure. I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to Dakota, wherever he may be now. We are here, and you will never be forgotten.”

[@cybertroniccustomz998]

Know yourself. Only then can you understand the power you have to bring change, no matter how small, to the world around you - Optimus prime

[@muzikveeglence8224]

Even standing ovation is not enough, good luck Optimus Prime

[@Artsy.Journeys]

I'm so frustrated with myself. I wanted to be awake for this premier. I have no excuse...bad sleepless nights always do that to me. However....this was still one heck of a way to start the day. You guys had me in tears the entire video! That poor little boy! He still looks so sick. Is he going to be OK? That said, the look on his face....what an awesome way to support and inspire this little guy. And sooo many people...! I keep hearing the stereotype that bikers are just big meanies. But you actually sit and talk to them and they are some of the coolest people out there! Its so cool they'd go out of their way to help you help this kid out. I'm insanely jealous of Dakota...right? But also so happy for him. Hopefully the next time he gets that escort from Optimus, it can bring a ride inside the Prime! Get better kiddo! Optimus, Joe and family...keep "rolling out!" Till All Are One!

[@OptimusIsHere]

He continued to defy the odds, and we will continue to keep praying for his full recovery!

[@Handorgeous]

This was so AWESOME I wanted to cry. I just hope that young man gets better soon. Optimus looked great as always. Thanks Joe for all you do with Optimus Prime in helping out these kids you just made his day.

[@OptimusIsHere]

❤🙏💪

[@suzanamarkovic483]

zato.🤖❤💙👍ajdtatatjta0atjtatatatmtat

[@nikkiryerson6196]

Amazing!! Brought tears to my eyes that a community rallied for this family

[@treymiller1661]

My neighbor that had cancer twice she is only 12 years old and was just announced Cancer Free. #NoOneFightsAlone

[@OptimusIsHere]

💪❤🙏

[@raichuras1]

Optimus prime is my favourite character and you have done a brilliant job by surprising everyone even that boy you are a sweet and heartwarming person

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you!!

[@raichuras1]

together one shall stand one shall fall

[@user-dm2oc8ve9q]

What a awesome truck and my deepest thoughts and prayers are w the family and friends of Dakota fly lil man fly

[@kylekaufman253]

I am usually one to control my emotions, but about 20-25 seconds into the video, I was crying hard. That is not only truly amazing, but that's so touching. Not just the fact that he survived a brain tumor, but the fact that so many of his friends and family, and even people who he had no idea who they were, supported him and cheered him on, along with Optimus Prime himself. Joe, I don’t even know this kid, but I want to say thank you for doing that. That made my month, year, life.

[@OptimusIsHere]

🤲🙏❤🙏

[@Lisa-hu6xm]

Dakota stay strong and believe in you and you always be in my heart. Stay Dakota. You Rock.

[@lovelydiva06]

I got a little emotional but that was an amazing awesome thing to do for him, I wish Dakota the best and may he make a full recovery

[@OptimusIsHere]

thank you :)

[@FakeK_ai]

Lets go team prime!

[@ashlyndauenbaugh8595]

He was in my 6th grade class and we have been friends since 2nd grade. Sad news is that he passed away just a few days ago.😭

[@OptimusIsHere]

Yes we heard. My sincerest condolences 🙏

[@a.t.m.stormspotter6695]

Good for your helping people that need encouragement.

[@MichalNemecekMn]

This shows that optimus prime is symbol for everybody

[@tainahautamaki5726]

I wish you and Optimus primehe blessing and good luck and success you do good job together! 🙏🙏👍👍

[@buddyprime9423]

Thank you for being able to give this to him. Rest in Peace, Dakota.

[@lewisabercrombie9121]

All I can think of is "Welcome to Team Prime, Dakota"

[@OptimusIsHere]

❤👏👏

[@DSTheWarrior198]

I am felling sorrow for Dakota. Don't worry we are all with you. This video brought tears in my eyes. Very inspiring and emotional.Thanks Joe and Optimus. I can't forget this . Best wishes from me.

[@franciscogreau777]

Awesome, Prime we must link up get to New York ASAP am in a war zone call of duty fighting battles over here with decepticon ! Am here with my 2010 SS Chevy Bumblebee Transformer Edition ! Reply back Bumblebee Roll out !

[@tainahautamaki5726]

What belongs to the Dakota family now? I wish all them a lot of blessing in the life as well as strength for everyone as a family ❤❤❤❤

[@AnnaLoweeze]

Absolutely beautiful 😭

[@adrenalinowner7992]

All the best young man,🇨🇦👍🏼 As always Joe, Great Job…👍🏼

[@OptimusIsHere]

🙏❤

[@kupkovic144]

Happy ❤❤❤❤❤❤ our choice

[@damiancortesmelo1580]

Ay Solo ese niño para que la lleve a la mitad y traiga su camión un hombre elote Optimus Prime🎉❤

[@JamesonGaming97]

This is incredible. ❤️ I'm in tears 😭

[@federicoguevaraavalos515]

Awesome

[@Megamus643AlphaofLife]

Till all our one

[@Sergeant906]

Optimus fought for us as optimus fought for cybertron

[@jakel3424]

Wow. Amazing

[@martinfinger3987]

optimus Prime i like you you Are My Mentor and i like your wisdom of you please Optimus teach me wisdom.

[@ashtongalway1380]

Good luck 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@lauriefaithprescott]

I really hope Dakota is fully healed and living his best lofe (here from tiktok)

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thanks for watching. Sadly he passed away not long after this experience 😔

[@lauriefaithprescott]

@@OptimusIsHere ohhhhhhh man. Poor kid sending my condolences to the family

[@davebradburyjr7381]

Awesome go everybody. ⚘⚘👍👍🥰🥰👋👋

[@ashleighpiccinino1849]

Right now would be a good time for feet from our favorite auto bot. He is really motivational, I think, and I think he can seriously help others with disabilities. Learn to live a better life. That’s what I’m trying to do, anyway.

[@monyreach3718]

I am really appreciate when I see this video. It’s really cool with optimus car . Can’t wait to see 🇰🇭

[@federicoguevaraavalos515]

Ratchet carrying Dakota back home from the hospital while Optimus Prime escorts him along with Arcee’s bike team.

[@jaxxon480]

i am friends with him! i didn’t know until he was out of the hospital i feel horrible for not knowing before hand.

[@OptimusIsHere]

My condolences for your loss. This has hit many of us very hard

[@juliavitoriadubekkopczynsk4617]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@laidyticona3855]

Hermoso

[@federicoguevaraavalos515]

Nice

[@fanman6568]

Do you know what one underrated expect about bay movie that no one talks about? The soundtrack. I really do like the soundtrack a lot.

[@OptimusIsHere]

The soundtracks are indeed among my favorite part as well

[@kaungwaihlyan8389]

I think Ratchet is Taking Dakota home safely

[@laidyticona3855]

My favoti

[@darkangelstarspiritual9595]

HI GUYS

[@beckyposton4418]

Optimus prime is the best autobots

[@walterandre100]

SHALOM...SHALOM...SHALOM

[@jenny.matzekl]

😘😘😘😘😘😥😥😥😥😥

[@971marlone]

C'est une tuerie ce camion mais en revanche les rétroviseurs ne sont pas les mêmes que la version du film

[@ashleighpiccinino1849]

I’m wondering how many other people with disabilities prime has helped? Has he made any trades towards letting people with wheelchairs “transform, “back into those who walk like myself? If so, that would be a transformation for the ages. then, of course, he would have to change tomorrow. It would have to be, “let’s walk on. “I’m being serious here, as I want to do something in special education. it would be cool, then, to commemorate this man/grow up with one of my students… Teacher-student… Wearing some of his high tech stuff in order to walk. That would be nice. What would be even better, this is Peter, calling himself could actually build something for that student. Let’s walk on.

[@indragunawan6401]

Wow merinding euy...

[@kaungwaihlyan8389]

Imagine if Shattered Glass Decepticons joined the escort Megatron won't even stand a chance

[@carolinechinowaita3245]

#ilovethisthunbnail

[@Aaryan1017]

Reminds of Age of Extinction scene where autobots raided K.S.I HQ

[@carolinechinowaita3245]

@@Aaryan1017 me to

[@ashtongalway1380]

Can I draw something for him 🙂

[@ChristopherDominguez-hm9gr]

Hello mi dar a optimus para me cumple13

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

Is this that same boy how had cancer

[@OptimusIsHere]

He had an aggressive brain tumor, yes

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

@@OptimusIsHere ok

[@jonathanfrankynicholassipa2004]

What if the Optimus Prime was real?

[@kaungwaihlyan6279]

Ratchet take care of Dakota Ok?