David Lomas - German/Samoa Descent Search For Ethnic Roots!

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Lost and Found.. David Lomas has been digging into people’s personal lives for 15 years, making television programmes where, typically, people are looking for a family member they have either never met or lost contact with. He has done Missing Pieces, Lost And Found, and Family Secret, and now he is back on screen with new episodes of David Lomas Investigates.
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[@kathycruse6693]

What a great man is David Lomas. I just found him today, and Im so glad. Kathy from Iowa, USA.. 74 years old and a widow these stories just melt my heart and give me joy.

[@alyssasmith9081]

I'm in Iowa, too, and I just found him yesterday, and have been binging these videos. :)

[@peterkehoe1984]

Greatest show on TV. If anyone deserves a knighthood it's David Lomas. The man is a living legend.

[@camilalook4168]

David , you're a hero!!!

[@kalalatauapai3500]

I totally agree. I watch it every week and always in tears and I'm glad that his shows in 2021 are all new shows and yay it's on tonight too

[@jonjones2639]

boring azz

[@jacksonpettit4690]

I am a German Samoan in tga

[@epigabrielle4838]

Absolutely 💯💯💯

[@KrissiCreates]

I cried through this one, as it hit so close to home for me. I know his feelings of always wondering who you look like, where your roots are as an adoptee. I also know the joy of finally being held in the arms of your Father and seeing who you look like. Finding my Norwegian ancestry and being welcomed by my 4 half siblings. Sadly my Mother had passed away, but I found 2 half siblings and a while village, so to speak, of cousins on her side. My Grandmother was one of 15...so you do the math ! All have welcomed me with open arms. My Father will be 92 this year and we talk everyday ! I'm so happy he found his Father and that hole in his heart has been filled !! Great series !!

[@pebjeush3738]

I’m not crying😭😭😭Wow!!! I’m so happy for him. As a Polynesian they’ve welcomed him and they won’t ever let him go . This show just made all his dreams come true 🙏💛💛💛

[@ilovetheworld9978]

Sad to hear his life story. Kalofa e, God finally gave him a good woman to share his life with. He found his father & his half siblings and what a joy that was. Happy ending to this young family.

[@sianapapalii1939]

What a wonderful Joyful reunion with the love ones so emotional God bless your every moments as a family

[@johntaele864]

Omg God bless

[@vailima49aston99]

Dad has a real Samoan German accent happy ending ❤️🇼🇸

[@liamyoungboy0593]

🇩🇪🇼🇸💙💙

[@KlaraMoody]

This lifestory was soo moving, I felt tears in my eyes with compassion and happiness, that father and son found each other in the end. Thanks through the help of David Logan Many regards from Western Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@zninz5368]

I’d love to have Phil as a brother, he’s awesome. Such a humble guy for the amount of misfortunes he’s had. Many blessings

[@serenitydemon2289]

We all need a partner like Ann

[@miamag8722]

Yeh, that's love

[@FL-ut2gv]

Amazing program, it made me cry. Beautiful wife and daughter with great support...Wonderful family reunion ever after. Lovely people. Take care and God bless.❤❤❤❤❤

[@esthermazazane2324]

I live in Soweto in South Africa. This show it's a bomb. David Lomes is a legend. I salute him.🇿🇦🙌🙏🙏

[@pito_9843]

You can see the German features through the dads face even though his skin shows a Samoan complexion 😍😍so happy for this unit to God be the Glory for happy endings and everything 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@stevensharks3256]

Very happy for you USO see your dad and family garman Samoa hard 🇼🇸🇩🇪

[@jacksonpettit4690]

Cheeeeeehooooooooo

[@miriamanuu5810]

His wife is awesome. They both lucky to have each other, and there daughter is so beautiful. Hope they stay in touch forever.

[@Elaine-mi8rr]

Watching this @ 2am and doing my ugly cry. Malo David this does the heart good. Glad he found his Aiga.

[@cocomuncha7667]

Happy for you uso. What a journey. Finally peace at last.

[@sianapapalii1939]

👍👍🇼🇸

[@respecthewoman]

That was amazing. When the lost child see their missing longed for parent, the little child in them have all those suppressed emotions of hurt, abandonment and longing to reflect re surface. He was blessed to keep his soft side and become an awesome husband and father. So many use their early struggles as a means to excuse their bad behavior. Connecting with his family and being able to reflect with his dad will only increase his good nature it seems..... A nature similar to his dad's. Guidance and Blessings.

[@michelledelaney5132]

Oh god heart wrenching so happy they met can’t stop blubbering ♥️♥️♥️

[@elizabethndahalele5759]

So heartwhelming. ....tearing apart...wish thm a wonderful future...Bravo to Dave Lomas ..!

[@bonipazhiio6317]

Love his dad. He never stopped loving his long lost son whom he never met . Glad that they finally met each other .

[@relocatetoItaly]

But they had a phone call and exchanged a letter via Phils mother. So why did he ignore his son. He did know about him

[@ricg7636]

Fake love..

[@FLANDERZ]

@@ricg7636 take a seat 💺 🙏

[@bevnelson3678]

Awesome video. Thank you for shearing.

[@tina5601]

I think this was one of the best episodes I've ever watched. I'm so happy you found your father. And I could tell more than ever your father wanted to be found. Happy New Year 2022 with much great health and happiness! Congratulations on your new arrival! Hugs from Alaska USA 💜🤗🌹👍❤️

[@matalenap9748]

Amazing support and understanding from his wife! Beautiful bittersweet reunion❤️

[@mikaelesaili6954]

Beautiful story lucky man Martin 😍💗 not like me 57 with out knowing my Dad but lucky you mate 👍 god bless both of you guys 🙏👏🙌.

[@kawikapila7454]

When he said " I want nothing but the best for my daughter, I want to be the best man for " 💯🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾💪🏾

[@nelliepalgue4240]

wonderful reunion.you are doing great David,thanks for this program.you are helping a lot of people to re connect

[@Te562]

Its sad when young mothers adopt their child out thinking it was best for them. I see not all adopted parents were perfect.

[@tewhawhai7550]

It's even more devastating and sad when they are drugged and their babies were stolen and ripped from them and adopted out.

[@deehunt1004]

I’m also adopted me and my brother from Samoa 33 yrs ago into a white family was very hard to explain growing up saying your family didn’t want you ,definitely when your adopted parents are white so it always was bought up 😒I said it didn’t affect me but it really made me ashamed and me and my brother have been in and out of jail all our life sometimes not more so now but for 25 years of my life I thought and had so much hate for my real birth parents and think what could be worse then a life of jail 10 yrs of 25 yr old I thought I definitely wasn’t better off given away But now having kids of my own I now understand that I was given such a big opportunity in coming to Australia and I was very blessed and now I’m so grateful

[@heksedansd.2919]

Oh my.....I'm crying....beautiful people❤ I'm so happy they found eatchother❤

[@fkjbhgdsss]

A’e I hate this show! Always makes me cry! 😭

[@juniortupuse9671]

Soia Ia se Le kou Maka gagaga

[@vaielilava7791]

Soia iā kouke fekagisi so’o male felagisi aku o kagaka🥺😩😭😭

[@vaielilava7791]

*fekagisi

[@moekontze116]

You are soo right. I just had a cry watching this. I am Samoan/German but I never got to meet my dad. I was told many times he asked after me. But he had a family. Mum married a kiwi and he was only dad I knew. I was soo blessed for the love he gave me till he passed at age 57. I was asked if I want to meet my dad I said No. I don’t know that side. But how I looked it best to leave some things as they. My life is blessed and I know wo I am. I am glad for this man who had an unfair life but he been rewarded with a wife who loves him n an adorable daughter to carry his genes and I hope next Pepe is a boy❤❤

[@raerae7463]

You know what made me feel sad. When he said he doesn't feel good enough for his daughter. It's crazy because there is not another man, in this universe, but him, who is good enough for his daughter. No other man will love her like him!

[@tuhuster]

Miracles do happen. Blood is thicker than water 🇼🇸🇩🇪

[@michaelmichael8314]

Not necessarily

[@jamesstpatrick731]

@@michaelmichael8314 Yes necessarily

[@michaelmichael8314]

@@jamesstpatrick731 oh yeah? Then what about Joseph fritzl and what he did to his daughter keeping her locked in a basement and fathering 7 children of hers? What about the likes of Tom Jones who refused his son and even after a paternity test proved he was the father, he has still not met him 30 years on (did I mention his son is homeless?)? As I said, blood is not necessarily thicker than water, anybody who thinks it is has lived a privileged life (good for you)

[@jamesstpatrick731]

@@michaelmichael8314 The meaning of blood is thicker than water is that Family relationships are more important than non family relationships. A few sickos harming their own family doesnt change this fact.

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Beautiful... I have to say, I'm a fan of this show. Cheers from Denver Colorado.

[@pana6572]

Ohh WOW another crying session for me.... I got to finally meet my father when I was 31 years old. God bless this family

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

I do appreciate my own upbringing in NZ so to see so many others are not so fortunate, I love the fact that they do get the answers they seek. Such lovely sad stories - but beautiful to know.

[@annekennedy7356]

Absolutely like Phil's wife she has the best intentions for her husband and what a beautiful personality......

[@larswillsen]

Yup, halfcast is a word I often saw earlier - Now, the interesting thing is, not only from those seeing themselves as "flawless whites" but from others among my own roots that was even more mixed. David, get into it with your head up, you ARE samoan, than they cannot tak away from you. You don't have to speak, or spend all your time digging into your ancestors culture. As a 45 year old you have plenty of time to find out - Here's my best tip: Be the best ambassador you can be for your people. There's really not much else you can do - Teach your kids about your origin and make sure they feel your pride, but also teach them that this world isn't always in their favor. I'm 60 now, and I taught my blond little girl to embrace her dads roots. I'm of Inuit descent of those migrants that crossed from Canada recently into Greenland (Greenland are mixed from whalers, scandinavians etc.) and those shouting up highest are the people trying hard to be more Inuk than me .. There's no such thing as "being superior" other than it reveals their weakness. I hope you find yours before resting into peace, in the meantime stand tough brother!

[@humanation1983]

like father like son " I don't know what to say"😂

[@judithbuchanan4480]

Wow. I am so happy for this family.

[@Joshstix95]

It’s buzzy looking at his dad Martin because it reminds me of my dad who is Samoan / with german heritage . I noticed Samoan Germans are fare and have light hair too. Much love to all my Samoan Germans out there 🇼🇸🇩🇪

[@liamyoungboy0593]

Ayy much love 🇩🇪🇼🇸💙

[@ChrisEAdlay]

Hard life being a white fob being able to speak samoan everything samoan except your looks

[@lotuscabrio2937]

Schön

[@senem1769]

Your one of us, welcome to the Family CHOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!

[@donnalove7672]

Dad is very handsome. Such a Beautiful ending 💕

[@panismith1544]

Sadly - New Zealand, seems to be swamped, with alot of lost children. New Zealand, come on, for these people. I understand Beacuse I'm one of these lost people & I understand their loss, ultimately this problem really needs to be addressed seriously, people take responsibility of your actions when making children..honestly stop this cycle & take responsibility of your lustful, actions or wear a condom, "seriously" You can buy them it's quit easy & reasonably cheap: & by doing that you can stop this pain for these people who feel lost in this big wide world. Take responsibility for your actions. & give back these beautiful people a sense of belonging, they at least deserve that.

[@panismith1544]

(This sort of sht, makes my blood boil)

[@ivylillace]

It's true I was watching this episodes and am like New Zealand has a problem somewhere

[@nuhaasedick29]

I'm sobbing Just makes me realise how lucky I was to have my parents and siblings And tremendously sad for all the children who must grow up without parents

[@rickykingi5191]

He looks like his father too ❤️

[@sianapapalii1939]

Both father and son very much alike

[@atosboxing]

what a story uso, just a little morning tear to start the morning here 😂 malo lava. Wish you all a long happy life fam

[@saladavy6771]

Wow, I live in the next suburb to his Dad! Literally crying my eyes out

[@Rumbro.]

Yep north side isnt to far from me either 😶

[@RonDMC85]

Haha me too

[@tautalagalaauli6500]

David Lomas job well done I know that family back home in Samoa they used to have a property at the corner of Sinamoga and Alafua its a very big family too halfcast Germans

[@normatible9795]

This one brought me tears. His dada had a heart operation. Closure and peace for both dad and son

[@aghmatadams3368]

Happy family Happy son. Happy father. Happy wife.

[@seimanaia5033]

Beautiful make me cry

[@deloresdixon1676]

Why does everyone have to have all this loud music. I need to use hearing aids and it really hurts my ears

[@estellawobker3568]

Happy for this family. The Old Girl in KZN SOUTH AFRICA

[@evaa.8696]

Wonderful story made me cry 😍

[@vkirisome4701]

Gee the son looks like his Dad when his Dad was young.

[@iceandcoconuts]

Great show! Love this! Phil’s wife is amazing

[@dionhutchinson4183]

The look in that guy's face after seeing his dad you could tell it meant alot he looked very relived and happy

[@donniekula3807]

What a beautiful story thank you for sharing

[@ruthypasi2200]

😍😍😍 BEAUTIFUL REUNION

[@juliannalagaaia2457]

Awww and he sounds like his dad! awwwww x #Godisgood x

[@annasimon7077]

David Lomas I have been watching several of your videos and I love the way you work. Not only you are a master investigator but a true master at putting families together with so much delicacy and love. I look forward to many many more of your lovely videos!

[@kathyking8675]

Love this show and love how families come together

[@deborahspooner8046]

So much like his dad, emotionally they react the same way.

[@lisawyman9883]

I agree! greatest show... amazing work that David does. so interesting and emotional!!

[@Iherdit2day]

Sadly even today you're still labeled a half cast 😞😔😥 I gave up trying to belong. It's made me a happier person today. ❤

[@ChrisEAdlay]

Nah we all samoan

[@keheliutai7518]

Thank you, one of the greatest moments of my KZbin history.

[@temur9872]

Weird how I just found out last year that my Great great grandfather was a ww1 german officer

[@seanodwyer4322]

My mom's ancestors were members off the French Royal family-. We only have the surname- ''Challannor , butt there must be more french surnames way back. One off my sisters was bumming around France and some Frech spotted her as a French Royal. The only person too spot us here in New Zealand was a Gypsy lady from England.- ''She told me that all the violence in our family is traced back too the French Revelution- 1779-1815 A.D. when most off my Royal French ancesters were exterminated. The violence doe's not come from the O'Dwyer Irish side off the family.- Rou's.

[@missjini82]

Loved watching this xx

[@thetruthhurtz8891]

My eyes are dryer then sand paper after watching.. Love & Respect

[@sialatoatasi1500]

I love watching your show. Thanks for the good work .

[@judedavis-goff7023]

Meeting your family for the first time is so amazing..I love this show.touchs my heart

[@ConqueringCaffeine]

Looks so much like his Dad. Schön, dass ihr Euch gefunden habt!

[@gracetukuru2869]

Just wonderful!

[@kaerajpetera]

Happy for you uso

[@laurzkw3674]

Blimmin onions in my eyes 😭...

[@susitinastipich6195]

It was meant to be for him to enjoy what life he has lifted with his family beautiful union

[@tv685_]

What an absolute beautiful ending! Cheers David. You’re so great at what you do.

[@pathfinder8195]

I am so happy that he finally got to meet his father. It is very sad that the child had to reach out AGAIN for his dad. The father dropped the ball royally back then when the son tried to reach out the first time.

[@rridderbusch518]

@Pathfinder I get the feeling that his father has more than just a heart condition. Seems like he's got the start of some sort of dementia. That would explain why he didn't call anyone about the postponements. Poor old guy.

[@epifaniaharriman485]

Thank you for the video you give so many people happynes in their lives

[@rechoice9010]

Another heartwarming story that made me tear up.

[@kenetipese8445]

They look so much alike. God Bless and Alofa Atu.

[@joanadams2952]

I am so greatfull you use this opportunity now to find your, father, because life is short. So now be blessed.

[@brookside109]

This made me cry,so sad with a happy ending

[@epigabrielle4838]

He is his father's mirror. What a beautiful reunion 💖

[@mikejulz87]

That's definitely his father. They look alike.

[@sheeesh2195]

When the farther said the same thing as his son.....I don't know what to say 😊

[@kayteesamoa2548]

Love you PHIL n your BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, you have a beautiful, blessed FAMILY, GOD BLESS your FAMILY.❤️❤️👍👍

[@yourmumbeetch4566]

Much love brother an sis hope yous got what was needed. Kia kaha

[@queenofthesouthseas9857]

This is a beautiful moment, moments spent together with your father will always be cherished. The most beautiful thing is that people meet with their missing links ......family.........parents.........siblings even children and pets....before they part this world. BIG UPS to the ones who made it possible for your family. The day is today.....tomorrow might never come.

[@lalah4300]

Love this 😭❤❤❤

[@MsJofoso]

Loved this ❤

[@zoe9632]

Wonderful!

[@arenbaoa2174]

Great fan of your stories.

[@Mrunknownsounds]

He looked like Troy Polamalu😂

[@stevedeans8773]

What a beautiful story, I’m so happy to see the love shine through.

[@savaiianteine1]

Wow!!! Him and his father look like the Jahnkes in Samoa, and yes they’re all tall people. Ann is sucha wonderful woman.

[@sosenetammy3893]

Amazing story, God bless!

[@leont5096]

Love it

[@flasa0173]

Great ending now he and his kids will always know their Samoan side.

[@rysahjat7226]

Lovely story ❤❤

[@draganserdar9999]

Beautifull, beautifull, beautifull story,David L.amaizing with his life story,.this story i watch have always tears in my eyes,.what amaizing story,.Congratulations,.David..