Ed moved to New Orleans because of a new job. Homelessness was never part of the plan.

[@sheenagriffith2635]

61, alcoholic and homeless, that's really rough. I pray 🙏 God shows you the way buddy. Getting back on your feet is tough but not impossible.

[@sysiphus2012]

12 year old video. now he is 73…

[@karenhoward3662]

Your close to me I live in Covington Louisiana. Sad to hear your story. Wish I could help everyone who are homeless. Seeing all of you out there makes me cry. Sending love.

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

I left New Orleans in 1997 stay five months and had two jobs and still could not make a decent living and this was before Katrina. I am so glad I never want back.

[@bwc3821]

The most amazing thing about the homeless is the community they build with each other. They don't fight each other all day like people think. They don't sit around feeling sorry for themselves, they just made do with what they have. I simply cannot understand these people who are so hostile towards the homeless.

[@sophia.s]

Why on earth would the Mission charge $5 to sleep overnight? That's crazy. They should open the doors to anyone in need. Also, it's sad that you can be arrested for sleeping outside. I feel so bad for the homeless. They have such limited options. God bless Ed. He has a good heart.

[@Aethelbeorn]

It takes money to keep things open. $5 is not alot but when pan handling is illegal it's obscene.

[@davidmmm8]

But America is so special. We have the Reserve currency of the world! We cannot tolerate any aberrations. And thus the homeless ppl are tossed aside.

[@dan4091]

if the choice is charge $5 or close down i think $5 is a bargain!

[@nathwallis8685]

AMEN GOD BLESS EVERYONE AND EVERYONE'S FAMILIES AND LOVES ONES!

[@matkiding]

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[@eskiemax5133]

An update on Ed? Prayers that he is ok!!!!

[@camwilliams2827]

I despise the place I work at, hate going there every day and would love to quit today, but atm I can't find anything else so I'm stuck there. I see from this, no matter how much I hate this place I work at, if I don't have a plan B I could end up like this

[@douglaslowe5]

I hated my job..dreaded waking up in morning. Quit, eventually became homeless and felt guilty (?) For being happier that way.

[@HALFSQUASHED]

You still at the same job?

[@PunkSlapper123]

At 61 years old, he is definitely in a bad spot. Jobs, for people his age, are extremely hard to come by.

[@cashed-out2192]

Walmart Greeters

[@roywells5790]

what he said about genetics and alcohol is very true I have no anwseres for this man. if his wife was alive he wouldn't be in this situation he needs to find out something to care about. gotta hard to lose your wife.now he's lost himself too sad

[@seamusblack5876]

I really feel bad for the homeless I was there once for a short period and it's a nightmare if I ever win the lottery I would give a lot to homeless charities

[@dr.bimbambula]

life is more fun when you are a bit under the influence

[@rokutv9422]

To sleep at the mission it's $5 a night. $150 a month.. Some mission charge $300 a month to eat at the soup kitchen.. Pretty soon, your going to be charged to shower $???????

[@PunkSlapper123]

These people usually panhandle much more than $5 a day. They will have more than enough to get in the mission if they stop spending money on liquor.

[@johnathangiesler3869]

@@PunkSlapper123 it’s illegal to panhandle here

[@pcpythons3468]

He’s a good spirit man I wouldt know what to do

[@howellwong11]

No money for a place to sleep, but money for a bottle of alcohol. It looks like misplaced priorities.

[@xGAM3Rxx]

hope everything worked out

[@donnewman5548]

Love the videos, hate that stupid question if you had 3 wishes what would they be

[@Jack_all]

Cities should really start employing the homeless, but I guess the harsh reality is some people probably don't want to work past a $20 bill.

[@THOMASCOLTON1]

Some cities do, city clean up & recycling - 2 birds with 1 stone

[@Jack_all]

@Anonymous 2020 not really true, many just want heroin or alcohol.. Deep down the root of their addictions is almost always lack of connection or love from their father , unresolved emotional trauma or mental illness

[@mikemmx]

Thats stupid, charge the homeless money to sleep? WTF..

[@avalondreaming1433]

an honest man

[@lindamerchant123]

He's a beautiful soul ❤️💕

[@GangBetrayal]

i feel really bad for People on the street, i Mean i got a nice place and all, but Man i feel so bad, 3rd wish he had was Amazing, He would love to help People like him, so do i, i'm only 16 :(

[@neenerbeenerful]

All of the other vids I watched.... they had wishes tht were for them, and only them and this man wanted to be sober, have his lover and help others (:

[@Larry-p8t]

10 years on where could he be now

[@dionsands3113]

Stop drinking!

[@QoVoCGaming]

It SUCKS how hard working people Like Ed are skilled and desperate but there is no work for them...

[@jeffbrak]

Cruel society.

[@PunkSlapper123]

Right, Ed is a degenerate alcoholic. It is society's fault. Ed bears no responsibility whatsoever for his situation. It's all society's fault.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

so many experts and critics in the comment section...can you see texas from up there on your high horse??

[@TheStockDayTrader]

See what happens when you dont have a Plan B

[@johncena04101]

Tragic. Where is ed. He needs counseling and a job. Or social security at this point. Hoping ed is doing ok.

[@CYV214]

🙏

[@zablujnc]

@bwc3821 Inner insecurities are in some people brought forward when faced with a homeless person, breaking the illusion for what they want a perfect World to look like. Also people like to think themselves "better" than others. Equality is in the aspect of the unconsious mind, that controls our feelings a foreign term.

[@omarballer23]

Camera guy is always sympathizing with homeless people’s nasty drug and alcoholic habits.

[@InvisiMan2006]

@TheStockDayTrader As insensitive as it sounds, I would have to agree. At 61, this guy should have already had a retirement savings fund with enough cash to get him through the next 20 years. With his apparent education, this should not have been a problem.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

InvisiMan a lot of people don’t think that way. It’s why I stay on my husband about building his IRA while I build mine. If I died, he would be alright because I’m an extreme saver. If he died, I would be screwed.

[@a.krueger6486]

@@arleneaugustahair8393 non of my business but that must infuriate you @ times. God bless you, though for staying committed to each other. Awesome!

[@iownu8]

awh :( thats realy sad

[@modestinemungo4661]

All of is have choices

[@davidapplegate7240]

Okay, I call BS. I live in New Orleans and not way is it illegal to pan handle. There are people all over asking for money. And if you really want a job there is plenty of work here

[@johnnyangel9163]

Get a job in The Quarter!Restaurants need all kinds of help!

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Every night there are meetings of Alcoholic Anonymous. go there ,they will help you.

[@modestinemungo4661]

Sooo.. 🤔.. you would want your wife bk sock?..afterall.. you didn't give a description of "how" you want her bk. Movvvving onnnn .

[@kenturpin1554]

Lol professional BS artist

[@theresourcefulsurvivor9609]

A bottle is more important to him than a job. Typical.

[@donpeace894]

Self inflicted as always