Luxury Lost - A Shot to the Chest. The Sad End of Albert Erskine.

[@Lorriann63]

It sounds like he was trying to do the right thing by not laying off workers, but to be successful you do need to makev adjustments as things change. A very sad ending to his life. RIP Mr. Erskine. Thank you for the story, Ron.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I think you are right, he was just such a nice guy. Big heart.

[@lelia660]

There are few things sadder than suicide. Rest in peace, Mr. Erskine. Excellent job, Ron.

[@SPACEMAN_fkYT]

I had a 1964 Studebaker Commander. Small car, large engine. Very fast, called it the Tennessee Stud.

[@ReneeLewis-sv6xp]

That's such a sad tale. A person can go from having it all to penniless and destitute in no time flat. That's a tragic end for anyone. That desperation could drive a person to such a way out. 😭🙏

[@davidblackwell5219]

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[@alicefotfmod7094]

@davidblackwell5219 David and Janette Thank you from all of us here at faces of the forgotten, And Merry Christmas And A Joyous New Year to You and Your family. 🌟🎄❤️

[@Oldnoitall]

@@davidblackwell5219 merry Christmas down there and happy new year from East Tennessee and United States of America America

[@chloepreston0312]

I have family in Huntsville, so it's great to see these beautiful old cemeteries again. I remember hearing the stories about Mr. Erskine from my aunt. Thanks for this video, Ron. RIP Mr. Erskine.

[@kimberlybrown4557]

He seemed to have lived a great life, but in the end lost it all. So sad.🎄

[@peterredfern1174]

Very sad story about an industrious and decent man,even in the depression still cared for his workers,may he R.I.P,Merry Christmas to you and yours Ron stay safe,🎄🙏🙏👋👍🎄

[@kennithminnich]

Always good to see you in the middle of the week..

[@kenBIGLION67aus]

He had a mausoleum like that, and he was broke.

[@poempadgett4664]

I thought the same thing, but maybe some of his still-well heeled friends and business associates kicked in for it. I also imagine that his family had to sell their estate/s, too, but he probably had some funds left- just no more new ones coming in to replace them... sad story.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I’m guessing the family mausoleum was built before the depression. Or maybe not

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

I never knew this about him. Very Sad for sure. He must have bought this mausoleum before he went under. It sure is beautiful. RIP Albert ❤ 💐

[@marlenepearson3936]

Oh! That is very sad. I guess he thought he could keep everything going, and everyone employed. Sadly not during the depression 😞 RIP Albert 🙏

[@redrooster1908]

The best things in life are free, unless you need money. Rip

[@roberttucker7075]

Hi Ron from Indianapolis indiana, I am watching your video right now and I love your videos and channel. I loved your video on pearl Bryan. I heard that they are tearing down Bobby Mackey's music world in wilder Kentucky. You are awesome and amazing storyteller.

[@Hobbitma]

Love this channel! Thanks Ron 😊

[@ReneeHorth]

I grew up in South Bend Indiana and played at the golf course named after him. My Grandfather Olson worked, and retired from Studebaker.

[@jessicaboisvert3138]

😊❤ Thanks Ron for sharing these great stories and the way you tell them are very interesting

[@giorgiojoshua]

Hey Gang!

[@susanna3]

Im glad that you visited Mr. Erskine's resting place and we are remembering him. Sounds like a decent man who had ability and became despondent over the bad fortune if the company. May he rest in peace 🙏 ❤

[@riverbender9898]

Sad ending for a successful man. Thanks Ron.

[@dougnish499]

Sounds kinda like me right now, and a lot of other people right now, that’s the way it goes sometimes.

[@angelamary9493]

Hi Ron ..Sad Story ..sending love to you and family ..Great Channel x ❤️ UK

[@tracysmith3076]

Very sad. Thanks Ron! ❤

[@Minpingirl1958]

Interesting story...never heard of this gentleman before.Thank you Ron❤

[@lynncanada1915]

My mother and grandfather worked at Studebaker in South Bend. Avanti is my most fav car. Thanks for providing this piece of the company's history.

[@susanelkin2284]

Thanks Ron! 👍👍👍

[@ellennewth6305]

Always good to hear another story, Ron!

[@marlenecentrella9793]

Hi Ron, I saw this pop-up. I can't miss your videos 😂❤ have a good evening.

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

Hello Ron , Albert tried the best that he could....I mean can you even imagine 😢😢

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I agree, that’s what makes it all so sad. He sure was a good guy and cared about his employees I’m sure.

[@seekerofthetruth6257]

Rest in peace Mr. Erskine in the arms of our Lord. Stay safe Sir & everyone sending virtual hugs to you all 💝. Have a very Merry Christmas & many more.

[@robertholl1974]

Such a sad story. You should check out our cemetery here in Gurley. We have a Captain from the civil war buried here who we are named after. Just an fyi. Safe travels sir.

[@jimbaron2529]

Great content as always Ron! Thank you brother! I appreciate ya

[@donnaelkins186]

My Dad bought 1 of those cars back in the 60's. Good 1 Ron!❤

[@shari5982]

Rest in peace, Mr. Erskine.💐

[@Wetcoast66]

Nice short story Ron. A needed mid week fix. 👍

[@ralphwilliams8835]

that was interesting mr.Ron good video

[@Xtro-1098]

Keep pumping out great content ron 👌🏽

[@judyclark5736]

It's such a sad ending. He did leave behind a wife and son. He looked like a good, honest man.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Agree, pretty heartbreaking story. Especially that picture of him at the end gazing at his grand mansion. Material things mean little.

[@lizzierankin-fe9kj]

RIP Albert 😢 Thanks for sharing to us about him Ron.

[@evakiss2562]

The Great Depression…killed a lot of people …very sad…

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Eva!!!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

😀

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Actually us a very sad story. I kind of felt this guy really cared about his employees and was a good hearted man. Just bad timing and probably didn’t want to fire anybody. It shows that the material things don’t matter

[@JaneMcKee-l4b]

So sad to think that is your only choice. He could have done so much more.

[@helenhernandez5604]

HI Ron! 🥰💜😘🪦

[@jacquelyncochran7966]

So sad and heartbreaking 😢😢😢

[@Findbigfoot1]

You need to visit the Auburn cord Duesenberg museum in auburn IN sometime.

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Thank you for the post! ❄️☃️🎄✌🏼

[@jacqui.amelie]

So sad Rip Albert

[@zorabryce5493]

What a sad story. RIP Erskine. Thanks Ron. Merry Christmas and A Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2025. Stay safe and keep well.

[@HeatherT-y7i]

That is so sad. God bless him . Thank you.

[@mam8982]

The measure of a man is not in how much money he makes, but what sort of character he has. Mr Erskine was a total success, if he but knew it, he was a decent and honourable man. That should have been enough.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Even a big tree can fall RIP.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Well stated

[@christianmorgan3770]

Thank you so much Lord Bless you Ron

[@LauraLeggett-p3s]

Hi Ron love the place you taking us to you are so sweet merry Christmas

[@maryleeswope3353]

Poor guy. May he know peace now...🎉

[@ColKorn1965]

My now deceased employer told me,"Studebaker went out of business because they were too good to their employees." His view was that employee=chattel slave, because that's how he treated us. Very sad about Mr. Erskine

[@MonicaLitman]

How sad 😔 RIP Mr. Erkstine

[@brendacanter9768]

Maybe he was trying to be loyal to the workers 😢 So sad 😢 Hope he's in Heaven driving around having fun ❤️

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Yeah, I think you’re right, not wanting to fire anybody

[@marilynbrown5274]

Terribly sad. He was good enough to try and keep his employees with food on the table. May GOD have Mercy on Him..and may he Rest In Peace.

[@brendashaw2035]

Here!!!!!

[@tillyg8858]

I'm watching from Oklahoma. Love your channel.

[@karenshepler7128]

Thanks for sharing 😮

[@dinkohrvat344]

Very sad.......

[@dianngrubbs4018]

Bless him. He felt he had no other choice. Rest in peace sir.

[@ritacross855]

What a shame .😢😢😢😢😢

[@Oldnoitall]

Ooo man ! RIP Albert !

[@karencarbone2603]

R.I.P. to Mr. Erskine. He tried his best, but didn,t see any future with his health and business. Very ssd.❤😢

[@MsSweetpea1958]

Sad, but interesting. I like these shorts popped in when you happen to be in the cemetery

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I used to live around Lake Erskine in Ringwood, New Jersey...

[@PattyTharp-eg6ez]

So very sad.

[@H_H_____]

So sad. We all know when there isn't any solution to help get out of debt, that is the only way many folks see as a quick out. Seems like there would be a better way developed...to keep s word from being the way out.

[@MaryHouse-i7k]

Hey Ron great story from a great story teller! Sad about Albert E ... That he shot himself! Love all your stories and videos Ron ! Happy Holidays! 🖤👻🌲🧑‍🎄.. Rip Albert E...🙏

[@karenbuell7481]

Just want to ask how you are liking our az 80° day here in the valley of the sun oh ya great times now but never forget summer is coming ha ha ha😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I’m getting spoiled

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

By June, I am going to Wisconsin for the summer. Then until next fall Arizona!!

[@lauriebreit8813]

Hi Ron my In Laws are buried in Riverveiw cemetary . That's were the Studebakers are played to rest. Have you ever been to there masion ?

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I have not seen it -interesting

[@HollyBlackburn-mf1qd]

This was a decent man that seemed to have gotten swallowed up the events of that time. He could not see a way out of his dilemma. It was very sad to reflect on his life. RIP Mr. Erskine.

[@donnamills79]

Hey Ron great story 🇦🇺

[@charlesmoore]

A successful person who wanted his business to be successful and his employees to be successful with him. Sad ending 😢. If he only knew the legacy of commitment he left behind.

[@Miriam60589]

Sad

[@kathybrooks452]

🕊❤️🙏

[@suewilden8434]

Mom lived a block East of Erskine Blvd in South Bend. His home became a Catholic girl's school.

[@Corgis175]

RIP

[@brendakrieger7000]

💔🪦

[@roknrolbilly]

[@louisepotier2784]

OH that is a very sad ending. No one should have to do that - very sad. Considering all the companies that are having a hard time now and that are being helped out by the gov't. In Canada, they go bankrupt and voilà - they are helped out. Have a great day, nonetheless, 🙂

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Yep, sickening

[@lindastewart3720]

I think the stuberbaker was a cool car.

[@rbsmith3365]

What a sad story. Studebaker went out of business about 1963.

[@Eli-Family-xg5ng]

Hows it going

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

No complaints at all!!

[@Eli-Family-xg5ng]

@FacesoftheForgotten awesome 👌

[@ednadeyzel2308]

😪

[@jolandajolanda8572]

😉🌷🇳🇱🌷😉

[@Stretch-bh8pd]

I have Studebakers in my genealogy way, way, way back. Not my direct line but by marriage.

[@moggy-ie6ug]

👏👏👏✌️🇬🇧

[@r.r5489]

Hi Ron!👋 so glad this new video is not in a robotic french language ! Hurray! 🫶🕊🦋