How The Assassination Of RFK Changed The Life Of A Busboy (HBO)

[@bulllea]

his dying words : "Is everybody ok ?" what a MAN !

[@sgthabluedevil3269]

Rip :

[@michelgregoire799]

I such great man..

[@lucassb8691]

He just want to see if nobody is hurt

[@FRONT-rc1qg]

god bless Robert Kennedy

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Yeah that's what the agent Tattoo said. Just think about it...That was a photo OP and the story to tell... in a real unexpected shooting, RFK's security team would've shoved Tattoo out the way and been administering first aid or cover from more threats!

[@johnwise8433]

Rest in peace Juan Romero. You did nothing wrong. You gave comfort to a dying man. Mr. Romero, for those that may not know passed away this past Monday.

[@joemartin1253]

Piece?

[@hailumamo6347]

May he rest in heavenly peace

[@heatherwhatever7714]

I wonder who was there to greet him in heaven. Thank you Juan.

[@DanksterPaws]

Damn, he was a Romero, I have that surname. :((

[@johnwise8433]

@@joemartin1253 typo. My bad. Thanks

[@jollybee515]

The first thing RFK said when shot was "Is EVERYBODY okay?" As a high schooler who just learned about RFK...my heart hurts...his death really seemed like an extinguishing of hope. His compassion, empathy, and faith he had in our country was like no other. Many of his words still ring true today. Let us carry on his hopes and dreams for our nation

[@reds022]

J. L. You can be our hope in spreading this to this generation. They don't teach this in school because this is really fishy and have many questioning the system.

[@jollybee515]

Adrian-I have spoken to many of my friends about RFK, hopefully more can learn about him

[@DanYeLL2003]

You really should look into what he and his brother did while alive. Bobby is one of the big reasons why organized crime doesn’t run this country anymore and the person he became after his brother died was just beautiful. Such an inspiration 😔

[@pattyhazlewood5468]

J. Lwill we ever know the truth

[@terintiaflavius3349]

@@DanYeLL2003 Truth. Their dad was in cahoots with organized crime and those two young men didn't care and did what was right for us. How many would have such conviction?

[@eptskay]

salute to this man for moving past the incident & raising a family. people like him don't deserve to be forgotten & swept under the rug..

[@helencasillas514]

The iconic picture is beautiful! The young employee showed heartfelt concern and compassion. RFK was a marked man like JFK What is the matter with people blaming this young person? I would have wanted to reach out also.

[@rickeebobasoski3299]

Brings new meaning to the words "blood on your hands".

[@Capgungoesbang]

Those photos are haunting, I can’t imagine the trauma he’s dealt with, but he’s a good guy and I’m glad he’s been able to move on and be happy.

[@utoobjunkie4902]

Capgungoesbang 😥 I saw that this gentleman passed away just in the last few months. His daughter said he struggled with guilt for many yrs feeling if he hadn’t shook RFK hand he would not have been shot 😥

[@dalialule8112]

Yes I agree, but I can tell that he's still traumatized and shaken up about it after all these years. It saddens me that he's dealt with all this pain for the past 50 years. 😢

[@dalialule8112]

@@utoobjunkie4902 did this man pass away?

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

@@dalialule8112 unfortunately he did , May this good family man R.I.P.

[@moonrock5324]

This was made so u think u were there without analyzing the original video

[@dennis9707]

So Bobby Kennedy's last words were thinking of how others were.

[@stanleydavis7904]

not what happened, or wtf?? or anything I might have said.. how is everyone else...anyone here seen my old friend Bobby? I was in basic ft. bragg. even know tears

[@sammiecleveland4258]

Yes

[@cassandrasmith2727]

Dennis Menace That says a lot about the kind of man he was and why he was so beloved.

[@j.s.9386]

His actual last words was "Don't lift me" when he was going to be lifted to the ambulance. He came unconcious after that

[@dalialule8112]

And did you notice,, that Robert Kennedy, said, "I can't believe this is happening again"!! Then he went on to say,, is everyone ok?? It saddens me. 😢😢💔

[@joepetrizzo4924]

JUAN HAS SINCE PASSED AWAY, BUT THAT PICTURE SHOWS HOW GOOD A MAN YOU WERE, R.I.P. JUAN YOUR A TRUE HERO IN MY BOOK, GOD REST YOUR SOUL. 📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿

[@cocoaorange1]

What did he die from? I was 8 months old when he RFK died. The picture is tender and haunting.

[@cavalryscout8720]

@Norbero Fontanez He was there to comfort RFK when it was uncertain if there might still be danger. I'm sure he as everyone else was in a state of shock, yet his instinct was to do the only thing he could to help.. I'm a combat veteran, awarded the bronze star and and I'm no hero but this man is because he showed compassion in a situation that many would have ran from.

[@cavalryscout8720]

@Norbero Fontanez thank you

[@cavalryscout8720]

@Norbero Fontanez I was a 19D cavalry scout.. Technically grunts are 11B infantry, but you can call me grunt if you like.. We're all combat arms brothers..

[@cavalryscout8720]

@Norbero Fontanez 1st Gulf War.. Iraq

[@BrentAllan]

Juan Romero passed away shortly after this Vice segment was done. I hate that he spent his whole life with the shadow of that day hanging over his head-with the shadow of people he did not know judging him for what they only imagined. I wish Juan understood that people like him are the best of what America can offer. Rest In Peace, Juan.

[@dalia5378]

I feel bad for Juan Romero because he mentioned once that RFK’s family wouldn’t reach out to him and his family to say hello to him! Espesially Ethel Kennedy! That brought tears to my eyes! 😢😢

[@mikearrieta2822]

Juan Romero is united now with RFK. I'm sure they'll hug each other in the other life.

[@karinberryman7970]

Juan, if you get to read this, just remember you were the last person Senator Kennedy was given sincere and spontaneous love and physical support from! Yes, God did choose you, and it wasn't to put a curse on you, it was to help you be that deep and conscientious man you are!

[@utoobjunkie4902]

He passed away not long ago.

[@reynaprice5921]

@@utoobjunkie4902 Oh NO! God bless him and all his family. May you rest in eternal peace Juan💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

AMEN!

[@nkrb-hn9bq]

I know why, it was because he had a rosery in his pocket and handed it to Robert while laying on the floor. A marvelous and incredible sign that it's a battle against good and evil. The rosery A powerful weapon against evil, handed to a good man and to a witness of the evils of this world.

[@moonrock5324]

This was made so u think u were there without analyzing the original video and seeing the multiple shooters which is the supreme relevance to this darn assassination.

[@keatonscreations]

Who the HELL blames a kind hearted teenager that showed compassion to a dying man without a second thought?!

[@Saturnia2014]

You know why

[@cerberus3426]

Cause he wasn't white, America was as racist then as it is now. People are just better at hiding it today.

[@Ken-xv4sb]

Idiots, that's who

[@Matthew-ve7uv]

Cos people are sick?

[@gardensofthegods]

Terrible thing to do that to an innocent kid . RFK Jr actually names who the assassinator was ... and it's not Sirhan . Anyone can see him talk all about this in a podcast interview on a channel called Flagrant at about 1 hour and 38 minutes in . To me it's mind-blowing that the information has been out there for quite some years and I only just learned of it this morning

[@PurrfacePalace]

This poor fellow has been dealing with a horrible case of PTSD for decades by himself. That he was there at a moment of national crisis and his face expressed the feelings of shock, bewilderment, and loss of that special *something* that people felt in the wake of the loss of RFK, MLK, and JFK.

[@rock-on6nt]

RIP Juan Romero. Thanks for being there for another human. Congrats to you for overcoming that tragedy and being able to move forward as a productive member of society. So many others might have folded.

[@davidellis5141]

RIP to Mr. Romero who died today. An iconic tragic moment he lived thru. Wreaked havoc on him emotionally for life. Still so sad 50 years later.

[@roderick2105]

RIP Mr Romero

[@acidape669]

"This can't be happening again." Let's hope his son, RFK Jr., who is now running for president, stays safe.

[@haroldbrown5308]

Pray for RFK,Jr. we will support him for EVER!

[@duckieman56]

Watch Patrick Bet David interview with RFKJr

[@jvs333]

Dying and he’s worried if others are ok. Then telling the busboy everything will be ok before dying. GREATNESS of character.

[@BeckVMH]

Mr. Romero passed away October 1, 2018, following a heart attack. Our condolences to his friends and family.

[@equarg]

Wow. Just Wow. I remember this photo, but knew nothing about the young man who was trying to help Robert Kennedy as he lay dying. Thanks for posting this vice. May this man find peace someday, I can see that moment still haunts him.😞 We all want to be famous.....until something like what happened to this man occurs. Funny how sometimes history remembers the "average" person.

[@ArronP]

Juan passed in Oct 2018 not long after this doc. He went to his grave still upset over what happened 50 yrs ago

[@briancrowley6413]

Dear Juan, you honored Bobby Kennedy's life by living the "American Dream". You honored God & Jesus by reassuring him and pressed rosary beads into his hands. You have nothing to be ashamed of, embarrassed or regretful. Your family honors his memory and your grief... thank you for being there.

[@dst8002]

The Best President America Never Had! 😢 One can only wonder how the course of world history would've been altered for the better had he lived & gone on to be the POTUS.

[@vernpascal1531]

And did a lot more good for this country than bad.

[@Bonginspector69]

wallace was the best president we never had, snubbed at every moment.

[@libertyann439]

Really. 1968 would have held a peaceful Democratic convention. No Nixon no Watergate.

[@logiestogie2226]

Tracy Hettler it says never had.. which means he never was pres. learn to read fully before commenting

[@marktwain380]

@@logiestogie2226 so it does, apologies, I read too quickly.

[@stuartpotterton6701]

The last thing rfk felt and saw before he died was the compassion love and care of this man. Truly in the right place at the right time. Cant imagine the heartache

[@stephaniestanley8041]

His last words were those of concern for others. Truly he was a great man and a great politician. There are no more like him. The young man who held his head that night was there to comfort him as he left this life. I would hear the news the following morning as a child on a warm June day. Rest in peace sweet Juan, a life well lived.

[@modulator7861]

Poor kid... Despite being surrounded by all those powerful, wealthy, older politicians - only this young, immigrant busboy took the initiative to cradle RFK's head, and hold him as he died. Wherever you are now Juan, be proud. You did the right thing.

[@clc-gl4jn]

One of the most heartbreaking videos on KZbin. God bless my hero RFK and God bless this man for comforting him in his dying moments

[@alfredfreedomjones5105]

I see you in a lot of Kennedy videos, it’s lovely to see people as passionate about them as I am!

[@clc-gl4jn]

@@alfredfreedomjones5105 Amen thank you. I am 26 and the Kennedy's have been people I look up to for a long time but the past year I have very much shown my love in the comments for them. Very happy to see you love them like I do as well! 😇

[@drawbars888]

Sad to say that Juan Romero just passed away October 1, 2018 in Modesto, California from a heart attach. RIP Juan.

[@solfly6]

Wow! I always wondered what happened to this guy. My heart goes out to him. I remember that night clearly. I was 8 years old. It was around 3am ET when my dad came in and woke us up saying that "Bobby's been shot!". Half-awake, I made my way to the living room and within a few minutes I could feel my innocence just draining away as I looked at the television and saw the very clip that appears in this video of Bobby laying on the floor, in full color with the ever expanding puddle of blood under his head. I never needed to see that again. It was seared into my memory. Bobby survived into the next day and the nuns at my school had us praying for him but I knew that there was no chance that he was going to survive. It was a heart-breaking and truly hopeless feeling. I know how I felt. I could only imagine what it was like for Juan. Thanks for posting this.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Steve O'Laughlin I was 12 and was up early to watch cartoons, but all the channels we're on the news of RK. So I started watching it.

[@haroldbrown5308]

There were 10 people in my livingroom at 3am the morning he won.I had to drive two of them home. I turned on the radio and heard he was shot in the head. I took them home crying all the way! I knew it was over---now I wait and wait! .RIP sir, RIP Bobby--you both are missed!

[@waynem7634]

You were a young man saddled with a hard burden. You have carried through your life well. My heart goes out to you.

[@timothyhughes1904]

"Is everybody OK?" What a strong man.

[@jenniferkopenga4383]

What an extraordinary man….how he STILL grieves for a man he never knew, the littlest thing like holding Mr Kennedys head while he lay their dying kids his age nowadays would be OUT or recording it with their phones as the person lay dying….50 something years later and you can see the pain on his face from that SENSELESS, unnecessary tragedy… Kudos to you friend for having the GUTS to stay there with him in his last moments.. cherish that!!

[@carolharris2302]

I was always struck by how serene RFK looked in those photos, even though he was fatally wounded. When that maniac killed Kennedy, he killed that poor teenager's chance for a normal life too. RIP, Juan.

[@ArronP]

Juan died in Oct 2018 from a heart attack. He was 68. this event truly showed how he lived with that enormous event in his mind im sure all of these years

[@deborao9372]

Arron P. So young..68?

[@caitlinjane92]

So sad that Juan did have some survivor's guilt for a while after that tragic day. I can't believe people sent him those awful letters blaming him for Bobby Kennedy's death or accusing him of being part of the conspiracy. Obviously, those people who wrote those letters were nothing but heartless, racist pricks. Thankfully, Juan's family supported him and helped him move forward in his life in a positive way.

[@jonmararbiter0721]

“Is everybody ok?” The words of a man that actually loved America and its ppl

[@ClipCoyote]

It's hard for those of us born after the assassinations to understand how much they changed this country and what was lost. This brought me a lot closer to understanding.

[@thefishylife6823]

This is a REAL American!!!!!!

[@brianherrington7226]

RIP to Mr Romero. I’d like to think maybe RFK was there with him to guide him over towards the Lord.

[@BMarie774]

Brian Herrington I had the same thought.

[@lindseyevans3194]

He was. Bobby never left his side. Just because Juan didn’t see him there that doesn’t mean that he wasn’t there with him every step of the way.

[@TheDonDaDa707]

I liked how he said he didn’t want to be a burden on society. Good man for honoring his morals.

[@terrybardy2923]

Juan Romero, you couldn't have stopped it. I was watching the TV and I saw you. I'm glad Robert Kennedy had a kind person, you by his side, please don't forget that. God bless you Sir!

[@henricoshawty85]

Such a trauma...God bless this man...he did what he could do...he comforted him in his last moments...I hope he didn't continue to blame himself for something out of his control...🙏

[@larrymiller1380]

What a great man

[@coxkoala591]

Spirit of Great America.....

[@Deelifull]

Tears, I tell you after watching this video & now I just read Mr. Romero has passed. My heart goes out to his family. ⚘🏡

[@shonabeggs4640]

What a wonderful man, proud of his family and I bet they were equally proud of him. Shocking that anyone could blame him. All those years later it still upset him. You done all you could and more than you had to. Rest easy sir.

[@boggieman6035]

Your a Great American Sir.

[@stephenochosiete9869]

Such a tragic story. He took that situation and tried to do good with his life. Robert would be proud of him!

[@pizaclatonddd3081]

Unfortunately people in these days would call him a crisis actor

[@lilcrumpet9190]

PIZACLATON DDD stfu

[@lilcrumpet9190]

PIZACLATON DDD I see tht pizza wat u one of those podestas

[@nestanesta9366]

Troy Hernandez ls that English?

[@originalname28]

Nesta Nesta Maybe he's mentioning Pizzagate?

[@SSerebraSSana]

I don't think you know what a crisis actor is.

[@ericjohnson1812]

When RFK Was Shot He Fell Backwards and Landed On The Kitchen Floor, Then The Busboy Juan Romero Came To Him, And Tries To Stop The Blood From Running, And Tries To Talk To The Senator If He's Ok? And The Senator Asked Romero "Is Everyone Ok?" (Juan Romero Was A Nice Kid In 1968, He Tried To Save Senator Robert F. Kennedy.) I Bet He Was A Smart Kid That Year. (RIP Ex-Busboy Juan Romero 1950-1968).

[@AnonURnot]

Eric Johnson he didn’t die in 1968

[@deborao9372]

Didnt Kennedy die in 68?

[@elielmekre1034]

Eric Johnson Juan Romero Died 2018 Not 1968.

[@mrhillbilly1083]

this man is a true American. thank you sir.

[@libertyann439]

The last to touch the hand of a healty living Robet Kennedy and one of the last ones as his life slipped away....

[@yoyofarmer8357]

You hold your head high you're a very good man.

[@KameaMedia]

This man is a living definition of a mentsh. A person of true substance.

[@karinberryman7970]

Indeed, Wolf, he probably doesn't believe it himself tho. He's a very humble and deep man.

[@johngates450]

There are many people like him..The media only focuses on the bad and politics separating so many Americans from each other. I personally realize the stuff on the internet and TV we have no control of. This man is full of telling the truth. You can see how much this interview hurts him. God Bless Him.

[@shigsho]

Just another political guy but better than most.

[@gkprivate433]

his dying words : "Is everybody ok ?" I was born in 57 and remember exactly where I was when JFK was announced as shot. I had not heard or I don't remember that RFK said what he said as he lay dying. Please be a special place in the after life for people such as him

[@NxDoyle]

When you watch the unedited footage of the auditorium before, during and after Senator Kennedy's appearance at the Ambassador*, you get a great sense of the reaction. The "before and during" is almost like tuning your eyes to the darkness so you can better see the night sky. All the noises, both directly into mics and the ambient sounds help in a way to make the reaction to the shooting spill slowly, person to person, across the room until everybody knew that the man they had been rapturously cheering, with some people starting RFK and Kennedy chants, had been gunned down out of their view. *By _far_ the best Kennedy-related KZbin channel is operated by David Von Pein. It's a proper archive, free from apophenic conspiracy and gratuitous violence.

[@jlbaker2000]

What a sweet and good guy. It is apparent that he was raised well.

[@darinsingleton3553]

Glad Mr. Romero seems to be doing well, given his tremendous burden and the trauma of such a devastating event. He has certainly honored the memory of RFK by living a full and productive life. Proud to have such a remarkable man as part of our country.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

God Bless this Man. He was the only one of mind and heart (at that young age ) To comfort Mr. Kennedy and to hear his last touching words of concern for others. So sorry for his anguish, He should be very proud of his actions and of himself. A True American! Peace.

[@Smokey94462]

It's always the good guys who end up getting killed; MLK, Gandhi, RFK, JFK, the Avengers.

[@angelgjr1999]

Lil Sandwich Gadaffi?

[@hiphoploverjon9180]

Lil Sandwich Malcolm X.

[@carolineriddell5596]

Firefist Ace😢

[@eddiemadera3042]

John Chaser killed him self

[@BostonGhost617]

Not funny

[@jrewing5886]

Seeing someone shot is extremely difficult. In war, such things occur with such frequency that one almost becomes numb. Its almost as if it were not real. But, to see someone you like..... or love get shot right in front of you is absolutely agonizing. There are no words, except perhaps those of a dying human. Spoken to the last breath. And as the breath leaves that person, the realities of life and death become a new reality. I was 9 years old when Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. I understood. It was beyond painful to see the tears of my parents and many others. Even at such a young age, I knew how painful this was to so many. Robert had touched so many lives. His speeches offered a new hope. He would carry on the legacy his deceased brother had started back in the early 60's. Both Robert and Ted were beyond the realm of pain when their older brother was shot that beautiful November day in Dallas Texas. No one can be prepared for such horrific news. Its just not humanly possible to digest it. Now, years later, Robert lay in a pool of blood, literally dying in the arms of a young man. The Kennedy's have suffered such awful terrible events in their family history. Some have labeled these events as a curse. Personally, I am dubious of such claims, but there is no doubt that this great family has endured some of histories worst. I liked Robert very much. Very much. His politics were our politics of the day. He was a forward thinking man. Intelligent, articulate and dynamic right to the very end. A staunch Democrat, his political beliefs were solid and decent. A real American. If only politicians on the Democratic side were this great today, but they have lost their way. Preferring instead to embracing Socialism, Radicalism and other less nefarious things that a Robert F. Kennedy wouldn't have embraced. Imagine being so young. Imagine two very different distinct souls being brought together like this. Its hard to comprehend how such things occur, but one thing is certain....... EVIL ALWAYS FINDS A WAY!!! God Rest the souls of these two men who through evil were brought together. One dying. The other, living with pain. Which, until just recently, he had to endure his whole entire life. God only chooses the very best to serve him in a greater cause......🌹🌹 JR

[@moonrock5324]

JFK and RFK were killed cause they were going to make sure Palestinians got their homes back thats why it happened to both of them and why their Dynasty is ruined with misfortune.

[@Shoewearer20211]

Juan Romero passed away in 2018 about 50 years and 3 months after rfk’s death in 2018 Bobby welcomed Juan into the kingdom of heaven and told him everything will be ok. Rip Bobby and Juan

[@Nimue333]

So his security didn't help him, just this poor boy had the guts to help Kennedy 😨😨

[@CrociatoAzzurro]

This is a can of worms you 😅are mentioning here. 2 points. 1) Many in Bobby Kennedy's entourage, including Olympic Decathlete Rafer Johnson tackled Sirhan Sirhan and held down his arm. Sirhan was still able to empty his gun but fired back and away from RFK, hitting the wall and others. 2) His security entourage consisted of a person by the name of Thane Eugene Cesar. Research what RFK Jr thinks about his dad, Bobby's, Assassination. He believes it to have been committed by this guy, not Sirhan. What's more, RFK Jr has mentioned that this guy Thane Eugene Cesar, got on the security detail a week before, and was the one that grabbed RFK by the elbow and guided him towards Sirhan. When Sirhan failed, Cesar did it in the confusion of them tackling Sirhan.

[@gpmartinz]

I went to Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School and the name always made me proud! I never knew about this story Glad he has led an honest life! God bless him, his family and the Kennedys🙏

[@Castro62]

R.I.P Mr. Romero, the brief moment of comfort you provided to Robert Kennedy is highly respected. You are forever remembered fondly as well.

[@ApoloniaJones1976]

I know that all assassinations are tragic, but Bobby Kennedy’s is so haunting.

[@tracybingham7739]

Wow. What a beautiful man. The picture shows how kind hearted he was and concerned about RFK. Even RFK had a look of peace on his face. I’m so sorry you had to see that at such a young age but it shows the kind of young man you were!

[@charlesotieno6698]

He said, "is everyone OK? "

[@israelboakes6710]

He didn't say the second thing

[@RigzisRoman]

What second thing

[@haroldbrown5308]

@@israelboakes6710 I soooo glad you were there to hear RFK's last words (what to argue about--Jerk!)

[@VICENews]

“What I felt about Robert Kennedy was that he was a champion of equal rights for everybody,” Romero told VICE News. WATCH an exclusive look into the JFK Document dump HERE: bit.ly/2JkyyZc

[@margiefortune8705]

Sir you were exactly where God wanted and needed to be and I thank you so much. Hugs blessings and love

[@HelloThere-xi4ot]

Such a beautiful soul. I hope upon hope that Juan Romero has found peace because he deserves it...💕

[@malcolmx4545]

I’m just lost for words....... what a powerful video that will stick in everyone’s mind till death!!! 🦋🐝

[@levieenrose7646]

Bobbys dying words just proves what selfless man he was.

[@ArronP]

01:49 in that pic u can see the damage to his head..if he was shot on the right side behind his ear it's like Dallas all over again JFK's fatal head shot...I cannot imagine what Juan had to do in the video u see bobby having blood all over his hands and in the dark shadow underneath u can see the pool of blood...in the first pic his right arm is way behind him...so sad he bled so much from the very beginning.. lots of others shot but only Bobby's was fatal u can see the blood coming out of his head at 01:16. So sad...when u see the video his right hand full of blood and the pool of blood underneath

[@haroldbrown5308]

A behind shot! RFK was killed from the rear(powder burns from a 21 cal. gun have to be 4 inces away or less-Sirhan didn't kill RFK

[@kimleone5496]

Those letters to this man are just cruel and inhumane. He held him and comforted Mr Kennedy. RIP sir

[@TheMissPiolin]

You did what you can, be proud. Iam so glad that you were able to move forward.

[@gfong3387]

His son will keep his dream alive. RIP Juan and Robert. Vote RFK jr. to save our country. Volunteer and get the word out. Bring back Camelot.

[@konaboyz1690]

Proud come back I love it.... Working people with their hands have the biggest heart in the world. My father was a welder and and never went to high school during the depression. I'm very proud of him and my family. Surfing CPA Hawaii

[@heatherwhatever7714]

When I saw footage of this man or photos-I don’t know which-I saw compassion, comfort for the Senator. That’s all I ever thought. Thank God he was there to help the senator not feel alone.

[@Kayte-tv2cw]

I agree. These have always been my feelings, too. In another interview, Juan tells the story of how earlier that same day he had delivered a buffet of food to Senator Kennedy’s hotel room. Senator Kennedy’s aides were going to bring the food into the room, but the Senator gestured to Juan, and said “come on in”! Juan said that Senator Kennedy came over to him and shook Juan’s hand with both of his hands. Juan said the Senator was so warm and inviting, with twinkling eyes and a big smile, that he made Juan feel like he was really an American at that moment - and was really “SOMEBODY”. Juan credits that meeting with Senator Kennedy for paving the rest of his life - not getting into any gangs, and eventually moving out of the ghetto. I like to think that as Juan comforted Senator Kennedy on the concrete floor later that night, that perhaps Senator Kennedy recognized Juan from meeting him earlier that day, and hopefully took some comfort from that.

[@tomunderwood6367]

I feel so bad for this man having to live with that he didn't 0 wrong an people blame him for something he had nothing to do with

[@williampremo3096]

Rfk understood the job of politicians is to give power to the powerless. He didn't just evolve as a politician, he evolved as a human.

[@thomastoler2397]

Mr. Romero, you have done yourself proud, and I know that the vast, vast majority of us, your fellow countrymen, are also so very proud of you; AND I also know that this same majority are thankful, very thankful, that one of the last things Senator Kennedy saw was the love and compassion so evident in your eyes! Your image is one that is seared into our memories,an image that so succinctly reflected how each & every one of us felt, and for that matter, one that reflects how we STILL feel today. The demented soul of the deranged individual that took him from us, was one who was determined to succeed in his diabolical mission. He knew the Senator would definitely be pausing to greet his supporters, and had you not been in position alongside his exit route, then you can assuredly bet that someone else would have been (in that location)! I was privileged to see him drive by our home in his convertible; a seven-year-old Appalachian boy on the roadside, eagerly awaiting his pass-by. He smiled that big, contagious smile of warmth and compassion that few I have ever seen, rival. Then, just a few days later, comes the newspaper with the grisly photo of him being cradled in your hands! God bless you for your courageous act of kindness, and servitude; courageous because, for all you knew, the shooting would have continued, and even been met with accompanying gun fire from a fellow conspirator(s). You go on now and finish your time on earth with your head held high; in the due course of time, you will be rewarded from no one less than the Creator of the Universe himself!! KNOW THIS: that you provided all that anyone could possibly have provided in those first horrendous moments; the love ❤️ proceeding from your eyes as his last sights on earth, and the warmth and reassurance of the human touch! 👏👏

[@thomastoler2397]

I just learned of Mr. Romero’s passing in 2018. I thought about removing my comments in light of the fact it is addressed to him, but no, I’ll leave it up. I am very sad that he couldn’t have lived longer, but on the other hand, I’m glad his torment is over. I, like another wrote her in the comments, want to think the Senator Kennedy was there to greet him when he made his crossing.

[@roxxlane8223]

The kennedys are amazing men...so sad what happened to them....This man right here is a good man god bless you🙏

[@sandybeach6399]

All these years later and it still hurts. Even tho I was just 14 at the time, that was the day I gave up on politics. He would have been the best president EVER.

[@kevinbrennan-ji1so]

Great video. Thanks for posting it.

[@Reaperdrone67]

Awesome guy. It’s good this interview was documented, he’s definitely part of history.

[@baestate]

What a beautiful soul!

[@parakeet8157]

God, what a life defining moment for that man. Just honor his memory the best he can.

[@lobsterthemobster2032]

I like how this video also focuses on the man and not just one experience he has had

[@Malouco]

Robert knew he had enemies he should hv always been ready and taking precautions

[@haroldbrown5308]

He gave his life for what he believed in---that's why I visit his grave as many times as I can!

[@AndiDuck]

You became a part of history dude -- Peace .

[@dalepride8671]

Don't listen to people like that my brother. You were there and you helped. Your family is right brother. You are a champion Sir! You are a great man!!! Much respect my man!!!

[@tpj1959]

I can't believe everyone else is just standing back while this boy attends to Kennedy.

[@bluekitty3731]

The most poignant moment was Mr Romero taking out a rosery from his pocket and pressing into Robert Kennedy hand as he knelt next to him.

[@PopExpo]

"What could have been"... . a constant underlying theme of American history.

[@ruben_zermeno]

Juan Romero despite that he never was the murder of Robert Kennedy, I don't blame him for felt guilty about what happened. Meeting the man that he admired, just in the exact place and moment when Bobby was killed, is definitely an unimaginable experience that Romero only knew. But despite that he ended up in one of the most tragic moments in the american history, he did his best to honored Bobby Kennedy and even asking an apology to Bobby's grave if Romero really was the responsable of his death. Romero maybe wasn't another Kennedy, but he tried to keep Robert's legacy alive as an hispanic-american citizen.

[@jesse7747]

the sad part is when you see his campaign just minutes before, little did we know what was coming, so many people still alive that are part of history, yet people pay more attention to athletes and reality stars

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

I was at the Ambassador Hotel that day, as well. I was 1 year and 12 days old, getting my very first haircut. The Ambassador gives you a "babies first haircut" certificate thing with a picture of your baby in the chair. (I still have it with the 06/05/68 date) If only I knew what was about to go down, I could have taken that bullet for RFK or at least tripped up the shooter. It might have saved this country and millions of lives in the process.

[@jrusz55]

You played a comforting historical role sir.....you didn't run,you didn't hide, but you chose to be hands on there ,and not being cowardly...You would have made a wonderful soldier as well, but above it all,you were a good American!

[@ruthcummings588]

I would believe that Bobby was there to help Juan cross over and make him welcome. Two wonderful compassionate men whose lives intersected for eternity in an instant.

[@allendunlea7458]

Yes rest in peace Juan Romero you are in gods hands now and shaking hands with Robert Kennedy

[@mcsmama]

😢 Such incredible tragedy. Two good men... what a thing for this humble youth to have to experience in his young life; Mr. Romero was still obviously haunted by it during his entire time on this Earth, & still experienced great sorrow over the loss of RFK & his horrific murder. What an beautiful blessing that the two men sharing the same Catholic Faith, Mr. Romero was able to offer Christ's comfort to RFK in a way RFK would have immediately recognized & found comforting, as Mr. Kennedy lie mortally wounded. Both men gone now; RFK on 6.6.1968 & Juan Romero on 10.1.2018 of a cardiac event. I pray they are both at peace with our blessed Lord 😇🙏🔥✝... no more pain. [6.6.2022]

[@beckykuhns4190]

You my friend, are a true American. I am proud to have you as my brother. I am a white female but we are of the same American blood. God bless you, keep you, & make His face to shine upon you.

[@tommyornothing7301]

Why haven’t I ever heard this story? Wow! What an amazing man!

[@dalialule8112]

😢😢😢😢 So sad. Robert Kennedy Jr said,, I can't believe this is happening again!!! Then he went on to say,, is everyone Ok? So sad. And that bus boy saddened my a lot to, because he was getting a lot of hate mail. Very sad. It's been over 50 years and that bus boy still remembers everything like it happened yesterday. 💔💔😢😢😢

[@Kayte-tv2cw]

Robert Kennedy, JR??????