Walt is a displaced tech worker living homeless on the streets of San Jose.

Walt is a displaced tech worker living on the streets of San Jose. He worked in the electronic industry for thirty years. Then around ten years ago, his job "went away", and soon after he ended up homeless.
Walt claims to be "comfortably homeless." He manages to stay warm. He manages to stay clean. Get gets off the streets into a hotel a few times a month. Although some might think this is OK, homelessness is never a way for people to live. Add to that Walt is a homeless veteran and a senior, he should not be on the streets of Silicon Valley.
Walt refuses to accept any kind of public assistance. He believes that type of support should go to women and families who need it. Instead, Walt plays his flute to raise the money he needs.
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[@walthansen6333]

Update though..... Am now living indoors, have my veterans pension..... Severely broke my leg, andthe medical rehab facility I went to had really good case workers that got on the benefits that I'd so long turned down.

[@armytribe8471]

Walt Hansen Great job Sir! Do you have a gofundme acct?

[@seanf5634]

Please accept food stamps, as a taxpayer this is what its for.

[@ChristopherInTexas]

That's great to hear Walt. If I was living off of a military pension I'd go live like a KING in Manila, Philippines or Thailand. You have access to a large VA hospital in the PI, could afford a few massages every week and gave $ to spare!

[@chrisadams1379]

Oh wonderful! So happy you are getting much deserved help. Bless you Walt

[@lp37oh7]

Totally man! You worked your ass off to pave the way and bring tech stuff to us Millennials, the least we can do is help you live comfortably. Shouldn't be homeless at all.

[@erockromulan9329]

As a taxpayer, I would wish this man would accept foodstamps.

[@thewickinator]

One of his wishes is a bicicle and he doesnt take food stamps even though hes homeless, this person is a gem of a human being. We need to help people live with dignity. He talks about being warm and clean as an accomplishment, rather then his work in the tech field for 30 years........my heart goes out to anyone trying to just keep warm and clean and find a place to sleep. You are worth and capable of so much more then those things.

[@denisemayosky1955]

It just shows that *anybody* can wind up homeless. It's not just relegated to "drunks, addicts, and losers" like too many people like to believe. It could even happen to *you! (Not necessarily you in particular, Alex. Just anyone who reads this comment). That's why we need to push for policies that help these people, cuz this could be any one of us, and are a lot of our neighbors. We have got to stop dismissing homelessness as some sort of moral failing and see it as a failure of society to honor its responsibility to care for its members, especially the most vulnerable. And I say to those who believe that this is - or should be - a Christian nation. A real* Christian nation wouldn't be happy with people living on the streets, or going hungry or without healthcare, or bully and harass immigrants who come here seeking asylum - or even just someone who's different. Until we do that, this country will continue to go downhill.

[@mcorleone77]

how could a person like him be homeless ? what is this world coming to ?

[@StarzzyJJASD]

Because when he worked he probably ate out everynight drank and partied

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@StarzzyJJASD Oh of course. Every person who ever had something bad happen to them automatically brought it on themselves. Even if they didn't do anything to deserve it, they still deserved it. It must be nice to be so perfect that nothing bad ever happened to you. But if it did, then *you* must have deserved it! It's people like you that make one believe that if the human species went extinct, it'd be a good thing.

[@jaymorpheus11]

Liam Daley when he worked taking a bullet for Uncle Sam the man doesn’t deserve a drink?

[@lizgreer1688]

Yesterday, i'm not half the man i used to be, how i long for yesterday. I almost started crying.

[@elainecampbell8083]

Walt, you are truly talented! I am an activity director at a personal care home. Nursing homes and personal care/assisted living homes are ALWAYS looking for musicians to play for them at a reasonable price (usually $75.00-$150.00 an hour). You have a great personality, and are very talented. Very few flute players go to nursing homes to play and Residents would LOVE to hear the flute! If you would do 30 minutes to an hour they would think that was awesome! Many of the musicians will play two facilities in a day to make money. If you can make up a professional looking flyer and send them to the nursing homes, or email them or call them I'm sure they would love to hear you play. Also, if you could put an example of a few songs on You Tube, they could watch it and go from there. Go Walt! :)

[@roisinnishe7533]

smart guy...it's really scary that someone this intelligent and articulate, a veteran, no less, can end up in these conditions at such a late age.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Róisín Ní Shé they just give us the money, they don’t teach us how to keep the money. I have been telling young soldiers about opening things like Roth IRAs, CDs & other stuff.

[@Clj737]

Brings a tear to my eye

[@roisinnishe7533]

Mr. Weirdo this commenter is the reason he's homeless? I'd love to hear the story behind this one.

[@walthansen6333]

Wow..... thanks for all the good words..... Just found this video per chance the other day

[@armytribe8471]

Walt Hansen One team one fight hoowah!

[@ARGENTINAADOLF]

How are u doing now Walt? are you working / looking / being able to work? thanks.

[@davidknight8172]

What a nice genuine moral guy.

[@willblack5419]

What an awesome guy! Give this man a job!

[@ddbala]

Amazing attitude!! Self reliant and does not want to be a burden!! Many need to learn from you! God bless you brother.

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Mark what a beautiful piece of life you caught here. I really admire you.

[@WN_Byers]

praying for you Walt, despite your circumstances you are a better man than I

[@taiweannoona1204]

What a beautiful human being❤️

[@carmensmith1453]

God bless u u sing for us even do u homeless u got a good soul I hope u alive and have a place to sleep and Happy New year

[@fckuff3785]

It's great that you try to help the people living on the street. keep it up! :)

[@aaronjeruta3073]

I pray he's fine today. he played " yesterday" says a lot....

[@catherinedoyle1194]

What a sweet man! I watched his video twice. How sad that this sweet man gets so little help in life. It makes me feel so ashamed when I moan about the stupid stuff that really does not matter much in my life. God bless this lovely man and may he keeps safe in this world.xx

[@adamwonder9607]

No veteran should ever have to worry about being a burden to the government. god bless all vets you deserve better

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Adam Wonder they just pay us. They never teach us how to keep our money for hard times like these when we get out.

[@bryantrockwell5388]

whoa......Yesterday. Good song, I hope he can catch a break. You have a great channel!! Good video

[@indiegogirl2051]

Made me feel sad with tears when he started playing yesterday.

[@cathythomas9128]

Educated, veteran and homeless on the streets of america! Oh, and plays the flute along with being homeless! Absolutely ashame!

[@denisemayosky1955]

@Brandon Well, if he did take it, wouldn't people think he's milking the system? Kind of a "darned if you do, darned if you don't" kind of situation. Probably wants to handle things himself, like a lot of people.

[@leontaylor3572]

Walt, You are an amazing man and I say that with all sincerity and awe. You are truly a beautiful soul.

[@teemadarif8243]

His music is so relaxing . Amazing.

[@dondon98]

This one choked me up pretty bad..... Homeless Vets are invisible to many many people

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Mañana! Greetings from Central America. Guatemala City.

[@mamacass222]

The Goverment should be sued for every veteran that is forced to live on the streets.

[@MARK-it5zg]

that's a professional soldier

[@kenmills4977]

Most requested tune: 'Do You Know The Way To San Jose'

[@misspriscillaswanson5848]

Outstanding

[@samanthagardenmehappy6347]

What a great song to play...how apropos

[@luluke2299]

Want to give him a hug

[@yasminejamieson4586]

Great news Walt hope your still doing good. :)

[@returnandrepent4626]

sounds sad when he played

[@roisinnishe7533]

if you know the song, it's even sadder that this is the tune he chose.

[@nameddduser9678]

Even though, he is trying to save those stamps for people who have disabilities or having young kids, but sometimes he could be sick and would need the help from others . But if he keep thinking that he just don't want to be the burden for this government or to someone else ,then he could be blocked by the troubles. As I have seen the people who were older than this man, commiting suicidal and their letters indicated that they didn't want to be the burden for someone else. I mean, he could need some help sometimes, and may not try to strangle himself with his own wills as sometimes it could be so tough to live a life.

[@dreagus001]

Wow. Yesterday.

[@bambadalam91]

A wonderful man♡♡

[@joeyalfaro2323]

My ears thank you that was great. Food stamps equate to 6 dollars a day for single man to feed himself 191 dollars for 30 days. There should be zero shame you will one day return to work force pay it back.

[@maheshvenk]

Please check the latest update in the dictionary . His job is "Bangalored"

[@lindapowell4437]

Yes please accept food stamps.

[@denisemayosky1955]

I think I've seen this guy when I used to volunteer at a museum downtown.

[@U.s-epa]

If you can't find work in the Bay area no offense something isn't quite right upstairs. The bay area has to be one of the most ripe job markets in the entire country.

[@Shakkarz]

You are truly right a vet brave dude and he knows about the system yeah food stamps and all that we can EBT card and all that stuff well it's for a single like a woman who is by yourself with two or three or four or five kids that's why he lost the system and it's messed up people don't look after people this guy's a vet and he's on the streets I don't know man God bless the populace strengthen their will just to get to the next day

[@Paumonsu]

That's the song from Once upon a time in America

[@batmanandrobin1608]

welcome to america

[@Ublomor]

Stay safe and god bless

[@veshaw.]

I could get bro a bike what kind dose he want?

[@veronicamitchell9378]

A lot of pain in this man's face

[@heathergrimm7228]

Find that flutist an send this to an orchestra

[@maryshaffer8474]

Thats ridiculous . If youve paid 30 years taxes, youve paid for others to receive state and federal aid. Now you need it let others help to keep you healthy and out of high priced hospitals.

[@jerryanstey7058]

one of America's finest

[@AnonymousPhucker]

no to self : dont want to do any music since its definately not keep you off the streets

[@123gggyyy]

Sad

[@Charity1277]

He is "comfortable" being homeless on the street. He is making light of it but is anything but comfortable im sure

[@eskiemax5133]

Bless him, an update?

[@clemkaddilehopper4735]

Housing costs to high. People give up trying to afford a home. Or is there something else going on here. I need enlightenment folks.

[@CYV214]

🙏

[@user-zu6fe9nk6u]

Why don't you set up Google AdSense on your channel, Mark? You can get a direct deposit through people watching the ads and refunnel the money into the charity?

[@maryellwood3653]

/alex Shackleford..... well said

[@marieedwards7769]

Move over Kenny G. Love this.

[@Arz547]

bycicle fund?

[@victoriaevans2512]

Yesterday

[@howellwong11]

It is very difficult for me to understand. He worked for 30 years in the tech industry and has nothing to show for it. He must be one dumb person, but it can't be that if he was in the high tech field.

[@bigthunder2860]

In this country vets can be homeless but military training can keep you alive and keep you from FREEZING to death but your head they can't train you to forget!!!

[@eddie_lukaisch4941]

Que dignidade desse homem em nao aceitar ajuda do governo.

[@k.l.thiele2834]

This gentleman is unable to play his flute due to broken femur. He has a gofundme. www.gofundme.com/this-is-what-gofundme-was-meant-for

[@DanKirchner5150]

thats not him-maybe it is but you'd have to agree its got to be an older pic like 10-15 years ?

[@pfu12345]

How did this happened?

[@jerryanstey7058]

Blame it on a lying cheating ,cold dead beating, two - timing ,double dealing ,mean mistreating, loving heart .

[@rbj5767]

❣️⚡️🙏🎵🎼🎵🎼🎵🎵💘💘💘💘💘

[@StarzzyJJASD]

He mentions he wont get help with food stamps yet he will gladly accept money from people ,sounds strange to me

[@user-nm3iq2qk7d]

homeless Artist

[@frankzheng5286]

You are welcome to come to China to find jobs. We have many job opportunities.

[@jerryanstey7058]

Worked for 30 years and didn't save some money for rainy days /?

[@StarzzyJJASD]

My question how is it someone like this person who had a very good job become homeless, I'm sorry I dont feel sorry he probably made plenty off money working ,why is it he has nothing to show for he should have saved money , but probably spent his money eating out everynight and drinking