Meet John Fitzpatrick

[@robbates3309]

I hope you give us an update on his progress, I for one am rooting for him. Thank you Mike for your efforts

[@linak7155]

Yes! It been 8 months. *WE WANT AN UPDATE ON WHAT JOHN HAS BEEN UP TO!!!* 💝

[@RandomYouTubeNameAgain]

He’s doing good

[@1anthonybrowning]

"change doesn't happen by chance, change happens by choice", excellent philosophy.

[@Paladin1873]

I know some people who have never truly embraced this philosophy. They still blame outside forces for their failures to achieve and their failures to even try. Most of their energy is spent on rationalizing their failings instead of reentering the fray and crying, "Once more unto the breach!"

[@1anthonybrowning]

Colonel K that's the only Shakespeare quote I know, and I use it occasionally. As a society we need more Henry V ...

[@christopherforsyth5284]

So so true !!! I'm a perfect example of it - I made a choice to make a better life- at the time I had no idea how or what. I'm now married and live in a formerly communist controlled country. A more or less home steader. I made a choice to make a better life . And the bonus was I got to make a better life for my new family also !!!

[@Paladin1873]

@@christopherforsyth5284 Oh, you escaped from California? :)

[@chrisp6458]

@@Paladin1873 Failure is the best teacher. As Peter Dinklage once said, "Fail again. Fail Better."

[@pupfriend]

John, if you read this, good luck man. We're rooting for you.

[@JustAboutAnything66]

The world needs more people like Mike Rowe!

[@generalhyde007]

The world needs more people like John.

[@JustAboutAnything66]

@@generalhyde007 , This is also true.

[@williamhague2768]

And Mr Fitzpatrick....

[@kratz57x]

I've not had John's past. I struggle to comprehend what brought him to his low point. I am in awe of his redirection. Really big hug and best wishes John.

[@robertbruce7937]

John, congratulations you are the man. When I was very young, my dad told me no matter what i did in life i will always be learning. Go John.

[@abtwopoint0]

You're awesome Mike! As a felon in California I know the struggle this man is going through. We're not all lost causes, we all make mistakes, rehabilitation is possible.

[@jennifermoon7606]

Tears in the eyes. Here's a man who wants to better his life and Mike Rowe helped to make it happen.

[@wendybryan9857]

This is exactly why I will always support your foundation Mike. It makes a real difference in the world, one life at a time.

[@seatravel8536]

Kudos to all involved. John please speak to the youth with your mindset and message!

[@comradeblue9789]

John has been my partner for Lower Columbia College Diesel Program for a couple weeks now. He is a straight outgoing guy and he is funny. He recommended me this video to let me know more about him and I would of never realized what john has been through if I have never watched. I will be his partner till December and we are off to a great start and will be a great team together. Being around him and watching this video shows me that he has the potential to do anything.

[@scarmenl]

Well done! Very well done! Keep up the good work Mr. Fitzpatrick.

[@ryandavis7593]

I love this guys enthusiasm and his thirteenth pledge.

[@AnNguyen-of4cv]

John I watched your video as promise. Very inspiring. Im glad I got a chance to meet you.

[@damnoldguy]

From an ex con,thank you Mike for giving him an opportunity to be more.

[@Zrambo49]

This is the type of person we all can learn from and live together in harmony.

[@amadensor]

The world needs more people like John. With that attitude, he should have a line of employers waiting to hire him his first day out.

[@kateruterbories2692]

I have businesses and I would hire him and never look back!!

[@larryacker7946]

I don't know John Fitzpatrick, but I'm proud of you, John!

[@kathyflorcruz552]

THAT'S how you do prison reform! BEAUTIFUL.

[@dannyreeves4782]

Kathy Florcruz It really is how things should be done,stop making people that have made mistakes into institutional monsters.Some people you just can’t change,but for someone like this man,a chance is all they need.I think he will do great things.

[@vopenacattleco]

You guys rock. John has a great smile, I wish there were more attitudes like his

[@HEDGE1011]

I'm super proud of John and the steps he's taken. I hope he can inspire others that got caught up in gangs and prison to understand there are options and that giving up is not one of them. This is why I'm proud to be a MikeRoweWorks donor! Go John (and please keep us updated on your progress)!

[@connielindquist924]

Congrats John! If Mike believes in you, I do too. You have such a great attitude. Much success and many blessings!

[@PheonixKnght]

I 100% agree John Fitzpatrick seems like an amazing person I hope does incredibly well in his life

[@michaelfile6477]

Good lookin, John! As a federal felon myself, I got nothing but LNR for you. I came out of the system and nobody would hire me. Took my last C-note and made business cards. Six years later still running my own contracting business. Big ups to you. Stay up and work your ass off. There’s a lot of us doing the same. 👊🏻

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

When you come back out, come become a truck driver 👍 Driving is real freedom.

[@joeseabert8391]

Trucker Daddy - AKA John in Québec I don’t know how things are in Canada, I can only speak to the trucking industry in the US that has been my experience. Trucking not something I would advise someone to do without a laundry list of caveats and warnings. The predatory nature of some companies with debt inducing leasing programs, the fickle nature of dispatched miles, the adversary nature of shippers and receivers have against drivers, the lack of available services for drivers on the road and so on. There is a lot more to being a successful truck driver than getting behind the wheel and putting the hammer down. It takes planning, knowledge, patience, and a thick skin. Everything is working against you, there is no quarter, day in and day out you have to be on your game. Having said that, I’ve made a good living and own a very nice home because of it. But it took years of struggle and near death experiences. Literally.

[@gayleowens5057]

Nice to meet you John. All the best for your future.

[@donc9751]

If you dont love Mike Rowe, you're just not human! The mans heart is bigger than his vocabulary and his desire to help others! Mike Rowe you're the man! The man we all should endeavor to be! Best of luck to you John! With your positive outlook you cant lose!

[@sktruesdale]

We need more stories like these! Thanks for everything!

[@daveb3910]

Congrats John! This is awesome! Awesome work bro keep going, you cannot be defeated if you will not quit! The Lord's on your side brother! God speed! God bless!

[@tamireeves8376]

I am so proud of this guy! Thank you, mikeroweWORKS.org, for knowing he is a worthy candidate ❤️

[@brucekirk5081]

That is what personal accountability and responsibility looks like! No excuses, no whining, just getting on with cleaning up his own life and moving forward.

[@kenyongray2615]

May God bless this man. Many of us would love to hear how he is currently doing. Thanks for the video.

[@oldtanker4860]

Bad people do not have to stay bad and John has shown that. I wish you the best in your education, may it last the rest of your life, and I hope you get the job you want to make your family proud. Mr. Fitzpatrick, Godspeed to you sir.

[@jerryfwimbo]

What an amazing guy. Thanks for setting up grants like this Mr Rowe. Its kindof unrelated, but you were a big inspiration for me earning my Eagle Scout rank

[@stanwooddave9758]

I am rooting for John, and also praying that he's able to spread his good word's & deed's. God Bless you John Fitzpatrick. And God Bless Mike Rowe, for giving this man a chance.

[@shannonconley5316]

Fixing that broken rung. Love.

[@kennethfuller8347]

Love, indeed.

[@shannonconley5316]

@@kennethfuller8347 In Christ.

[@shannonconley5316]

@@kennethfuller8347 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A35-40&version=NIV

[@kennethfuller8347]

@@shannonconley5316 Thank you .. to speak of Love is to speak of Jesus.

[@nbrowser]

Mike Rowe, always seeing beyond the surface, this is why the guy has the following he has, do keep us up to date on John, seems he's really wanting to go upwards in life and do right.

[@kennethfuller8347]

I have much respect for Mike Rowe, and his cause, .. Mr Fitzpatrick. I KNOW you WILL succeed, I hear it in you .. blessings to both.

[@kevinwallis2194]

im 62 years old and just retired from the fire sprinkler trade. one day i stopped worrying about all the problems and focused on how to fix them. Attitude is the key. I was second generation sprinkler fitter, and at the time, the last thing i wanted to do was follow in my fathers footsteps. after all the low paying jobs got old, i decided to give it a chance, not thinking it would be for me. Its not what i would really want as a dream job, but in my case knowing my work would save lives made it worth it. Im not where id really like to be money wise, but im pretty happy and accept my past decisions both good and bad. Its all about positive thinking, accepting your decisions as yours, and try to change things you dont like.

[@dannyreeves4782]

It’s pretty damn difficult not to like and admire the man.I think he’ll be successful and help many,many people out in the future.I’ll be pulling for him.Sometimes all a person needs is a chance.

[@susangibney3805]

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxox. ... x Mike Rowe and team make me happy. John Fitzpatrick makes me happy. Congatulations JF !!!!!

[@uppityglivestockian]

Thanks for doing this program Mike. John proves the truth: when the fix is the guy's idea, the chances of success improve exponentially. When the fix is forced onto the guy by others, recidivism flourishes. Great thing is, others like him are noticing. Let's hope his example trends.

[@77gmcnut]

What a great inspiring story. You go John! Thank you Mike Rowe.

[@honeybadgerisme]

See John GO!! Go John, GO!

[@NisaNJames]

Thank you for giving second chances! Incredible story!

[@sarahjayne782]

John Fitzpatrick has a calling for motivating people in the right direction. BTW, I would love to watch the new season (and past seasons) of Returning the Favor but it can only be seen on Facebook...too bad.

[@friendlyone2706]

John is so fortunate to have discovered Mike Rowe real world valuable scholarships.

[@Tiotpl]

If you ever make a dirty jobs 2 I'd love to follow in your steps

[@CoppaShotta]

Another good job thank you Mike and crew

[@bwithab2073]

Wonderful

[@leannkennedy6568]

What a difference you've made in a life.

[@repalmore]

Congratulations man. Best of luck.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I hope the best for him, really, but don't ever forget about the victims. I've been a victim of robbery several times. No one cared about my loses.

[@andpro8071]

A lot companies won’t hire felons maybe we should do something about that.

[@venumus1]

Trades love hiring felons they usually bust ass harder then anyone because they never know when there next opportunity will be

[@MyTaylorb]

I hope John does well.

[@andyworks5428]

God bless ya Mike and God bless John Fitzpatrick!

[@cfitz4397]

Good for you, John! Wish you much success!

[@michaeldeighan8294]

God Bless you John. God Speed.

[@JAW88]

That guy just made me smile. Good man !!!

[@jerrybaker6227]

So much respect for this man !!!!!

[@TheRunAndGun10]

Wonderful!

[@7ajhubbell]

Well done, #MikeRowe, and #JohnFitzpatrick ! Thank you.

[@justinmills8084]

Very cool thinking out of the box.

[@Herowebcomics]

This guy is awesome! And so is Mike!

[@samrobinson1851]

Where ya at Mike? Miss ya!!!

[@jtto6364]

Thank you

[@barrybaskin7138]

Wow, What an outgoing personable guy. There's probably not much he can't accomplish

[@anothergoogleuser]

Thanks for sharing.

[@snuffybloodsuxer2726]

This is great

[@jnzkngs]

Where I work my shift partner was fired in January because he couldn't understand that he shouldn't wear his clothes that smell like pot to work. (It's not legal here) I would welcome anyone who is willing to show up to work every day they are supposed to and put in an effort to at least make it look like they are doing the job. Why can't people seem to understand that you have to at least give management plausible deniability. People can't give you the benefit of the doubt if you leave no doubt.

[@thall3048]

Rowe 2024!

[@480pilot]

Hey Mike!! Your dopelgang here. This is what it should look like. I can only say that maybe, we could look at these people, as those who are willing to turn a sour lemon into lemonade. My best Mike, Scott.

[@willk2726]

we need Mike to run for office !!!!

[@marcusweldonhvacdirector1780]

I have to meet Mike Rowe one day!

[@Tiotpl]

Hey was just watching you

[@jamesconey8815]

This is good shit right here. Thanks Mike Rowe.

[@charla_c45]

Work hard=freedom

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Charla Capecci exactly. there is nothing wrong with doing an honest days work. and at the end of the day you can say , hey i did that and be proud of it.

[@wicka3851]

Outstanding!!

[@herefishyfishy6907]

Mike Rowe for president!

[@trumpforceone2689]

I sure do wish you were more political! Your educated honest opinion would be appreciated in this day and time. You could do so much more than you know. Mike Rowe 2024. 🇺🇸

[@NorseButterfly]

Way to go John!

[@joshua_lee732]

I just managed talked my companies HR lead to take the criminal record question OFF the application after hearing this guy's story when Mike mentioned it in breaking down the sweat pledge.

[@5.56_Media]

Praise Jesus, Go get em John!!

[@baddcallcarl4372]

You can’t think your way into good acting....you HAVE to act your way into good THINKING!!!

[@connorjackson2973]

THIS is what america is about!

[@deansapp4635]

John, Good luck man. Love to meet you some day. You know, i said good luck. I think thats wrong. You have what it takes to make it and luck has nothing to do with it

[@daveb3910]

Commenting to help the al gore rhythm! Love Mike rowe! Also great luck John Fitzpatrick!

[@RLaraMoore]

Mike, have you heard of the "Blue Collar Logic" guys? I'm interested what you would think of their commentaries. Thank you for all you do promoting reason. ^.~

[@rmcgraw7943]

I hope he is doing ok now.

[@jasonkraus2831]

Second chances can happen, John, but they happen because people like you see that you need the chance, ask for it, and take the opportunity when it presents. I personally wish you the best - let your passion for work and achievement drive you every day. Get a cell phone and start a KZbin channel describing your life, your goals, and how you are accomplishing the challenges you face - I'll subscribe and keep encouraging you along with thousands of others that want nothing but the best for and from you! Also - what empty person is voting a video like this down? Shame on y'all.

[@jonmason8234]

The world needs greatness....the needs more JESUS. God Bless y'all!

[@SgtJoeSmith]

seeing john smile and laugh i cant believe he would steal a penny. He dont look like a criminal at all

[@AbladeabovetherestOzark]

Awesome

[@julieredmond5192]

Oh yay! John Fitzpatrick!

[@NKAYWHY]

This is the America, the land of opportunity.

[@martywinter7399]

I’d like to hire this guy.

[@outlawflyer7868]

It's been 5 months mike where are you?

[@stevenboyd593]

This is what should happen, when our prison system is doing what it can, and should, because the alternative is costly and like he said will undoubtedly build a more negative course for the future

[@danielsibley2723]

Where you been Mike?!

[@eddiegirvan2394]

good luck to john. i have seen more than one excon turn there lives around in construction with hos attatude. there the ones that make it. the ones that dont are the ones with a shit atyatude. always pump up your A.B.S. Attatude Before Skill not my saying but i like it. it gose with mine which is you only need to do 3 things above everything eles toget ahead at anything show up earlly stay late and give more than asked in the middel