Neighbor subs in to help soldier's son with yardwork

Brian Kelly is just 5 years old, but he's developed a love for yard work, something he and his dad used to do together all the time. After his dad, an Air Force captain, was deployed, Brian had to find a new partner. Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to find out what happened next.
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[@SgtJoeSmith]

I can't watch a Steve Hartman story without crying

[@aintdatsomeshit682]

This is like my 4th vid with him and my eyes are swollen

[@MuchLoveMa]

I'm gonna sue him for emotional distress...as a tear runs down my face.

[@chunkyloverMC]

its like the onion truck follows him.

[@melissamikaelson9650]

Same

[@jadesalmon207]

Joe Smith me either

[@okaforchinyerematthew1937]

This man prove that two people come together to give birth to human person but society help to shape him or her positively. Job well done sir.

[@deborahnorman3027]

It takes a village

[@BubbaBellin]

"We always talk about supporting our troops, for most of us its a statement that begins and ends at our bumper sticker" That's the truest statement I've heard today.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

My situation was different growing up. My dad just didn't give a damn and my parents divorced. I had a friend whose father was more of a father to me than my dad every was and I still think of him often. It is important for any kid to have someone in their life who cares about them and is there for them. Even if their father is away serving and still loves his son.

[@chonladapyvrkc8308]

"Sometimes yardwork grows a lot more than grasses." Good put.

[@kristiedarling4888]

The picture at the end of both of them is just pure joy on their faces. My heart smiled at this story. What a great guy!

[@mattsievert4057]

Vvvb. Bihb. N8 uh. I j j i

[@Kit91875]

I agree it’s great. Wish I had a father figure like that.

[@caitlinmyriah7657]

Same! That picture made my heart swell with happiness!! 💜

[@buntings]

What a patriot. What words can describe a neighbor looking after a soldier's son and keeping their home looking beautiful and the same time?

[@vanguardcommander4560]

He said he likes to watch his smile while he is returning favor to soldier who keeps them safe 🙏🙏

[@tamatoa8261]

A boy that loves doing yard work is worth his weight in gold. 🤙

[@caitlinmyriah7657]

Times 10! 😍💜

[@billduplessis5810]

Not only a good neighbor, but a great man🇺🇸

[@ritadoe1286]

What an awesome gentleman that neighbor is - the world would be a better place, good on you Dean. 🇬🇧

[@rainforme1850]

That man is contributing so much to that boys life that there is no way to say thank you. I love that little boy’s laugh and the man smile. You cannot get more pure

[@BrandyD1777]

I just said it elsewhere....my feed is filled with pure HUMANITY today. Thank you. These communities do exist, the epitome of "streets made of gold."

[@dakshiboy6188]

What I want to see is the dads reaction to this video and how he feels when he get back from military

[@elizabethsohler6516]

I suspect he is a decent guy, which means he'll be nothing but grateful.

[@iamredknot]

EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! look at the mom's expression... Ha ha..

[@BellaWorldAni]

What a great neighbor!!! Wow.

[@richjustrich8043]

You’re a good man/neighbor. This kid will grow up to be a good man himself. It takes a village to raise a kid!

[@laurapeltier158]

What an amazing human being. I know that you know what your time means to this little boy.

[@missmsmrs.7309]

PURE AWESOMENESS!!! I can't find the onions... I know they're here, somewhere!

[@rachelw821]

AW! Well who wouldn't love to get that little knock???

[@ourfatherswar3464]

Wow!!!! To come back from a hard day at work and still find the time to share with someone else almost every single day wow amazing story

[@TheNamesRyan]

He works in IT he sits at his desk at home all day

[@philtheheaterguy951]

@@TheNamesRyanPlease don’t minimalize what he does for a living, or what he does for his neighbors.

[@bradleyblumoutdoorsandmore5402]

This guy deserves something not all neighbors would do that

[@yakineamarie3848]

A man with a truly selfless heart.

[@Lilliecwalinski16]

That's what you call a real, soldier's neighbor!!

[@draco4540]

and 5= years later (especially as an older adult), that kid will remember and appreciate the neighbor a whole lot more for his kindness.

[@RyanSmith-se7kw]

IT'S CALLED LOVE !!!!

[@jppontat3909]

That's showing how important it is to have your Daddy around the house..

[@mebee164]

Everyone deserves this man as a neighbor

[@adrianneross9015]

He just wants someone to do yard work with :,) so sweet

[@jeanjean2033]

Great story that neighbor has a big heart thank you

[@chesiriatattia1781]

speaking of "it takes a village to raise a child" 💕💕

[@komphortampadu9985]

Best neighbor ever

[@Sasskitten]

Dang that is awesome. I remember times going out and helping my mom with the yard then when the day came that she passed the lawn mowing on to me I thought "Man she said she would never allow anyone to touch her mower." Not even my older brother got to touch it. Sadly she has passed on now. I wish that kid was my neighbor. I could use the motivation.

[@teresabarras6416]

May God bless you for helping that little boy! You are an amazing man.

[@ashiad.669]

Steve Hartman. Always making us cry. Beautiful story

[@Happybidr]

What a gift Steve Hartman is.

[@sherryjacobs3907]

That is truly support for our troops! What a terrific guy. 🌻

[@alimzaman1551]

"Got to See the Smile on His Face" This says all about the heart of this man! ❤️

[@pabloemilioescobargaviria9930]

And that folks is how hank hill grew up kid loves yard work

[@forevertogether6191]

how innocent and how cute

[@Jexdev]

God bless you sir

[@Dolly3130]

Just love this friendship, this union this sharing of so much more than “yardwork”... So heartwarming! Love the video.🥰

[@terrywindsor2004]

I will second that Sgt. Joe Smith!! They always make me cry, too. But his stories are wonderful!

[@judaisha]

You are a wonderful person, be blessed!

[@jenet91101z]

Great guy, great neighbor, great person...

[@emilywiebel3238]

One the road is the greatest thing ever. I love how he reports on such sweet and positive stories that we don’t get to see bc it’s always the negative.

[@judycochran6613]

I can't watch a video like this without crying

[@anjuthomas4231]

The kids really said come on I'm taking you till dad comes back. what a big heart so cute

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

So precious to bring joy to a child! Kind Sir💚🍁

[@BenAziz007]

Yes, this is definitely supporting the troops.

[@kornkarnbhamarapravati7512]

I cried happy tears for both of them.

[@linzkillin2827]

Oh man the tears! Go step in dad! Thank you for both of your services!

[@hirah13]

Steve Hartman thank you . Nothing to say im just literally crying

[@npeace312]

It's always nice to have a good neighbor. This man is a great neighbor! Bravo

[@papayeaststack3743]

what a great neighbor and terrific story.

[@emilyelombardo1611]

Omg 😩 I played softball with Dean’s daughter growing up - he is one of the nicest guys! This does not surprise me at all. Such a cute story!

[@buddhidev7877]

This brings me tears of joy

[@jaimebaird5699]

This made me cry. What a wonderful story!

[@joanattramsboakye9970]

Wow heart of gold

[@OhioTreasures]

God Bless men like this!

[@MinnowCreekGirl]

Neighbor of the year award for this guy!!

[@johnedd9702]

Great story.. what a great guy

[@Carpenterdane]

This is so sweet. I was a single mom to my son. I went out and did our yard work with him.

[@autumnadkins8722]

Know that is a good neighbor

[@slabslayer258]

Good people do still exist

[@MRFizzler1]

THESE are the real heroes in life.. just spend 2-3 hours on your day for something good even less is worth

[@calitapia6966]

That's absolutely wonderful!! God bless thou good neighbor!

[@CallMeSmiel]

Man this made me cry.

[@anagonzales4552]

Nice perfect neighbor

[@user-ji8bk1fg6s]

Isn't easy for his mom but keep faith

[@MrRtcrockett]

"It takes a village." It's an African proverb .... Swahili “Asiye funzwa na mamae hufunzwa na ulimwengu”

[@wasp4425]

Bro I FRICKING love doing yard work ESPECIALLY cutting the grass. Sometimes I'll chill and start widdling but not that much

[@hazztv6317]

This is beautiful, what an awesome man.🙏

[@janiecgonzalez6887]

Such an awesome person!

[@clydemccullough7706]

This is what gives us hope.

[@joaquindr6171]

Thank you ... God bless u troops

[@indiashante1560]

How precious ❤️

[@fpinzow]

Brian is a great little boy. Fortunately, his neighbor is a great man!

[@faithwagoner9203]

Takes a village to raise a child!! One big ❤️ villager here

[@elizabethsohler6516]

It's not just that Dean is helping Brian. Brian is helping Dean too. Make no mistake about it.

[@aprilporter5663]

Wow god bless you both and your families

[@kimwheeler9100]

Love its heart , wow what a.great soul the.neighbor.Is.God bless.them all

[@lailasonlineagain8839]

I love this we need more men role models that are present and a good role model for kids especially in a generation where everyone’s inside on their iPad or phone.

[@kevinnapier1014]

AWESOME NEIGHBOR!!

[@rac1780]

I like that line serve those who served

[@galady8632]

So I smile and shed a few tears at the same time. And it's a beautiful thing! Great neighbor indeed! Hero soldier Dad and 'neighbor Dad' both love the little dude and who can blame them?

[@libbysnow9432]

0:35 MY DAD HAD TO LEAVE FOR 6 MONTHS TOO!! I feel u kid

[@sunsetprincess5989]

Hope he comes home soon !:)

[@futuresenatorleader7210]

Great man!

[@lk4429]

Mr. Steve, you owe me a truck load of Kleenex. Best stories ever.

[@gakhiroyhotano6994]

now thats a good story !

[@sharonsolana]

Wonderful story!

[@kilroywashere9343]

I love this man

[@nancywhitney1156]

Who would give this story o thumbs down?! God Bless both theses families & all our Military & Law Enforcement ❤🇺🇸

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Omg I’m bursting with love! 💕❤️😍❤️💕

[@belleferrar8898]

If only more people served others instead of themselves! Great story!!

[@amitpawar6505]

Watching these episodes again n again.. It make life much delighted

[@patrickhardison9669]

Heartwarming

[@judithfrancois4940]

God bless Dean❤️

[@camerana_2192]

I live in Belleville too. They are in my neighborhood

[@zim346]

camerana_21 stop cappin

[@TP-fl9ul]

Wow cute boy and adorable story

[@patriciawickholm3617]

He is a very smart little rascal!!