On the Road: Saying goodbye to a local legend

As part of our continuing series "On The Road," Steve Hartman revisits Woody Davis of Corbett, Oregon, who touched his local community with his generosity. Residents were able to return the favor during Davis' final months as he battled Lou Gehrig's disease.

[@keithhepworth4934]

“I feel blessed I’m dying slowly.” What an attitude. What a way to put a silver lining on the darkest of clouds.

[@TheRandompaint]

He saw death and went with him as old friends.

[@sthr2110]

Now THIS...is a video that should have 100 million views.

[@mistato9722]

People are to worried about the Drama of youtubers.

[@ironpanther9409]

St Hr amen

[@fareekalli9776]

That's to little it should have more that 100million

[@jaccobholbrook4137]

This is a man that every one will miss, I have known him my whole life, since I was born and till the day of his passing. I lived just in front of his home and he did so much for all of us i will never forget. He is my true Hero.

[@Brucev7]

You were blessed

[@EGee-tc1si]

💞

[@zachbarlow]

That's awesome sorry for your loss

[@vikasjsheth]

Money is just temporary... Goodwill is permanent! That is till the people are courteous enough to remember that!

[@janae7116]

Rest in Peace Woody Davis.

[@rigatoni_pasta]

Man, I haven't cried in a long time.

[@1bls]

Guys like that don’t come around very often, a true servant to God and people. Job well done.

[@matthewsexton5490]

What a legacy. He cashed out with a high score.

[@Wookie_Cookie_2014]

This kind of story tells you _exactly_ what you should do every day. Tell those who matter to you what they mean to you, and why you feel that way, *_before_* another sun sets... for a new day may not come for one of you. Regret is a bitter pill to swallow-- especially when you have just been shown the impact with this story alone what that impact means to the person. Don't wait until they are told they are dying, don't wait for anything. Do it now. You may think that they already know... I would bet you that they do *_not._* Everything that happens after a person is gone is just for the people left behind. Nothing meaningful for the one who is gone at that time. That is why you must do it _before_ they are gone. If you waste a minute, an hour, a day, a week, a month... that person will never have known the truth of how you felt about them, and everything that you appreciated about them (it is foolish to even think this way). This does not mean just the ill, or the very old. This means everyone that you have gratitude and love for, and why. ~Peace!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

What a beautiful story. I struggled not to cry. I lost! 700 people! What a blessing! So sweet the family got to feel the love from the community before it was too late. I always say “if you can’t be bothered bringing me flowers while I’m alive and can enjoy them, don’t bother putting them on my grave after I’m gone and can’t see them. Then you’re just buying them for you!” Thank you Steve! Great story!

[@overreal3140]

Man lived fulfilled life.

[@nupolsen9357]

Here, more than ever, I need to know who could give this a thumbs down. Just can't fathom.

[@Dauberg]

it is men like this, that will always be remembered, and that makes life a little easier to live for us who is having a hard time.. :) may his soul forever find peace

[@BellaWorldAni]

I guess I just don't understand why these wonderful stories don't have more views. People just don't know what they're missing. :)

[@liaocow]

What a beautiful human being, if everyone could strive to be a little more like this individual, the world would be an amazing place to live in.

[@grumpyscatsbestfriend5990]

Steve Hartman, Charles Kuralt would be very proud of you.

[@TheStuport]

Smiles....That is a wonderful compliment indeed!

[@gehlen52]

I would like to think that Charles 'is' proud of him. Either way you are right.

[@CindersVale]

A wonderful man who learned just how much he meant to everyone in town. What a legacy to have and still have the chance to let it fill your heart while you yet live.

[@rebeccab7306]

Wealth isn't your bank balance..it's the hearts that are filled with you.

[@anonfornow359]

Beautifully said. Thank you

[@vikings282009]

Oh my goodness. What an awesome guy.

[@jayleanpina7459]

I can’t even put in to words the heart ache i felt at the end of this video. What a true humble man 💙

[@user-zx8jv6wj1c]

This Steve Hartman clip is one of my favorites.

[@robboyte1101]

"Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead." -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby" How true that is.

[@georgeedwards4958]

I like Steve Hartman and his OnTheRoad segments. I do not see how he does not cry. I bawl like a baby sometimes.

[@colewales9308]

This is so beautiful

[@kaylapemberton6820]

This is so hard to watch my aunt carol passed so fast from als she put up such a good fight it was hard for her to let me see her and it was hard for me to see her but that last visit when I saw her I knew it would’ve my last she passed two days after seeing her she was at peace knowing I loved her so much that I even got a tattoo for her a promise to see her again it doesn’t matter that I only knew her for about two years she was my whole world and I was hers she taught me so much with out even saying a word but through her eyes and actions she always called me beautiful and because of that I learned what self confidence is and no one will ever take that away from me

[@WSXMATT]

whos cutting those damn onions. This is so sad. But yet so happy that he was able to see people help him in his final days.

[@VIKING33NY]

God Bless you Woody Davis!!! God knows YOU Sir!!!!

[@SimpleDragon1]

This man reminds me of my grandpa I miss him

[@redbird28able]

I really enjoy watching Steve's stories. I call them ''HAPPY STORIES'' and I think we need to hear more. They touch you, they move you and they might put a tear in your eye and I think those are the kind of stories we need to hear.

[@anonfornow359]

Me too. They put faith in kindness, love & gratitude back into my heart. ❤

[@karenlewis6186]

Such a sweet man...👋loved by many...

[@pheenix42]

That has to be the most dignified casket I've ever seen. And carrying him to the cemetery in the wagon? You couldn't have honored a king any better.

[@mirandataberima870]

I'm cry so badly watching this, so awesome man 😭

[@brandisaunders5837]

What a well lived life. 😔🙏 RIP!

[@anonfornow359]

Wow. What a person he had a lot of heart and wisdom. He clearly knew what mattered in life and in dying/death. Its beautiful he died knowing how much he was loved in return❤ ❤❤

[@TheRetirednavy92]

This made me cry, God Bless him and all those who returned the love.

[@missmsmrs.7309]

Every time I watch these stores a huge load of cut onions suddenly appears out of no where! What's up with these tears trying to make rivers? I hate it but I love it! Jesus wept!

[@nancywhitney1156]

God Bless this man & his family ❤

[@TheStuport]

What Woody meant to all those people just can't be bought, so Woody was in fact a Very Rich man. Cheers All

[@melaniegreen1311]

I am just picturing he was waving to God and ran up to him for a welcome home hug.

[@patrickmcneilly4293]

Don’t know how many locals from Byram and Stanhope will see this, but this story reminds me of Waving Willie. Always waving to everyone.

[@sojaded85]

Its too early for me to be crying so hard.. This makes me miss my dad so much.. All that love..

[@sojaded85]

Aww I forgot I commented on this.. I still missing daddy. And this video is still so sweet

[@christinalynn8143]

Awww. 🥲 May he RIP. So sweet his family and him to share in their love with the community.

[@iolanisjourney4828]

Seems like a beautiful man and soul. 💕🙏RIP

[@marialongoria8774]

This story warms my heart

[@marcelochaves6076]

What a lovely story, it makes me believe in humanity, so good to see the recognition of his good acts by the community in which he lived. Send all respects from Brazil for this wonderful exemple of life.

[@kathim231]

Thank you for putting together this story just right.

[@skof28]

I don't know how often I watch this video but I cry my eyes out every time.

[@irishdevil1490]

Beautiful is all that needs to be said.

[@THEKj1972]

I found this video deeply moving. I personally have seen people with disabilities that have made it impossible for them to perform daily tasks. The love the people had for this immensely wonderful person, was beautiful to see.

[@alantjoseph3858]

It's men like this who embody the true American spirit😊

[@RyanLynch1]

omg... so true about the dying slowly thing. it hurts not being able to share how much someone meant before they go. wow.

[@shammendraeshwar433]

Salute to this legend!

[@jehovahuponyou]

WHAT A WONDERFUL, TOUCHING VIDEO - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jantruitt9241]

Thank You Steve! Wonderful story! 😢❤️😢❤️😢

[@NS-lx4hx]

What an amazing man!

[@stephenlong8379]

Corbett sounds a great place to live nice people.

[@mitchmitchell2088]

This story brings tears to a man's eyes that never cries

[@dirtyhairy8884]

What a man!!! Rest in peace. I wish there were more stories like this on KZbin and in our news. Makes you proud to be an American.

[@CreoleLiveDoll]

OMG... :'( I am so late seeing this but I'm so happy I did! ;') What an awesome guy and what wonderful people. R.I.P. Woody Godspeed!

[@nikia737]

Truely beautiful to see love shiny and bright through a whole community....lets spread it world wide ;)

[@philliptaylor8850]

An awesome life still touching others in 2019.

[@cierralangley3308]

I'm a sobbing mess😣😫😭😭

[@micheledimond]

What an incredible man...and town...

[@noobforpresident2024]

There is a special place in heaven for people like this.

[@thomasackerly2410]

Very sad but beautiful

[@RAJENDRAYADAV-br2mx]

I cant control my tears......

[@JulianMedina]

I wish we had more news like this!

[@normanolsen]

with love, and respect...R.I.P.

[@icecubes76]

This made me cry...How touching...RIP Woody :(

[@kiwdwks]

Thank you for this story. Wish I could have been blessed to meet the man...

[@boruiwei6187]

I just knew this great man after 8 years he passed, I am really touching about this pure and unbelievable kindness, with love and respect, R.I.P

[@jerenitafagayan3300]

What way to go !!!!🙏😊😇 He's such a blessing, indeed ! 💘♥️

[@tysoncott7402]

WOW! what a wonderful story, sad yet wonderful. We literally have the identical samething going on here in our small town of council grove ks, the towns furniture seller and a great handyman passed suddenly of a heart attack this past friday, the entire community enjoyed this man as much as the community loved the kind man in this video. Folks, be kind to one another, it genuinely makes a difference.

[@caroleastmond9064]

Wonderful Man!!!❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@derrickwilliamson5843]

Wow that was truly sad and I pray that his family finds peace in the fact that before he left this earth the people he touched in life had the chance to actually show him how much they cared for him . so so sweet I don't know what to say but may the most high yahawah take care of him and rap him in his arms amen

[@kevindanner2090]

That's very sad news hes in a better place right now

[@kmk2982]

God bless you & keep you, sir.

[@GenetEshete]

Little bit kindness goes along way. Start with little.

[@wihlzhini1496]

so inspiring, i want to be a kind person like him.. but i have anger issues

[@RepressedMemories16]

Wihl Zhini I can relate to you my good sir. Being a bipolar type 2 patient, I also have emotional distractions from committing acts of kindness. the method I have found to combat this, is using the acts of kindness you do reach put and do, treat as a justification to keep living. it will spark a need and addiction to kindness, That feels so necessary, it will be even harder to ignore than your anger. All it takes is the first step.

[@EmperorDrawkill_731]

Same I also have anger issues including autism

[@paigec7975]

What a beautiful soul..

[@barbaraunderwood1762]

Oh wow. I just watched this & the town made him his casket. He got to see what everyone wrote & how he was lived. Great tribute.

[@ATanerH]

So inspirational....

[@elcabrito21]

What a nice man. I hear my uncle had a similar big funeral like that in the town he's from. I regret not going myself

[@e-rj8984]

A true hero ❤❤❤

[@JesusLovingKentuckyGal]

This is so sweet ❤

[@queenissohumble7722]

Definitely in tears

[@charlenem3371]

Such an amazing human being, this made me cry.

[@sgtliles30]

Respect 💯💪👊👊

[@orchid2407]

How beautiful.

[@SuperAvenger98]

A life well spent. I'd make my family go. we can learn a lot from his attitude

[@elsag4597]

Always makes me cry

[@TheRescueDogs]

Tears on this one for sure. What an incredible, heartfelt story of a truly remarkable man and the community who cared right back.

[@Here_Come_The_Sixers]

this is so sad. god bless him and his family. im crying too

[@jeffa964]

Legends live forever

[@user-qz3pk7dh7q]

I want to pay my respect, too

[@afool7733]

That's how i wanna be remembered

[@perijetton9275]

This is beautiful ❤️

[@michelemedina3583]

GOD BLESS!

[@TakaS013]

This was way to sad, and even sadder when he cried reading what the towns people wrote about how much they loved and cared for him.

[@ronjunior4361]

Truly a rich man.