ORIGIN STORY! How Rafael Got Into The Relic Business

[@carollkeen5978]

Lots of fond memories stopping by Shiloh Relics talking to You and Mr. Riley.

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

I wasn’t expecting to tear up watching this video. But please keep the videos coming ! I also have a passion for Civil War coolness ! Also we love you too !

[@reagan9320]

I just recently placed a sword on layaway and Rafael is truly a great guy to talk to. Truly a compassionate and caring gentleman. I to am a small business owner and it’s so great to see a person never forget where they came from and started. God bless brother. Keep the videos coming

[@samparkerSAM]

I had a Similar Introduction to relic collecting. My Grandmother Lived Adjacent to the Chalmette Battle Field, my Dad grew up there in the 1940's. My Relatives Use to Laugh Because Every Easter I would go Hunting for Cannon Balls... long ago collected. However they use to place them around the Oak Trees and my Dad could remember them there in the 1950s. Fast Forward to the Late 1990's and I was Pestering James Cohen Sr from Royal St... The Father a WW2 Vet was A Great Guy! He Sold me a broken , relic condition M1861 Norfolk for $100 in 1998 when I was 10. Iam Currently Working with Early Muskets and Napoleonic Swords ; Your Videos are Great and Fantastic for Inspiration!

[@jimrutherford2773]

Rafael, I hope you don't stop making these videos when the Covid19 crisis is over. You will always have new items, and new stories to share. Your wealth of knowledge is appreciated.

[@markcharbonneau7529]

So cool. We need more men and women like you. I'm a history fanatic. Dabbled in Civil War reenacting. Federal . My story is a lot like yours

[@jasondigginva7564]

It was great to hear your story Rafael. Your passion for our American civil war history truly shows. Hope to see you again at one of the shows soon. Great vid keep'm coming.

[@J.B24]

12:49 I'm wiping a way tears.

[@aprilshaffer4530]

Hey Raf.! I really enjoyed this video. Very interesting.

[@tedcampbell4660]

Hey Raf, finally something good has come from Corona virus! Your videos are fun and educational. As you have described, Larry Hicklen is a treasure also, and I have always enjoyed dealing with both of you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion. God bless!

[@sloanchampion85]

Enjoyed it old buddy

[@cpnolto]

I knew some of this - and some I did not know. Being just an internet buyer - I have never met you in person but still feel a connection/friendship/kinship/whatever. Thanks for sharing some very personal things. I know myself how much it hurts of lose your wife to an illness. Cheers from Pennsylvania, Bob Nolton

[@stevenmay2937]

raf is a great guy. honest dealer

[@battleparkwest2463]

Amazing thank you for sharing.