Rivers Gleason’s message to his dad on Father’s Day | SC Featured

When Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS, he set out to make videos for his son in case he wasn’t around, 9 years late, his son Rivers has a message for him on Father’s Day.
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[@OFFICIAL_BLKMAGZ]

“I’m gonna be around Until you are able to stand on your own” “theres no place you can go that I won’t be with you” Steve Gleason is an amazing man. man that broke my heart …… 😔 I HATE ALS …..

[@karenvincent5202]

I was lucky enough to teach in a school where Rivers is a student and therefore, Steve was often present. He is such an inspiration and Rivers is a very special young man. Such a wonderful family!

[@markreid107]

Great wife 😇😇😇🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

[@charliemirus4124]

I’m literally crying more tears than I have in a long time. As a father of 6 (soon to be 7), all who are 7 and under, I am inspired by Steve and his wife. I think of all the moments I take for granted, and I’m driven to be better because of the example on display in this piece. Thank you ESPN for sharing the story of the Gleason family.

[@lauriemcafee6800]

I just finished the documentary Gleason. Wow. So emotional. It was done in 2016 and I didn’t realize Steve was still living. This is a great follow up. Have you seen the Documentary?

[@curiouscat6272]

A truly remarkable man & dad. Blessings and best wishes to the Gleason Family on this Father’s Day.

[@odipo100]

Jesus 😢😢😢 ESPN you broke me these morning am crying and happy for him and his family at the same time 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@cortezsmith9936]

I watched this video 7 times and it's overwhelming

[@stoneharper7038]

“It’s not going to be easy but it’s going to be awesome” Yes, this journey has definitely been all of that!

[@drg7503]

Steve, if this reaches you ...... I want you and Michel to know you have touched my soul. I watched your doc and both of you are truly heros. Not just any heros but something special in a higher category. Stay strong and God speed to your beautiful family.

[@ladedalounge]

Well this moved me to my core.....thank you for sharing your resiliency.

[@jeanettesmith765]

I watched his documentary last night and was deeply touched.

[@johnnyvnelson9542]

Wow! Be that Dad!

[@markreid107]

Great dad 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇

[@mlbw1966]

A Father's Resilience is a beautiful honest truth of an incredible Nola Saints Football player WE LOVE OUR SINTS WE ARE A WHO DAT PEOPLE... STEVE GLEASON WAS AN AMAZING FOOTBALL PLAYER. I wish he could have lived full physically with his son, son's and daughter is a treasured moment. God bless you, Steve Gleason A Great NOLA Saints Player , Steve will always be a Saint. Praying for you Steve, a Dat Man

[@MrCupidsDaughter]

A heartwarming bond b/t a father and his son 💙.

[@4slyce]

The Head and The Heart song was made for this video. Wow. Beautiful. Life at its best. Families are beautiful .

[@D_U_F_F_Y]

Beautifully done.

[@charlesjames4840]

I cried from start to finish man someone is cutting onions in my house

[@MrOhhGalaxy]

This is some heartwarming stuff, man he is strong 💪🏻 💯

[@Tina-ez5pg]

Now that is a beautiful man inside and out!💓

[@wadewalla1398]

Amazing story. What a man, what a wife.

[@oliviawiseman2236]

What a powerful family❤

[@maryshelton3730]

Such a beautiful story, I love you all!

[@chocolatepapi99]

Happy Father's day fellas!! 👑

[@laurawatters914]

WE LOVE YOU STEVE GLEASON AND FAMILY!! BEAUTIFUL DOCUMENTARY!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS AWESOME VIDEO 😊 🩷 🤘 ✌️

[@trahadbad]

this documentary changed my life

[@oliviawiseman2236]

This movie was so hard to watch it changed my mindset toward my body I love body because I’m lucky🫶🏼🥺🥺🥺

[@janetmcguffey1394]

this is stunning....this man has a humility I cannot begin to imagine....he is a holy man....

[@stephenoshag1]

Wow. Amazing. "Enjoy everyday".

[@nickrunowski6588]

God bless you your beautiful family and your example as a father

[@279KINKS]

Your such an inspiration to many Steve, not only to the city of New Orleans but to many others around the world, the true definition of a warrior ✊🏽

[@KevinMichael2018]

ESPN has me crying on a Sunday morning, it’s okay though

[@stephenoshag1]

Got me too man. I couldn't play it off either.

[@patrickhamos2987]

I needed this. TY

[@maoanzu4759]

inspirational stuff !

[@sleepynative9132]

I watched that punt block. I cheered so hard. I can't believe this is his story. This story is just amazing. With what life gave to him, he made waves. A true real life hero

[@dafyddprichard1540]

Honestly brought me to tears

[@ladyt3579]

Researching "The Head and the Heart" on Wikipedia brought me here! So glad it did. Playing one of my favourite songs in this heartfelt video made me cry, so much love and support from his family - he is one lucky guy surrounded and engulfed in pure love - Steve your words of love and wisdom are unforgettable and simply BEAUTIFUL! You're an inspiration I aspire to! 🥰💖

[@gayactormichaelpenisdouglas]

As much as this made me cry, I smiled and chuckled more than a few times. Steve is hilarious. I mean, being on the field for his son's little league game literally wearing a target on his shirt. There's no way that wasn't his decision. He's a great man. Nothing but love for Steve Gleason, and I hope one day we can cure this horrible disease.

[@chefcook09]

God bless him and his family.

[@emiliobello2538]

I saw the movie. wow Rivers has grown

[@JonathanXLindqviust]

03:50 Godamn. *Godamn* , I wish I had had a father a tenth of the man of Gleason.

[@oliviawiseman2236]

Me too🥺

[@drewparrish6725]

Such an amazing guy. Go Cougs!

[@HDWorldclass]

Beautiful man , beautiful strong wife , so humbling

[@TengrisWill]

God bless them all

[@chrisstephenson9944]

🙏🏽❤️

[@derekhenderson9002]

Is someone cutting onions in here 😭

[@KatzMeow268]

Steve’s AMAZING WIFE 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@olguiq1013]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kylelyon8518]

Whoever the one person who disliked this is they deserve god’s wrath

[@lindasapiecha2515]

❤

[@juanbarberis7192]

Where can this be watched as full version?

[@reidpribble3878]

This almost made me cry. This is such a wonderful video. My only question is how did he have A Daughter with his wife. I just feel that this disease would get in the way of making another kid that’s all

[@matthewyoung2255]

Hey fun fact, it's none of your business!!

[@reidpribble3878]

@@matthewyoung2255 I was just wondering that’s all you don’t have to get mad my guy

[@KatzMeow268]

Maybe they froze and stored his sperm years ago before he got too sick.

[@reidpribble3878]

@@KatzMeow268 that makes sense

[@WAZAMPGaming]

Who put these onions in here?!

[@khalilhannah4005]

she is remarkable too

[@susankamaka745]

So beautiful…nothing gets in the way of unconditional love.❤️

[@datazndood]

Are medical professionals always wrong in their estimations. 2-5 years, Steve’s at 9 years hopefully many more but yeah you mostly hear them get it wrong and always seem to make the bad news worse it seems. I know they are preparing you for the worst but don’t they understand horrible news breaks down the body and has physiological chemical responses it’s a vicious cycle where some wouldn’t have died otherwise. Not with ALS but still.

[@justinrainey8198]

Can Elon’s neuralink thing work for this?

[@javierbookshadowscontribut6223]

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