Neil Kamimura - Suicide Prevention - Summerstrong 12

[@justinkoga5593]

I listen to this every time I get lazy and start to let my coworkers bring my spirit down

[@justinkoga5593]

It’s been two years now I listen to this to remember how much of a bitch I was

[@tsousmenos]

Man, Neil, that was a strong 55 minutes speech. As everyone I am going through a phase, before 10 hours I destroyed my car from not caring by the speed, if I die or not, but I am still here! I watched all the video with tears in my eyes and at the end you killed me! I admire on you the balls it takes to speak about your deepest fears in front of so many people, and you sir have some balls of steel! Keep it up, be strong, be alive, be happy, do what you know to do! With love from a follower from Greece.

[@warchild888]

As it's 9 months later from this comment, I hope you are doing better now. Keep pushing through man. On a side note, his balls are made of 720 layers of damascus steel.

[@tommyrodriguez4086]

I had the opportunity to hang out and forge a knife with Neil earlier this year... probably one of the nicest and most down to earth dudes you will ever meet. He keeps it real he has the fiercest worth ethic I’ve ever seen. He claims that he’s not a good knife maker or he isn’t talented but he is definitely one of the greats. Being on Forged in Fire myself makes me feel small in the shadow of him. His story and power to deal with adversity fuels me to be better. Thanks Neil for sharing 🤙🏾

[@jakewilson3025]

As someone who has struggled with his own demons my whole life, you have just changed my out look on life, I have just started knife making for the same reason, and it's helping, but what you have just done has given me a new perspective , and to keep trying, thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@aaron-ew4tp]

This is the best speech I’ve listened to in a very long time. Thank you.

[@TigerCarpenter]

and I thought my life was complicated what aa speech man!

[@ORflycaster]

I just learned about this from Jason Knight's video/podcast with Bert Sorin. I'm glad that Bert gave Neil a hug at the end. I wanted to do the very same. That was one of the bravest things I've ever witnessed.

[@XAGR-hn3qt]

Dude those last seconds where the hardest Made me remember my dad who passed Thank you

[@andrewsetzer2800]

This whole thing has been immensely inspirational. Priceless. I woulda payed to watch this. I still would. Love strength and honor to you and yours

[@knndyskful]

“We have too many stupid human beings, that are useless, that are popular on the internet” Thank you sir, thank you

[@reannahicks7998]

I have always liked your work, I had no idea about your life. What a struggle you have made it through. Inspiring.

[@switchblade762x51]

Man, I stumbled across your Instagram just looking for 'ancient tanto'. What I stumbled onto was one hell of a person who does great things, and to me, is inspirational in making my knives one at a time until I save up for each new tool. I love making them. I cannot walk past my stuff without picking something up and doing something until I remember, Dude, LAUNDRY, or you came down here to get something for HER. When you make a Japanese style blade, I am right there looking at every small detail and taking it in!

[@emila6]

oh my god, that speech was a beautiful masterpiece

[@nobodyisprfct]

Neil Kamimura - Thank You!

[@stoneysavage2610]

love the raw passion in which you forge and weld with. you move me. please continue to live for you, your family and for us too. we would be less without your talent and wisdom. your story has touched my heart sir. i wish you and yours well.

[@tutinsongchat9362]

How has this video not got over a million views. Wow, that was the best 1hour spent on KZbin. Truly, truly beautiful speech, what an amazing and inspirational human being. Many thanks for the video, beautiful watch. 🙏

[@marimariMariMariMariMariG]

AMAZING!!!! Thank you

[@YouPoorTing]

AWESOME.!!! 100%%% Mahalos for sharing 🤙🤙🤙

[@ianmcginnis1570]

I watched that whole speech, all I have to say is thank you!

[@dankissinger1969]

Man I should have waited until the end. You are the most real man with a phenomenal message thank you and yes you touched my life thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@wmcutlery54]

I love your story in the video about your life and how you overcame so much and I'm very proud to have seen this video and it means a lot to me and God bless you and your family

[@willemcrous9480]

Thank you Neil!

[@dankissinger1969]

Thank you for your transparency!!!! It wasn't until I learned forgiveness my life changed. I still struggle day to day but I am grateful for so much today. Thank you brother for everything you bring bless you

[@808NoreenT]

MAHALO Neil for this story! I lost my mommy this past January 2024. Till this day I never cry. I couldn't figure it out. I was told by more than a dozen people that someone someplace something going trigger me. Well, guess what fucken happened?!! I look shit faced! I broke, you broke me, your story hit me hard as I was watching and listening to your story while at work for Maui's PD. I cant stop crying, my eyes burn and hurt cause im trying to hide from the officers. You know yea, I no come from an abusive family or suicide history. Just my parents were divorced, and my mom had been twice and lived lonely for the past 13 years with her last 13 years of breasts and then metastasized cancer. Me and my three siblings really miss her. I just like to say Mahalo for breaking me, and I can love myself even more!!! Mahalo 🙏🏽 Mahalo plenty!!!

[@faheemhartley6191]

Neil Kamimura...much respect sir

[@joshmajor8662]

I'm a smith in Kentucky in kinda the same thought pattern.......as he was. Lifes hard but it's what you make it!!! If it sucks, CHANGE IT!! ONLY you can do it. Easier said than done but sometimes it's gotta be done. Thanks Neil, you'll never see this but seriously. THANK YOU!!!

[@chrisbratton4295]

Thank you

[@scottyoshi]

How has this not spread like wild 🔥, much appreciated and major respect Niel!

[@brianjohnson5113]

Amazing speech. Thank you.

[@dandebonis3118]

THANK YOU !

[@apolloholt246]

Thank you for sharing such a deep and powerful experience! You are an inspiration and more need to hear your words!

[@jaybarbagli6949]

This is one powerful dude.

[@tonyblair8077]

This ISS awesome. Thank you. More people needs to hear. Love ya ,man. Kids will make a man out of you quickly.. I'm glad I found your channel. God bless you.

[@Kevin-ln6ql]

Holy shit that was powerful. Thanks for sharing your story. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate the message.

[@andrewsetzer2800]

Mad Love And Respect to you and yours

[@stanleyzakhary1525]

Нил, я твой фанат. Спасибо за лекцию. Очень воодушевляет.

[@theriversexperience9383]

This video is amazing. So much passion.

[@anthonyortega3154]

Thank you for your story but you changed it God bless you and your family

[@jameshw9751]

Much respect to you. I don't think I'm that strong.

[@joshuahowden8385]

That guy beard at about 38mins in wow that is awsome!

[@santiagocampassi6319]

Hermoso!!

[@lostmypicks]

This is some heavy stuff. I love this guys insta had no idea what was up

[@Wildz]

I love this, didnt know so much shit was happening

[@josearcudias3577]

Excelente discurso inspirador amigo tuve la oportunidad de mirarlo en el programa forged and Fire. Que dios le de de una vida de bendiciones

[@phugenla]

Wow

[@aarronroberts811]

🙏