Steve Gleason receives Congressional Gold Medal

Steve Gleason receives Congressional Gold Medal and delivers remarks. Full video here: cs.pn/35YnL1i

[@innominate740]

This man was the man who brought back the soul of New Orleans. And now he’s receiving a gold medal? This man is amazing. From a blocked punt that brought back the saints, to a gold medal. God bless you man.

[@Dennycrane757]

Not being a US citizen, I really don’t know who Steve Gleason is, but he seems like a man of extraordinary courage and strength. It can’t be easy to find a reason to carry on living when the very body you inhabit is a literal prison.

[@papagramps1257]

Well basically Steve Gleason was an NFL player who is most famous for one of the most important plays in the rebirth of the New Orleans Saints (An American Football Team) which had just recovered from the devastating hurricane Katrina. He was later diagnosed with ALS. He's recognized for the medal, because despite the hardships he's incurred in living through such awful circumstances, he's done so much for his community and for many other people. Instead of accepting his disease as something awful, he's used it to bring hope to those living through adversity. He truly is a courageous and strong man who definitely deserves this honor.

[@lisaferrin362]

Steve Gleason is a class act! Really an amazing man. Please pray for him.

[@ladedalounge]

check out his documentary from the actual real time diagnosis until his son was about 2. It is so personal and humbling.

[@kramedog22]

I am nothing but a 51 year old husband and father of a teenage daughter. I'm a football fan not a Saints fan but Steve Gleason is my HERO. I have watched everything about his career and illness. He is a tireless and selfless fighter and I am so beyond happy for him and his amazing family. God Bless them all! You should be proud!

[@lawrenceli2834]

He's my hero too, but, I have to say, God doesn't bless him.

[@jennd.5605]

❤❤ He is one of my favorite people. Congrats Steve!!! Award well deserved!

[@jcoglesbee9049]

Steve has lived an amazing life! Unlike 90% of the commenters.

[@scarlettroger1508]

Half an hour ago I didn’t know this man existed. A different video was in my recommended so I thought I’d watch and I’m glad I did. His strength, courage, tenacity and determination is truly humbling. It puts your life into perspective and makes you realise that family is truly a blessing.

[@rashadmaury7198]

Such an inspiration! God Bless you Steve! Keep fighting

[@andersoni.7472]

ALS is a horrid, terrible disease. My grandmother died from it. Steve has so much ahead of him but he still won’t let this disease stop him. He is truly my inspiration.

[@calebmekin45]

Seriously this man is amazing

[@cameronsantiago3155]

Congrats Steve!

[@betinasway2]

We can all learn something from this wonderful man and his family

[@juanbarberis7192]

Thank you, Steve and Michel, for your servant leadership. Fantastic examples of living a life of purpose!

[@lisaferrin362]

Well said juan! This family is amazing!!

[@benedicaatutti5715]

I just watched your documentary. God bless your family, especially your wife for allowing us to see the vulnerable side of you. Please feel free to put in your name to be a Saint, I’ll back you on that!! Keep the faith and thank you again for the documentary. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Christlord_24]

My sister has ALS. She is in her 3rd year. It's a terrible terrible terminal disease.God bless you Steve Gleason

[@Sabrinathefishinggirl]

Congratulations!

[@Rendasd]

Congratulations Steve!

[@beelarehman5992]

Well deserved ❤️

[@REELFEEDMEDIA]

als needs more funding help for suffers

[@ingridramirez4436]

And I always cried for stupid back pain 🙄 God Bless you .

[@MeaningfulPeople]

Heroes.

[@bedoya0317]

God Bless you Warrior!!!

[@stacyh3441]

Pearl Jam and Steve fan. Keep on rocking in the free world Steve!

[@muhammaddaniyalrashid9463]

Steve is a hero. True hero!

[@bbos]

you're a hero

[@lebleb9501]

NO WHITE FLAGS! So good to see you receive this honor. Keep fighting.

[@jammerstud99]

A true hero💯💯🙏🙏🤘

[@kajun4213]

No white flags!!!!!!!!

[@bartoncameron5771]

Much a man !!

[@eggstu]

Thanks to these comments, I have no hope for humanity. Disgusting

[@evildude33ify]

eggstu good thing you do not study the history of religion

[@gabrielfreedman8507]

Like which comments

[@ladedalounge]

Nancy's emotions were real...hmm she does have a heart

[@gabrielv92]

yo is he really wearing a tuxedo shirt

[@aljazzi8387]

GabeVelazoraptor92 lmaoooo is it

[@christinemeek4672]

He is hilarious His social media posts have me cracking up on the regular. True hero!! 🦸🏻‍♂️...in a a tux shirt! ....God, I love him 😍

[@betzy7560]

Who is he?

[@pineappleginseng1557]

Steve Gleason was an NFL player who was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). He's recognized for the medal, because despite the hardships he's incurred in living through such awful circumstances, he's done so much for his community and for many other people. Instead of accepting his disease as something awful, he's used it to bring hope to those living through adversity. Truly, he is an extraordinary human being.

[@charlesdandelakis6533]

@@pineappleginseng1557 …… thank you

[@aroundnoon]

If you have a chance, definitely check out the documentary about him. It’s amazing. It’s called Gleason.

[@betzy7560]

Beth black wow someone is having a bad day

[@jimbobruno4257]

[@Crommy5]

C-SPAN, please disable comments for this video.

[@SpoilerAlert__]

Shut up pussy

[@cocospops9351]

"disable" lol

[@Crommy5]

Spoiler Alert, if your cat’s bothering you, let it out big fella.

[@christinemeek4672]

You may want to do what I just did and go through and report EVERY SINGLE ONE of the heartless comments/people that are bringing politics and their hateful comments into something that should be a day to celebrate and come together. Let’s all put a side our political feelings (even just for today 😊) and be happy that Steve Gleason and his team are getting much deserved appreciation and recognition.🇺🇸 ⚜️🇺🇸⚜️🇺🇸

[@JohnDoe-hy5ed]

Creepy how the photographers rush in like vultures.

[@DanielSmith-pr1zq]

He got so old🤔

[@cynthialewis2096]

He has ALS, you idiot! It ages people far beyond their years.

[@Zach0451]

This niqqa didn't even stand up to take the award from the Crypt Keeper. Disrespectful af 😤

[@earthrider700]

Don't you have homework or chores to do? On this feed trolling with a total lack of respect to the subject. Have you even a clue what his family goes thru daily?! Disappear please.

[@Zach0451]

@@earthrider700 Sorry who are you?

[@tonyusa72]

Before you make a comment specially a Dumb Ass comment !!!! He's a disable person, he is on a wheelchair and talking thru the computer and you expect to get up because you want to ??? Fucking Idiot !!!!!

[@SpoilerAlert__]

@@earthrider700 Karen????

[@Zach0451]

@@tonyusa72 lol you sound pretty disabled yourself