The Saint of Dry Creek

[@MrDerassie]

Contemplate this: This man's father was 58 years old when he gave his son this advice. And he died aged 60. In ten days, 54 years after his death, Charles Edward Haggerty has positively impacted 300,000 people. If a father is someone who guides you in life, then he has become a father to us all.

[@IsaacMaganaMusic]

Powerful words

[@tommy2791]

Yeah. I'm crying.

[@Thunderchicken69]

Yup

[@ralfrufus6573]

Yes, this father is a role model. Not so much his son.

[@user-mf6uw5hv8j]

SagNeinZurDreifaltigkeit SagNeinZurDreifaltigkeit why do you say that

[@tobyflenderson6972]

For anyone watching this, Patrick (the man telling the story) passed away peacefully in late October 2022, with his family by his side, after suffering a stroke about a month earlier, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his husband and partner of 35+ years, his two children, a grandson, several siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family members and many close friends from within the “gay scene”, his music career and other places.

[@RavenWolf515]

Fifty bucks says his father came to get him when it was his time. I've experienced so much weird stuff when relatives died I have no doubt.

[@patrickhaggerty5323]

thank yu all for the wonderful and so supportive comments. it was my good fortune, fantastic fortune, to have such a father in that time and place. he was not only a father ahead of his time, he was a father for all time. and please note, this man had ten children, not just me, and we all have a story or two to tell. the stories about my dad and my "sissiness" go on and on and on. this one is by far not the first. all of them are wonderful, humorous, insightful and loving. he never denigrated me. ever. not one time. i miss him soooooo bad, and even though he left the planet 55 years ago, i talk to him every day.

[@CashTwinsanity]

i'm gonna cry omg this is so nice ;(

[@RavenWolf515]

I guarantee he hears you; not only that but his message of tolerance will resonate with thousands of people for as long as KZbin exists, some of them very likely dealing with issues with their own sexual identities. Thank you so much for sharing this story.

[@leenesplana579]

you have a wonderful father!

[@commentercommentypants7904]

Thank YOU for sharing this wonderful story. It's a beautiful thing to hear, and it makes me appreciate my supportive parents in this hellish part of the country I'm in. Life is so hard right now. I have to go out tomorrow, and I'm terrified that someone might figure out I'm queer because my hair is short and I wear pants (the basis for one attack) and kill me or otherwise. Ordinarily, I wouldn't be so scared, but Trump's riled up all the hateful people, and there's already been a few attacks. But it is a comfort knowing that there are people who care, even when this story took place, and more now. Makes me feel a little safer in my own skin, you know?

[@DavidWilburn337]

Patrick Haggerty thank you for sharing him with us it means a great deal.

[@Optimalillusion]

whether you're gay, straight, or really anything, that is some damn good advice for everyone. Even the part about your soul don't have to apply to being Christian, but how right you are with life/the world at large. That man had a metric ton of good old-fashioned horse sense, where the best wisdom comes from.

[@drubio1062]

Don't sneak be honest about who and what you are and let the chips fall where they may!

[@འཇིགསམེདརྣམརྒྱལ]

absolutely dude

[@mickmick1085]

As a Christian and a good person I agree with your words Even if your gay or dont believe in God its best to respect and do good to others and be yourself

[@DJVirgoNeun1]

Reminds me of my father. He was a Navy Corpsman since the 80's all the way to the 90's and I always was afraid he'd leave me in the woods or streets to die when he found out about me. He just simply told me "I don't want you to do anything illegal or surround yourself with people who'd hurt you or use you. Just remember you're my son and I love you no matter what. I'm a little disappointed, but that won't stop me from being your father"

[@commentercommentypants7904]

Good man.

[@Mana-hd5qt]

Pfft Homophobic semen (see what I did there) don't exist.

[@oliviadurand2429]

That’s such a good story! I’m glad he didn’t kick you out!

[@DJVirgoNeun1]

@@oliviadurand2429 True true. To be fair, we've been to San Francisco back when I was still a toddler and him and my mother used to hang out at the bars all the time, so they're used to seeing all kinds of weird people. Not to mention, his boss who's now a very close friend of ours is a lesbian.

[@grozymalkozy6435]

@oeuf seamen

[@kymeraslayer970]

“I’m putting on my costume.” 😂 such a Queen.

[@sirfloyd1348]

5 years ago I stumbled across this by accident and started crying. A few seconds after I composed myself and went back to normal. Today I came out to my family and most importantly I came out to myself. I'm 22. And I think I've always known. But this has always been in my mind. Deep down. Don't sneak. So hears to a future of not sneaking. Thank you for this insight for us. It'll be always appreciated.

[@soberanisfam1323]

Coming out to yourself is probably the hardest part , congratulations man 🎈🍾 🎉

[@amybrooks1716]

congrats SIr Floyd.. you be you . Don't let any religion shame you for their sick way of thinking......

[@CzLstudios]

Good for you 👍🏻

[@DanaTheInsane]

I can't even imagine it. I'm 50, my parents are both still alive and neither one will even admit I exist.

[@patrickhaggerty5323]

+Tak Wolf tak. is so sad that your parents rejected you. however, that's on them, not you.. listen up. my dad is in the spirit world now. he has no physical limitations. talk to him. give him your pain. he will hear you. i know this because i do it every day. he loves all children, especially hurting children, especially sissies, especially you. when my father was alive, he had a knack for loving all children that came into his presence. now, all children ARE in his presence and you are one of them. tap in, honey. he's right there. he can help you heal your hurt, and he WILL. just tell him you are hurt and hungry. i know, just know for a fact, that he has a cookie for you. especially you. go ahead honey. catch your breath, dream hard and ask the man for a cookie. do it! i guarantee you will feel better about all your parental rejection shit. my dad does not reject hurting children. especially you.

[@constancekreese8946]

+Tak Wolf a family of friens is family too

[@DanaTheInsane]

+BigDogJang0 The very short version. When your family finds out their 35 year old leather jacket, bearded, engineer boot wearing, motorcycle riding, gun shooting family reject son is is having surgeries to be a woman, it does not go over well. Lost everything, and every one but oddly enough not my little brother, the one relative who hated me, is now the only one who cares about me. Heh, Its funny, I was the family conservative now I'm the family liberal. Times change.

[@DanaTheInsane]

+Patrick Haggerty Oh, religion. No thank you.

[@DanaTheInsane]

+constance kreese Thankfully I have a few.

[@pirateslifeb]

LOL the tomb stone that said "he sneaked" I laughed so hard

[@crimsondynamo615]

It’s kind of like Bevis seeing his tombstone and it says “he never scored”

[@jenniegandy_uwa4486]

I heard that Mr. Haggerty recently passed away/ I am thankful that he shared his story with us.

[@RaymondHng]

Haggerty had two children, daughter Robin Boland (née Thetford) (a biological child with lesbian friend Lois Thetford), and son Amilcar Navarro (adopted and co-parented with his biological mother Linda Navarro). He had one grandchild, Maxwell Boland II. Haggerty died from complications of a stroke on October 31, 2022, at the age of 78.

[@ginnyandrew]

Patrick, your Dad was a good and courageous person. You are a lucky man.

[@stevenparry6341]

Parenting done right since 1950!

[@summerskull9379]

And gay kids being sassy and embarrassed of their fathers since 1950!

[@cassidymetcalf8585]

This story brought tears to my eyes. My dad is less than 40 years old, and he would react in a different manner than Patrick's father did 60 years ago if it was more obvious to him that I was queer. I tried coming out to my dad when I was 12, but he said I was just going through a phase. When we were discussing gay marriage, he said that even though he approved of gays getting married, he thought it was unnatural and hates when it's "shoved in his face". Little does he know that I've cried myself to sleep wishing I could be straight, unable to stop thinking about the fact that, according to him, I'm unnatural.

[@megstano1640]

Oh Cassidy. I know this post is 6 months old now but I thought I'd reply. I'm a stranger to you, but please know you are loved just the way you are. Family, especially immediate family, can be so emotionally agonizing. I sincerely hope that you no longer spend nights crying to be someone you are not. I hope you find happiness. I hope you find love. Know that you are supported, even if it's just someone random who heard your heart. Be strong, but be yourself. Don't settle for what others think you should be.

[@cassidymetcalf8585]

Megan Stano thank you so much for that. Even though you don't know me, it means so much that you would take time out of your day to tell me this

[@storageheater]

My parents told me it was "just a phase" too, and there's such horror in that idea, because it meant that I was forced to accept that either a) the thing I was so sure of, had thought about so long, that felt so terrible, was a mistake and didn't matter but I still had no way of coping with it or knowing when it would end, or b) my parents were now suddenly unreliable and had just told me they didn't intend to try to understand me. Either way this was very isolating, and harmed our relationship because I grew to be mistrustful of them. The sad fact is you might have to just be smarter than your parents, and be who you are without them really understanding it. Your world and your family will grow and be flexible, and you'll be able to change your relationship with your family into one where you aren't so scared and dependant upon them, one in which you can love them regardless. They love and support *most* of you, and that's less than ideal, but it is a lot all the same. You can work with that.

[@nicky_nix4204]

Cassidy Metcalf you aren't unnatural! You are ok my dude! Be yourself! I believe in you! And know that he is wrong and that you deserve to love who you love! Drown him out and keep your head high! I know you will do great!

[@ianmacreth7906]

Sister, you are NOT un-natural. We are all of us a part of nature.

[@ukyah]

this story impacts me profoundly. so much so, that i've adopted the story as a parable to share the lesson. i've returned to it many times. i have no doubt that it's done the same for many others. with all sincerity RIP, charles haggerty.

[@moggy1486]

This was in the 1950's and his dads mindset was way ahead of his time and yet some parents mindsets today are stuck in the 50's

[@Nyasiamonique]

His brother: what in the *hell* are you doing Him: am putting on my costume *blinks with eyelashes*

[@ucity88]

In my head, he suddenly turned into Leslie Jordan with that line... :)

[@Newstetter]

Just got word that a dear friend and collaborator of mine has passed. I met Patrick Haggerty in the early '90s when he sat in with a band I was in. That became a long term collaboration as I was invited to be part of his re-launch of Lavender Country in 1999. We developed a kind of mutual mentoring relationship. I taught him a bit of guitar technique and he taught me what courage really meant. Patrick was a philosopher, an activist, a musician and a great songwriter and story teller. He was a complex person, so there's no simple way to express what his presence in my life has meant to me. But I'm proud to have been his friend and wish I could have spent more time with him this past year. I was glad to get a chance to work with him just a month ago when we did two shows together. He was talking about the next recording project he wanted to do; a tribute album to Loretta Lynne and Patsy Cline who were two of his favorite singers. Patrick is gone from this place but remains in my heart and the hearts of everyone who knew him. Thank you Patrick, for your songs, your bravery and your friendship.

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

Having a parent that accepts you is all and LGBT kid can hope for and the fact that he accepted it in the 50s no less is nothing short of amazing and shows what a great person he was/is.

[@jayknox8072]

MY FRIEND WORKED ON THIS AND IT IS GREAT. Quality content from storycorps as per usual.

[@liceniaalvarez1802]

9oklohfo

[@pundertalefan4391]

I know this comment is old, but that's awesome. :03

[@grindstone4910]

When social conservatives try to rattle on about "traditional values" it's too often in the vein of bigotry against LGBT folk. They are obviously incorrect. Mr. Haggerty's father is the definition of traditional values. He valued hard work, which is very clear. But he also highly valued honesty. Honesty not only to others but to yourself. It wasn't Mr. Haggerty's sexual orientation that bothered him, it was his attempts to hide it. "Don't sneak". That is a value worth celebrating. Not attacking others for who they are.

[@dakotasan8719]

I say this as someone who was raised conservative and is straight. I don't care if you're white, black, arab, Asian, straight, gay, bi, or what have you. You're a human, and I'm a human, and that alone deservers mutual respect. So long as you respect that I won't be marching in any parades or participating in your protests, I will respect you.

[@AlphaWolf789]

my father was a conservative and a marine he actually fought alongside many people who were homosexual he said to me that it doesn't matter who they love what matters is that they can fight just like anybody else in a battle and look after each other it doesn't matter what they believe you respect them they'll respect you

[@4562jim]

I agree tremendously these values have always existed as traditional values. This story moved me greatly because this is how i was raised to believe good people were. Then i go around today to meet the "good" people who are changing the world today and i do not see the same value I've seen today this man is a role model for all. Edit: not to say those people aren't very valuable people and are not doing good, they just tend in my opinion do good for attention, and sometimes even unknowingly put people down and create situations that could be solved by love and caring not confrontation. I.E even Donald Trump is a person who deserves love, just no respect

[@dadiolego]

DЯ. ЯΣΛPΣЯ MΛП TM I appreciate your honesty and open minded-ness. However, I think you miss a very important detail. That marriage is not only a religious institution, but a governmental/social aswell. You can have your ideals, but if you want to be a good Christian you can't limit people's futures because of your beliefs. Aswell as you can't just make a different union and not call it marriage, because that would create an idea that there love is somewhat different or less equal than yours. And if you disagree with that, I really don't know I would ever change your mind.

[@lumpisan]

Austin Pugh thank you for sayim social conservatives for real alot of us are politically conservative but socially liberal amd really hate the gay/trams/racial hate coming from the slcially conservative fucks lretending to represent what is actually the bulk of us modern conservatives

[@cansofswine126]

Patrick Haggerty touched so many lives. He will be remembered for a long, long time. R.I.P. 💜

[@GeneralCane]

This shit is genuine. I would dare wager that half of modern dads today would be either embarrassed or disappointed that their son was a homosexual... and that's with all of the movements we've made forward for gay rights. This dad was around LONG before gay rights and he seems to understand it completely. That level of open-mindedness for the time is absolutely extraordinary. If there's any kind of afterlife I really hope it's treating that man well.

[@commentercommentypants7904]

I hope he's been reincarnated, because the world needs that kind soul.

[@RockPile_]

And think, in 30 yrs we'll be bigots for not supporting pedo rights

[@warweasel2832]

Well, thats just a completly different thing. Children cant even comprehend what a relationship/sex is, much less give consent for it. Being gay is something that both persons can be ok with.

[@GeneralCane]

Robin Sparkles Perhaps. But I hope we can all count on you to stand up for common sense if such a thing is pushed for.

[@cogadhturtar8408]

If you are indeed a christian man SilverStone, then you should be ashamed. For only god can judge and there is no life after death for a mean spirited judgmental man. The most important commandment, second only to loving god, is to love thy neighbor as you love yourself. No where in the bible does it say "unless they're a homosexual". Stop hiding behind god and the bible to excuse your hate. God made us in his own image and that INCLUDES gay people. I like to believe it was his own form of population control to keep us from using up all our resources. Also that those who cannot procreate together (Man with man, and woman with woman) would adopt orphans to make sure as many children as possible could receive gods love. Maybe you should rethink your position, because when your time comes it will be known you held hate and disgust for your fellow man in your heart.

[@sebastianmendez2172]

I just saw this by happenstance today. It brought tears to my eyes. I was a lonely farmboy in texas. but when i came out to my fatherI know he knew..he passed in october of 2019 but he still is my hero although we were totally different. Never made feel inferior. Thank you for this video.

[@birdjanitor]

What a fabulous story of acceptance.

[@Suddenly_Quinn]

“Wont even pick up the damn telephone!” Such a saint, I LOVE this story!

[@wackybisexual8280]

That dad is my freaking hero.

[@ninawalker206]

Such a beautiful way to honor your father.

[@theacp6687]

He sounds like my Dad or Grandpa. Something about quiet hours in the field or the crushing stress of knowing if the crop goes poorly your kids likely will be hungry has a way of putting some things into perspective.

[@mariemartin7056]

I could still remember coming out at 14 years old to my old fashion grandmother. I was scared since she was old value catholic and the entire family was as well. She told me one thing when I came out to her " Marie , doesn't matter if you're with a guy or gal . If god planned for you to be like this , then you are following the right path "

[@jordanloux3883]

If only more people believed in this kind of god.

[@MacDaddyTito]

My old man is from rural Mexico. Sometimes around the dinner table talk would arise about one of the other Mexican families finding out their son is gay. And it always bothered my dad. Not because they were gay but over how he felt that the parents were so damn clueless. In my father's eyes not knowing your kid was a product of you not paying attention. And that in and of itself was a disservice to your child. And this was a man who cranked out 80-100 hr work weeks and still made time to get to know us. The man knows my brother and I. Old farmer Haggerty paid attention. He had ten kids. Was a farmer, which entails insane work weeks, and still made time to pay attention to his son. He was a good man.

[@Sarge1886]

As a straight male christian living in the heart of East Texas can I just say, right on.

[@m3gawither7734]

As a straight male living in Cana- I mean Vermont, I can also say right on

[@protocetid]

@@m3gawither7734 another straight male here, I'm happy that we all can support a group in need

[@maddim810]

3 kings

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

You’re a good bean.

[@thejimmysofgatsby]

As a straight female Christian living in rural Tennessee can I say I agree with you.

[@stevechoi6332]

I believe a good parent is one that supports and guides their children, whether or not the child makes decisions that are pleasing to the parent. If this belief is an accurate one, then I believe that your father was a good parent to you, Mr. Patrick Haggerty.

[@edwardstew5873]

I swear somebody's cutting onions around here.

[@sickregret]

I watch this every few years. I hope I am looked back on by my children as understanding and kind as his father was to him, no matter who they decide on becoming in their lives.

[@oscargalate4838]

almost made me cry. such a simple yet inspirational story. (˘̩̩̩ε˘̩ƪ) to think that he was so understanding at a time when there was so much misunderstanding and prejudice regarding sexual orientation is simply amazing. what a great dad. especially when you think about all the fools still out there in 2015 while this father got it right already in the 50s.

[@bingbong8239]

It is really amazing to hear that no matter the time or background, accepting people exist and have always existed This rural farmer from 1959, who was not just accepting that his son was gay and supportive of him, he even encouraged his closeted son to come to terms with it. What an amazing man

[@devontremain9527]

He has a band called Lavender Country! It's amaing. They recently released some great music

[@lucaix00]

Oh my I just looked it up and Im shook its true! What a world

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

Just stumbled on this wonderful memoir. I too was blessed, not only with a wonderful accepting father, but my mother and extended family too. Never was I rejected or treated differently in any way after they knew I was gay, and that goes for my friends and colleagues of decades standing. When I hear the horror stories of others, especially in far-off lands, I regret how much I took this for granted, but it's too late to thank them now! Thank you again.

[@Deantrey]

God dammit. They said this was gonna make me cry. I was like nah, trust me I'm not a sentimental guy like that I don't get emotional about this type of stuff. But I did cry. I got teary eyed. This was so powerful. A great message not just for gay people, or for sissies, but even for a straight, masculine, likes to think of himself as a tough guy guy like me.

[@nowandaround312]

+Lokezombie The true "straight masculine tough guys" are not the ones who show no emotion except anger, can't control themselves, and treat people - particularly women - like shit, in an attempt to continuously "prove" their masculinity. Real masculine men are able to empathize and care, and are secure enough to choose to express emotions and even cry once in a while. Also, I agree it's a great message for everyone, from a truly amazing dad who was so enlightened and ahead of his time.

[@Deantrey]

Privacy Lover Yeah, you're right.

[@ronswanson1410]

I watched this and felt like I was being bathed in onions. Crying out of every orifice, even my penis.

[@Lejptran]

Bookmarked this after hearing part of it on NPR affiliate KERA Dallas/Ft. Worth and just listened to peice in entirety. Sent this link to my father just now as he's very akin to the dad in this story. He (and my mom) were more forward thinking than ever did I give them credit for.They supported their gay son before their gay son (read: me) knew about "gay." I mean don't all 10 yr old boys name their cat after Whitney Houston?Thanks mom & dad.

[@HauntedDreamz1]

that's really great. A dad like him.. Wow. That's so beautiful.

[@SelfEsteemArchitect]

Such a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this--you Dad was right: Don't Sneak is a soul killer and great advice for anyone. Even though your Dad passed in 1961, i'm sending him love for having such a good heart. Love. this.

[@Endothelia]

I rewatch this video yearly. It’s amazing 🥺

[@SamiDC]

Came back here to rewatch after hearing of Patrick's passing. R.I.P. 💔

[@katieedwards5926]

Love in its simplest, purest form.

[@weitzernpan2658]

This is one of the greatest things that parents could do for their children.

[@26rwells]

"A father in 1959"--wow.

[@SrslyAnnoyed]

That was way unexpected and heartwarming.

[@joehuiras4955]

Today I over a lady in a thrift store talking on the phone saying she was offended that her kids' teacher shower them this video. It's heartbreaking that apparently she would rather have her kids sneak if they were gay. I hope every teacher shows this video to their kids.

[@viktorfrankenstein9618]

That feeling when you click on a "cartoon" that makes you cry. Great job.

[@oktappasvartvatn3946]

Sadly, I just saw news that Patrick Haggerty died yesterday due to a stroke. I've never been a fan of country music and had never given his band much of a listen as a result. However, the bio sounded too much like this story and I had to return to this video just to be certain it wasn't the same person. It turns out, it is. While I most likely will never get into his music, I am truly sad to hear that someone whose coming out story was so powerful and inspirational is no longer alive to tell his story himself. I am truly thankful he was able to make this video, though. His story shall live on thanks to it.

[@alfcab]

A lot more people need to see this.

[@missestee1450]

We love supportive families, my mom has 6 sisters and 4 brothers and the youngest is my Aunt Darci, she is lesbian and I don't think any different of her than my aunts who are lds and goes to church every Sunday, or my uncle who works at BYU (it's a lds college). My grandma passed away last Wednesday and she taught me to love and support, like this lady had 11 kids and never yelled at them ONCE! She never judged and was just always so incredibly nice. I may have different views than some people in the world, but that is perfectly okay

[@cansofswine126]

If you liked this video you should really listen to Lavender Country. It's the first gay country album ever produced, and the lead artist behind it was none other than Patrick Haggerty (AKA the guy in the video). It came out in the early 70s, and all of the songs on the record relate to being LGBT in some way or other. A lot of the lyrics are hopeful and positive, but some cover the tragic struggles of being gay in that era. It's so heartfelt, sweet, and honest, i cry like a baby every time i hear it. This video gives such a nice glimpse into the backstory behind it too, i honestly feel like the whole album sounds better after you get a little idea of what Haggerty's life was like back then. Seriously, check it out!

[@ferchism]

This was my first storycorps video and just now I finished watching all the stories! Can't wait for the next animation!

[@AngelusHale]

This was such a sweet story.

[@RemoGuppy]

I wish my dad was like that. I can't imagine his reaction if I told him I'd had a boyfriend, but I know it wouldn't be pleasant.

[@FifthChanceChangin]

My grandfather has been my father for as long as I remember. When I came out as a gay man to him he accepted me and hasn’t ever belittled me for it. He is the saint of Wayne County, Ohio

[@ilovegoth]

I don't think I have felt like crying after any movies since 1990 but this one got me.

[@teammmx]

So great. I bet it feels really good to be proud of your dad's character.

[@edonline123]

No matter how matter times I've seen this, the tears always wind up falling

[@AndreDSKiley]

Wow! I love this - really touched me! Thank you so much for making this and sharing it!

[@jf1809]

This is the sweetest video and I can't stop thinking about it.

[@daru946]

I'm just .. speechless. :') This is beautiful. :') It made me wish for a parent like that really.

[@TheMeanActor]

This story always makes me smile. I love this one so much.

[@ferchism]

this video is so beautiful and powerful. I discovered it via Upworthy on facebook. I rewatch it every now and then, I love it so much.

[@thelovelybones0521]

Damn, got me crying, haha

[@rubyrose2485]

+thelovelybones0521 *hugs* :) Me too.

[@rideswithscissors]

+Ruby Rose Ditto!

[@rubyrose2485]

Don't make me bite you.

[@andyoli75]

Damn onion ninja got me too.

[@austinverburg313]

He passed away only a few years after when this would have happened. That's so sad :(

[@pattersondsmccd]

What a wonderful story, Patrick. Thank you very much for sharing it. Your father was a remarkable person!

[@starcherry6814]

This is one of my favourite stories

[@Talongirl333]

So the dad died 2 years after giving his son this message ? Wow

[@skfupm100]

: : GREAT FATHER : :

[@འཇིགསམེདརྣམརྒྱལ]

This is great life advice from a hard working and understanding father figure

[@aubreyterry9453]

This is my favorite story on this channel.

[@KaleidoscopeEffect]

This is beautiful! Almost made me cry :')

[@jordanburton9819]

Wow this fills my heart with joy. What a wise man. I’m very glad he was so supportive.

[@almaskussembayev8972]

Thank you so much! This story gave me courage to come out to myself and then to my family.

[@alberte8796]

the music in the end is the icing on the cake

[@2ndcousinrichard658]

RIP Charles Edward Haggerty

[@NovasTelesto]

Remember the old intro? Yeah that was fun.

[@greygremlin1248]

I remember when my ma and dad explained what homosexuality was and being gay was. And both of them EVEN MY SOUTHERN BORN FATHER said We may disagree with some choices you make. But your still our son and we'll always love you.

[@soberanisfam1323]

Being gay is not a choice tho

[@Jynksz]

Beautiful story. Heartening to hear that kind of familial support in today's political wars.Thank you, Patrick, for sharing. I'm wistful, wishing I'd had a genuinely loving dad such as yours.

[@khalidalali186]

He was a wise kind man. May he Rest in Peace.

[@janehowlett5158]

I'm a teen in 2021, and I still needed to hear this

[@eriannamiecce2030]

What a wonderful story. I think this is something everybody needs to watch.

[@FirstnameLastname-wx2ck]

God rest his soul he was only 59 when he passed. 💔

[@evelynstice2220]

I did not expect to see anything this beautiful today.

[@cristianepezapada]

this is one awesome channel! omg, a true gem of the Internet.

[@AaronJShay]

Rest in power, Patrick. You were the sweetest and most charming commie I ever worked with. Glad I got to know you.

[@jel1955jel]

This one always makes me cry.

[@tfcoleman]

I love these animated short stories especially the LGBT ones. Thanks again!

[@thangible]

+Timmy Coleman can you suggest me some?

[@ColdDaveball]

Rest in peace, Patrick Haggerty. You will be missed, but the art and history of trailblazing you left behind will continue to touch people.

[@kirktingblad6667]

What a fantastic Dad!

[@jacquelinefuentes9292]

Thank you so much for this ! 🥺

[@enochakabobby]

love this story. thanks for sharing.

[@j_bird27]

Love this new style of animation! I still loved the other style prior to this. Great story though, StoryCorps =)

[@barneyjuniorYT]

Charles was a great dad, R.I.P. finally someone who understands that they have to love and support their children no matter who they love. ❤

[@jfournerat1274]

Pats dad was a good father. Not only did he love his son like any father would with their child but upon finding out that Pat was gay he did the right thing by accepting Pat for his sexuality and by still supporting him and even encouraging him to come out about his sexuality. May he rest in peace.

[@mademoisellet6400]

This video broke my heart in the most beautiful way

[@bookwormgirl000]

whoa. wasn't expecting it to go in that direction. :)