A perfect life & love: Frank Moore at TEDxPortland

Tough as nails, gentle as a poet and determined as a badger, 91-year old Frank loves fly-fishing. Even during his World War II service, he paid attentionto the rivers he and his fellow troops crossed in war-torn towns. Since then, he has focused on conservation and fishing. He and his wife of 70+ years, Jeanne, built and were the long-time proprietors of the world-renowned SteamboatInn along the North Umpqua River. Frank was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in 2010 and is featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Mending The Line.
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[@scottthompson153]

I met Frank on Utah Beach in Normandy, France at a D-Day celebration. It was one of the neatest experiences of my life, and my kids were thrilled to shake his hand. Frank makes me proud to be an Oregonian. Great talk!

[@baronwaffles391]

You just made me proud to be Oregonian

[@Bhiladpy-up9uy]

A man of honor is a man of discipline

[@bobbykurschat2213]

If that doesn't bring tears to your eyes, man, I don't know what will.

[@1cameronjud]

Wow. Absolutely amazing... I am 19 and my generation needs role models like this man. Sad to see the way men of my generation have distorted "affection" towards women. Truly a gentleman, -Judd

[@Vezerai]

Yeah because only men have distorted views on women and not the other way around. I think she deserves compliment for being a real lady just as he is a gentleman.

[@JLHunter61]

@Judd Cameron I truly hope that you did not allow these people to deter you or to discourage you from your views. You will live a much happier, much more fulfilling life than any bitter misogynist could ever hope to have. Read "Desiderata", by Max Ehrmann, for my beliefs on such matters. "Desiderata" has a philosophy for living that shows you how happiness is a choice, and is something that you achieve for yourself by living a stress-free life that is cultivated by you, for you. You may do this, in part, by refusing to allow resentments to dictate your life, or to rule your outlook on life, by taking the power for them to do so out of others' hands, and by refusing to entertain such damaging, destructive thoughts at all. Truly, happy people--such as the sweet, passionate, loving gentleman whose life is chronicled above--are, for the most part, happy because they decide to be, and because they do not dwell on negatives, but instead choose to focus on positives. It is that simple. Happiness is a cultivated attitude that becomes easier (and better) with practice. Stay happy, and keep up that positive attitude to nurture your positive attitude, and to sustain you through any rough patches that you may encounter. On that score, and based on your attitude above, if you have striven to maintain it, I have an idea that you will do just fine. Good luck (not that you need any!).

[@mementocatharsis9372]

If you release, through catharsis, the pain that subdues your anima you will be free.

[@kat_of_all_trades]

He is adorable. What a great testament to learning life's lessons through someone who has experienced things you can learn from.

[@lfaletto1591]

I'f I may.. I hope no one ever calls me adorable when I'm old and in my military uniform. I find it greatly disrespectful as a solider. I was once someone who was albe to rip a mans limbs off with my bare hands and hold a child with tenderness in the same hands. I am still that man. I'm just not able to do what I once was physically.

[@AtruePawn]

@@lfaletto1591 he never was a man that would rip a man apart. this man is a legacy thats long gone. so much respect for him. but the love he feels for his family is adorable. a long lost love thats hard to get now. sorry i wish i got to you when you posted

[@katrinaharata]

I laughed and cried. His heart is so pure. I was wondering if they celebrated their 75th anniversary and searched online. They did! Frank passed away early this year.

[@whoisharo4689]

Oh no! I was just commenting this video if hes still living... he passed away this year?

[@katrinaharata]

@@whoisharo4689 Yes. January 2022.

[@auntpurl5325]

What a privilege to hear from this gentleman -- and a gentle man. The world needs fathers and husbands like him.

[@elavke5441]

You are so right.

[@bobbynelson0]

This is amazing for me to see. I grew up knowing this couple and his family. I went to high school with his grand daughters! I hope that I can look back at 91 and have the same outlook and philosophy about life. Well done Frank!

[@BeefCake1012]

My grandfather served in WWII and although he died when I was eight, I've always heard from everyone on both sides of my family who knew him that he was one of the greatest men they ever knew. But I know my grandfather was just one of millions of men in the same boat. They grew up in the poverty and squalor of the Great Depression, and when the bombs fell on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, they didn't hesitate to save the world from fascism and tyranny. They went on to build the greatest middle class the world has ever seen. We owe everything to this man and his generation seeing as unfortunately there aren't many of them left. God Bless you Frank!

[@konkyolife]

Living treasures, we must protect them and document everything they will share with us.

[@derekhallman9770]

Thank you for your service and dedication Frank & Jeanne!!! Thank you for all you've done for the N Umpqua - and now the Frank and Jeanne Wild Steelhead Special Management Area will be immortalized in your names!

[@steverosenberg4088]

When I met Frank Moore in 1974, he was so friendly, so happy and so physically talented I was humbled. He unselfishly showed me the ropes. I was just at the Umpqua and failed to stop by, thinking I wasn't significant enough to bother him, as I know he has a constant stream of interviewers and friends and I hadn't seen him in over twenty years.. I regret that. Maybe he needs some help rebuilding.

[@lancethumel9277]

How different our world would be if his story was told at universities campuses all across America I remember when I joined the Army and went to Germany I always wondered if I were called on to write that check to my country could I have been as courageous and humble as still is Thankfully I never had to find out Thank you so much for your service Sgt Moore your testimony to life's amazing journey is truly inspiring

[@edithsaxton5146]

I know Frank and Jeanne Moore and some of the family. Those two lovable heartwarming people make you feel alive and proud to know them. All their trials and tribulations through life's knocks and bangs has bonded them, so it feels like they are one being, like a tree close together and later growing together so they form one tree. I hope they have a lot more happy and healthy years together.

[@user-ng5cn3ib7w]

Thank you sir!

[@shroudoftheavatarwithpepsy6099]

I'm over here bawling like a baby.

[@noviajonatan1550]

likewise buddy, likewise.

[@JLHunter61]

What are you guys saying? Surely, you are not all so wimpy? Tsk, tsk, tsk! For shame! Now, more importantly, who's cutting onions in here?! **sniffle, sniffle!**

[@johnnybenoit841]

There's a god fearing man right there. This was one of the best speeches I've heard. I hope Mr. Frank is still alive on this earth. What a gentle soul. My father had also fought in Normady, France. My father's name was Gilbert Benoit Louisiana.

[@BMSherman]

I am so proud and honored to have known Frank and Jeanne for all these years and to have sung we them too!

[@davideaston2916]

Thank you for being a good example Sr

[@mgbb101]

This talk is incredible. Frank is a beast and I hope everyone can hear his message.

[@sleeeeeeeeepy]

What a legend. I have so much respect for this man.

[@janneilclarkson6984]

Bless your souls ❤️🫂🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 you and Jean! ❤️🫂🙏🏻🙏🏻 Salute! 🙏🏻💪🏻❤️🇺🇲🫂 Thank you for your service!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻❤️❤️🇺🇲🫂🫂

[@bdphotographyvideo7423]

I rarely comment on youtube videos but this touched my heart in a way that it hasn't been touched in a long time. It is a perfect reminder that life is not perfect but taken as a whole, it can be. Throughout all the happiness and sadness there is always a lesson to be learned and who better to teach us that than Frank Moore? A man that has made a life with his wife for over 70 years. Wisdom is not something that you can buy. Wisdom is earned and Mr. Moore... You have definitely earned it. Your attitude toward life is something that each and everyone of us should aspire too. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for telling your story.

[@visamap]

Thank u all very much

[@topfilms1883]

who would dislike this awesome old man

[@eddiecorado1635]

"It's Still There"-Frank Moore, That did it, had to let a tear out.

[@xtheinsomniac4624]

What an amazing TEDxTalk. I enjoyed every second of it! There is so much to learn from Frank Moore. What an amazing man.

[@laneuhler3383]

Your daughter loves them and misses you dearly! ♡

[@sheri6559]

Brilliant ...Thank you for sharing your love, strength and life. I'd love to hear some of those stories.

[@trooper744]

This Ted Talk was profound, raw and non scripted, heartfelt and real all the things we should be. In my opinion probably the best Ted Talk I have ever seen. Really brings things into perspective.

[@skatedylan98]

You can learn a lot from This man.

[@jaystone7587]

This is beautiful.

[@pete9688]

My goodness. My eyes welled up watching this. God bless this man and his family! 🙏🏼

[@grant9047]

sweet old man and lady, love hearing stories like that

[@theyoyoyo7833]

What a truly amazing and honorable, humble man. I could listen to his stories for hours!

[@FraktalPriest]

Shared to Facebook for Valentine's Day and because you made me cry. Respect.

[@sXSniping]

This is awesome I would love to meet this guy I look up to this generation a lot I sure hope he’s still alive and doing well !! I also love fly fishing and just got into it!!!

[@kathrynrico1701]

Hi! I’m their granddaughter. They did make it to their 75th! They have been married for almost 78yrs now!! Unfortunately a tragedy just hit them. Archie Creek Fire (google it) just destroyed everything they own, including their beloved canine they built themselves 45yrs ago and almost 100yrs of family history and memories. They are keeping their spirits up and are staying with family, and John Waller set up a gofundme account to raise money for them. John Waller was on of their cameramen for their documentary “Mending the Line”. They said that as long as they have each other, everything will be ok.

[@elavke5441]

@@kathrynrico1701 Thank you so much for sharing update. I am so glad they survived. Please continue to keep us posted.

[@kylefinke5655]

Really glad I watched this. Great man. Thank you 🇺🇸

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

I went to Bergan Belson,when was in the military in Germany,It is so quiet,no birds fly or land there,it is a very sad place..that was back in the 80s.

[@suryarout8225]

thanks..Frank Moore ...TEDxPortland

[@marialou5318]

i love there story and it made me emotional...God Bless you and may you continue to inspire people....and I salute you sir. That is what an unconditonal love all about....

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

God bless this Gentleman..

[@capt.a.suwaiket7993]

may god bless you and your family

[@ianmuir3640]

Least we Forget

[@anitacharlesbudHjjlb]

Wow! This was beautiful! I learnt about him through the March 2015 issue of Toastmasters international magazine.

[@eddiecorado1635]

Lest we forget. The price of freedom. The wages of appeasement. Peace through strength.

[@thwong8122]

I learnt of Frank's TED talk through the March 2015 issue of Toastmasters international magazine. Article written by Cathey Armillas. Cathey Thank you for the link, and for this very inspirational speech.

[@CallMeQ_]

A lot of these Ted Talks are absolutely pointless but this one was perfect, absolute gent.

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

He is a hero in the military and his family,what a man..

[@SinCityRaider81]

That was so beautiful made me get all misty eyed.

[@michellebrandon224]

His wisdom and caring for others is demonstrated by his willingness to share his experiences to heal others. We need others to share their experiences as we take strides towards Global Unification Day.

[@evilplatypus665]

I normally choke the tears back.

[@robertkerr3059]

she is sooo sweet ! couldnt imagine learning about someone having some of that there unconditional Love, capital L yes !

[@ridza76]

WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON

[@laneuhler3383]

thank you

[@PistolPC007]

I can't believe 23 people gave this a thumbs down. I would love to hear more stories about General Patton. I hope they made it to their 75th!

[@kathrynrico1701]

Hi Peter! I’m their granddaughter. They did make it to their 75th! They have been married for almost 78yrs now!! Unfortunately a tragedy just hit them. Archie Creek Fire (google it) just destroyed everything they own, including their beloved canine they built themselves 45yrs ago and almost 100yrs of family history and memories. They are keeping their spirits up and are staying with family, and John Waller set up a gofundme account to raise money for them. John Waller was on of their cameramen for their documentary “Mending the Line”. They said that as long as they have each other, everything will be ok.

[@scareface2238]

"There is no impossible dream." "Dont be afraid to receive love. And don't be afraid to give love."

[@scareface2238]

SC EM love you too.

[@mmtom2]

Getting it done (one day at a time :))

[@MarenAnne66]

I'm crying like a baby!

[@mementocatharsis9372]

This goes to show that no matter how hard the path, goodness prevails. Remember our veterans who are on the street trying to kill themselves with drugs. Remember what each and everyone of them have in common with this man. There are tons of homeless veterans who have given all but their lives, and they feel guilty for that. They are down town sleeping behind dumpsters and drowning their feelings with alcoholism. Remember them as well. They can't forget you, the people for whom they went so far from home for, and never really came back to.

[@marshallmatters69]

People often say traditional, Christian values are corny. There is nothing corny about this. This is wisdom in its truest form. The first thing he asked when the speech ended, was he leaned into and put his arm around his wife and asked if she was ok. there is nothing corny about marriage.

[@HishamAlNahla]

When wife came in .. waa ♥️💐

[@TheAntipedy]

legend

[@Sidemount_Ben]

Frank Moore, legendary World War II veteran, fly fisherman and champion of the North Umpqua River, died Sunday, just a week before he would have had his 99th birthday. Family members confirmed Moore’s death Monday, saying he died at home surrounded by family Sunday evening. Moore is survived by his wife of 79 years Jeanne Moore and three of his four children. Frank and Jeanne were married on New Year’s Day 1943, shortly before he left to serve in World War II. He was devoted to Jeanne, and quick to credit his many achievements and accolades to her. Moore was a 21-year-old sergeant when he landed on Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion. He went on to fight in France, Luxembourg and Germany. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped liberate the small village of Savigne Sur Lathan in Central France. He would later be presented with the French Legion d’Honneur. “He was bigger than life,” said former Douglas County Veterans Forum President Jim Little. “He was just a giant in our community.” He recalled that Moore had been loved by those in the veteran community as well as the schoolchildren who learned about his wartime experiences on Living History Days. He was always gracious, always smiling and you had to prepare yourself for his big bear hugs, Little said. “This is quite a blow to our community. You mention Frank Moore and everybody knows who you’re talking about,” he said. Moore suffered from what would now be called post-traumatic stress disorder after the war, his sons and daughter said, and found solace in fly fishing. He fell in love with the North Umpqua River and devoted much of his life to protecting it and the steelhead he fished for. Karl Konecny of The Steamboaters said he first met Moore in the 1980s, fishing on the river. “To watch him fish was just a gift. I mean literally, what he could do with a fly rod and a line was just amazing,” he said. He said the work Moore did to save the river is an inspiration. The Steamboaters formed 50 years ago as a group of fly anglers dedicated to preserving and protecting the river’s steelhead and promoting ethical fly angling. “If it wasn’t for him, this would have been a very different place,” he said. Moore was instrumental in the creation and passage of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and the protection of what’s now the Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Management Area, a 100,000 acre stretch along the North Umpqua. The Oregon Forest Practices Act requires that trees be left as buffers around fish-bearing streams, to keep the water from growing too hot in areas where the fish are spawning. It was passed after Moore made the short documentary “Pass Creek” in 1968 about the harm done by Bureau of Land Management clear-cutting at Pass Creek. Moore toured around the country showing that documentary, and testified before Congress about it. Frank Moore built the log cabin in which he and Jeanne lived before it was destroyed in the Archie Creek Fire. His characteristic optimism and love for Jeanne were reflected in his comment after they lost their home and moved in with their daughter. He said the important thing was that Jeanne was with him. “I have the treasure with me. That’s my treasure,” he said. The Moores stuck together through thick and thin, through PTSD and the death of a daughter. They went on to counsel other couples. “They were part of the generation that does not give up,” Bechtel said.

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

Good old fashioned values..

[@llerej.]

If you’re reading this I love you ;)

[@fredthegamerschrarder7716]

iAm Llerej If trump and Hillary read this do you love them ;3

[@marincapital2586]

Hero

[@alexanderparr5258]

Why are my eyes vigorously sweating ?

[@alexanderparr5258]

SC EM maybe I have been practicing recently.

[@bdphotographyvideo7423]

I'm a 48 year old man and I cried like a baby listening to this man. Absolutely one of the best TED talks that I've ever watched.

[@theygaveitallofficial]

12 people who are angry with themselves have given this wonderful man a thumbs down.

[@elisiumdesign745]

This was beautiful!

[@thet-3432]

Why are there 12 dislikes?

[@konkyolife]

It’s youtube's bots, they run this to stir up discontent amongst people. It’s not real.

[@elavke5441]

@@konkyolife thx. But why stir up discontent? I don't understand.

[@spiceguy94]

Did he live to see the 75th anniversary?

[@kathrynrico1701]

Hi Wayne! I’m their granddaughter. They did make it to their 75th! They have been married for almost 78yrs now!! Unfortunately a tragedy just hit them. Archie Creek Fire (google it) just destroyed everything they own, including their beloved canine they built themselves 45yrs ago and almost 100yrs of family history and memories. They are keeping their spirits up and are staying with family, and John Waller set up a gofundme account to raise money for them. John Waller was on of their cameramen for their documentary “Mending the Line”. They said that as long as they have each other, everything will be ok.

[@IronPsyde]

For anyone who didn’t hear, it kind of got buried by the news cycle years ago, this was a huge case of “stolen valor.” Turns out he was only 86 years old, never served in any war, is not a pilot, spent time in a mental institution, jail for fraud, and has known his “wife” for just eight years. He was forced to pay back some of the money he made during his scam but only spent a couple months on probation due to his age. Is a pretty well known con man who did a great job staying off the front page due to knowing who to legally threaten. I forget what his real name is, but you can Google it and find it. Never trust the Internet even, TED talks.

[@markmoore5530]

Honor, Duty, American all the way...

[@trooper744]

Human all the way....

[@zerocool4835]

I want to here more of this mans life service and sacrifice.. What's his full name?

[@Marasuu]

If you watch this and do not cry, I feel bad for you.

[@jancizek4845]

I saw videos from TED about soldiers crying about their lives (well payed murderers that are not in military for reason like this man). But this guy.. litteraly said here they were shooting 12 years old kids, but still can live a great life. hard to imagine this kind man doing things like that.

[@taffiegirl123]

Cwtches to them x

[@exyufilm7428]

Concerning American vets, the only one I admire and respect are WW2 vets, thank God has given this man a long and fruitful life.

[@mrmolloy]

Shame he did not make a distinction between medical cannabis and recreational cannabis regarding strengths, strains and ratios of dominant cannabinoids like THC and CBD as these are distinctively different.

[@JoshuaJose]

What's the background music?

[@SoCalOssan]

They don't make 'em like Frank any more and we are far worse off for it....

[@DutchVanDerLinde197]

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[@x8541]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@olivermoench3507]

He never mentioned God. God had has mercy about him.

[@kathrynrico1701]

These are my grandparents and they are Christians. They give God the glory all the time! Not sure why he didn’t mention Him in this.

[@jhb61249]

That's apparent. He did not have to voice it.

[@howardfortyfive9676]

+1

[@martingcooper3460]

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[@andrewlendvay9889]

What a wonderful stroke of luck for this old man to find a woman he loved so much...too bad he went through a divorce with his brain he didnt know about...of course this old man would fight against that TRUTH with breath he can muster. he remembers everything clear as day! WHAT YOU CANT SEE DOES EXIST AND CAN HURT YOU! OR WORSE YET MAKE YOU FEEL REAL GOOD AND SMART! wait a minute, I just wanted to add that I want to give this old man the benefit of the doubt, okay. I know for a fact that they conquered my brain so they mustve conquered his too because theres no way im just NATURALLY 10 times smarter than this guy WITH a conquered brain. okay?

[@HishamAlNahla]

When wife came in .. waa ♥️💐

[@jmorgan32355]

How is this not viral? Amazing man and the greatest generation! Thank you!

[@zetetick395]

What a _magnificent_ gentleman! - Whoever 'disliked' this video / mans story : Please, seek help :)

[@jakeborder4660]

Amen to that.

[@deannanelson2193]

Moore's lost all but each other in the recent fire. He is now 97 - and looking forward to rebuilding.

[@dabossfraga9493]

Only 86 comments? Wow. Lets make this video viral.

[@raymcnelly9456]

A good man and from a GREAT generation !!

[@geraldhimmelspach1154]

Wow, wish I had, met a woman like that. I was not loved, just sham for a living I could afford. When things go bad, they move onto the next mark.

[@deesuffel7263]

I am glad that she make it and have a better life. You go girl!

[@rwharrington87]

What a wonderful story.

[@thegamepotato1912]

My grandpa also served in WWII his name was Drew Orton and ever since I learned he fought in WWII i've been inspired to enlist in the marines right after high school even though i was never able to talk to him because he passed when I was 1 so after my two years left of high school i will honor him by enlisting in the same branch he did.

[@thegamepotato1912]

SC EM he is my dad's dad so my grandfather not great grandfather.

[@wisepersonsay3142]

Great to hear from those who went through war-time. More of them are dying now. They have a lot to tell us and empower us. We need to listen to the elders.

[@tonycumming7756]

And show them a great level of respect

[@karlmunoz1158]

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[@lovethelord497]

I swear all the dislikes are just drunk fools like me accidentally hitting the wrong button!