Terry Crews is STUNNED by Family History in Finding Your Roots | Ancestry®

Actor Terry Crews learns how his ancestors kept his family together against all odds in this clip from PBS' Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Get your Ancestry® free trial today: www.ancestry.com/s119574/t4517...
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00:00 Introduction
0:18 Terry Crews traces roots to 4th great-grandparents
2:07 Terry Crews discovers a family miracle
3:11 Terry Crews’s blown away by family reunion

[@AncestryUS]

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[@meeshamarie123]

I wanna be on one of these soo bad. 🥺

[@silverbackanimal7215]

I have dna 🧬 unknown, must be Sasquatch

[@michaelstewart4571]

I'm STUNNED by Terry's lack of integrity

[@meeshamarie123]

@@michaelstewart4571 What do you mean?

[@michaelstewart4571]

@@meeshamarie123 read the agreement when signing up with ancestry, especially the section pertaining to their freedom to do with your information whatever they want. Like HYPOTHETICALLY sell it to a goverment lab that does gain of function research in a foreign land where the rules and regulation don't excist.

[@bethgriesauer3825]

I absolutely love Terry Crews. He should make the movie of his ancestors' story and star in it. It would be such an educational and inspiring story.

[@floydschake704]

Couldn't be because of his stature, a slave his size then was a Rolls-Royce , unless the can make him look like his thin great grandpa

[@bethgriesauer3825]

@@floydschake704 - Can't understand a thing you wrote there.

[@floydschake704]

@@bethgriesauer3825 how about now, auto correct sucks, didn't proof read sorry

[@tomcat5151]

@@floydschake704 my thoughts exactly. Dude is way too well nourished to play a slave lmao

[@Stacey_-bf2mb]

Absolutely! And let one of his sons be named Chris

[@SOFreddie]

For a slave family to be torn apart, find each other again, and remain together was incredibly rare. What a beautiful miracle! I'm crying tears of joy for Terry.

[@2mac_mini952]

All these black actors trying to force tears when they learn of their slave roots to gain sympathy

[@2mac_mini952]

Miracles don't exist, unless your definition of miracle is an event of extreme good luck (slim odds) at absence of faith

[@Brookintellect]

No, that story is not rare. A lot of families found each other, especially once slavery ended in 1865

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

I've also been doing my genealogy, and this reminds me of the moment when I learned that two of the very few Holocaust survivors in my family found each other in the devastating chaos after the war. They were both wandering the highways of Lithuania on foot, grieving, barely clothed, homeless, alone, hoping to find someone they knew who was still alive. And they just happened to pass each other on a road. When I discovered this, I literally yelled out loud, I was so happy for them.

[@Katy-sh3ru]

Wow ❤

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

@jimmy A LOT of genealogical research, which includes having found and translated the testimonial of a cousin who survived the Holocaust.

[@heidihouse6817]

♥️

[@nancyhilliard1634]

Beautiful story ❤

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

@@nancyhilliard1634 Isn't it amazing? These two, middle aged men fell into each other's arms crying, kissing each other, using terms of endearment for each other (eg Benya for Benjamin), "Benya, you're alive! Dear Benya!"

[@brownbunny2008]

So happy that the Newsomes found their way back to each other, and that Terry learned more about his ancestors. It’s very profound and moving to know more about those who came before us. Their resilience, strength, and love is alive and flows in his very veins.

[@AncestryUS]

It's amazing to see each branch come back together- their stories are incredibly powerful. We hope you'll record your experiences along with your ancestors' stories to add to your own family history!

[@biserker1delta61]

@@AncestryUS wish you could do this for every day people like me or this person that commented. But I get it. You get views off of celebrities

[@biserker1delta61]

@@AncestryUS love your videos though. Keep it up.

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

Oh my goodness how incredible was that? I literally cried happy tears 😭 I'll never have to experience anything close! Family means so so much!!!❤❤❤❤

[@lauraravenscraft1408]

❤

[@TheGeekMonster]

I love that Fannie's occupation is listed as "keeping house". Damn right she did. All 9 people together, she was taking care of them.

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

And that the goverment and society acknowledge that as an occupation cause itd be listed as unemployed today.

[@maeganlozano7058]

@@EmmaAppleBerry Yup we are going backwards in that aspect

[@lyubovzaslavskaya2915]

This is the most important occupation for women with children

[@Wixyification]

​@@lyubovzaslavskaya2915 nah. It's an important occupation for society that men and women should take up according to their own preferences and needs.

[@JohnMarston-sf1vk]

@@EmmaAppleBerry Brother they were slaves.They weren't employed. Jesus..How insesitive can someone be that even in the face of slavery they find something to blame the current world on

[@pattywilliams788]

That was a outcome amidst the tragic and horrific institution of slavery. The family back together and showing up in the census 30 years later. I’m very happy for Terry Crews, that he learned about that part of his family history. Kudos to Dr. Gates for the work he does!

[@turiguliano416]

Why do African Americans act as if their history begins with Trans Atlantic Slavery? Why not look at where you really are from before it happened, and that history and culture before it was robbed and stolen. There lays the real treasure, gems, and heritage, and culture. Slavery was an interruption to the history, not the story, why always focus on the one-page interruption instead of the whole book? A DNA test will tell you exactly the answers, and the place it says you are from is your real culture, story, roots, and identity, and this applies to Caribean people too.

[@lilducko]

Terry is such a compassionate person, I'm glad he got more information about his ancestors

[@Berserker_Bear]

Terrys’ story needs to be made into a movie with him playing the role of his great great great grandfather

[@rotagbhd]

For future use, just say 3rd great grandfather. I can trace one of my lines back to my 33rd great grandparents, do you really want me to say, my great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great grandparents, or 33rd great grandparents?

[@richarddube3290]

​​​@@rotagbhdor, you could have just let them say it their way especially since it was only three greats. My guess is you're one of those people that feels that they know more than everybody else and feels the need to educate the ignorant. Edit: I went and looked at some of your replies on other threads, and I am not wrong. I'm guessing You're one of those insufferable people one would speak to at a party that feels the need to show their intellectual superiority to everyone beneath them.

[@justagirlsd3000]

I adore Terry Crews! He’s always positive and kind.

[@kate9576]

Same. He totally is awesome on Brooklyn 99 too. ✌️

[@lenniedavis1294]

He is now. But he wasn't always like that.

[@Basedapple]

@@lenniedavis1294 he wasn't like that in Friday after next.

[@justbreathe_]

@@lenniedavis1294that makes it even better than.

[@meganann3876]

Terry Crews has the one of the biggest heart and souls I’ve ever seen.

[@stefanorossi9643]

After seeing a whole family reunited I began moving for the joy.

[@moirarose9667]

Incredible story 😊 As an Australian Aboriginal some of Terry Crews ancestors story resonates. My ancestors/ family members were removed under Government removal policies and sent to work for white farmers, their wages were kept from them. 3 generations of my family were moved from their traditional land onto an Aboriginal Mission/Reserve (Bulgandramine - located in the outskirts of central western nsw town of Peak Hill.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I want to go over there so bad! And experience the culture of the true Australians.

[@moirarose9667]

@@StrongnBeautiful we would love to have you and show you our beautiful culture. ⚫️🟡🔴✊🏽

[@KanadianKing]

Terry Crews is by far my favorite person. He is so humble, honest, talented, and motivating amongst many more things. I first liked him as an actor, but as I began to learn more about him, he easily became someone I could look upto and respect to the fullest. Terry is one of the greats

[@ehwren]

Terry crews is one of my favorite celebrities.. so humble and down to earth. We love us some Terry over here

[@carriebradley7634]

I watch these videos often. This is the first time I cried with joy! I adore Terry. I can only imagine the pride one would feel discovering that your family had that kind of strength, fortitude, commitment to each other and love! Truly you would be proud!

[@SMarcey]

Its nothing short of miraculous that the family stuck together through the turmoil and whirlwind of the timeperiod. When you think of the countless familys that were decimated and torn assunder during that time it really is just spectacular to hear of at least a moderatly happy ending.

[@brianpetersen2364]

I have a lot of time for Terry, a great man full of honesty and humbleness, great story

[@judyoger]

Better than any history class I was ever enrolled in, one because it is about real people, who's lines continue into the present day, and two because you hear what the present generation feels, and thinks about their history, it is personal and intimate, it is real.

[@nchnch5791]

It is another aspect of the history of slavery. All the things in those history books also happened. So much needs to be taught, yet parents are ready to cancel it all due to white fragility.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Love that Ms Judy 💛

[@legionreaver]

@@nchnch5791 You should look up Thomas Sowell. Cause you've been lied to and are still being used.

[@varkr2066]

All history is about real people though... you depersonalise them for whatever reason...

[@amit4Bihar]

Our history books and whole education sector can be made so much better

[@christopherlawson1066]

Terry Crews is a phenomenal human being who I’ve always respected as a person and actor. He’s the real deal. Love you Terry!

[@unapologeticallyme8513]

This show is one of the greatest of all time hands down ♡

[@heatherwhite2788]

Imagine what it took to get the family back together, especially pre-Emancipation. It also required the cooperation of others and likely some compassion. The determination here is beautiful.

[@Ghost_Void226]

I hope Terry gets to make a movie of this. It would be awesome to see and if done right very historical.

[@cassgray9340]

Brought tears to my eyes when he said that they were all listed together again in the Census. Imagine getting to be a full family again after years of separation, heartbreak and slavery… I’d never want to be apart ever again. I remember crying in class when I read an account of a mother being torn from her children during slave time. It said something to the effect of that sound of despair being the worst in the world, and it’s always stuck with me. I believe it might’ve been from 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, something he’d witnessed.

[@robertotaglienti6406]

What grabbed me by the heart was that blokes reaction. I think my first reaction would have been one of anger. His was joy that they made it through horrific circumstances. That man has been raised right.

[@ladycatherinedebourgh7336]

That’s a miracle! One or both of the parents were strong manifesters. People who can literally manifest anything into their lives.

[@bieassialaw6832]

It’s in his DNA to be a family man! His story moved me 🥹

[@bethvonbuchwald1023]

I think the world of Terry Crews! So very happy for him that a potentially tragic past really had a wonderful reunion! ❤️

[@moniqueschmucker7712]

Another amazing story has got me in joyful tears for Terry. What an amazing story! How could anyone not rejoice for Ancestry’s findings and the stories it will tell about Terry’s roots. Amazing! I’m jumping for joy for Terry too 😊🙌🏻❤️

[@AncestryUS]

Glad you enjoyed the episode, Monique- experiencing this discovery with Terry was a very powerful moment!

[@turiguliano416]

Why do African Americans act as if their history begins with Trans Atlantic Slavery? Why not look at where you really are from before it happened, and that history and culture before it was robbed and stolen. There lays the real treasure, gems, and heritage, and culture. Slavery was an interruption to the history, not the story, why always focus on the one-page interruption instead of the whole book? His family history is not the story of slaves. That's one paragraph in a whole book so why stop and start there? A DNA test will tell you exactly the answers, and the place it says you are from is your real culture, story, roots, and identity, and this applies to Caribean people too.

[@oonaallen9550]

Just like he is living now with his big family. So heart warming

[@zayraroa]

you can too anyone can .. just gotta believe it

[@Katy-sh3ru]

I love Terry so much. He's one of the best humans. ❤

[@AncestryUS]

Great to hear!

[@globetrotting2628]

This episode brought happy tears to my eyes. The entire family were freed and living together. Very rarely we see such a great ending during war, slavery or early immigration. I hope Terry makes this into a movie. I'll be the first in line. I love history, particularly when it has a happy ending.

[@genexxer1]

Love to the ones who never reunited. You are not forgotten.

[@CajunCraft24]

What a miracle! They really beat the odds. Great story and such a rare gift for him to find out

[@NC-qc7wd]

This guy's smile lits a whole world!

[@LadyVMinistries]

Love to hear how Terry's ancestors were blessed to not be separated and then emancipated together as a whole!!

[@JMPK23]

That's incredible. My heart really feels for all the children back then. Who didn't understand what was going on. Hearts that were broken.

[@paulkenneally789]

African-Americans... backbone and conscience of America. Love from England.

[@veronicafreire7888]

I was felt so much joy with this story. I feel my heart crying for such story … thanks for putting this family history together I know there are miracles … and this family history reunion is part of a great miracle that opened generations to a bigger dream…. I wish this kind of work can also be done with LatinX and Native American communities! May you guys be blessed in this wonderful work! ♥️ ✌️

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you for watching! We hope to continue to learn and grow with all communities. Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear it! Send us a submission through: ancestrysubmissions.com/stories

[@chelsearobichaud3717]

If Terry was ever gonna play a movie role he could play one of his ancestors it would be amazing education on what happened in the times. I always loved Terry Crew he is a gentle giant of a man.

[@juxtapositionofsouls]

This video was so heartwarming. Terry Crews is an AMAZING actor and for him to have this unique family history just adds to his uniqueness.

[@AncestryUS]

Hi Andrew, thanks for stopping by. We are glad to see that you enjoyed the video.

[@oldmanjesus9855]

"actor" being the key word in this...

[@seanatchley327]

Terry seems to be a great guy and so sad what happened to his ancestors. They were so lucky to be reunited when many families weren't so lucky during that time period. It's an ugly part of this great countries past that needs to come to light and be taught in our schools. Black history month should be a part of regular history books and taught all year. Power in the truth.

[@surelook980]

40 million african americans, 30% at least have come since the 70s, s 20-28 million who went through slavery, and 30% of africans who maybe come from tribes who sold the africans in America into slavery. So 8.51% of the time should be spent on slavery inside the US, 4% of the time should be spent on how african people in africa enabled and their role in selling their fellow black people. 10% of time should be spent on indentured forced Irish labour, their history fighting for america, and their history even standing against america for mexico, the famine in Ireland etc. 5% of time should be devoted to italian americans, how they came, how they fought against america in ww2, how the crime families started because the USA wanted to undermine Italy etc. 10% of the time should be spent on how the English transported slaves, used indentured servants to avoid calling white people slaves, how they butchered native americans, how up until the 1960s they were running concentration camps in kenya, how they ended the slave trade, why they ban guns (because they are colonial power that wants to keep natives under control), and how they were one of the most destructive forces the planet has ever known. The school year is 180 days only, that means 15 days should be spent on black history in america, If any culture is given more than its share of the population, then it should be native americans not african americans, irish, or british. There is power in truth, and there is a lot of truth to get behind, get very intelligent people to make sure none of the 15 days spent on african americans is wasted, and move onto the huge history that is there.

[@pamela419]

I'm so glad I got to see this episode with Tony Danza and Terry Crews. What an eye opener for both of them with their ancestors, and how they're perspectives have changed after learning new information. God bless them. 🙏🏼💗

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the episode, Pamela! Understanding your roots is a wonderful opportunity to learn and to grow.

[@turiguliano416]

Why do African Americans act as if their history begins with Trans Atlantic Slavery? Why not look at where you really are from before it happened, and that history and culture before it was robbed and stolen. There lays the real treasure, gems, and heritage, and culture. Slavery was an interruption to the history, not the story, why always focus on the one-page interruption instead of the whole book? His family history is not the story of slaves. That's one paragraph in a whole book so why stop and start there? A DNA test will tell you exactly the answers, and the place it says you are from is your real culture, story, roots, and identity, and this applies to Caribean people too.

[@ANT6184]

Terrys energy always seems so pure, beautiful soul

[@brilliantdiva5068]

Prayers Go Up And The Blessings Come Down 🙏🏾

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Professor Gates is astounding. Been following his work for decades, starting with the book,"Finding Oprah's Roots". It's as if he never ages.

[@VerstlBuckhide]

I’m in tears because seeing Terry Crews happy or sad is a blessing. ❤

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing, Alden! We're glad you enjoyed the clip. 😊

[@downhilltwofour0082]

I can't tell you how much respect I have for Terry Crews or for Doctor Louis for that matter! I think they are both loving and kind men and they enhance my life just by being!

[@pamspencer3109]

Terry Crews' family story is powerful. Just hearing about it was so moving. Beth is right. Imagine the impact a movie could have.

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed the clip, Pam. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. 🙂

[@lpucci]

I love watching these stories. Dr. Gates is an A+ host.

[@cirwin8812]

That's an amazing story. I'm so happy for Terry.

[@DamnAwesome]

So awesome they got reunited, I love happy endings!

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for dropping by. We're so glad you enjoyed this story! 😊

[@patriciabrown380]

I would 100% go see this movie! He should definitely do it!!!

[@nygreek743]

Thais was a great episode with Crews and Danza

[@AncestryUS]

We're pleased you enjoyed the episode! What moment struck you the most?

[@fayremchannel2248]

He's really such a great person..I wish I have a friend like him

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you for taking the time to share this insight into your fathers life. It sounds like he went through some extreme hardships and at such a young age too.

[@grothart2303]

I love this man, and i'd love to see that story of his family.

[@MrRaziel25]

the fact that his ancestors family was able to stay together like that through one of the worst times in history is absolutlely beautiful beyond words

[@sarahsolomon1949]

I love Terry Crews and I just love a happy ending! Such a heartwarming story. It truly would make a beautiful movie! 😊🩷

[@melraz4134]

What Terry said at the end of the episode made me 😭.

[@DawnakaPookie]

It's incredible they had photos. Wow

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I was wondering if those were his actual people.

[@DawnakaPookie]

@@StrongnBeautiful I felt it wasn't but then they zoomed in on one person & held on a group photo. So, it better be them.

[@skylerkey1126]

Terry really is an incredible person and actor I hope he found peace with this...

[@Atlaspower78]

I love how all these beautiful people get emotional learning about their history... I hope we can rise above this history as a species

[@crownarealone]

I looooove this show so much I make sure to never miss an episode.

[@heyskra]

Having such a history, Terry should be unbelievably grateful that he lives in a country where that will never happen again. From what I hear, he is. I can never do this because my ancestry doesn't go back that far on one side of the family.

[@cefcat5733]

Yes, you also brought the family members together. That is again pretty lucky, to have that luxury in our time.

[@KyleKleef]

He’s right, this would make a fantastic movie! I hope he makes one!

[@patriciajrs46]

To Mr. Crews, remember, where there's a will there's a way. If your heart is strong enough, and your love with it, you can overcome anything. Faith, too.

[@jadevan1113]

Wowwwww!!!! This is a different ending to the story. Terry is so right.....this IS a movie!

[@AncestryUS]

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[@kaylacampbell4093]

I’m concerned because one photo is used twice for two different celebrities in two different videos: Terry Crews and Ferrell. If you will look back at the videos you will see the same photo used for both. Though seemingly minute it makes me question the validity and accuracy of at least the photos used. This results in a slippery slope as well, because if the photos are not accurately depicting that person’s family history, are the documents inaccurate as well?

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks very much for taking the time to share your concerns with us, Kayla. We are grateful for your feedback, and we'd be anxious to pass your concerns along to any and all appropriate channels. Thanks so much for watching, and have a great day too!

[@halfdead1380]

Sooo why dont you tell people on this add that you sell the dna info to 3rd parties like gov agencies and big pharma ... all to make money when you charge people to give up their rights to their personal dna info. Why not make a vid of the family members that were arrested because one person in the fam gave up the rights to the dna ... that was sold to law enforcement

[@Robin_Is]

Ok.

[@slouchpotato]

Either Terry Crews and Pharrell are related, or you guys are oblivious!!! That's incredible. Rough February...

[@willpulera7303]

Terry Cruz is a good man and he's a Patriot. He sees the power in America overcoming it's past by it's citizens working to become successful despite whatever hardship they faced during their era so that now all citizens have the opportunity to live in the most free and prosperous country on earth. That is the American spirit and Terry Cruz has accomplished the American dream showing that it is possible for any individual lucky enough to be born or receive citizenship here and willing to put in the work in order to fulfill their dreams.

[@sheteg1]

The thought of your whole family torn apart is so hard to imagine. It’s unfathomable that humans could think this was acceptable 😢

[@Katy-sh3ru]

And it's still happening 😔

[@ballenboy]

Yes good thing it was stopped by Europeans worldwide, especially the English who decided to hunt down all international slave trading done over the seas. The total stoppage of slavery as an institution came when Europeans grabbed almost all of Africa in 1890, long after it was stopped in most other places.

[@adam1979NSmcc]

They should make this story a film to illustrate just how difficult this was

[@gschell7122]

I have nothing but the deepest respect, admiration, and love for Mr. Crews. What a beautiful family story; I'm grateful that he decided to share it with us. :) Namaste, Mr. Crews ( a.k.a, President Camacho)

[@SK-jp2ok]

This is so beautiful. I'm not crying, you're crying!!!

[@charlottemarsh2048]

Loved this episode with Terry Crews and Tony Danza...both family history was touching and inspirational...love these 2 Americans ❤❤

[@AncestryUS]

We're so glad you enjoyed it, Charlotte.

[@rubengutierrez5102]

They lived in bondage for almost 25 years and were able to stick together, that's incredible!

[@lunamellor3432]

What a great reunion story.

[@drewali7]

they are still slaves though.

[@cyl742]

I think everyone who says "oh some slave owners were good" should see this. It drives home the horror that someone can legally own another human as if they were a piece of furniture.

[@meisteremm]

"Some owners who kept people against their will and forced them to work with no pay in all weather all day long with MAYBE a day of rest on Sunday were okay."

[@DrRhyhm]

I mean statisticly, there could be nice owners. But that's not a headline that "they lived happily"

[@dustinjoeypace]

@@DrRhyhm “nice” would have been not owning humans as property. That would have been “nice”.

[@turiguliano416]

Why do African Americans act as if their history begins with Trans Atlantic Slavery? Why not look at where you really are from before it happened, and that history and culture before it was robbed and stolen. There lays the real treasure, gems, and heritage, and culture. Slavery was an interruption to the history, not the story, why always focus on the one-page interruption instead of the whole book? His family history is not the story of slaves. That's one paragraph in a whole book so why stop and start there? A DNA test will tell you exactly the answers, and the place it says you are from is your real culture, story, roots, and identity, and this applies to Caribean people too.

[@turiguliano416]

Slavery still exists, why do you not say anything and stand up for the nonblacks who are slaved today? Is it really about slavery and justice or is it about blaming white people and keeping them reminded of there whit guilt? If it was about slavery and justice you would speak about it today.

[@King-walo]

My heart melted

[@roshneejenniferveraguptar7853]

Thank you. This resurrected an immeasurable measure of dignity for the individuals we so often think of collectively as 'slaves'. They were more than just that and their lines held or we wouldn't be here. Thank you.

[@Wonmanbanned]

Terry seems like such a great dude. Solid man, good sense of humour and just a nice man.

[@joefromravenna]

Terry is one of my favorite actors.

[@blandinamyinga9489]

Life,life,life seeing, watching n listening to these kind of stories you realize how much it's important for each n everyone to appreciate certain things even if they're little cause generations to generations suffered dearly inoder for this world to be where it is TODAY.

[@FatherDingo]

I just love Terry Crews, made of steel, but pure like gold.

[@teacherl8330]

This man's unrelentless positive energy is infectious! I have watched that silly comedy show he is on for him!

[@ladyterrestrial1679]

I’m so happy they got to be together again. ❤ I hope it’s made into a movie.

[@SetCCC]

Love Terry Crews!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MissDelaware]

Ok once again Ancestry, you have me crying. Bravo!

[@gabbott432]

It's amazing how families stuck together back then in the hardest of circumstances and yet today are broken and absent..

[@tutireacts8611]

So cool should totally make a movie. That’s a different twist. Great one.

[@courtneyholland6215]

Love kept them together

[@AncestryUS]

Love is truly a powerful thing.

[@courtneyholland6215]

@@AncestryUS yes it is

[@diannegaylord7170]

Terry..what an incredible story of family love and strength.🙏💕

[@AncestryUS]

Well said, Dianne! Thanks so much for watching. We hope you enjoyed the clip!

[@cherylharewood6125]

Great to hear that his ancestors were able to find their way back to each other and stick together in the end.

[@realWorsin]

what a fantastic series. Very healing for our country.

[@unbindingfloyd]

It reminds me of how my family fled Spain during the Spanish civil war. Two died after being murdered by a communist lunch mob at the start of the civil war. Their crime was working in a Catholic church. One died in the Italian/German bombings of Madrid. Three more were killed in prison camps by both the communist and fascist, seemingly for being suspected of being secret agents but were simply trying to live the best they could in a warzone. Only my great grandma and grandpa were able to get out. They got married a month before the war started and had no kids yet. They weren't able to escape together so one ended up in Texas and the other in Mexico. They somehow found each other again through the Catholic church missions in the South west and were able to resettle in Texas on the boarder of Mexico in McAllen Texas. My great grandfather joined the US Navy in 1941 after pearl harbor and survive the war and had 4 children. Eventually I was born in the very same town in Texas. I joined the Army and found my great grandfather's Navy photos. Its strange to think how you are so similar yet lived such a different life because you were lucky enough to come later. If that Spanish civil war never happened, I would probably live in Spain now with a much larger family. Instead I have a tight smaller family in America.

[@medusagorgon8432]

Miracle! This was/is an absolute miracle!

[@adikumpul]

Incredible story and love Terry

[@deemcc7784]

Such a sweet guy! We love you Terry!!

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed the clip, Dee! thanks so much for watching. 😊

[@chivonfortney1656]

I totally love Terry Crews too❤!! Great man!!