The Mexican Man Who Followed His Friends Into A Japanese Concentration Camp - Ralph Lazo

[@ImNotyourordinarygamer]

RIP Ralph. We need more unity like this in today's world. Black people, Asian people and Mexican people should be getting along with one another, not fighting each other all the time. We got Black people hating Asians, Asians hating Black people. Mexican and Black people hating each other. While everyone else sits back and watches. It doesn't make sense

[@SeanRankin2]

great idea hypothetically but rest assured if this was an issue of Black people getting locked up he wouldn't back them up.

[@asianguy6174]

In LA? Races hating each other. It's not common AT ALL.

[@errolthomas9426]

Nailed it brother

[@KellyTheReiss]

There's Asians who despised Mexicans and vice versa. I've seen this happen before!

[@John-mf6ky]

All people need to unify, it's the only way we can win. The powers that be don't want that though..

[@teresafernandez9849]

My grandparents told me stories of Japanese and Mexican friendships. In Los Angeles, the Japanese and Mexican ppl lived in Boyle heights. The Mexicans learned to speak some Japanese and the Japanese learned Spanish. They said it was awful when they came for the Japanese. Their Mexican friends cried for them, some cared for their pets. Guy Gabeldon, (probably spelled wrong), was a Mexican kid who went into the Army, he spoke Japanese. He captured hundreds of Japanese soldiers, single handed. He would go out at night, find their camp, and anounce in fluent Japanese that they were surrounded. Would throw rocks, rig things to make noise, like they were. His commander would be mad at him, threatened to court martial him, but was secretly proud of him. Recommended him for the Medal of honor. They didn't give it to him, but they still should! He was Mexican, born and raised in California, called himself a Chicano. No one knows who he is, except our people. They made a movie of it, they didn't mention he was Mexican. He was played by a white guy. Really sad, he makes us proud.

[@localmilfchaser6938]

Damn :(

[@pineapple365]

What’s the name of the movie?

[@raiderjavi5431]

What was the name of the movie? Would like to see it please. I will tell my children the truth, that he was like us, Mexican.

[@tavitollc]

what movie?

[@PapaVamp]

What’s the movie

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

My Grandparents were friends with a Japanese Family in Idaho during this time, and when they were taken to the detention camp near Minnadoka, she had prepared some food foe them and they went to the camp to give it to them. The guards turned them away, they wouldn't allow food to be given to the family. After the war, the Japanese Family moved to California. Years later when my Grandmother died, we received a bouquet of Roses with my grandmothers name on the arrangement, it was from the Japanese Family. The had heard of her passing, and were very sad, and knew that roses had been her favorite flowers.

[@Shitbird3249]

That’s beautiful for a beautiful woman.

[@blackniga420]

Beautiful story, thanks for sharing

[@andyvega5584]

That is just a beautiful human being. Stories like this should be taught in school instead of race baiting gender affirming nonsense.

[@doreensika837]

What a great man. He was completely selfless. May he rest in perfect peace. Thanks for this beautiful story, I have never heard of this amazing man.

[@dannyespinosa3978]

Like you amazing story never heard this story before and was born in the 53 I also grew up next-door to Japanese family

[@JasonMartinez-h4r]

my friends great grandpa was Japanese American who went to Japan to take fotos of after the war for the armed forces. He brought back Mexican silver dollars from the late 1800s. then i found out that Japan bought Mexican silver since they didn't have enough of their own.

[@amberg4131]

😢

[@spaghettiking7312]

The man never abandoned his brothers. A man worthy of respect. Rest in peace, sir.

[@nyarlathoteporlyeh6158]

Ralph Lazo was a madman. One with a heart that was intolerant of injustice. His solidarity and the friendships he formed are clear examples that humans are able to befriend one another. My hat goes off for this paragon.

[@Dee-jq2ob]

I remember by boss (1984) telling me, that his family lost their farm and were put into the camps. His neighbor purchased his land and when they got out, gave it back to them and he was named after him. He obviously was making money on the land, recouped his money back and gave them a nice amount to start off.

[@OtomoTenzi]

Yes, CAPITALISM at its FINEST!!! 💰🤑💰

[@marioruiz9073]

@@OtomoTenzi just imagine how much they would get under socialism 😂😂 a box of crackers at most.

[@rcrinsea]

Very nice neighbors. So many others were not as nice. I wonder how many farms were lost and are now white-owned in California.

[@trexinvert]

The norm was lock em up, and take their land, too. Ones who didnt had something more valuable, integrity.

[@johneyon5257]

there are many stories like this - they shouldn't be lost among the ones where property was stolen and never returned

[@derekleung5475]

What a man he was. I am honored to learn about him.

[@ca6177]

Me too! I so wish I knew more about the heros my people lack knowledge of!

[@M_SC]

Me too

[@marcusa.6723]

Ralph was a true friend

[@havok9001]

only person that want to jail that a camp to hold Jap to be with his friends to keep all them happy & mind off they in holding camp

[@andyc8777]

If you have a mexican friend who's really your friend. You got us until our last breath. We are born and raised to be loyal.

[@dungeonsanddioramas8068]

My bf is Mexican and ever since starting a relationship with him, he and his family have treated me like one of their own. I can absolutely vouch for this

[@StinkySundae]

I wish I can freely travel Mexico without any dangers

[@RevShifty]

You're not lying. My oldest and dearest friend, the father of my godson, and my wife are Mexican, and I couldn't imagine how different my life would be if it weren't for them. I aspire to that kind of warmth and loyalty, and try to make sure I earn and return what I'm given.

[@edwardfranklin9878]

😂😂😂 stop it with that 🧢

[@delaneyreyes8995]

@@StinkySundaethats the consequences of decades of corruption in the Mexican government. Mexicos current president is doing everything he can to change that. I’m hoping to see change in Mexico during my lifetime.

[@LarsonPetty]

Now, THIS is what a true friend is capable of. Hell, I don't think anyone could even call him "friend" after such a sacrifice. If this guy doesn't earn the title of "Brother", then there's no hope for the rest of us.

[@32jcueva]

100000%

[@walkman06]

Ralph is really something else....he followed his friend to concentration camp and stayed there for years, got drafted to army to fight in WW2, and then finish his study. Amazing man

[@lamascotapan]

I recommend that all visit the concentration museums in Manzanar Ca. and Downtown L.A. These museums show how Americans of Japanese decent lived under harsh living conditions. And yet, fought valiantly in World War II for their beloved U.S.of America. Ralph Lazo, an American Patriot; he stood up to injustice and won.

[@BST-lm4po]

German and Italian Americans were also put in camps. Yet, no one ever talks about that. The Japanese Americans received an apology from the U.S. Gov't. The German Americans still haven't received an apology!

[@SPR8364-0]

@@BST-lm4po What you said about German-Americans and Italian-Americans is not correct. While there were a handful of German-Americans and Italian-Americans placed in camps, there was no mass incarceration. It's worth noting that the treatment of German-Americans and Italian-Americans during World War II varied, and some individuals faced discrimination, surveillance, or other forms of mistreatment due to their heritage or perceived associations. However, the internment camps established during the war were primarily focused on Japanese-Americans.

[@RevShifty]

I actually visited Manzanar, even dated a woman who grew up not two miles from the old camp. Being Asian herself (of Vietnamese descent, in her case), it was like a constant reminder of how sideways things can go so quickly. I'd recommend everyone visit. It's a chilling reminder of a history that's often ignored, but should never be forgotten.

[@itruck96]

The Japanese were also housed at the LA County Fair grounds in Pomona.

[@Daniel.Belas1]

Mexicans have always had a lot of respect towards the Japanese, even to this day. We consume their media, enjoy their culture, and are inspire by their discipline. Im not sure how the Japanese view us but in general Mexicans love the Japanese.

[@f430ferrari5]

Research Japanese Chicanos / Cholos. Both in Japan and here in the US. It’s understood not all Mexicans are Cholos. Whether Mexican or Latino or Hispanic, there is common ground shared with Japanese / Asians where they value their family and elders and hard work. This translates to hardly any homeless for Latinos and Asians. There are Japanese in Mexico too. There are also more Japanese in Brazil than even the USA.

[@upthedown1]

Yes but still enter the U.S. illegally. Why not go to Japan since you admire them so much?!

[@Moodboard39]

Chinese weren't treated well in Mexico during revolution!! I think japanese not sure

[@nyarlathoteporlyeh6158]

The Japanese and many others came to Mexico in a humanitarian mission during the aftermath of the 1985 earthquake that severely damaged Mexico City. It's not just media. It's the solidarity of its people, which is repaid with the same by Mexicans.

[@TurquoiseTalks]

​@upthedown1 as always a nosy ass Karen.

[@Leticia-ti7vg]

My great-grandfather was Japanese and married my Mexican nana in La Paz Baja California. They had two children, the oldest is my dad’s mom. She was and still is beautiful at 84 years old. Lazo’s story is beautiful and inspiring. Also, is shameful what the government did to Japanese-American citizens. It’s sad and infuriating how racism is still well and alive in this country. I have Mexican, Japanese and Italian blood and my kids have all these plus Irish, cultural diversity is beautiful!!!!!!

[@pandita12_]

Perdón pero te voy hablar en español, pero desconozco a la gente que tiene varias nacionalidades, de hecho nunca lo eh entendido pero, me parece qué una persona es cómo és, nadie se va fijar en tú s 3 o 4 nacionalidades, por qué sólo cuenta lo qué tú eres cómo ser humano, si no, entonces todos somos de diferentes Naciones por qué es así, todos venimos de todos los países entonces no tiene sentido.

[@pandita12_]

En nuestro adn todos tenemos un poquito de todas las nacionalidades pero eres del país al que perteneces, al que te has criado por éso en el planeta es un mundo, existen diferencias si, pero todos venimos del universo, no? Pues si fuera así de fácil todos tuviéramos todas las nacionalidades. Es que no tiene sentido.

[@feifongwong4138]

It had nothing to do with racism. Japanese, Germans, and Italians were all put in internment camps because obviously those were who the U.S. was fighting at the time.

[@JoseRamirez-yb7gx]

​@@pandita12_ De hecho si se puede tener varias ciudadanías, es legal. Y también es bueno reconocer de donde viene una, su cultura, eso nos da identidad.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

lol "mexican blood" mexican its not a race sorry

[@Nickel138]

This brought tears to my eyes. There are always good people. In every bad part of history, there are always good people trying to stand up for justice and equality.

[@r7calvin]

That's why it's such BS when people use the excuse of "everyone was racist back then" or "that's just the way things were in those times." There are always people who stand up to injustice and choose to do the right thing. Erasing such people in order to give cover to bigots is inaccurate and harmful.

[@valyafreeman8786]

Made me tear up too its hard to not cry when seeing something like this

[@mtzdotcom7260]

Mexico and Japan have a strong friendship 🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵

[@pimpinnp7243]

Dont fuccen lie NO WE DONT. Japanese that live in the US maybe but we are hardly ever in the same environment. Aint no fuccen friendship.

[@JOHNNIESCONNECT]

He is not Mexican lol

[@nyck1d36]

@@JOHNNIESCONNECThe’s Mexican and Irish descent

[@sammartinez8084]

This is not true Japan loves the USA 💲💲 and the USA loves and needs Japan 💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍

[@sammartinez8084]

No not Mexican he was chicano 💪💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@XxStonedImmaculatexX]

We need a movie about his story! The carnalito with the golden heart!!!

[@NaviTheNavajo]

Arigato wey -.-

[@snoqualmiepatkanim]

@@NaviTheNavajo Apache’s love Navajo’s

[@Est93]

Open your eyes vato

[@theswami7594]

@@thingfish00030min 😂 a lot of brown people stories or swept under the rug.

[@turdfurg1517]

They don't like to show Mexicans like that

[@cameron1988]

Thank you for your love Ralph ❤. Thanks for this story, made me tear up. I always had love for Mexicans.

[@YouT00ber]

Another Mexican-American/Japanese WW2 story that’s interesting is Guy Gabaldon & portrayed in the film “Hell to Eternity”. He was Hispanic and adopted by a Japanese family, fought in the Army and used his language skills to save 1000s of lives of Okinawans during the insanely brutal and intense fighting on Okinawa. Great guy.

[@Ish4MyIggans]

You can see how hilarious they thought him being there was. True Friend. Dumb government.

[@Kari.F.]

SCOTUS has long since established this as the biggest abuse of Constitutional rights in US history. They, like Roosevelt and most of the lawmakers in Congress, looked at the spine chilling devastation of the entire European continent and population. They were willing to do whatever they could to prevent America from going the same way, and Japan was the greatest threat to America. Nobody appointed to the SCOTUS or elected to serve in Congress or the Presidency back then were stupid. They were humans. They made mistakes, and when people in power make mistakes, it often has big consequences. Unless you are too intelligent and perfect to make mistakes, and totally understand the all consuming fear under which that terrible decision was made, you shouldn't call them stupid.

[@snoqualmiepatkanim]

i wish Japanese were allowed to Join the U.S. Military like Germans were allowed to Join the U.S. Military…

[@sebastianm1901]

@@snoqualmiepatkanim They was allow to join the US military during 1943, 442nd regiment was all Japanese American who served only in Europe.

[@gordondflanaganiii2389]

@@sebastianm1901 you are correct :)

[@Est93]

This reminds me of the south park episode Mexican Joker

[@secondtimearound8222]

Now he was a true friend! Respect to him and God bless his soul.

[@erniearambula3525]

There is a special place in heaven for people like Ralph.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

My father, a second generation Mexican American, was in grade school in Los Angeles during that time. His best friend, a Japanese American boy, was taken to the camps. He never forgot that and affected him all his life.

[@BruceLeeAroundtheWorld]

mexicans are not americans, thats why we call em mexicans

[@erniearambula3525]

This is a man of strong morals and principles and someone we should all strive to be like.

[@Rhaspun]

He has set the standard to strive for.

[@GildaTabarez]

Many Japanese Americans lost their properties during the incarceration. My dad knew one Japanese family who left their farm in Yuba City, California, in the hands of a Mexican family who took care of it for them. When they returned, their Mexican friends gave the farm back to them as good as they had left it.

[@tonysaldzna2226]

Wow, never knew about this. Makes one wonder how much of America's history we don't know about or that's kept from us.

[@CrysP13]

They don’t want others to know about our greatness. They want the media to see only the thug Mexicans not the hard working, well mannered, educated Mexicans. They want you to see what they want because God forbid our greatness will take over. You know that can happen! After all we’re MexiCan not Mexicant’s! 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@reeksreeks3017]

If I didn’t have a Japanese history teacher, I don’t know that I would’ve ever heard this either but his family their property was also repossessed and never given back entity would be worth millions he told us. He was a great history teacher, and he taught all history, but we got to go to that one and he had a personal touch to that.

[@StockyDude]

I teach history classes at a community college on a part-time basis. A history class is anywhere from 40-48 hours of lecture time including the quizzes and tests. That’s not enough time to fit every topic that every student wants. History teachers are not hiding topics; there’s just not enough time to fit everything, so we focus on the most impactful events.

[@johneyon5257]

many - while Ralph Lazo's story is touching - there are ones where internee property was protected and returned by white friends - when you consider that some internees had nothing to return to - those generous acts were life-saving btw - my dad who was interned at Minidoka - said some of the internees had to be dragged out of the camps when they were closed - those people had no place to go home to - those stories need to be recounted

[@gccc300]

@@StockyDudeyou focus on Christopher Columbus and gold rush, things that don’t matter

[@otaku1524]

Never heard of this guy, but he did something heroic, as he voluntarily went into a WW2 prison camp in California, because all his friends were rounded up and sent there. He didn't have to go, but none of these families shouldn';t have had to go. Blame FDR.

[@ghostsamongus3370]

It wasn't like other prison camps though.. they were fed and got plenty of sleep and no forced labor

[@emmiii-ir3qe]

​@@ghostsamongus3370over 100 people died there of sickness cause of the terrible conditions among other things...was not good regardless

[@buscador2007]

@@ghostsamongus3370 Does that make it right?

[@strangerinastrangeland3613]

@@ghostsamongus3370 bro...

[@73cidalia]

They did the same thing here in Canada. Exiled the Japanese citizens to the west coast. Shameful.

[@michaelgarcia7353]

Im mexican american too, and i had always had love for japan💙🇯🇵

[@OtomoTenzi]

Are you willing to sell out your own people for the Japanese? 🤨

[@FrankLooez-el6nv]

Same here

[@yolodx7093]

Yeah but Japanese will never marry Latinos. They are obsessed with marrying white westerners. They are brainwashed thinking white people are the superior race.

[@localmilfchaser6938]

Yuh

[@SuperFUNKMASTERG]

They were cool after ww2 but before that they did some atrocious war crimes in all the countries that they invaded

[@luci1474]

Why am I crying...What an brave and loyal friend!

[@dennisdjy]

How many can say we had a true brother like this in life? Beautiful!

[@shannonh425]

Loyalty to that degree is rare amongst friends nowadays. much respect to that man .he had no idea what he was walking into be he still went

[@eileenwright1742]

Moved to tears. What a person. What a life lived.

[@jraguirre3417]

Gotta live life to the fullest they can lock u up but not forever

[@cedarpoplar]

You never forget your childhood friends and the memories. Good times and the struggles

[@markmedina4791]

This is the most inspiring & at the same time craziest story I’ve heard in a long time.

[@patbecker333]

Total respect for this gentleman, every nation has a dark history, just like Germany, but this guy saw that it was unjust to send Japanese people to concentration camps. I tip off my hat to this man for his courage, for his loyalty to his friends and family, & for serving our country.

[@M_SC]

Not sure every country does. Denmark saved most of its Jews in WW2 by hiding them in boats and sending them to safe places.

[@BruceLeeAroundtheWorld]

patbecker you know nothin about japanese.. they were members of three triangle with germany and italy, we call that fascist triangle.. in japan they worship to hitler, ,i know japanese better than anyone i live among these killers

[@LarryWater]

WW2 was a grey vs grey conflict, with both sides committing atrocities.

[@B_A_S_E_G_O_D_]

I send this to my Japanese homie he grew up with Mexicans he’s knows Spanish 💯 lol😂

[@localmilfchaser6938]

noice

[@yesibot.2051]

What did he think about it? When I go visit little Tokyo there’s a poster and mural about this sweeping. How sad 😞

[@rvbberbandheart]

In Guererro, MX there is a strong Japanese and Asian legacy.

[@Monchis181-he3fy]

@@rvbberbandheart Guerrero is so, so diverse with the Costa Chica with it's very strong African legacy also.

[@elizahhoward3923]

Wow such an accplished selfless man, people like him make me proud to be American rest on peace Ralph thank you for your service

[@Vang_Cutz]

You can't find friendships like that anymore. RIP Ralph!

[@leonardohenriquez7814]

This is beautiful. Friendship knows no boundaries.

[@AdrianFlowers-ql1xk]

What a human ...we need more Ralph Lazo in this world.

[@isaacortiz6712]

This is one of the most beautiful story this is a example that we are all human and the end of the day.he found love and comfort with the Japanese people because he seen there morals and respect the have.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I visited the Manzanar Relocation Camp for the first time in 1968 with my father and two brothers. My father told us about his family being interned in 1942 and he help intern his own family as a US Army Sergeant. I am proud that Ralph Lazo spent time in Manzanar with his friends even though he was not Japanese American.

[@BruceLeeAroundtheWorld]

The Japanese, originally Koreans, were and still are the enemy, They all came to the U.S. mainland via Hawaii. that sell outs

[@maribelgranados80]

“None of us should have had to go.” I cried when he said that

[@valyafreeman8786]

God bless this man 😢 This is the saddest thing to see them smile in the pictures and going to a camp like that nothing is more precious than human life.

[@Zetroc63]

When I was very young I may have met this man ,my father pointed him out at a party again me being very young it just flew over my head, what he said was that man (pointing to a mixed race couple) followed his friend Into the camps. This was in San Jose California. Mid 70s ❤

[@bobbazoid909]

RIP Mr. Lazo and thank you for given all of us a good example.

[@rustydogrustydog9191]

That kind of friendship is unique especially in those younger wonder years when we truly adore our friends like brothers.

[@hiroprotagonist921]

He was more American than most.

[@theeartofshred4076]

This is absolutely awesome!! 🔥🔥 Ralph was exemplary human being in his convictions……. A great representation of our courtesy and hospitality. His story explains to me the presence of Chicano culture in Japan. Not that it’s any direct correlation, but their seems to be a brotherly dynamic there between two great cultures. Much love from California!! ✌🏽 🇯🇵 🇲🇽!!

[@angelmendez2211]

In my home town their was a store who owners were sent to these camps. My town took over, and when they came back gave it right back to them. They still run that store today. The son who also was with his family at that time in the camps is still there as well.

[@kadesmith3054]

Ralph Lazo had true character and displayed a sense of humanity that most people could never

[@erikalagunas7717]

When he said that being brown had his advantages, wow the irony in his words are food for thought. Never the less what an amazing story especially in a world where loyalty and genuine friendships are hard to find even with in the circle of one’s own race and family.

[@702Faithful]

RIP Sir. You will be a great friend.

[@Ammon6]

Great human being. I didn't know about his story. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Mugiwara2k]

What a real one. Now THAT’S what you call a true friend, and someone standing up against one of the biggest injustices (of many unfortunately) in our countries history. RIP Ralph.

[@khampabhu4557]

Thanks for standing for us, our friendship last eternity, love, peace and compassion….❤❤❤

[@OsOQRT]

Their is another story very close to this about a Mexican American named Guy Gabaldon, they actually made a movie about his life in the 60's called from hell to eternity. He grew up basically around japanese people his whole life even spoke Japanese, got drafted and sent overseas to fight the japanese. He was in Okinawa trying to get japanese civilians to surrender instead of killing themselves. For his actions i believe he only got a Navy cross but their was or is a petition to get his award upgraded to an MoH and rightfully so.

[@atomictdog1558]

The kind of homie we all need.

[@Shadowbannddiscourse]

Your amazing Dani .a true historian every video... always something to learn

[@RachelAmmons]

We need a longer movie than 30 min. of this & Omg - to be taken from the camp and drafted into the military… this story is insane!!!!!! Huge heart, heroic spirit… What an ABSOLUTE UNIT This is what a human being should strive to be. Ralph Lazzo was the best of us.

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

Definition of a day one homie.

[@bencera6067]

Absolutely amazing story.

[@fernandomurillo9272]

That is what I call a true friend. Viva la Raza friends are forever no matter how they are. That is love

[@jo16431]

so much respect to his action for humanity and friendship. much appreciate. sending ❤ to 🇲🇽 from 🇯🇵

[@jessicalucero3271]

I am greatful that I was able to visit Manzanar and the Museum of Tolerance back in high school when I used to live in California. It made such an impact and showed how real segregation was. How all your freedoms can be stripped away. How far racism can go. Every U.S. student should visit these sites to give them a perspective of how rough people in the past have lived and how free we are today.

[@artoferica]

This needs to be a movie!! I’ve never heard this story b4.

[@zacariasblanco9738]

Loyalty is priceless

[@sirenloud]

Because when Mexicans are you friends it's real

[@juniorsanchez7441]

Old school Mexicans*

[@horaciocorral8193]

When Irish are your friends 😮

[@elcocaino8728]

​@@juniorsanchez7441true mexicans not no sabos

[@luisgranados9992]

A man's MAN...walk the walk, and talked the talk..!!... great story,.. rest in peace...

[@chefzackkasmar6767]

Great Story! Kept Getting better! True friend, Bronze Star, Masters Degree, Married with kids! Good for him! Hope he didn’t have to struggle too much and had a great life!

[@MichelMawon4982]

When I visited Japan, I visited a friendship monument to Mexico. I love to see it.

[@sopzena]

Wow what a story! I wish we had more Ralph Lazos in this world.

[@asianguy6174]

Great job! Good writing and delivery.

[@Quatrosietes]

proud of my people,Que viva La Raza 🇲🇽

[@saitam715]

The sad thing in mexico we locked up japanese in jails to

[@RepentB4TooLate]

​@@saitam715not true

[@jorgecortes8448]

@@RepentB4TooLate Exhacienda de Temixco, a Mexican aquatic park that used to be a concentration camp or they were also sent to guadalajara funny thing is chiapas refused to do that but instead they charged them money or they would send them.

[@oldchild527]

​@@jorgecortes8448ya good to know about the cagadas we have made through years, apparently we did that same thing to Chinese in the north of Mexico

[@Froggalishus]

RIP Ralph Lazo 🙏🏽very inspirational

[@TillsRojas7]

This is that loyalty they speak of us about, you’re with us, we’re with you 🇲🇽👌🏼👌🏼

[@cindygarcia4951]

Ralph Lazo,a true American warrior,selfless.Sad he died at a young age of 67 yrs old.May u RIP

[@DJPoundPuppy]

This means so much to me. I have never heard of him before. Thank you.

[@chrisagler8472]

Thank you for telling me about a true hero. If only everyone could have a real friend like that or be a real friend like that how much better would we create the world around us? how much would we raise each other up together? Thank you for telling me about Ralph Lazo, we must remember the good ones and what they stood for in these dark times and their dark times.

[@israeldavila27]

Ralph you the realest one ☝️

[@DabbyDom]

Love your videos. Can't stop watching them

[@jaex26]

Wow I'm ashamed of not hearing this story until now. This guy has a heart of gold.

[@志瑜杨]

It’s a shame that I didn’t know this happened. He is very inspiring for doing this.

[@codyshi4743]

Interesting to know, and before I click this video I thought this video is gonna be about Guy Gabaldon, a Mexican American who was raised by his Japanese friend’s family and was famous for being the Pied piper of Saipan, for leading Japanese civilians and soldier to surrender peacefully with his fluency in Japanese and a Chocolate bar. I guess having a Mexican orphan being raised by kind Japanese family is common at the time.

[@marcusa.6723]

Love this channel! Keep it up 👍🏾

[@franksters08]

We all should be like Ralph

[@Eventwow]

I grew up near Manzanar I have been there. It has a powerful presence when visiting. Growing up I remember a Japanese transient homeless man that loved to walk slow across the busy Main Street. After my uncle died I found out that my uncle would help him stay warm in the winter late hours with food and that he was if i remember correctly a lost child of manzanar. I left for college in 2002 and I still don’t know till this day what happened to him.

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Ralph Lazo a real American Hero, a beautiful story, a real friend a great man.

[@Chendoart]

Ralph Lazo= a real one ✊️✊🏽

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

And our country has banned all things Russian from Russian TV to athletes, to books. We've learned nothing. We need more people like Ralph who will stand up to racism, xenophobia, war, and fascism.

[@eatnplaytoday]

Distrust and fear is common during war. It’s pretty natural among humans. In the Bible it is said that all humans in a distant past once spoke the same language and lived the same culture; we didn’t fight amongst ourselves and focused on becoming more powerful asa whole but god was angry that we tried to become like God, so he dispersed us around the world and caused us to forget our mother language and have to speak differently. Ever since then, humanity could not trust each other due to our differences, preventing us to join together once more and try to become more than just humans. Isn’t that crazy? We’ll never learn until we actually assimilate completely with each other which I suspect will eventually happen thousands of years in the future but right now, the constant war and distrust will continue

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

My mom is Japanese so you're preaching to the choir.

[@grantmorrey5138]

I knew a Japanese family who went into the hunt camp in Idaho... He said it was not bad, and he was stipend upon exit with enough to get a leg up. Good guy Mr Ogata.

[@tebelshaw9486]

Every camp was different. The ones in the desert and in horse stables were pretty rough.

[@Belovelyava]

This is great! Thank you for sharing this,I had no idea! This will be required watching in my home!!! Thank you!!!

[@sammominks]

What an amazing person. RIP Ralph

[@SunnyIlha]

What an intensely heartwarming Story. A Story of intense courage, bravery, strength and resolve. MY BROTHA.

[@RobertoTorres-gi8vh]

I have never heard about this story before. And I read a lot . Thank goodness for this video ! I will do more research on this story . Thank you 😊

[@lukedarkvader4747]

These are the stories that need to be shared with the world.

[@iChillypepper]

Some Mexican farmers took over Japanese farms and when they returned gave it all back. The cultures are a lot alike and they have a long history of being friends in LA. Boyle Heights and parts of downtown have always mixed

[@tracybae20]

Wow, I did not know this. I'll make sure to get his story out there in my community! ❤🎉

[@Juanhernandez-zx7kt]

Unfortunately, Ralph would be rolling in his grave about the immigration detention centers. Looks like America hasn’t learned it’s lesson after 80 years.

[@juniorsanchez7441]

Theres a difference between being evil and making concentration camps for US citizens and holding pple who come here illegallly in camps and feeding, clotbing, sheltering them. We dont owe them anything

[@OtomoTenzi]

@@juniorsanchez7441 They dun give a FUCK or a SHIT... They just want MONEY and POWER!!!

[@jaime-xs9vb]

They never learned for over 400 years, they never will 😮

[@RepentB4TooLate]

Yes because of the liberal left wing agenda nut demo crats

[@headshotmaster138]

​@@jaime-xs9vbcry about it.