The Return of NYC's Guardian Angels

[@kingturner19mt]

These men deserve mad respect.

[@andrewdagglemort5930]

amen

[@walperstyle]

III%ers tried the same thing at the BLM standoff, but people dismissed them as crazy gun owners. The thing is, most people in America are good people, wanting to protect people's rights, no matter if that oppression comes from government, or other crazed individuals. I dream of a day when those people hold a united voice, instead of stay in the shadows while the small percentage takes the news daily, with their fear.

[@frankfilippone6738]

YES SIR!!! MY NEIGHBOR WHEN I WAS A KID IN THE EARLY 80'S WAS AN ANGEL & HIS NAME WAS ANGEL , BROOKLYN BACK IN THE DAY! THE HIPSTERS WOULD NOT SURVIVE !!!!! GOOD OLD DAYS ! GLAD TO SEE THE G.A. BACK ON PATROL !!! WISH THEY NEVER LEFT !! THINKING ABOUT JOINING , I DON'T LIKE WHATS GOING ON IN NY & I LIVE HERE , SO ?

[@walperstyle]

Make a difference in your community, stand up for your rights. Don't oppress others.

[@frankfilippone6738]

RIGHT ON BROTHER , I HELP PEOPLE ALL THE TIME!! SHOULD'NT TAKE A 911 FOR NY TO COME TOGETHER!!

[@haitianhendrix]

These guys were heroes when I was kid.

[@MrKonan83]

Blayer PointduJour for real ... my dad used to take me to the old Yankees stadium as a kid in the late 80s early 90s... Jerome ave. Is all I gotta say.... lol I got pictures w them as a shorty .... crazy how the Bronx has changed since then especially south bronx....

[@TheWolfsnack]

I remember when they started up in Vancouver BC.....they quit after a few months due to their members being beat up all the time.

[@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588]

Denis O'Brien really?

[@rafiyumahmood2446]

MrKonan83 it means a lot coming from someone that was there during that time. I live In the south Bronx and even if it’s still dangerous, i know it’s definitely 10x better than what you might’ve had to go through

[@MrBenbaruch]

When I got on train I felt safer with guardian angels than with cops.

[@Thizlamic]

I remember Curtis used to be a SUPERHERO to me back in the day as a kid. As a 40 year old man I still think hes a bad ass.

[@mechanoid2k]

Vote Curtis for mayor of NYC.

[@pete6705]

For these guys to do this for no pay, in their own personal free time is very admirable.

[@gaelatriano5996]

Yeah who needs money anyway when your a legend and a legend for a right reason

[@gaelatriano5996]

Ami'right

[@Damon_Fall-Guy_Mitchell]

Excellent choice of words. Admirable.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

They are part of the citizens militia, sure they don’t use guns but abiding by the law keeping the peace and protecting people while doing it for free was the original idea when the founding fathers wrote that amendment

[@DawnshieId]

🌟 Standing up for what’s right and showing compassion takes real courage, and that’s what true heroism is all about. It’s not about targeting those who are different; it’s about being an ally to them and showing care in their time of need. 🌈 It’s disappointing to see organizations like the NYC Guardian Angels not living up to these principles. Instead of spreading kindness and compassion, they seem to prioritize bullying and fear.

[@MasterKeyMagic]

My father was a Guardian Angel on the south side of San Antonio during the 80's. I can't understand why anyone with good intent would have a problem with someone else who chooses to risk their life for others.

[@bluebee2594]

i lived back east in the eighties and loved the angels.

[@sylvia810]

Is the Guardian Angels National??!?

[@MasterKeyMagic]

@@sylvia810 They were. Idk about today

[@ottodidakt3069]

@@sylvia810 International, brother

[@MDubleU]

People like this should be all around the world

[@DarkSideSixOfficial]

They are, among us, through chaos and confusion, and a large majority of them go un-known. Not every state is run like New York.

[@raphk9599]

alot of them join the police.

[@megamiazga]

Please, people don't join the police to protect others. The police only protect the rich and powerful.

[@DarkSideSixOfficial]

***** It depends. It's like anything, when you have a large group like Police forces, military, government, you name it, there will always be sinister members. It's just life, you can't really stop that from happening, but that doesn't mean the majority of police and such are bad people. Sometimes even the good people are caught in a situation where they realize the people around them are a bad influence.

[@megamiazga]

DarkSideSixOfficial That's not what I',m trying to say. I'm not judging individuals, but the police institution as a whole - it was never meant to protect the common people, but those who created it - the elites. Police exist to uphold the law created in the interests of those who wrote it. The Guardian Angels are volunteers and a grassroots initiative to protect others. That's the difference.

[@techzonetzuk]

i have to say bravo to the NYPD Chief you acknowledged the Angles instead of just blowing them off whcih just shows there is some kind of mutual respect between the angles and the NYPD which is important if peoples train rides are to become safe.

[@klegend0]

no one here pays mind to these fools

[@TaigaLouise]

Angels*

[@techzonetzuk]

+TaigaLouise I'm really sorry that you felt the need to correct my spelling now we have 1 one more keyboard warrior to present a medal of spelling to ....... 🙌👌

[@TaigaLouise]

+techzone it was bothering me, I had to. You're welcome btw cv:

[@joshgartland7160]

+techzone salty af

[@Brwnsugar]

We got an old man in SF called Brix, cause if he sees your breaking into someone's car, selling drugs on his streets, or being a menace to society.. he hits you with a brick across your head. He's 70 years old, and our police let him do what he does. Bless people like this.

[@coltonkinsey2977]

I’ll take shit that never happened for 700, Alex

[@kenetickups6146]

If that's true you got yourself a real superhero

[@Luke_Segovia]

Top ten things that aren’t true

[@ajeje1996]

True or not, this made me laugh

[@bricktop.]

Lol u massive bonger

[@avelus5984]

Fun fact: A gang in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories called “Avenging Angels” is loosely based on those guys.

[@llFerbll]

I was thinking about that the whole time but I couldn't remember their name, thank you for refreshing my mind

[@muhammedirshath4597]

@Coronavirus is Overhyped Please Wake Up yeah that makes sense

[@Reason1717]

I was an Angel from 1983-1985 with their chapter in Buffalo N.Y. There were many things that ran a foul to be sure. But the intention of my fellow Angels was sincere in their desire to be of service to those in need.

[@Rooster_Ric]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJumZaacodith8U

[@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10]

Have the Guardian Angels ever defended citizens from police brutality?

[@Reason1717]

@@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10 < I of course can only speak to what I was involved in directly. The answer: 2 fold 1- No we never (any of us) got involved once the Pro's showed up. That was both our policy and prudent on our part. 2- If we were to get involved it would most certainly bode ill for the Angels. Police had far better training and a better understanding of things related to crime. Now with that said, did other "chapters" of the G.A. act against Police Brute force????

[@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10]

@@Reason1717 so if GA saw police violating or brutalizing a citizen they wouldn't do anything?

[@Reason1717]

@@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10 , Mind you I am speaking about 1985 (no cell phone to record behavior). But truthfully no. Voice the injustice yes. But we were told in no uncertain terms when the Police show up it's the world. Don't get in the way. Not saying I like that mind you. I have been harassed myself by Police as I am a Native American. Do I think we should intervene ....tough question full of circumstances.

[@monteharrison1478]

Y'all use the term "vigilante" like it is a bad thing. The truth is, we are all responsible for our own safety, and if we are decent people, we also look out for the safety of others around us. The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing

[@cömerdark6524]

I cant agree more with that statement !!!

[@Concerned_Robot]

that's true but im sure Kyle Rittenhouse thought he was being a vigilante too!...

[@mr16325]

@@Concerned_Robot what did he do wrong

[@TheDiameter]

@@Concerned_Robot He was, and the BLM/ANTIFA rioters are criminals.

[@JungleJim737]

@@Concerned_Robot I challenge you to truly look at that case with unbiased eyes.

[@richardcarte139]

They aren’t vigilantes they’re just a good old fashion citizens militia. Or constitutionalist militia.

[@UnicronTGOC]

@Susan Wojcicki why not?

[@obabas80]

Used to love seeing these dudes on the trains back in the late 80s, early 90s. Shit would get real, real quick on the subways back then so when an Angel was in your cab, your chances of a trouble free commute drastically increased!

[@Redmenace96]

Truth! With a GA on your cab, looking and watching, that is enough to make people behave. If the hustlers see someone observant, and knows their hustles, they move on to an easier mark.

[@serpentines6356]

@@Redmenace96 So true! Anything good to discourage criminality - go for it. Hope more people will become "Angels", and good cops.

[@haydenblanchard2006]

i never had guardian angels in my town living in the midwest subways weren’t really a thing but i remember hearing all the stories of these hero’s who take back the streets with the only bonding value for them was a need for safety.

[@capo4880]

Curt has been in the front lines since I was a kid and I'm 42 so salute to all the Angel's who have over our community thank u

[@KrulliebolliiChannel]

We need more people like them.

[@KrulliebolliiChannel]

+evgeniy gordeev it is of free will

[@KrulliebolliiChannel]

+evgeniy gordeev Its like to work for free. if you dont wanna get payed for work and just do it for others saftey, thats their choice. In Holland is that normal. Most of the time that are people with no work or people want to work but cant work for a company that wanna pay them. they work for free.

[@michaelbishop3439]

+Hate Infused Sympathy the problem with that is the Northerners don't believe in sense of community nor humanity to look out one another because it's all about 'self' these days.

[@nickm8095]

Have you picked up a newspaper in the last 20 years? I wouldn't say the police are a safe bet.

[@nickm8095]

A dear friend works in sex crimes. I see the good every time i look him in the face. Unfortunately, the ratio of good to unqualified or dirty is not in our favor. The community should police itself.

[@Onlylettuce92]

This is cool and all but they really REALLY need young people in this.

[@ZumbieGuy]

Most of the new generations use cynicism as an excuse to not do their share of work. Like the excuse would be 'oh it's not like it's gonna stop all crime so why bother?' It's really sad to be in a generation like this, not willing to take up justice because they're too lazy and scared.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

You people cannot afford to live in New York.

[@squiddi1393]

+Joey Jesus Overpriced, but worth it. Also one of the safest biggest cities.

[@joeyjesus4719]

+Squiddi over 1O teen girls are missing in the Bronx over the past month.

[@squiddi1393]

Joey Jesus Alright and?

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

I have never seen a cop on a subway car in Boston, never.

[@ST-wo1lb]

ever*

[@non-descriptinfluence3112]

Go Pats! from the west coast!

[@josecabrera9229]

That's because Boston do not have subway, stupid.

[@jamessandoval5843]

jose Cabrera can’t tell if you’re joking or being serious. We do have a subway, just doesn’t work well.

[@dontask7445]

@@josecabrera9229 is this comment about Boston not having a subway a joke?

[@The_uCe_]

Man, I remember my buddies dad was a chapter leader that ran his own Guardian Angel group in Modesto CA. I think I was 18-19 when I joined his chapter. We did walks all over town and little by little we became somewhat well known in the area. We started to get calls asking to come and protect parties, gatherings, birthdays etc. You name it, we did it. One day we get a call asking to protect a funeral for a teen who had been shot. (Believed to be gang related) Unfortunetly it was mistaken identity. It was one of the scariest time as a G.A. The funeral was held in East Oakland CA. We had no weapons, no nothing! Luckily we only had minor to no issues, but it could have easily gone south if the rival gang would have shown up. We risked our lives that night to keep the family safe. As a previous Guardian Angel, I honor those who are still strolling the streets and putting their lives at risk to keep people safe! Thank you.

[@fnk101]

Respect

[@chanceypoo2132]

risked your lives for nothing, if they showed up with weapons you’d be just as dead as that family. no honor for the dead.

[@Rooster_Ric]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJumZaacodith8U

[@The_uCe_]

@@chanceypoo2132 some folks are just built different.

[@Can_I_call_you_Rose]

Modesto needs this group back

[@shermstubefavs]

Bad ass. Every city could use a chapter of these soldiers. I remember seeing news articles in the 80's as a kid. Inspired me. You guys are solid. The West Coast sure could use a band of Heros like you. Much love and respect to you all. 💪❤

[@bluebee2594]

yes the west coast.

[@DawnshieId]

🌟 Standing up for what’s right and showing compassion takes real courage, and that’s what true heroism is all about. It’s not about targeting those who are different; it’s about being an ally to them and showing care in their time of need. 🌈 It’s disappointing to see organizations like the NYC Guardian Angels not living up to these principles. Instead of spreading kindness and compassion, they seem to prioritize bullying and fear.

[@kazuhirala]

Warriorrrrrsss

[@XxVMartinez123xX]

"Come out and play"

[@Conda17]

CAN YOUUUUU DIGGGG ITTTTT!!!!!

[@thedarkknight646]

These guys would be protecting people from the warriors...the warriors are a gang of hoodlums point blank

[@knightlykin1499]

The Mystic MacTAPPER That’s the joke. Cops use to think that’s what these guys were in the past. Now they are a recognized non profit organization that has deals with police to help cut crime.

[@sibylsaint]

Come out and play-ay!!!!

[@prdeacon974]

As a kid, I saw them on the trains. They looked tough. Plus I was told, not sure if true, but it was ingrained, that “ they all have high karate skills”. Maybe it was a myth, but a good one.

[@dirktyler3643]

Most of the ones I see in pics online look like they couldn't beat up an old lady. I've been in NYC for 30 years and have never once seen these people in person on the streets or public transportation.

[@sgtatarms3097]

Have to say I completely don’t agree with your outlook on this have you taken a good look at some NYC police lately?

[@knightlykin1499]

They are amazing. Mad respect to this organization. People ask why when there’s cops and here’s the benefits of them. 1.) No taxes, no cost (entirely free service) you can call them and request them to patrol your community. 2.) They are trained in citizens arrest and self defense. 3.) They are unarmed and pose no physical threat to the public. 4.) They help enhance law enforcement by increasing the amount of crimes reported for police to handle. 5.) They are essentially a free unarmed security service that anyone who feels unsafe can call. Police: - Costs money via taxes - Won’t patrol an area that you ask them to, they work under the command of their department not you. - They won’t watch over your neighborhood, they’ll likely be looking for an ordnance or infraction to enforce. + Good however to call after a crime is committed. If a crime isn’t committed, they won’t do anything.

[@imvincentmorales7110]

Facts💯 The City is slick

[@AliceYobby]

- Have guns, can murder with impunity, if they make a mistake, shoot the wrong person, shoot someone who’s unarmed or whatever, it isn’t punished

[@Mr1337sheep]

"These guys don't have proper law enforcement training" So why not give them some training? Clearly they're more effective than the police at stopping crimes on subways, and they do it FOR FREE!!!

[@tren35]

LeninLover69 The second they give them training, they become liable for their actions on the people and for the wellfare of the angels. They could get sued by both sides, once they officially get involved.

[@ajeje1996]

If you were to take this to the extreme, that's what the CIA did with the taliban (allegedly, just so I don't get suicided), and look how it turned out...

[@jamisonstrilchuk8008]

@@ajeje1996 Thats because the taliban turned on their own country after the soviets left and then AQ attacked... and well we know the rest.

[@Someone-ji2gm]

Dam those crack raids sound crazy Destroying the crack and donating money to soup kitchens! Badass people without a weapon on them!

[@thedeadpoet_33]

The IRA did the same over here in Ireland, except they used guns. Heroin dealers would get kneecapped, I remember it well.

[@samboardman2115]

@@thedeadpoet_33 except the ra are ten times worse than any small time dealer and ten times lower

[@matthew92604]

@@samboardman2115 The IRA also trafficked drugs to fund their war lol.

[@_FBI_69_]

Sometimes you need a gun. Check out Bernhardt Goetz, a true American hero.

[@samboardman2115]

@@_FBI_69_ bernhardt goetz was a paranoid trigger happy lunatic who shot men with no prior proof of any planned wrongdoing on their part

[@grantandrews7588]

This is awesome! Sounds like the Guardian Angels are more active than the NYPD in the subways. Its great to see active citizens.

[@bodhisattva99]

exposed the NYPD's shortcomings being the key phrase

[@mattiesful]

The NYPD shortcomings is their leadership - diblasio pos- who orders them to “stand down”! It’s not the officers whose hands are tied!

[@carlogambino9476]

My Puerto Rican cousin was part of them. So proud of him. Btw, Curtis is running for the NYC mayor this 2021. Hope that he win.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Even though I voted for him I knew he had no chance in this shithole city

[@serpentines6356]

Tell your cousin, I am proud of him too! Don't let the nasty streets get the best of you!

[@kddreadlord5532]

Sad he lost :(

[@jusliving7977]

Glad he lost. The better candidate won.

[@markmoncada6994]

I and my kids had the pleasure of meeting the founder of the Guardian Angels at a 4th of July fireworks show.Mr. Sliwa was courteous and nice. Even his kids played with mine. I respect and support him and the Guardian Angels and what they do to keep us safe. Thank you.

[@johncastle1984]

I remember seeing one them when I was a kid in the subway train. And I asked my Mother (God Rest her Soul) "Who is that Man with the Red Jacket with the Wings" and she "That's a Guardian Angel" That Image was Locked inside a vault in my Head until Now. They STILL look so BADASS with that Green Beret Cap. *ABSOLUTE RESPECT* To Them and I *SALUTE* The Guardian Angels wherever they Are.

[@ottodidakt3069]

Thanx Brother

[@DawnshieId]

🌟 Standing up for what’s right and showing compassion takes real courage, and that’s what true heroism is all about. It’s not about targeting those who are different; it’s about being an ally to them and showing care in their time of need. 🌈 It’s disappointing to see organizations like the NYC Guardian Angels not living up to these principles. Instead of spreading kindness and compassion, they seem to prioritize bullying and fear.

[@mykeylykey4916]

@johncastle1984......agree 💯 They're totally BADASS and deserve our love & support. 🧡💛💚💙💜 GOD BLESS 🙏 Love & Respect__________mykey from toronto

[@bradbeining3341]

Safer then a cop with a gun.

[@alexbutlerful]

An individual comes into a public space firing on civilians, are the words of the guardian angels going to protect those civilians from gunfire?

[@xSintex]

+blex autler I dunno man, maybe you should turn on the news. Nothing's protecting people in Dallas from gunfire right now. They're just lucky he was only after the cops.

[@2011blueman]

blex, you seem to be assuming the cops would protect civilians from gunfire. They don't.

[@alexbutlerful]

Leggo My Ego So you assume a cop is going to let someone with a gun kill civilians? Do nothing but stand by and watch?

[@2011blueman]

blex autler Ever heard of the Columbine school shooting? There was a police officer assigned to the school and on duty at the time. He did nothing. It's actually extremely rare for police to protect civilians in an active shooter situation. The best you can hope for is that they return fire trying to protect themselves and don't hit any civilians in crossfire. However, in most active shooter situations the cops turn up too late anyway and just file their police reports.

[@codyr9159]

If they want to dedicate their time to bring vigilant of crime, good on them. NYC and the US always needs more people to do these such things.

[@SmithMrCorona]

We need more fat guys in jackets walking around? They do absolutely nothing here in NY, other than try and look tough.

[@DemonicEmpowerment]

@@SmithMrCorona Sometimes that's just enough to make someone think twice. Good on them.

[@SmithMrCorona]

@@DemonicEmpowerment I’ve seen these nuts several times in my many decades in New York. They look as scary as fat, elderly lap cats.

[@user-ts2ny8jg9d]

@@SmithMrCorona which is still more than you are buddy

[@SmithMrCorona]

@@user-ts2ny8jg9d I saw two fat GAs in their late 40s handing out "we're here to protect!" flyers in Park Slope near Prospect Park -- a few blocks from a police precinct -- and one of the toniest and most patrolled areas in Brooklyn. Talk about low-stakes! They might as well have handed out "have you found Jesus?" flyers at a Southern Baptist church.

[@zshrugs123]

this is fucking amazing. spread this idea. get this viral. give people a purpose and inspiration

[@MrDanielpawelczyk]

I remember seeing these cats on the street in the 80s . God bless em

[@donniebrasco99]

In 2011, when I visited NY and took a city tour, the lady guide, who was kinda like a hippie, narrated how the city was more dangerous back in the 80's, 90's, and that there were a lot of muggings and street gangs. According to her, Mayor Guilliani cleaned up the city of crime and NY was much safer. This is true, as I felt very safe during my trip over there in 2011. Cops everywhere and even Time Square was cleaned up already at the time. The only crazy thing that the lady guide told us was that she missed the old edgier and dangerous NY because she thinks the new and safer one was boring. Wow.

[@tfarr8138]

That really is the most well rounded description of NY. It was dirty and dangerous but had character. Times Square is now Disneyland.

[@Redmenace96]

It was a place to see and meet hustlers, weirdos, various gypsies and fringe social elements. Not so bad. But places like that always eventually bring criminals, homeless, mentally-lll and finally/essentially dangerous people. Dude, on Disney rides people like to be NEAR danger. On Pirates of the Carribbean the canon balls fall next to your boat. Poeple love it. If the cannon ball actually hits your boat? You are upset and may be hurt.

[@serpentines6356]

Wow, good point. Well, guess what, there are people who say that's why these politicos, and lefty nutcases are allowing more criminality. They are bored, and like chaos. That lady saying that makes me think, oh, they are right. Very sad. The more sane people need to get off their duff, and vote better people in.

[@feartheghus]

How dare guilliani make the city “boring” by stopping all that rape and murder that lady seems to love… Some people aren’t sane, some even vote for dad’s that practice catch and release policies.

[@feartheghus]

@@Redmenace96 criminals are essentially dangerous people.

[@JoeKerr420]

"Woodchuck to gray squirrel woodchuck to gray squirrel" These dudes remind me of that Jim Carrey skit

[@RalphLBaer]

you get it.

[@andrewdagglemort5930]

that skit references them so i don't think 'reminds' is the right choice of word.

[@jheezy19]

- douche

[@chrollo4836]

Does this remind anyone else of The Warriors?

[@Dave....]

Well they did start in the 70s. When NYC was at the height of gang problems. Which in turn inspired The Warriors movie.

[@chrollo4836]

+Dave I had no idea that they inspired the Warriors movie, that's pretty sick

[@Dave....]

Ajaune Pittman No The Guardian Angels didn't inspire the movie. Actual gangs and the way NY was back in the 70s inspired The Warriors. NY was a shithole and rough place to live back then.

[@chrollo4836]

+Dave oh ok thanks

[@scaryfaced1]

The Warriors is actually based on a book called The Warriors, which was a 60's NYC reimagining of an ancient Greek play called Anabasis.

[@wayne2816wayne]

I applaud these men and women for giving back to their city. Great group as long as they themselves remain law abiding.

[@theonlyantony]

I met Curtis, in London, at a District Line terminus, when I was a teenager. He was a strong presence, of a man. I think he encouraged my willingness to intervene, during assaults, as i have on several occasions. Highly inspiring.

[@Artchick1972]

I remember them growing up in the 80s. They were amazing. True Heroes. It is sad that they are needed again in NYC but I am glad they are stepping up.

[@ThZuao]

If I was NYC mayor, I'd give them a badge, a gun and a medal. Much respect for theese guys.

[@iliketotriggerpeople4717]

But they're against using guns?

[@shaunb276]

nyc mayor hates cops so he wouldn't do that

[@avuncularmayonnaise2868]

Then you're kinda missing the point. The whole idea is that they're not cops, just active citizens who wanna help their city. They also don't carry guns.

[@phar0ahad3]

after what just happened in louisiana this right here is just proof that we dont need cops ...community policing is the greatest thing for actually solving crimes...having a police department is just having another gang in your city...

[@BIGDO13]

then you'd be just as awful as most of the NYC mayors during the 80s and 90s... lol.. what a tool..

[@Rizon1985]

You need 15 pieces of flair to join.

[@Thatone_Dude21]

Bawhaha

[@michaelpineapples7030]

Fifteen is the minimum.

[@flamemojis]

W

[@balmaceda01]

And a hidden side piece, u know element of surprise

[@7eis]

We encourage more though.. You know. To express your self

[@howardjohnson1148]

The slashing have been committed by people who have been released from mental institutions that the state has cut funding to. As long as they continue to release these nuts you'll have these slashing's and subway pushing's.

[@journeytoheaven6623]

I love the Guardian Angels. Because of them I felt safe getting home many many days during my youth.

[@bryanjohnson5803]

I was a GA in Atlanta in 87-88. Shouts out to all my brethren back there. We did good and love you all. Especially Antione.

[@ottodidakt3069]

88 to 90 in SF here - Love and respect brother - Dare to Care !

[@Hernandezzz98]

Good people right here.I love them

[@clintwestwood1895]

These cool dudes were outside my School in L.A, I always liked them.

[@SageROSA42]

This episode is proof that VICE isn't really in the downward spiral that a lot of watchers think they are. We just have to give VICE the chance to show what they're about. I loved this video and I love VICE for showing us the world in ways we normally wouldn't see.

[@curtisunit]

I used to see them in San Diego. They’d be patrolling in the gaslamp. They were impressive. They had these surveillance strategies when they would reach a corner, positioning in ways to always be looking out for trouble to quash. Always had a heart for these guys. Always seemed Curtis was having to defend himself on talk tv back in the day. He really brought it to em. They got a lot of flack. Deep respect.

[@franktaki9136]

I love this men and woman that was part of the angels they didn’t care who u was if u needed help in the streets or subways they was there to help anyone god blessed them all

[@DawnshieId]

🌟 Standing up for what’s right and showing compassion takes real courage, and that’s what true heroism is all about. It’s not about targeting those who are different; it’s about being an ally to them and showing care in their time of need. 🌈 It’s disappointing to see organizations like the NYC Guardian Angels not living up to these principles. Instead of spreading kindness and compassion, they seem to prioritize bullying and fear.

[@williamterrill4384]

You got to love the guardian angels

[@iam_tenko1213]

This whole scenario gets alot funnier when you imagine the Angels dressed in homemade superhero costumes.

[@infinitypoker6383]

I feel like there should be more ...I can hold my own pretty much anywhere (not as young as I once was)but there’s a good feeling when you see the angels get in your subway car .like everything is gonna be okay.

[@HoliestDoughnut]

"law encforcement training" doesnt really seem to have much effect on the effectiveness of a cop from my experience. I wish the Guardian Angels were a worldwide thing. Unarmed civilians just trying to make the world a better place seems like a great addition to armed law encorcement (which we obviously still would want some of those guys around for the occasional violent criminal)

[@raphaelostrowski6336]

It doesn’t have effect because they are government employees restricted to the laws. These guys have more leanway

[@serpentines6356]

Well, that's not really a fair assessment. Just like in any profession. There are very good cops, and there are the ones who should not be cops

[@seanmallon9500]

I used to live in the Bronx when I was a kid. 1981 was one of the most violent years in the decade. Seeing Curtis and the Guardian Angles were a breadth of fresh air. I'm 47 and all I can say is God bless.

[@biglance]

We need the Guardian Angels to protect us from the Police.

[@tommywd40]

oh you're one of those idiots

[@MoeFe]

+crazymono13 haha 👌😂😂

[@Mikebacon14]

oh you're an idiot.

[@DJScootagroov]

and your today's winner of the dumbest comment award congratulations dumb ass.

[@kaptinkrook2263]

+crazymono13 Yeah he's one of those idiots

[@dustinblassingame562]

😂 It's good that they're protecting their community. May God be with them

[@Heo_1000]

We need more of them now

[@WorldlyBudget]

Now their leader is running for mayor.

[@Hool7gan]

I'm an alumni member of the NYC Guardian Angels I rocked the streets and subways back in the 1980's. ~Cowboy~

[@Anonymouscommentor99]

Around 20 years ago, I was the youngest member of the Guardian Angels (at the time). Something, I am to this day, very very proud of. I once met Curtis Sliwa in person at my local chapter (when he had his cast on, during that mess back in the day), and shortly afterwards was relieved of duty and no longer allowed to train or patrol due to my age. It was one of the most valuable experiences I had at such a young age, and regret nothing, nor hold any ill-will towards the Angels. I'm so thankful I was allowed to work with the highly trained teachers and leaders we had in our neighbourhood. Ex-military, martial arts experts. ALL volunteers for the greater good. They have helped us so much, our neighbourhoods, our city, yet so few people know of them. The neighbourhood our chapter was in was crime ridden, and very dangerous at the time. Now it is safe, and being part of this organization (even if just for a time), the current safety this neighbourhood enjoys is due directly because their hard work. Their vigilance, their patrols, and just simply the presence of someone who is willing to sacrifice themselves to perform the duties of a police officer, when one just isn't around. All the while doing so, with no weapon, and only martial arts training. I'm not a religious man, but God bless the Angels!

[@paulnolwen4596]

men can you tell me about your experience in the guardian angels please ? I am really interested to that subject

[@itwosntme]

I have joined in the Uk.

[@JS-es5ep]

Back in the early 1980's I was a single woman living in Toronto. The Guardian Angels were setting up a Toronto chapter. While Curtis and Lisa were in Toronto they set up a series of Saturday morning free self-defense for women classes (they ran for maybe 5 Saturdays? I forget the exact number). They taught the classes themselves. I think sometimes it was just Lisa. It wasn't a large group of women, maybe 20 or so to start. Fortunately I never needed to use any of the moves they taught us...but I do remember a number of them. It was very kind of them to offer this free, not even asking for donations.

[@Rooster_Ric]

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[@ottodidakt3069]

@@itwosntme Respect Bro, ex GA myself. Dare to Care !

[@grd1184]

These guys are also in Thunder Bay Ontario

[@halfcab81]

Sounds like a rough place.

[@redpunk]

Wear some coolguy uniforms and glower.

[@Setonvancouver]

That Chapter never got off the ground...another failed Canadian Chapter

[@ottoacid1800]

The Pro wrestler Vampiro is their main guy up there. He Used to be a Mexico City Guardian Angel

[@JustinMohney]

seen these guys in LA glad to see they're still around.

[@yakuone3066]

I can't picture this shit in Compton or watts theyd get fucked up

[@JustinMohney]

Hollywood Blvd.

[@yakuone3066]

I hope it starts a change in things

[@caszk4560]

That's all we need. If we had guys like these on every block we wouldn't need cops. It's just a dream though.

[@tajstanley2529]

Outstanding statement

[@mrw5528]

Awesome group of guys 😎 These guys definitely are Guardian Angel’s Back in the day looking after subway riders at night must of been scary especially NYC at night. these guys still look great fit and massive KiaOra from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@williamallen9853]

3:48 most of those were just caused by "accidentally looking at someone or accidentally bumping into someone in a crowded space"...

[@joemama5723]

we need the ninja turtle's to take out the foot Klan and go after the shredder

[@mjag2834]

They're gonna send the Guardian Angels out against the Foot Clan and the Samurai Lizards to kill Splinter.

[@mc4906]

I just hope Casey Jones shows up

[@chrisgoffe5048]

@@mc4906 ..he is /was my favourite !!

[@MrDawson777Paintball]

They need this everywhere all the time the amount of robbers and SO's on subways is terrifying

[@coolinspirefunnybook1289]

lot of respect for guardian angel for their bravery and genunine dedication for humanity.more support should be given to them such as bullet proof and supply of good food.

[@bennytroung]

Besides flair, what other weapons do they carry?

[@667DOOM]

these are people that stand up for those next to them. i can respect that. good job.

[@hochiminrodriguez5908]

This is so dope I love this and this should be a thing everywhere

[@cesarmarroquin8818]

I’m 30 years old and been trained in Muay Thai for 6 years and BJJ for 8. I just messaged the DC chapter to join them. I’m also a Marine Veteran so taking down violent punks is not a problem. This is a must with all the violence increase in major cities. I can’t wait to be part of this team.

[@johnnyhotdogseed42069]

...How many hotdogs can you gobble down, son? 🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@ottodidakt3069]

You're training is very useful, but most important is keeping your heart open and sticking to the code of honour. Dare to Care Brother

[@chadleycs]

This is fucking awesome they're like the Minutemen from fallout, if I ever meet one I'm giving tons of respect.

[@guy-uo8nv]

I'm glad there are people like garden angles out there to help people

[@brett6247]

I was saved by the guardian angels in 1983 on my way to High school. It was early in the morning & I was waiting for the uptown local at 59th & Columbus circle. It was just my & the would be mugger & an uptown express pulled in & a guardian Angel walked out & the perp fled up the stairs. Thank you Curtiss & to all the guardian angels.

[@smokey11206]

I remember seeing them in the subway as a kid. Thinking they were so cool and wanted to be one.😂

[@1st_Julianna]

Glad to see them back!

[@zabzec1500]

cheers for the Angels... actually focused on "serve and protect" while paid NYPD, are busy stereotyping, thugging, and shaking down minority youth in order to his their monthly quota. serving the public is not sport, it is a calling. The Angels got it going on right.

[@kylewelsch]

These people are outstanding.

[@schwarzerkuerbis]

I am from Germany. From the first time onwards I had seen a documentary about the Guardian Angels in the late 70s I loved these guys. They are helping to keep the Subway in the big Apple safer. They do, without even getting paid, what the state of NY should do for its citizens in the first place. Shameful the Politisans don´t!

[@ottodidakt3069]

Not so long ago there was a chapter in Geneva but don't think we ever opened one in Germany

[@MyFraha]

They look more like a South American paramilitary group.

[@codyr9159]

Yeah sort of, if they weren't painted red but green.

[@TheWimmse]

they look like the red antz

[@TheIneffz]

I can't speak for all of South America but I know the ones in Colombia will straight up murder you if they feel like you're one of those types in the community

[@TheIneffz]

No lol if you're "Neighborhood watch" in Medellin for instance you're probably either off-duty law enforcement or ex-military looking to kill malandros

[@sallygreen2085]

That's a good thing.

[@DonnieDarko1]

The Guardian Angel may be exactly what the city needs all over again. They certainly left a very strong impression on me growing up, both the good and bad. Heck, I remember alot of the Gen X'ers growing up as kids wanting so much to be like them and join em but also watched the more shadier shit they done as they became older. I kinda miss those kool-aid days. I wonder how the Guardian Angel would be different now though? Did they learn from the past? I mean, for all the good, I also remember the Guardian Angels gradually becoming corrupted themselves, some I remember were secretly drug dealers themselves as well as involved in other serious criminal activities. Some of those guys actually used the garb of GA, and ended up exploiting that for their own personal gain. Ahem, for their own personal gain...They became the lookout and personal protectors of criminals around the corners, we even new some that grew up together who still had their old gang affiliations while seemingly appearing to be a part of G.A to appear to help prevent petty crime yet it was just a distraction for the public when in reality they let other crime slide, ESPECIALLY, among their own..I'm sure some of you remember exactly what I'm talking about. That's not 'helping the community from within the community' at all, that's straight up aiding and abetting and cleaning up after the criminals. Did they learn anything from their past, what's different?

[@frlouis3266]

That's another thing people don't consider, infiltration, which in a group like this should be quite easy. There's always two sides to each coin.

[@PolyGang42]

Can we get theses guys to go to Chicago & walk the streets.

[@frlouis3266]

In Chicago they don't slash, they shoot. To really be a match for the gangs they would have to be armed and the police would never allow that. A single thug with an extended clip handgun would take an entire patrol out in one go, and wouldn't think twice about it. Multiple individuals from a gang...it would be a night of target practice, they would be lambs to the slaughter. However you spin it, it's not doable. I used to live in Chicago btw.

[@SmithMrCorona]

And do what? They do nothing here in New York.

[@davidapple9549]

It’s ok CHICAGO is a gun free zone

[@mdot2597]

They used to be in Chicago. I would see them on the trains all the time in the 90s

[@Mindraker1]

What REALLY cleaned up NYC subways: the untold story

[@dubaiedge]

Really wish we had a ton more of these around. I always relaxed when seeing these guys & gals around me when I lived in the city. Such an unusual feeling, that fleeting safety.

[@JamesBeaucoup]

love to see the guardian angels promoting recording of crime stopping, if the police were this excited about bodycams we would probably have far fewer accountablilty issues

[@tomlacho4679]

much love for these guys

[@staciphelps5538]

Thank you guys for doing this. Stay safe, stay legal… inspire more.

[@USA-cc1kx]

lmao i love how the reporter makes gestures with his hands inside of his coat

[@moeg3828]

The world needs more good people like that

[@newwavepop]

i do not know what has been going on the last 30 years, but when i was a kid in the early/mid 80s i remember they started getting a lot of attention on the news and i was fascinated with them and wanted to be one of them. i worry that a long life of bad experiences and hard situations have made me not quite the person i had dreamed of growing up to be. i am not a criminal and i dont hurt anyone, but i am sort of a cold person. im rather anti social and just dont like or trust people and would rather not be around others. if i didnt have to work for a living i would never leave my house or interact at all. i am causing not harm in the world but i am creating no good either.

[@efo1358]

The whole perspective of them are to protect the innocent people in every way safeguarding there way home! I remember them as a kid with family on Bart from SF - Oakland and it was good to bein the company of them, Inspiring to me that strangers would be willing to catch the threats before they get the chance! They’re aware of the predators before the victims get victimized! 😉👊😇🙏❤️🦅

[@aytacaltuncevahir254]

Super Job guys🙂You are the Best!!!

[@cm-pr2ys]

This should be a thing in every city. We need to get our values back.

[@DawnshieId]

🌟 Standing up for what’s right and showing compassion takes real courage, and that’s what true heroism is all about. It’s not about targeting those who are different; it’s about being an ally to them and showing care in their time of need. 🌈 It’s disappointing to see organizations like the NYC Guardian Angels not living up to these principles. Instead of spreading kindness and compassion, they seem to prioritize bullying and fear.

[@sigmawear]

We operate simularly in Hungary, in cooperation with local police. Glad to see there are people around the world, protecting the ordinary folk!

[@StephenSSTiger]

Hello Hungarian Friend! You have Guardian Angels in Budapest or your own citizen patrols? Hungary is a very safe country! Stay Safe and God Bless Hungary and Stay Strong!

[@sigmawear]

@@StephenSSTiger Hello, friend! In Hungary we do patrols as legitimate NGOs, sort of like a non-militant civilian guard. Stay safe!

[@ottodidakt3069]

@@sigmawear Interesting, I'm an ex GA patrol leader. Can you share more specifics ? Also FYI the Alliance of the GA's is international. You can open an official chapter, just contact Curtis to find out what the rules are. He's easy to find ;-)

[@chrisgoffe5048]

..i live in New Zealand ..i saw the Guardian Angels on tv ..in magazines since the 90s and always thought good on them !! ..respect from New Zealand

[@JJAce-br6ly]

WWFs Big Boss Man made me aware of this group back in the day.

[@susangloag4401]

I was part of the Guardian Angels in the UK, we had a chapter in Manchester.

[@mrs.chandler9384]

Susan Gloag I wouldn’t feel safe with a woman guarding me.

[@andrewcook6809]

@@mrs.chandler9384 Well not only are you a douchebag, but you're a stupid douchebag at that! A twofer! Impressive :)

[@Purowalangkwenta]

Kick-ass in real life without costumes! Thank you for your free service!

[@rogue822]

Seeing this was awesome, and every individual in this group has my respect.

[@C4_84]

Glad to know they were out during the riots a few nights ago. My prayers go out to the ones that were hurt.