Son of Fallen Deputy Fails to Buy His Dad's Squad Car at Auction

Weld County Sherriff’s Deputy Sam Brownlee, was killed in the line of duty in 2010 after a police chase, after suspect Rueben Reyes got out of the stolen car, Brownlee tackled him to the ground and was fatally shot when Reyes pried away his own gun. Reyes died after being shot by a Colorado Police Officer.
5 years later Sam’s squad car was to be auctioned off on to benefit C.O.P.S (Concerns of Police Survivors), an organization that helps survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Tanner Brownlee wanted to own a part of his father's legacy, and after nearly five years since losing him, Tanner had a chance to buy his dad's squad car at auction.
Unfortunately, Tanner had not planned on the bid for the car being so high, and the bidding price quickly surpassed what he could afford. The young man's hopes were crushed when local farmer Steve Wells outbid Tanner, paying $60,000, even though the car's Kelley Blue Book value was only $12,500.
But seconds after the auctioneer handed Wells the keys to the squad car, the farmer turned to face Tanner, "Tanner? Here's your car," said Wells as he handed the young man the keys.
The entire room erupted in applause as an emotional Tanner accepted Wells' gift, thanking and hugging him for his incredible generosity.
Originally Steve was going to buy the car for the Women’s Shelter, and then he found out about Tanner’s story and he decided to buy it for him, even though the two had never previously met.
The man who won the bid was Steve Wells, a local rancher who owns several acres of oil-rich land in the area. He declined an interview, saying he did not want to take the moment away from Tanner and his family.
Tanner said he plans to keep the car forever, and to one day, hand it down to his kids.
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[@WonderWorldYTC]

★★★ *FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO / FACT UPDATES* ★★★ *1) Why pay $60k for a Charger with 147 thousand miles on it, valued at $12,500?* - The person with the winning bid was Steve Wells, a local rancher who owns several acres of oil-rich land in the area. He may have owed a lot of money to TAX that year, so instead of giving it to the tax man, he did a tax write-off and donated it to this Police Charity and did a very good thing in the process, by getting Tanner his dad's car. *(that is just my guess)* Plus the $60k was a donation to charity, the car was just an incentive to bid. Plus the extra incentive to keep biding, was because he wanted to give the car to tanner. *2) Why didn't the police department just give Tanner the car* - Police vehicles are public assets bought with tax payers money, it's not their car to simply give away. *3) Why was the Auction being filmed* - It was a Police Auction in a small town for Charity, so it made the local NEWS, various NEWS channels did a story on this Auction and how Tanner got the car he was after. *4) Why were various people bidding and running up the price so high* - As stated this was a charity and a tax write off, they may have all had the same idea, to keep bidding no matter what, pay a nice chunk of money to charity and get a big tax write off, or they may have all wanted to buy the car for tanner, no one covered this in the original news stories, so I do not know. *5) How rich is the farmer Steve Wells* - (a viewer who lives in that area stated the following) "Steve wells, is a wealthy man and donates a lot of money for the sheriffs office. I believe he owns a very nice ranch and does something with cattle and longhorns. he literally has longhorns roaming freely on his property." *6) What is a Tax write off* - Tax deductible donations are contributions of money to a tax-exempt organization such as a charity. Tax deductible donations can reduce taxable income. So a basic example would be, instead of getting taxed on $1 million dollars income, after making a $60k donation to the police charity, he now gets taxed on $940k income. (not exactly like this, but you get the idea) *7) What happen to the $3,465 GoFundMe money raised* - it was donated to charity *8) For all those who think the Auctioneer was speaking too fast, listen to how fast a world champion Auctioneer speaks* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ-WfYpnr85gapY

[@ghv333]

Steve Wells in this case is an example of the way we were designed - not the way we've become

[@wildwoman8310]

@Gabriel Saint I agree w/you. There are still a lot of good people in our world. Many of them wealthy. But, many who aren't too. I love that Tanner got the car & I love the man who paid the selling amount for caring about Tanner after the loss of his father. I hope Tanner's children will someday own the car & the tradition of passing it along to the next generation will go on for many years to come.

[@shendricks5996]

That's... 1. Amazingly unselfish 2. A smart tax move 3. Amazing 4. So perfect 5.🤯

[@Rattattattatt]

sure, but if he was competing with someone else, he may have been making sure to get it so he could give it to the son? Maybe they both were haha.

[@tantingtagamolila9888]

Even if he deducts the purchase from his taxes, he will only benefit or recover the percentage of his expense equivalent to his maximum tax bracket, which would be around 37% max. So he still ends up paying the net difference (63% x 62,000) or about 39,000 from his bank account after the tax deduction. The bottom line is, he is a generous and kindhearted man, or is it the other way around? God bless him.

[@idontwannaidontwanna7307]

Giving 62k to charity, AND giving a cherished car to the son of a slain officer....this man is one hell of a good human being

[@cagnazzo82]

Restores faith in humanity.

[@ricecooker7037]

*Everyone liked that*

[@lettucelol3207]

and the tax return!!

[@iloveyoudaddy8743]

@@lettucelol3207 giving away 62k is not a clever way

[@NobleAbsinthe]

@@iloveyoudaddy8743 his money, his choice, don't ruin the moment.

[@cxnflict1397]

"He declined an interview, saying he did not want to take the moment away from Tanner and his family." Stuff like this makes me respect them even more

[@beeticket]

Generous, thoughtful, and humble. A godly man right there.

[@lulu-ep3mb]

Yes

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

Nice

[@drywater3559]

all while still probably working a normal day. he is wearing his work clothes. people don't know that farmers have money hahah. major respect and very humble.

[@spacekrebel2331]

That’s class act! Respect

[@samuelturner654]

"Tanner, heres your car." That man knew the mission and has 100% pure motives. God bless hearts like that richly!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@jararacavoadora5868]

The guy refused to be interviewed... what a great man

[@bellamartinez5792]

1,000 like

[@squidapple9662]

"The man who won the bid was Steve Wells, a local rancher who owns several acres of oil-rich land in the area. He declined an interview, saying he did not want to take the moment away from Tanner and his family." Absolute heart of gold

[@mjmartinez3244]

My heart ♥

[@georgeyboy8186]

Bless him

[@thenigeriancandidate]

kind of already did

[@garsocks]

or give the IRS a reason to audit

[@parkyamato9450]

@@thenigeriancandidate not by his fault tho he's literally doing good things

[@radioactivejman9015]

Dude. That is one hell of a selfless man. Paid 60k to outbid everyone and make sure that boy got his Dad's car. Stories like this give hope in a dark world.

[@jninja5daway709]

U good bro ?

[@lennyjg8968]

6250

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@Abraham Villa he’s a true human being

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

He’s a true human being

[@iamdislikebutton1670]

@@jninja5daway709 are you a dumb fuck bro?

[@Charlie-bh3yk]

To pay 60k so a grieving son can have a part of his Dad back-what a wonderful, kind and generous man.

[@johnc7860]

THIS is America.

[@k0mm4nd3r_k3n]

The tax payer is the one that paid btw.

[@cjvastro.]

@@k0mm4nd3r_k3noh shut up you brick

[@JanFWeh]

​@@k0mm4nd3r_k3n How?

[@spacecorpse3212]

@@k0mm4nd3r_k3n yes that guy pays taxes also its a charity auction so he can also write off that money too

[@survivrs]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this video, I end up bawling for that young man as well as the incredible gift the other man gave to him. Humanity needs a lot more of this all over the world.

[@dragondancer1814]

You’re not alone-I’m freaking bawling here! 😭

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

yep same here, so glad he got to keep the car and cherish it because of the memories that go with it.

[@withlinbarhm760]

Every time!

[@Svensk7119]

Amen.

[@l3gion988]

Tanner: *reaches for handshake* Wholesome farmer: *hug, take it or leave it.*

[@Pixelacatt]

@Oliver Roblox That's what would EA do

[@stonks1904]

@@Pixelacatt 😩

[@robertcisneros2303]

This is very wholesome!

[@mysticsoul7284]

@@cadenprinsen6370 Totally agree! The guy just spend $62,000, give him a hug!! What an incredible soul.

[@hardtogetnamehere]

Farmers are good people. Our local farmers saved our town when a levee was breaking and the state wouldn’t do anything. All you saw was tractors, bobcats and all sorts of heavy machinery riding through town going to fix the problem, even though their homes were not threatened.

[@codyschoonover1988]

Just imagine how he was feeling when he couldn’t raise his hand again to bid, but to then be handed the keys. People need to learn from this mans generosity

[@markdinsen7688]

really? Do you know what being dense means? fuck me...

[@tmg5338]

@@mariom8373 lol mario he has a like on his comment and you don't. You know why? Because he's so low on the human decency scale that he liked his own reply, but you don't. Thank you for standing up against him because Idk what he's tryna say either, but it sounds rude.

[@tmg5338]

@@mariom8373 lol yup. I'm 99% sure he's just someone trying to pick a fight in a reply section

[@thomasmcintosh543]

@@markdinsen7688 I'm afraid we do know what "being dense" means. You showed us oh so very well!

[@phoenixflame6048]

We don't need to learn from him but be like him.

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

Lost my dad to cancer 2 years ago, I'm a mess right now. This was so heartwarming

[@vincentpadovano7855]

So sorry for your loss...I lost both my parents last year due to covid...first my dad in jan and then 2 weeks later on Valentines day my mom...I am so depressed.

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

@@vincentpadovano7855 That's rough to hear, hopefully you've got friends nearby for when you need a hug. It sounds silly, but it really helps :)

[@LordDonutz]

You will see him again one day, but take the time you have left on Earth to keep going and be happy. We have an eternity after this.

[@LordDonutz]

@@vincentpadovano7855 Don't be depressed, you Will see them again, but it may take some time. Just be comforted in the fact that we all will have an eternity together after our time on Earth.

[@shweeky]

@@vincentpadovano7855your are not alone Your loved Be safe stay positive

[@TheMotz55]

What got me was how Tanner's mom comforted him after he lost the bid...and then broke apart in tears as Steve Wells handed Tanner the keys. What a story.

[@landonhockenberry4011]

That farmer better be able to take his tractor wherever tf he wants now

[@ignacio22022]

I lost by dad 20 yrs ago and not a day goes by that i dont miss him.

[@googleuser5375]

They do anyways already

[@VentureCAM]

amen

[@codyp.3191]

Tractors own the road when they’re on it, like legit they do

[@isaiahfini3560]

@@codyp.3191 public roads run through our payload

[@kaitlynmarie1985]

He still clapped despite the other guy winning 😭

[@Xantonioblack]

It’s like saying gg after losing the game

[@flightless838]

@@Xantonioblack yessir

[@xxrobloxgamerproxx]

@Marsta no shit

[@rachelgawrysiakschwister2982]

Being humble at it’s finest💕💕

[@frankpeck1448]

Yes...which speaks volumes, of his Great Character.

[@eveb446]

Thank you Steve Wells for what you did for Tanner. God bless you both.

[@jessvaughnwrites]

That loving kindness just broke me. This was too wonderful!

[@Nyoko130]

n-

[@cylandar]

@@Nyoko130 what

[@user-pe9qg3hg3k]

the guy paid $60,000 so that the son didn't have to spend just over $5,000. What an absolute legend of a man.

[@sharonsmith8331]

i just said the same as you....the farmer is a legend..

[@jackmarlow4355]

He did it because the money was going to charity... if I had that much money I would do the same

[@normaforsyth7950]

And was originally going to buy it for the women's shelter. A wholly good hearted man.

[@Hester_prynne]

Oh wtf, did you watch this video!?

[@joysoyo2416]

Could have bought the car and still given him 50,000

[@missmollyc]

Another beautiful part is that the farmer declined to be interviewed because he did not want to take the moment away from Tanner and his family. What a selfless and kind soul.

[@wrektz]

Good man indeed

[@eS-ql7vm]

We are losing that part of us which hungers for anonymous acts of generosity. Social media and the culture of recognition are destroying our innate desire to be quietly heroic. It will be a wonderful thing to rescue that human intuition from institutions which profit off of its demise

[@reaper-lo2vu]

@@eS-ql7vm Human compassion and empathy will take you a long way.

[@noir.9354]

I think it was more of a selfish act because he didn't even hesitate to give the car's keys to the guy, he wanted to win to give it to him (that's what I think) so for me it looks more of a selfish act rather than a selfless one.

[@eS-ql7vm]

@@noir.9354 Thank you for your thoughts and for sharing them in a kind way. I think I see what you are saying. I might disagree on the surface, but deep down I think it would be hard to argue against the idea of “psychological egoism” which is the idea that everything we do is selfishly motivated. I don’t think that is easy to prove, but it “feels” a little like that could be true. Interesting stuff to think about. At the end of the day, if every action *is* selfish, then this farmer probably picked the least selfish option!

[@BeauBauerFF]

I can't stop crying now. I know this vid is a couple years old now, but that touching moment of him handing the keys over to Tanner really hit home. Such a wonderful and heartwarming video. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all.

[@roymarron7622]

Man the world need more people like this old man, this is humanity at it's peak. Blessings.

[@nwtraveler5266]

That farmer who purchased the car is a gem of a human being. What a gift.

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

He's a bonesman.

[@KyleGD]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 oh ok

[@KyleGD]

He's not a gem he's a glowing diamond

[@unfairkibbles3226]

A hero hidden in the shadows

[@dicksoncummings2519]

A legend

[@Crow__007]

He not only gave him the car for free but donated all that money to charity. What a guy

[@angelgabriel9830]

Man*

[@StarHorder]

@@angelgabriel9830 ?

[@elizabethe6459]

Farmers are salt of the earth kinda people.

[@socialNrocker]

He needed that tax write off xD jk no this guy is the best of the best.

[@RNKel1]

@@lexeevaly1302well yeah but he’s just saying he’s not just any guy, he’s a man for doing that. In a manly way, not just stating his gender.

[@davids8048]

What a wonderful, kind hearted man. God Bless him for his generosity.

[@laurensauvageot1196]

Whoa, this was a tear jerker for sure. Good people all around. Giving is so much better than receiving

[@TheLordOfTheLegos]

Even declined an interview. A modest guy too. Amazing

[@WonderWorldYTC]

Nice you even read the description and even down to the last sentence :)

[@MrPlatanoMan]

Hes incredible

[@comradeq2493]

​@@WonderWorldYTC I read the description without watching it, nice story

[@WonderWorldYTC]

@@comradeq2493 watch the story it's even better :)

[@JoeMac1983]

Rich people are awful, aren't they? 😉

[@yuridc1780]

$60k just to give it to others shows he has a good heart. Respect.

[@Voiding-ofdark]

@grank2555 YOU WOT MATE?

[@joedwyer3297]

@grank2555 qué me dices bruv??

[@tyyt2146]

Tax deduction

[@davidg5965]

Boutta get a fat tax deduction

[@Younggmidoriya]

And a good bank account😂

[@mattmelis762]

His dad's greatest legacy was having raised a remarkable son and still inspiring others to do good even years after his passing. Loved this story.

[@indiarodgers3739]

This guy farmer Steve has my heart, what an incredible gift. The fact that he was going to donate it to a women's refuge and heard Tanner's story says everything there is to know about him... May he be blessed in every facet of his life, as he generously continues to bless others.

[@exmomemez1473]

Don't just say "We need more people like him." Instead, say "I'm going to be more like him."

[@kelleybutler9720]

Very well said‼️‼️‼️‼️I second that and agree completely‼️💯♥️💯‼️

[@kyleepalmer8882]

I agree

[@ticktockbam]

Easy to say but hard to achieve, honestly.

[@BS-dq1kz]

YES! 🙌

[@willc826]

​@@ticktockbam easy to *try*

[@Chorbus]

Not only was he going to give it to him regardless, he fought to bid it up so that the money spent would help even more people. This man is a true MAN.

[@iceman9646]

How did he fight to bid it up?

[@bruhbruh2381]

i dont think his intentions were to bid it up for the donations, it was a rival bidder who also wanted the car as much as him but let him have the car instead

[@z0mbyd0nky21]

Well he may also be a multi millionaire so this money is like $60 to him not to mention he can use it as a tax write off...

[@trcrazyclown8715]

@@z0mbyd0nky21 yeah that local farmer was a multi millionaire

[@iherduluvlawngdich]

@@z0mbyd0nky21 so what? Why you gotta discredit his wholesome deed?

[@Real9YT]

Seeing him buy the car for 60k and giving it to Tanner is so wholesome. He knew that tanner really wanted that car so he bought it for tanner to have. God Bless America!!!

[@Liam69400]

How can anyone say they don't have faith in this generation when you see kids like Tanner?? Such an incredible young man! They will figure it out and take the torch for us!

[@mfb6310]

Not sure what this farmer farmed, but he sure harvested a lot of love. From all of us, Thank you Sir.

[@jmr1068204]

It says he owns acreage rich in oil.

[@wtf9599]

Bad bitches lol

[@edglue6138]

Chronic

[@TexasDog3]

Very well said!

[@gwsmith76]

Well said

[@orbyfied]

The farmer didnt only give Tanner his car, but also basically donated 62k to the fund, which is probably why he participated in the first place. (And to secure Tanner his car). Absolute legends.

[@erasedkarma]

He also got his taxes paid for. The donation was tax deductible. Win win for both.

[@apolloc2382]

He also basically spent 62,500 to get it deducted donated it and got free taxes so uhh, win, win lol.

[@apolloc2382]

Still a awesome guy gave up 12.5 k

[@Zybezane]

the police union probably donated a lot of it

[@PhoenixFlare1]

The narrator said he was going to donate the car to a women's shelter, but when he heard Tanner's story, decided to give it to him instead.

[@pinkscorpion3295]

Man ,that had me bawling . I know every piece of your daddy is like gold . When my father passed two years ago . I cried so hard when it was time to ship my dad’s car off to a good cause . But I was able to keep the key chain and take a pic of it before it left . It’s not really the car , but knowing it belong to my daddy that hurt .

[@asdfasdf7199]

🙏

[@davejones77]

Same here man I kept my dad's glasses and his 09 GMC Sierra 😅

[@poisenbery]

Farmer was like "I'm gonna mess with him a little bit" I like how tanner tries to give him a handshake and the farmer hugs him

[@imsubbingtoeveryonewhosubs7685]

Same

[@erv_fedora]

That got me too. He went for a shake and got a hug. I can imagine the release of possitive energy qhen they hugged. I can imagine how thankfull he was.

[@renny990]

And then the rub on the back while hugging, baaahh😭

[@whatdeheck5822]

@@renny990 yeah... he can never get that hug from his dad again. Maybe the dad was in the farmers body for a second hugging him from above

[@ariadneschild8460]

He's good people.

[@Woynaa]

Finding out this guy never even met him in person before this and refused to be interviewed is some next level shit. Dudes a saint walkin around.

[@cringedetector5560]

He is what god intended us to be

[@captaingrey2403]

Who?

[@petergilmartin2906]

Now that's how you do charity not for recognition form TV of social media but doing it for a good cause

[@MrLostSir]

Didn't do it for follows or likes, or for popularity. Rare and GENUINE good deed.

[@dashriprock3468]

Every now and then the human race gets it right...this was one of those times.

[@elainemartinez2021]

That was a beautiful gift for that young man. God bless that farmer, his land, business, family, everything! Always.

[@StuKuhlman]

That's a dad hugging a boy who needed it the most.

[@dagothur131]

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear a cowboy hat. What a man 💝

[@jade-yl6ek]

🤠 lol

[@aryanbansal624]

cowboy hat lol made my day

[@sexypigeonlover4631]

all heroes wear cowboy hats. cowboy hats are awesome

[@richardrykard3246]

Some wear strap ons

[@env0x]

Plot twist: they were all trying to bid on the car to give to the kid and that's why the price got so high

[@krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702]

"Tanner, here is your car." I dont know what that rancher is growing or raising but I'll take 20!

[@scottcol23]

Apparently the guy has cattle but also has half a dozen very profitable oil wells on his property. each well makes over $7500 a day. so that car was just a day or two worth of oil.

[@The2AmInventor]

@@scottcol23 I doubt he is making $7500 a day 😂

[@The2AmInventor]

@Jay Caldwell Ya i do

[@luciferluci4570]

@@The2AmInventor be very surprised how much you can make if you have oil wells on ur property

[@suzannel5931]

What an amazing gift! 💜

[@nickhood4073]

That farmer is such a kind soul

[@juliegloer786]

This made me cry. I love seeing people with big hearts! It just fills me up !

[@MrOhmygoditsben]

I loved how the farmer really gave him a god hug and rubbed his back. A real man is not afraid of a tender moment and that kid needed a damn hug so badly. You could tell he was so happy to have done that for him. What a great man and role model.

[@MrOhmygoditsben]

@@damienmayne7205 great observation

[@damienmayne7205]

@@MrOhmygoditsben No need to be a twat about it. You got a problem with what I said? what's with the snarky reply making yourself look a real twat, what was the point of that? really, want to meet and say it to my face like that, nah, cowards like you need the safety of the internet to do so. You've such a punchable face and character.

[@damienmayne7205]

@@MrOhmygoditsben You think you know great men and role models? you haven't a clue. You're as far from one as anyone can be.

[@damienmayne7205]

@@MrOhmygoditsben I put stupid snarky cowardly idiots like you in their place every single day, in the real world, and I'd happily do it to you and more, much more. Look at you, posting a comment speaking of tenderness on ly to be a snarky twat when someone replies. F'ing twat bag.

[@lisaceline4570]

@@damienmayne7205 and here we have the reason misandry is so normalised. Good job.

[@mariem8705]

The fact that tanner was clapping even though he lost the car… just tells me what a good man he’s going to be.❤

[@darleneachille491]

Amen!!!‼️‼️‼️ such a good sweet young man

[@yammmit]

@@darleneachille491cock and balls

[@niigu]

Immediately what I thought as well. What an amazing young man. He deserves good things.

[@HarlieHarlot]

Celebrities can't even cheer for each other. This was truly a feel Good story.

[@ncard00]

It’s about the memories, not a dead thing such as a car.

[@wanhawkins3513]

Precious gesture. Bless you all with more Kindness and compassion for each other.

[@DaveVsEvilDead]

It's stuff like this that still gives me hope in humanity.

[@nfareview]

Absolutely class act. That farmer better never get a speeding ticket in that town! What a great story!

[@weekendnomad5038]

Right! lol

[@alizcool1]

That's not how it works.

[@alizcool1]

@@nfareview if he doesn't speed he won't get a speeding ticket simple

[@nfareview]

@@alizcool1 cool story bro. Please, tell me more about your exciting life.

[@alizcool1]

@@nfareview I'm just stating the facts...you're the one making silly stories up lol it's not the movies we have speed cameras it's all automated

[@Ahtnagarp]

So basically, Sir Steve Wells came to that auction PURELY for charity, NOTHING else. What a saint, a true noble...

[@smallblockchevy1022]

He sure was a casually dressed, humble acting guy for shelling out that kind of money.

[@Psilocybism]

@@smallblockchevy1022 otherwise he would have lost it to taxes, rather like to know where your money is going to.

[@spootieho]

​@@Psilocybism Sure, but that sort of write-off isn't a tax credit, it will count towards income deductions before taxes. So if he is in the 33% tax bracket, and he donates $60,000 then it's still $40,000 out of pocket. Only $20,000 of it would have gone to taxes otherwise.

[@harrykhay8404]

Al Pra, absolutely. You can say that again.

[@redline350zHR]

@@harrykhay8404 What a saint, a true noble horseman.

[@michmor6221]

Steve you give us faith in the human race. May you always have an abundance of blessings. What a gesture 😭⚘️

[@thedog2849]

Thats one of those beautiful moments you thought you can see only in movies.... How amazing act of kindness ❤

[@Underpantswher]

People like steve wells are the reason I still have some faith in humanity.

[@RichardDeHaven]

Look around you there are plenty of good people. Don't have to find it on youtube to see it.

[@trawlins396]

@@RichardDeHaven Exactly. There are PLENTY of good ppl in the world. Social media makes it seem as if everyone is evil when it's the opposite.

[@achanwahn]

@@RichardDeHaven

[@jonburrows2684]

@@RichardDeHaven I swear, I never see it anymore. Only on things like this. Not in real life.

[@ghostryder0079]

Amen

[@karami8844]

When you lose your dad, being inside his car/truck/vehicle is the one place where you will feel closer to him. 😢

[@andyoliver8938]

My dad's been gone for 4 years I hang out in his shop where he loved to piddle with movers ,cars ,anything with a nut and bolt, god I miss him

[@Iraercturus]

:(

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

My dad taught me how to drive his '63 Ford Fairlane 500 when I was a kid. That was many years ago, and my entire family has passed on at this point. I wish I could have that car just now, so I guess you're right.

[@anthonyinteresting4736]

My dad died last year. I still go sit in his beat up old Ford work truck.

[@sadezem991]

this is so true. i wish i got to sit in my dads car one more time after he died. it was totaled a few days before he passed.

[@umbrellacorporation3206]

Man like that could save the world! Love from Germany ❤

[@dalelanagan4906]

The most beautiful I've ever seen!! Thank you for your service and tank p the farmer for su h a big heart. Congratulations Taner! Need more people like you in this world! Prayers Always.

[@Pizza-ro9cj]

I felt for him as he watched his dad's car get auctioned off. Then as soon as he gave the keys to him, I couldn't hold back the tears anymore.

[@InJouHande]

same the tears just suddenly fell out of me

[@leemadden3able]

Same what a great guy 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@indianfiddler]

​@@InJouHande😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@indianfiddler]

How u cry so easily lmaooo

[@kazeith]

​@@indianfiddleryou cried too

[@punchfisttop]

Caring about people we DONT know is a dying act. Glad to see its still alive.

[@delailama736]

What are you talking about? There are probably more charities today than their have ever been and random people do stuff all the time. Just because you don't see videos of things, doesn't mean they don't happen.

[@whostosay3256]

Random acts of kindness - I agree

[@trawlins396]

Lars you are VERY much mistaken.

[@TheExigency]

@@delailama736 We can't even get people to wear a mask for the benefit of others and it costs nothing. He didn't say it was dead. It is dying, and that is a fact. Ofc there are more charities now, the internet is booming.

[@delailama736]

@@TheExigency Haha. The internet has invented new ways to care for others and things like gofundme show that it happens more than ever. Costs nothing? It costs facial expressions, a sense of freedom, and like $2 per mask.

[@ns86532]

that is so noble....so heartwarming of the farmer....such a big big heart!! God Bless!

[@MariaRomero-wf6kc]

Oh, man. This video made me crying. It’s so nice to hear of stories like this. Applause to the gentleman because he bought the car only to gift it to this young man. I love stories like this 🙏🏻

[@Guitarfailtastic2857]

THIS The man who won the bid was Steve Wells, a local rancher who owns several acres of oil-rich land in the area. He declined an interview, saying he did not want to take the moment away from Tanner and his family.

[@karelbellic8480]

This is how a REAL community functions.

[@ScottishAnnie]

Because he is a kind man doing it for the right reasons & not for publicity or attention. I believe that because he was already buying the car to gift to a womens shelter in the first place which is still a kind generous thing to do until hearing of Tanners story. Which I'm glad he did the car would mean so much to him

[@karelbellic8480]

@@ScottishAnnie exactly that. I think .most folk miss that he was going to donate it already, to a womens refuge, then changed his mind and have it to tanner. I had a lump in my throat when he got up and hugged the farmer. You could see how much it meant. To both of them.

[@kentzu1650]

Steve Wells = Legend!!!

[@dansmith7698]

An absolute class act.

[@mikaelie]

the fact that Tanner still clapped for the farmer even though he was probably heartbroken at the moment

[@morpheusgreene2704]

what about it? your comment is an incomplete thought.

[@T9K66]

@@morpheusgreene2704 its implied dumbass. read between the lines

[@vesperious]

@@morpheusgreene2704 nobody cares. you still get what they mean, so what's the problem

[@DepthStrider222]

@@morpheusgreene2704 find something to actually care about

[@morpheusgreene2704]

@@DepthStrider222 so many simps in this thread. give it up guys, shes not going to fuck you.

[@terryturner4499]

That was so awesome of that gentleman buying that car for that child you're a wonderful man and God will repay you for the wonderful thing you did for this child and I think you too

[@gabrielaorantes1876]

Wow, what a kind and generous person you are sir! May the Lord bless you more!

[@toner37]

can only imagine how far the kids heart sank knowing his Dad's car was out of reach. And then sat there thinking it's gone.

[@Herkimer_Snerd]

Still clapped the winner of the auction anyway. Class act by Tanner, and also Steve.

[@Edp-tj2ch]

@@Herkimer_Snerd yup

[@hawkenman.549]

I’am 67 years old. And I’am crying like a baby. Stories like this give me hope because there are still wonderful people out there. God bless.

[@Trantor.Citizen]

Yes they exist....

[@MortimusWilly]

64 years old and crying right along with you

[@bigred1247]

God's not finished with us brother Blessings

[@carlcameron7826]

God bless you my brother,one love

[@davidmark805]

sixty-two and just drying my eyes.

[@rebeccavelayas8868]

An amazing act of kindness. The car meant so much to the boy.

[@WarpedPerception]

Man I got choked up on this one, I lost my father when I was 8, what an awesome guy and an awesome gesture!

[@Techinai]

Yea but they should have gave him the car in the first place

[@WarpedPerception]

@@Techinai true .. that's a good point

[@redbird8867]

l think they didnt just give it to him because they wanted him to know it meant something to them that he be the one that end up with it. Plus all that $60,000 went to help families of fallen men and women, like his dad's family when he was killed in the line of fire. Now it really has 'good' memories associated with the car, after the fact.

[@eduardojunqueira8904]

I'm so sorry about your loss. My love and respect to you and your dad.

[@texastea5686]

@@Techinai the auctions are done for a reason, to raise as much money- that's the goal

[@SPCKwon]

What a genuine man. He is going to be blessed and is a blessing to others. He deserves so much respect and is so generous to pay 62k and give the car to Tanner. He deserves an award for this kind act

[@HgRoller]

Good deeds mean nothing to God.

[@notavailableatthemoment7623]

@@HgRoller you obviously just want to spread hate and anger on the internet so ill keep this simple. stfu and take whatever shit thats going on in your life out on a punching bag instead of just fucking up the internet more than it already is

[@galaxy4719]

@@HgRoller you believe in a God And also believe good deeds means nothing to that God , what relegion are you in? Also im wondering about sanity of 3 people who liked your comment.

[@collya2777]

@@HgRoller You are a disgrace of a human.

[@HgRoller]

@@galaxy4719 "Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven" Many who do good deeds are doing so because they feel they have to balance it out with all the terrible things they do in the shadows.

[@marierowe5969]

That's a man with a wonderful heart ..thankyou sir ..for caring about others xx

[@Eminems_woman_4_life]

Thank u for sharing this with us. I have seen this video before. This time around i saw it on my home feed on youtube and i jumped at the chance to watch it again. That farmer man is 1 of the most gorgeous people on this planet

[@MrGenius2]

Plot twist: The price kept going up because everyone there wanted to buy him the car

[@amadakiop6915]

Damn bruh 😮

[@Chris-nl4jr]

Plot twist: The price went up because everyone knew he'd get get car anyway. 10+ cameras were not in that room by accident...

[@ethanv7330]

@@Chris-nl4jr there's usually camera's at police auctions though. That's not a rarity. And if it's for a charity they probably intended to use footage for exposure to it.

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Probably so

[@derchozenvun83]

Plot twist: this was scripted. TV drama is now indistinguishable from news.

[@Bolgavets]

"Tanner, here is your car." - i'm asking myself why am I crying, I'm not Tanner.

[@johnbledsoe5453]

Because you’re human.

[@J.Severin]

same here, but i know the answer: I really love my dad too.

[@dagraz]

i ask myself and never had one

[@johndwyer246]

@@dagraz God bless you my friend, He is your true loving Father!! Ask Jesus! Peace.

[@sharonayers5650]

I started crying too !

[@jameswhiteside6716]

Faith in humanity restored. Well done Mr Wells.

[@lequedicatsamarge4228]

Here is me, a random guy in Germany who doesn't know anything about that, moved to tears. What a great gesture

[@nullnpc9462]

Plot twist: Everyone bidding for the car was trying to buy it for him 😂.

[@andyacosta7424]

Probably true as it’s selling way above value, from my experience ex-police cars sell under value. Also the camera positions himself in front of Tanner before bidding had stopped so I think they already knew he would get it. In the end great act and great donation to police foundation.

[@xOTSx918x]

Everyone was bidding a tax write off lol

[@BadWebDiver]

Wouldn't surprize me...

[@chocho563]

I wouldve been so mad like, can we just draw a name from a hat and whoever wins gets to give the kid the car? Lol 60k?!?!?

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Lol!

[@dhananjaymalhotra7854]

There is still humanity and empathy left in this world. God bless that man.

[@skyangelthefan]

This was soo Beautiful!!! Made me cry. This shows kindness still exists. 💜🙏💜

[@ezflow5819]

This makes a grown man cry, big respect for tanner and steve

[@jessereimer302]

You and I both

[@unkameatgoodbar2315]

No lie,I needed to see this story amongst all the negative news in this country.

[@chicagotraplord]

Good man

[@winstonsmith6166]

AND yes. I have water in my eyes from "somewhere".💪💪💪

[@codyjohnson8458]

Oh yes

[@therealjoebailey2]

That farmer deserves a medal or something. You don’t see nice moments like this very often anymore. Truly amazing

[@blazerpounds]

He probably wouldn’t take it.

[@markdinsen7688]

There are just genuine and gold hearted people. No medal is needed.

[@danisusaki2816]

He probably had earned more valuable than medal and recognition the moment he handed the keys. There are people who live for these and not for recognition.

[@tdiggity6]

This "farmers" name is Steve Wells. Hes not a farmer. He was a successful rancher and land owner and most of the land he owns is Colorado lies in the Denver-Julesburg Oil Basin from which he receives massive amounts of money. He has fuck you money. But he's a really good dude.

[@yourwack5512]

Christ it's not worth a medal. Everyone wants a fuckin trophy.

[@christianmichael1970]

What a wonderful story and incredible gesture from the farmer.

[@beewood2225]

So kind of this man. Made me cry.

[@Mike351025]

Even tho he thought he lost the bidding he still clapped for the man that won it. That say ALOT about him.

[@RustinTravis]

He's truly his father's son.

[@icarus6651]

So True, I did notice that.

[@idesofmarchUNIAEA]

I am 61 years old, and haven’t cried in years. It just blew me away. I wasn’t expecting it

[@mikefawkes5195]

same

[@salamanderbilly8266]

@@mikefawkes5195 hahaha....me too. What's happening to us?

[@keepsmiling5937]

@Ömęřţå_ Đøń83 what? Is he separated?

[@senoritamaminah9634]

@@salamanderbilly8266 When you get older, you tend to become more emotional 😉☺️

[@MrPMOSullivan]

Expecting it, hate cars, still cried

[@pumpkingirl4229]

This is sooo good ....you made me cry.. 💖✨

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

The gentleman that bought the car then gave it to the fallen officer’s son has a pure heart of gold! ❤️ God bless that gentleman!

[@gh0stdem0n666]

Yeah we all saw that part

[@janrylozada428]

thanks for the heads up!.. readin commnts before the video

[@faizozigi869]

@@gh0stdem0n666 maybe I’m just stupid but is this comment negative

[@callithasmed8468]

Hero

[@marshmallowaaron7179]

@@faizozigi869 no he said bless the gentleman

[@Sublime_1]

Somebody better give that farmer a damn trophy for being an incredible human being. Hes one Hell of a man.

[@mikeconner3748]

He don't need a trophy, the hug and the look he got from that young was worth more than any trophy.

[@Sublime_1]

Thats a fact. Ik that was an extreme reward that made it more than worth it for him. But damn... He deserves an award just for being such a good man. That is alot of money. Enough to outright buy a house. And he just gave it all away to make that boy happy. Its a rare trate to see, that i feel deserves an award. Damn near made me tear up seein the emotion as that boys dreams come true like that

[@jevil8714]

So this goes to say. Everyone, be more like Steve Wells 😌

[@dommyboysmith]

Sleeping well at night for doing a good thing for someone, is the best trophy there is.

[@jonmurphy4889]

Actually he's kind of an asshole this didn't just happen right there at the auction this was planned he knew about Tanner's story knew he was trying to buy his father's car and purposely outbid him then turned around just to put a show on to make it look like it happened right then and there but it was actually planned out weeks in advance he knew the kid wanted the car so he put them through all that emotional trauma right there on the spot instead of just saying hey I'm going to buy this car for you.

[@doddyarmstrong3803]

Thank you so much for sharing this 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪in a world of hurt, pain and selfishness, it touched my soul to see the love, kindness, compassion and generosity of this beautiful man. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@howspecial5841]

That's a hell of a man right there. He blessed a kid because he's been blessed. No better lesson to learn. Way to go Mr. Wells, you've shown the world how it should be. I'll never forget your name.

[@trypotherapy7478]

_I guess one could say that Mr. Wells, grants wishes_

[@ii9368]

@@trypotherapy7478 I actually laughed 😂

[@HelghastTactitian]

Stars and Stripes beats hammers and sickles

[@davidhardcore704]

I’ll never forget his name because I bank with Wells Fargo. What a kind man he is

[@robertcisneros2303]

That’s very a nice kind generous man who give him the keys God bless him!

[@barbarakennedy667]

Now thats a good man... That' was a wonderful gift.. thank you.. You filled his dream...

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

*"They had us in the first half, not gonna lie"* Seriously though, imagine having a soul full of peace, generosity, and love so much that you're willing to pay and give a complete stranger a *CAR* just to make their day. Steve is an absolute wholesome legend and deserves the world

[@parsa6526]

Especially a car he dropped 60k on if it was like 10-15k it would be understandable but 60k is just astonishing he made a really good decision even tho he probably regretted dropping 60k in 10 minutes he will remember the smile he put on tanners face forever

[@Axxxel_in_Harlem]

@@parsa6526 60K is like $6 to this guy + he gets to use it to deduct taxes = win win.

[@kingoffeet4758]

Completely agree with you although I'd say that it wouldn't make his day, it'd probably make his whole decade or longer.

[@LW-of4oq]

Avery the never will be white

[@cherryl225]

@@LW-of4oq what does being white have to do with being american

[@icehalili4276]

broke in tears as soon as I see both the mom and Tanner wipe their tears as soon as they realize they can't surpass the bid. As a mom, there's nothing more heartbreaking seeing your kid cry and you know you can't do anything about it but you wish you can just carry the burden for them. Godbless Mr. Steve for his generous act

[@xBintu]

mothers are the best

[@chad-kj5sz]

😊👍

[@edwardramirez5804]

I think a lot of us are blessed on this Earth for having such great mothers this kind of that this boy just had recently happened to me I'm struggling right now and my mother saw how I was struggling she paid off my car loan it was only $4,000 but still just the ACT had me mesmerized all night I couldn't sleep God bless my mother I love you

[@JefferyEpstiensBlackBook]

Yes, God bless Steve and he did it all for free without any tax deductions whatsoever!!

[@galady8632]

@@xBintu ... exactly! I only miss my Mother when I breathe.

[@sheritee7328]

I have watched this video so many times and each time I sit here and cry!! God bless them all!!

[@marks.7992]

Tanner goes in for the handshake, and the farmer's like, Nah, we're gonna hug this out.

[@ALLZEE999]

I mean. The farmer just spent 60k just to give it to him. A handshake would just be rude. Lol

[@zanelebushgenie270]

"nah you need a hug bro"

[@MKD1101]

In my language, hug means shitting! 😂

[@DNAHCKR-eo9nd]

@@MKD1101 Relatable xD

[@MKD1101]

@NILAY MITTAL mere ek classmate ka naam bhi nilay hi tha!

[@nikki8947]

I hope that man gets 10X the blessings for his selfless act.

[@jackjoans340]

Tax writeoffs. It’s a crazy world we live in. However you’re right and I think he did this as a charitable act. I just wish it didn’t have to be the way it is. A lot of corporations only donate small % so they can look good AND not have to pay taxes.

[@michaelfierrostrong6796]

100X

[@SlayerRtv]

Right on!!!

[@tommas2674]

unfortunately , I have come upon those who unlike that man try to look charitable, at the victims expense, name , reputation . I could use prayers for reversal.

[@jonathandoelander6130]

That young man is marinated in White Privilege!

[@al-mas-zm3sx]

Got me tears. He is a good man. he not only helped the guy but also gave money for a good cause. Moral: make yourself strong enough in all ways to be able to stand for your loves ones, be it financially or whatever.

[@LordDonutz]

There are good people in this world, never forget that.

[@ronniecarter9688]

...why wasn't this blasted on the media?? America needs more stories like this

[@skullet1381]

Because crackheads and celebrities are more important than humanity

[@SpittingSEA]

This is something we would probably heard on the news at least 15 years ago. Now, it's just politics.

[@ZachFrost]

"What? How dare you even suggest that the media should show ANYTHING other than our glorious Vice President and her sidekick Joe 'Hairy Legs' What's-His-Face! 'All cops are evil racists anyway', that's what everyone on Twitter and Facebook tells me! And they would never lead me astray!" Btw, are you honestly surprised this wasn't a headline on the mainstream media, or were you asking a rhetorical question? And, I completely agree with you, my friend. If more stories like this were shown rather than the glorification of BLM riots and looting, our nation would be a lot less divided. It's a sad day to be an American.

[@ZachFrost]

@Christopher Laflamme So, so true. The only way to truly hurt these companies is to hit them where it hurts them most; their bank accounts. There are a lot of better, alternative news outlets.

[@TheMagicofRoberto]

because to MSM 36256372712 different genders and Dr Seuss cartoons are more important according to their agenda

[@moriahchavez8159]

As someone that personally knows Tanner and watched this happen I cannot tell you how many people were so happy to see this. Made a whole community come together for the better ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Tkieron]

Did they all bid that high to raise more money for the charity, knowing full well they were going to give the car to Tanner?

[@inf1nity_yt]

@@Tkieron I don’t know if it was all of them, but Steve certainly knew he was gonna give the car to Tanner if he won. The reason retired government property is always auctioned off is because it’s law. Government property losses have to be recouped for the highest possible amount. The best way to do that is to auctioning off

[@kyliedawson3064]

Naww sending him love from New Zealand 😍😍

[@alinnewjeresy]

I am sorry that he lost his father. Happy to see that he got a piece of his memory. What a beautiful story.

[@ericmoney9734]

Are you the woman at 2:58 on the left?

[@estuardogutierrez9041]

No words to describe it…what a beautiful soul!! Blessings!!