His dream of moving to the Philippines shattered\ Nick’s Story 

Very sad story. I had some trouble in my youth but I turned to God and changed my life around. Im 48 and now I’m saving and investing, hoping to retire in the Philippines as well. I have a trip planned in a few months to go there. Love your videos. God bless you and your family

Tragic story. As you told the story, my mind kept going from different people I have known over the years. People, very loyal, great friends, and confidants. But would have an addiction that held them back. Or other emotional issues. It’s so sad. So much potential. I’m hoping he gets another shot and makes the most of it.

You sound like a very nice quiet man just trying to do the right thing (One of millions). And you’ve had a very hard life but never have given up and now in your later life your getting your peaceful happy time. Well done your an inspiration!

Heartbreaking. Nick can get no assistance in navigating the criminal justice system, Meanwhile those burning down buildings in the name of equity, tolerance and diversity are met with zero punitive response from the government. I hope to be able to meet you someday Monty. You are a solid guy. Dave from Cincinnati.

My wife is Chinese and I am Caucasian American male. Soon we celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Asian women are the best, except the ones you would be lucky not to marry. 😂 All races of women have their good and not so good. Nick. Well, he's young and a man so he still will have possibilities. One huge thing is we all have to get right with the Lord. Even a wonderful woman cannot competely straighten us out. Life is rough, but keep a stoic, prayful daily life. Much better to stay calm than angry. Keep it cerebral. And stay busy. Nick gets out, just day by day build things up. But, again, keep up the prayer life.

Sad story, Monty. Life can be a hard journey. People can make all kinds of mistakes along the way. But that doesn't necessarily make them bad. Kudos to you for giving him a shot and standing by him.

Great video. Enjoy your down to earth stories about real people in your life. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for sharing the story Monti. Even though it was a sad story, there are significant lessons to learn from it.

Tough story! Hard to see family and/or friends go through that. All decisions have consequences, some good and some not and many of us have to learn things the hard way. Keep them in prayer!

Monty you’re such a beautiful soul, you’ve been through so much, many blessings to you and your family 😊 I hope your friend Nick takes the opportunity whilst in prison to learn how to read, write, and arithmetic, also realise he’s is actually intelligent enough to be able to do so, it may help a lot with what he’s dealing with i think.

Very good story Monty. I have done the same as you in the past with a good friend. Only thing is, you cannot change a person no matter what you do. We have a good intentions, but until the other person wants to change, there is nothing anyone can do. Keep you head up and move on, your family will appreciate you in the long haul. Steve

Very interesting tale, thanks for sharing your experience. I'm 38 living in Texas and I make a lot of money but I'm in a lot of debt, trying to work hard and clear it all so I can actually start saving up money so I can early retire there in PH, I've known for sure I want to retire there by the age of 50 years ago. Your story reminds me why I need to make sure I do what I need to do and not try to get everything last minute as that can just be such a bad experience as you've had i'm sure. Take care and god bless.

Thanks for sharing Monty i feel so bad for Nick you did the best you could for him life just doesn't seem fair sometimes

I hope you continue to improve with your health and the kid one day makes it to the Philippines where you guys can share some laughs about old times and feel blessed thats you guys made it through the hard times.

i had a drinking problem and drugs i was able to quit 35 years ago i know struggle by the grace of god there go i.take care monty

Our daily life from youth to old & love listening....God bless from Penang, malaysia

Wow. You and Nick have been through a lot. Nick could not have asked for a better friend than you. You stuck in there with Nick through thick and thin. I see you loved Nick like a son. You hang in there. You're a great person. I hope Nike gets his self together. From what you say about Nick, Nick is a great person, too. He just has some problems. Good luck, Nick. Hang in there.

My partner and I had two properties, a town lot (hers) and a farm lot (mine). Her family soon moved into her yard and built a kubo then a lean-to dirty kitchen out back. I not only leased my farm off my partner but I also had a sole occupancy agreement drawn up so her family couldn't pressure her to let them build on the farm.

Shifts happen. What a person does with his God Given gifts are that person's choice. So sad about Nick, Monty. 😒 Hope to meet you by the end of August next month and share perhaps a meal and coffee, as Francis @ NJST is arranging conversion of a Suzuki Every Wagon that I will be coming there to make the purchase ~ maybe you can accompany me to goto the NJST location? All this interest with the NJST Dealership is due to your influence of choice of where to shop. I watch your and Aragel's videos and am enlightened about the many fascinating places and people you two share. Thank you both, Be well, Safe Travel, God Bless to the whole Crew family. You are in my prayers to continue to improve your health, Monty. 🙏

I had a friend from high school who gave me a similar story. I believe he was bi-polar. When he was not depressed he could get great jobs and live right. But suddenly he would go into depression and destroy his life and the lives of everyone around him. In one of his good times, he married the perfect girl. I was tempted to warn her but didn't. They had a son and named him after me. He ended up addicted to heroine and lost wife and son. On my trips from the Philippines to the USA, I would try to contact him, but he was either in rehab or living on the streets. Finally, about 10 years ago, his father called me here in the Philippines to tell me he committed suicide. I was sad, but I understood. He was never going to get his life back together was obvious. He just couldn't face living his life anymore. I was sad and think about him often, but it was the first time I realized that,for some people, suicide makes sense. It was his only way out of his hell.

Paul from the World Zoom channel became a truck driver. He has a serious felony record, but rehabilitated and found meaningful work. I'll pray that God provides wisdom & protection 🙏 🙏

I can't understand why Nick wasn't literate in America. Sounds like he fell through the cracks somewhere. He probably had very low self esteem. I hope he gets some help while incarcerated . You're a good man Monty, he was lucky to have you around.🙏🏼🏝️

It’s a sad story, and it reminds me of my brother. We all had a very bad childhood, but my sister and I went one way, and our brother went the other way. He’s had a life of extreme alcoholism, drugs and arrests. Always a good heart, but always an F up. I’ve tried so many times over the years to help him, but he’s now 60, and I don’t think he’s going to change his stripes now. It’s sad, but he’s a grown man and has to help himself too.

Thanks for sharing your story. Most of us know someone who is and has been in trouble with the law, on drugs, and alcohol, etc. Sad to see anyone go through the downs, and struggles of self abuse. Monty your looking good, hope your feeling well.

Thank you for the video Monty, touching story indeed. On an upbeat note, audio sounded great 👍 Stay happy and healthy God bless

That is sad. I feel for him, and you too. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope to get over there at some point, I'm 43. I wish the best for him, you and yours. Peace brother

May God bless him and keep him. May he be blessed with peace, wisdom and a cleansing from addictions, in Jesus name, Amen.

Great story Monty. Thanks you for sharing.

Too bad he couldn’t explain to the court that he was not able to read the paperwork. He didn’t intend to screw up. This was an inspiring story, you are wise and I enjoy your stories!!

Wow bro! Now im decide to move over there from texas, i fed up here bro! Works and works and nonstop work here in usa just for the bills😢

Montey I am showing my friend your video . Your a good guy . Glad your doing ok .

So many people fall into this same situation daily, so I'm hoping that some of them will see your video and avoid the same outcome. I m from central Florida and know that area where you lived.

Nick's story is a very sad one indeed. Maybe there is stiil a glimmer of hope for Nick His time in jail may offer an opportunity for him to redeem himself. With proper counseling and the desire to better himself he can get himself a GED for starters. From there he can learn a trade. I believe it's even possible for him to get timeoff for good behavior. It's all up to Nick to pick himself up by the bootstraps and make a better person of himself. I wish him the best. Hope you can find someway to keep in touch with Nick, Monty. I believe he looks up to you as his mentor. Your encouragement and support can certainly inspire him to be all he can be. I sincerely hope things become better for you and😢 your family as time passes by, Monty I couldn't help but notice the couch you were setting on while doing your video. It appears to have nice, high back and very comfortable to sit on. How long is it? Are you satisfied with it? If you are, where did you get from? Your videos are very entertaining and educational to watch. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

Definitely a tragic situation without any doubt. You never know what the future holds perhaps he will be able seek the right help in prison and get out early as well. Thanks for video! God bless!❤

Hi Monty I was so touched with your story and the goodness of your heart. Blessings.

Buy a little something for yourself Monty. So sorry about Nick, sounds like he's very talented. Hope prison gets him the help he needs. May be the best thing for him. He's still young.

Such a sad story on both your parts. You are a good man. God bless.

Thanks for sharing your story, I hope that Nick would have enough time to think through how he can better his life. I believe he misses and appreciate you!

Such a tragic story. You’re a good guy with a kind heart and Nick saw that and hence his loyalty to you. I hope life treats him well once he gets out as you won’t be around to help him out. I like your little family. God bless you all.

It’s a known fact other people can destroy your life it’s very sad thank you Monty for your video

That's quite a story, Monty!

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! What a sad story. A dirty shame. I hope you the best.

I had a business for 10 yrs in construction like yourself. I helped a guy like you did. A similar thing happened to me. My helper was very sincere, he ended up costing me big big problems and a lot of $. I ended up getting out of bus because of the mess he brought my way. Work so hard and another person causes so many problems.

Its a shame he didn't just ask for help. Even a local library or some organisation could have helped him.

o my .... 😔sad.... you were a great friend to him and im so sorry for you both.

Another simple but good video. Look forward to meeting you. Have some things in common and some differences too, but think it will be interesting. like your respect for everyone.

It's kind of ironic how the self proclaimed land of freedom is so unforgiving. I can't understand the cultural fascination from the rest of the world, really.

Watching again. 👍🏽❤️

Thanks for the story! Sorry to hear that about your good friend sir. I am 42, I am a contractor here in Tennessee. I am saving money, about to purchase two rental properties and preparing so I can move there and retire early!

Interesting story. Thanks for sharing. I have a friend, he is in his late 60's. He wants to come to the Philippines. But he will never be able to because he keeps sending money to multiple filipinas , Therefore he can't save any money.

New sub..thanks for sharing and look forward to future vids

And people ask me why I'm 33, single, no kids, and not getting married..... I have a decent job, decent money, own my own house, plenty of money in the bank, have ladies over a couple times a month, and plan on taking a long trip to south east asia in the next year... why would I get married?

Thanks Montii great video sad story , like your style of presentation, Irish viewer unjabbed 🇮🇪

I have personal experience of a good person doing bad things due to alcohol and it makes you realise that just being a good judge of character is not always enough. Sometimes you judge people on their character when sober but they might be quite different when drunk.

Cette histoire est très triste, vous avez fait beaucoup pour lui 😢 this story is very sad, you have done a lot for him

Sad story and tragic. You seemed to be like a father and mentor to that guy and the one good positive influence that he ever had. He'll not do the full 15 years and will probably parole in about 6-7, but even so, he'll be under the watch of his PO and won't be able to travel far (let alone out of the country). Financially wise, your right, he most definitely won't have the funds to survive there in the Philippines and as a foreigner that's the last place to be if your broke. I'm on the cusp of retirement right now and my wife and I have a house in Tarlac, so we're trying to figure out if we want to stay there full time or go back and forth to Hawaii.

Thanks for sharing. I can relate to your situation. I was a contractor and had someone like that, brilliant worker but the drugs had a massive hold on him. We can only do what we can do. He told me at least he wasn't like his parents because they were both alcoholics, he didn't get that he had chosen a different demon. He was like family, actually I used to refer to him as cousin Col. I hope things improve for you soon. Cheers Aussie John

Such a sad story about Nick, sounds like he got a bad hand from the start. Thank you. 🙂👍👍👍🙏

A very good life lesson for young person.

That was one hell of a story. Almost sounds like some of the s*** I've been through. It was a very heartbreaking story. I don't know what else to say. You hit home with that story. I'll go for now take care

Unfortunately, he dug his own grave. Made very bad decisions. Had an opportunity to salvage his life after some bad decisions but ended up back in prison. His mentality and wiring would have always lead him down a troubled path.

What everyone needs is to have God and a spiritual life.

Monty, It sounds like Nick had alcohol fetal syndrome. Look up alcohol fetal syndrome face and see if you recognise the markers. He never had a chance in life other than the chance you gave him. Without you there, he had no guidance. Monty, why wasn't a contract drawn when you transferred your fencing business over to the other party? You still have some litigation you could do.

Such a sad story. Such a waste thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing Monty. Your story is absolutely inspiring. Hopefully many people will use different aspects of this life lessons about Nick to apply to their own lives.

Hi Monty. Very sad story and I hope he can get himself straightened out and have another chance at life. I have 2 friends that were alcoholics. One with the help of his girlfriend who he got married too got him sober and the other had to go through a lot of hard life lessons to get sober. He ended up losing his license 3 times for DUI. He also got married to a good woman that helped him get his life straightened out and they have 3 adopted children now. So it can be done just have to work hard to get life back in order

A very unfortunate situation for your friend Monte. God bless you guys😊

It's very unfortunate. The foundation of all of this is taking a chance with a significant other, especially the way Nick was.

Thank for sharing Monty, blessings to you and the family.

Monte, Sir. You are looking more fit than ever.

Great video Monty. Would love to meet you some day

Really heartbreaking. Based on your story, I hope someone can help Nick with his probation but better yet, on his case. Because, unless the stabbing happened first that the guy had to fight back and stop the attack by detaining Nick with physical force, if not, then the guy should know that he would be the one facing charges for illegal detention of Nick, and then possibly jail time.

God Bless You Sir.

God bless all of you guys!

Wow, Monty….😮 that is a very sad story I guess I just have to keep him in our prayers that he gets delivered from drinking alcohol if anything yeah the only thing I could see him doing if he got 600 a month if he could be successful on RU-vid, but that’s no guarantee but if he was a hit that would be his only way out in my opinion I could be wrong

Wow Monty ... what a story. So tragic how Nick was mistreated by his boyfriend, and locked up like a rat in a cage. Now the State's locked him up in their own cage. I hope he keeps looking forward, and, notwithstanding his predicament, makes the most of the rest of his life ... that's all we can do

Wow How Sad Hope , he gets help and Better 🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️👍👍👍

Hi Monty, your channel is one of the all time best to me, because you have great content and a very easy going personality. Keep it up. 👍😊 Nick sounds a lot like my nephew, who not only had a rough upraising, substance abuse with alcohol and cigarets, but also started having psychotic episodes of hearing voices. He’ s really a good at heart person. But my niece who was taking care of him had to take him to be admitted to the hospital phschiatric ward against his will . My heart is literally aching for him, but there was no other answer at this point. So I know how you feel Monty. Sometimes all you can do is pray to our lord persistently for them. I ll include nick as well in mine. 🙏

Sad story😢

Okay... I was cracking up at the covert to gay comment. Come on... You were dad to him. You were the dad he needed.

Well I spent many years in prison my self for stupid young stuff however I turned my life around build a beautiful home in the Philippines and have a beautiful family here I got out started driving truck thomen bought my own semi and saved for few years every penny sold all my stuff then applied for disability I paid in all my credits so I'm pulling 1850.00 a month plus I got 16 months back pay I'm only 42 now so I can enjoy my life we started a piggery for income here and as far as your friend he will get back pay when he applies probably only a few thousand in back pay but he can use that to fly there and get set up and if he stays single he can live in 798.00 a month for SSI he can become a truck driver government will pay for school and most will hire felons hope he does well but we all make choices in life and we have to live learn from them

Great video

Great video 38 my wife is 35 my plan is to retire there

Thanks for sharing!

When u got sick friend what insurance did you use ? Did u go to the hospital ? Rodel from USA . Ty

God bless take care of yourself

The guy needs to start getting Spiritually strong, maybe you can lead him to someone who is a spiritual leader so someone could guide him along.

Good Video 😊

Very sad story, The American dream can also be an American nightmare

Interesting story. After working in the medical/hospital business (4years psych/drug rehab) for 17 years in my past; I heard and witnessed many similar stories. It’s painful do endure such traumatic and devastating life changing experiences. Take care of yourself and your family Monty.👏👍✌️🙏🇺🇸🛫🇵🇭🗞️📰😜

Mr Crew. Have you been able to talk to the young man. And do you feel this maybe the time for him to reset his life?? 😇🙏

2nd videos I watch since I subscribe today later I will make a comment about Nick. Hope his doing ok.

Hopefully when all is said and done he can get out and work a bit and get more SS built up so he could finally live his dream.

My friend had a heart attack and stroke because of the vax ,I believe but he had the doctors and his family fill out the disability paper work and the month after he got home from the hospital his check started hitting the bank he is 59😊 just saying ,hope everything works out for you my friend 😊

Great story Monty. I''d be interested in hearing more about your divorce if you're comfortable sharing. A lot of men get hammered with it and it alters their retirement plans. As a younger guy, I'd be interested in hearing what you think. Cheers!

what happened to the ex? thanks for sharing.

Sad story❤

It seriously sounds like Nick is trying to get back to his meal ticket in the Philippines, but God is protecting you.

Thanks!

Lesson in life sad story about Nick