I Survived A Plane Crash As A Baby

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Chris grew up in an orphanage at the end of the Vietnam War, and as an infant, he survived a horrific plane crash in that was part of "Operation Babylift."
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@AverytheCubanAmerican 4 года назад

He is so lucky to be alive today, considering over ninety percent died at his orphanage. Survived an orphanage and a plane crash, what a story to tell

@britbanana8412 4 года назад

I damn near burst into tears when he said his classmates made him Welcome to America cards. That’s beautiful.

@shainabrownmedia1848 4 года назад

Me tooo :(

@IA100KPDT 3 года назад

yep but that doesn't change the fact the west screwed up Vietnam and caused all the sufferings. There is no sadder lives than seeing an Asian or a black people taking on a western name, It means their roots and cultural are totally eradicated. They are a lost soul in this vast world. Operation babylift may have airlifted a lot of babies out of Vietnam and I for once do not believe US is doing it for charity. There are agenda we are not aware of.

@microsoftpain 4 года назад

My man is at least 40 and doesn't look a day over 20.

@recoil53 4 года назад

Asian

@jjackjjack3662 4 года назад

My friends Asian, he is 20 but looks like 40s~

@justzana3609 4 года назад

lol. He look like he’s in his 30’s.

@lakenduvu 4 года назад

My mum is 43. People say she is 15.

@Glomonkey 4 года назад

I had a feeling he had to be older based on the lady who found her parent who was that was trying to save her life at the time when she put her on the plan for operation baby lift.

@ShibaDoggie939 4 года назад

Aww his face lit up when talking about his wife. His story is incredibly amazing and he survived the odds! I learned that the Vietnam War was horrific for both the soldiers drafted against their will and for the vietnamese people that were raped and killed by American soldiers (My Lai massacre). It's hard to learn that our country had done a lot of bad things too but I hope this won't be repeated again.

@khadidi2955 4 года назад

I got emotional at "People looked like me"

@mxxxn 4 года назад

I felt that same thing going to my parent's home country. It's the sort of belonging that's hard to explain if you never experienced it

@kealynw8825 4 года назад

I’m not crying I’m not crying I’mnotcryingimnotcrying

@kayceeyang3128 4 года назад

🥺🥺🥺

@imdancingforever5215 4 года назад

Me too i just want to comment the same things

@maniyeol5951 4 года назад

Same...i feel the same thing whenever i go to my village...sadly i never grew up there..😢

@Foofoocuddlypoops19 4 года назад

Chris Norlund was my TA at UCR her in SoCal for screen writing. I remember this story and how amazing and heart breaking it was. He's a really down to earth guy and I enjoyed the time spent in his class!

@awhellyeah12 4 года назад

Hold up he was born at the end of the Vietnam war but he looks like he’s 20

@splurski 4 года назад

Its because hes asian

@user-ov2fc5sd1e 4 года назад

@@splurski I'm a 1990s asian and I look 200 years old

@splurski 4 года назад

ً 😳

@Wiiforsale 4 года назад

Black don't crack

@igot7-lu 4 года назад

@@Wiiforsale lol asian dont raisin

@reeeahhxo379 4 года назад

The way his face lights up talking about his wife 🥺🥰

@mxxxn 4 года назад

I wonder what happened when he got to the U.S. It doesn't seem like he was adopted, he kept mentioning that he doesn't have a family & it broke my heart. I hope he gets to reunite with his wife & grow a family of his own 🥺

@aznmochibunny 4 года назад

My guess is he was put in an orphanage in the states and no family ended up adopting him and he grew out of the system once he was 18. But I'm not sure.

@AnthonyAppea 4 года назад

Chris was meant to live to tell this story . Very touching history and so many lessons on why there should never be a war in the world again. Thanks for sharing Chris. You're destine for greatness!

@realchris 4 года назад

As you know, it's so important to build friendships around the world!

@Huestein2000 4 года назад

“Never be in a war again” - But unfortunately, China doesn’t share that same mentality. See what they’re doing to the Uyghurs? How about Tibet, Hong Kong, and Taiwan? It’s sad that to this day countries like China and Russia still thinking about conquering or annexing the surrounding countries, which goes to show history will repeat itself.

@Marcel_Audubon 4 месяца назад

wow he has reunited with his whole family now ... they thought he had died in the plane crash - it's an incredible story and an incredible reunion after almost 50 years

@khadidi2955 4 года назад

You might have passed your parent/extended family without knowing. I know for sure they do think of you. I hope somehow some day by some miracle you get reunited again with them but if you don't I want you to find consolation in the fact that you were loved and for you to have survived all that just know that you are most certainly special. Build your own roots, have a family of your own and let your offspring take it from there.

@RayMak 3 года назад

He's such an amazing person. Hope he's living a really great life

@almondity5278 3 года назад

I see you EVERYWHERE. LITTERALY. How-

@Bxbyjaz78 3 года назад

Are you freaking kidding me why are you everywhere

@haiheyrube 2 месяца назад

He makes videos bashing Tesla and its efforts to transition the world to sustainability. Sad ending to this story. Sorry.

@daniel-rz6bd 4 года назад

imagine... I get scared when the plane has the slightest turbulence but imagine how he felt

@katiechambers1319 4 года назад

He probably didn’t know what was going on since he was so young

@bd10232003 4 года назад

He was a baby so no recollection for him

@MichelleOrtiz3417 4 года назад

People think he doesn’t know how he felt but they would be surprised kids/babies pick up everything. Example: yelling and arguing in front of a baby you don’t do that because that can be traumatizing and they’ll start crying

@xalxvx 3 года назад

@@MichelleOrtiz3417 fr i had an assignment to interview my parents n my mom told me that she had yelled at me when i was little bc i kept on asking her where my dad was & she yelled at me saying that he’ll never come back then younger me started crying. i have no recollection of that memory but i still started crying when i heard it bc i still felt it. the memories are probably stored unconsciously idk

@Esmerelda4 3 года назад

Daniel Philips he didn’t feel it lol he was a baby

@aroundtheworldinaprildays 4 года назад

He is one hell of a survivor. Also, how is he looking like he's just in his 20's?

@CAL-zq3dk 4 месяца назад

He found his family .

@fhanoverartist 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. My cousin was also part of operation Baby Lift. I’m so happy she is in my life.

@asian6oy 4 года назад

Oh my god what a miracle… poor baby 💔

@richardcoughlin8931 4 месяца назад

He located his birth mother, who is living in Baltimore, and was reunited recently with her and some of his birth family. They thought he had died in the plane crash and had no idea that he was alive and then made it to the USA as an infant. It really is an amazing story.

@stevenc6256 Год назад

Chris, you have one heck of a story. And I have heard a lot. I was a member of the FDNY and was at 9/11 digging in the piles for 3 months and heard many stories of survival from a lot of people there. I am so happy that you survived and turned out to be a fine person. good luck to you. Real happy to have found your channel.

@amnasheraz7307 4 года назад

I’m sorry for you Chris. I’m sorry for the s*** that happened to you. I’m sorry for the people who lost their lives. I’m sorry for the kids who didn’t even get to meet their parents. I’m sorry for y’all. I’m soo happy that you finally found love. I hope you live the best life and remember if not now, you’ll find peace and love in heaven. Lots of warm hugs and support! ✨ Ps. Smile more, you look rlly nice when you smile. 😊

@Banyo__ 4 года назад

I always say you never can tell by looking at a person what they have been through in their lives but I'm glad Chris has this platform to share his story because he is one of a few survivors of both his orphanage and the plane crash, and there are others out there that have the same or similar stories and maybe someone watching has more information and can help fill in some gaps of his life. You just never know. Thank you for sharing Chris.

@nancysnider5348 4 года назад

This man is a survivor who doesn't question why me but instead "what next for me". I will keep good energy for families to reunite soon.

@haiheyrube 2 месяца назад

Sadly, if you watch this guys’ videos now you will see he is a condescending jerk with no self-awareness and even admits he loves making fun of certain people, while droning on and on about being an ever youthful Adonis. 8:34 . He failed as a film maker even in South Korea where anti-Asian prejudice can’t be blamed. Failed in the navy, failed as a professor. He’s full of grievances and a loafer. Now he’s a finance RU-vidr which is full of clowns and lets him feel superior.

@willg618 2 года назад

Heartfelt story.

@Sophia-gf5et 4 года назад

The fact that most of the children died in the orphanage just breaks my heart

@giuliaorsini1446 2 года назад

Huge respect, I watched this twice and saved it in my heart. Greetings and love from the Mediterranean

@GrandDuchessT 4 года назад

His classmate's welcome was so adorable. Why can't adults learn from children's innocence and non-racistic behaviour?

@armansandhu5807 2 месяца назад

Maybe because adults do not have as much emotion or innocence as us, kids (they lose it as they grow up)

@sophiekloppsowa1138 4 года назад

what a touching story and kind human being. loved this!

@jillievanilli1767 4 года назад

Oh I cried so many different times. His school mates were so sweet to Chris :)

@treatsandtravels06 4 года назад

His emotions are in his heart , voice , and eyes ❤️

@CynChaable 2 года назад

Wow!!! I can’t even imagine.. what a story!!! you’re definitely a SURVIVOR!! Btw, I cried a bit from watching your video. I was also an orphan (Thailand) but from Vietnam.

@stuartkrieger3543 4 года назад

Incredible story, beautifully told. Congratulations, Chris, on your brave and honest telling of your history.

@realchris 4 года назад

Thank you so much for watching and all the support throughout the years!

@joonimism 4 года назад

Mt goodness. Such an unforgettable miracle. Wish you the best of luck.

@AcousticTelevisions 4 года назад

I was so invested in his war and babylift story I was completely shocked when the plane malfunction happened

@ThatsSoBland23 4 года назад

What a beautiful human with such a big heart. Very blessed to be alive and well. I hope he finds out more about his past and reunited with some family, if possible.

@CLB30ROX 4 года назад

what an amazing story!!!! I pray he's reunited with his wife soon

@ktatis 4 года назад

Amazing story and what a great guy with an inspiring attitude. I hope the immigration situation changes soon and he is able to see his wife. He deserves a bluer sky.

@recoil53 4 года назад

With the current government?

@kaitlyn3575 4 года назад

His story made me cry, thank you for sharing

@solegonz762 4 года назад

Thank you for being so open. I wish you healing. Blessings to you & your wife

@fallingforthephilippines6834 Год назад

Chris may first say, thank you for opening yourself up and allowing all of us in, that is a hard, hard thing to do! This video is before you had your DNA search, and a great one to attach to the more recent one where you again open up and share with us that you soon may be reunited with your family! Such wonderful news by the way ❤️ I for one would love to see you, since you have connections and you have skills in film, that you would make an independent Movie about your life story, even though you're still young you have much to share and I would definitely watch, and I think 100s of thousands would also watch! Everyone loves a happy ending so let's hope your journey also finds its way, not to a happy ending, rather a happy beginning 👍. Anyway, wish you all the love and support you greatly deserve!

@rajrammbbs 2 года назад

Boy , what a story.

@miyonguyen8911 4 года назад

Well, you're not alone. The whole Viet Nam is a huge family. And you definitely are a member. Best wishes for you and your wife

@kt6332 2 года назад

Wow! Amazingly incredible! So glad you’re here and found your wife. Sounds like you’re getting in touch with your roots and are creating your own family and network of friends. It’s amazing how some catastrophic events can produce something good!

@badgirlgigi526 4 года назад

“Don’t judge anybody cuz we are from different backgrounds and different stories.” When you have a bad day, remember that there are people who would love to have your bad days. ❤️ Such an inspiring story Thank you for sharing your story with us.

@kayceeyang3128 4 года назад

If you’re seeing this.. thank you for being open sharing your story. This is very inspirational. I hope you and your wife get united soon.

@alexwhite6808 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your journey,,,,as a Vietnamese American from Amarillo, TX

@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting Год назад

That was an astounding story! really something remarkable. So glad I found this :)

@anissavue8179 4 года назад

He is amazing and has great morals he is so inspirational and I hope he and his wife are happy

@LivingTheDream6871 3 года назад

And absolutely incredible story told by an incredible young man. I realize this is late but I am a 71 year old Vietnam vet that would like to say Welcome and Godspeed on your journey thru life with your lovely wife......any children on the way?

@ishikasingh4704 4 года назад

The fact that this all happened so recent in our history amazes me - I’m glad you shared your story it really gave me insight

@alonecozydot195 4 года назад

this is really touching, this man is really an angel in disguise. thank you buzzfeed and this intense journalism for making my day and years to come!

@johnnyhs_ngnng5554 4 года назад

Wow! This gentleman had plane crushed survived to tell his story. It looks like he has not even lost a hair, let alone an an arm or leg. To me he looks like to have a halo over his head. God blessed him. You are one among one of the luckiest in the world. Congratulations!

@hufflepuffwannabe 2 года назад

thank you for sharing this story

@mChav34 Год назад

My mom, who has since died, was an R.N. in the Bay Area. I recall her mentioning being one of the nurses that volunteered to meet evacuated children that flew into the bay area.

@MooninLeo 3 года назад

Wow. Absolutely beautiful story. Good job Buzz feed

@allier1867 4 года назад

when i heard he doesn't even know his birthday..... i became sad. my great grandmother and grandmother were the same. they were so poor they couldn't get access to proper birth certificates. very heartbreaking.

@whataname01 3 года назад

Wow! you won the life LOTTO by surviving that crash... I cried when I saw those pictures. We just got into another Vietnam called Afghanistan, may God help all those in the same position.

@sanJose2008 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story. wishing you all the best in life.

@madelineschultz4968 4 года назад

Amazing story! The world is a better place because this man is in the world.

@misslilyteacher 4 года назад

So humbling to listen to his story and experience.

@HoiaPolloia 4 месяца назад

Update: he actually recently found his mother and family! He was one of 9 children.

@selena4723 4 года назад

This story is so emotional and powering 😔

@SomervilleBob 4 года назад

Amazing life so far. Hope he gets reunited with his wife soon.

@tarzan12345 4 месяца назад

Just saw one of his recent videos. He found his family through DNA test and reunited with them in Maryland. His mom is still alive but his dad already passed.

@arya-ew8qx 4 года назад

What a beatiful yet sad story

@lorethsj 4 года назад

Your story touched me. Blessings 😌🙏

@bulbhorn 4 года назад

Wonderful story. Thank you.

@taniamoore-barrett1584 3 года назад

What a powerful, beautifully told story. Thank you for sharing, Chris Norlund. Sending blessings this day.

@asianremedy7138 3 года назад

I'm streaming your live stock show on my Firestick, atm. Didnt want to post off topic there but wanted to tell you my father-in-law is from Saigon!

@jossyguadarrama3111 3 года назад

Im sobbing 😭😭😭 but a man like that I’m sure because of the person he is today, I’m sure any family would welcome him to join❤️

@FingeringThings 4 года назад

What a story to tell at dinner

@naikouhh 4 года назад

Lol

@ezdubs9288 4 года назад

Lol fr

@lemonchanisrandom1531 4 года назад

.-.

@morado5827 4 года назад

I kinda lowkey feel him I feel like an outsider

@Deniss-cp2fo 4 года назад

This is really sad tbh i feel bad that he had to go through that

@kilburncourtney 2 года назад

Yes you are an amazing person , God Bless you for strength!

@Sleepycat29 4 года назад

Wow hes been through so much and remains so positive. I hope he can reunite with his wife soon.

@waynepayne9875 Год назад

This guy had one hell of a childhood as a baby. So glad he's alright.

@cillaxandhavesometea 4 года назад

We may not find the girl and his classmate that made the welcome to America speech and drawings. But we must continue this spirit and tradition.

@alwaysbeenmai 3 года назад

Wow. What a story.

@thejsph 4 года назад

Poor guy doesn’t know his birthday ☹️

@itsupsettingmenmyhomegirl1512 4 года назад

You’d be surprised how many people don’t know their date of birth. It’s truly sad :(

@CAL-zq3dk 4 месяца назад

He does now , he found his family .

@raven3621 4 года назад

When he mentioned the drawings and the speech welcoming him to america and he said "this is america to me" I bawled. Beautiful story.

@jnels2007 4 года назад

This was a beautiful story even though it started with a tumultuous beginning

@Kabelo.. 4 года назад

That is something to be admired it shows us that no matter how hard the challenge we can persevere througj tough trials

@catwithagun902 4 года назад

Okay this was sad, got me emotional for a while.

@dorydiaz11 4 года назад

Amazing story 👏🏼 thank you for the courage to share it :)

@biggdogg1975 4 года назад

Crazy beautifully sad story, thanks for the history lesson

@christinabtst 4 года назад

This story is so heatwarming. Made my eyes tear up. 😍😍

@tfhigfrth9889 4 года назад

I wanna give him a big fat hug

@MG21778 4 года назад

Went from surviving a plane crash to flying planes for the navy

@Cecilia- 4 года назад

I'm in a long distance international relationship too. The last I saw my bf was in Dec 2019 too so I felt that.

@3rdsidetriangle 4 года назад

Maybe idk if ancestry or 23 and me might help maybe find a relative that maybe help him find some family. But wow hes a true survivor and I hope he get the blessing he deserves.

@az_growss 4 года назад

💔💔💔Very heartbreaking...thank you for your story!

@sugarrskull3144 4 года назад

I really wish the title of this video was different. This guy survived so much trauma

@SamElle 4 года назад

Wow, thank you for sharing this story!! This was very eye opening

@Elaphfsnf 4 года назад

beautiful story, stay strong

@leeleeg4169 4 года назад

What an amazing life experience! Thank you for sharing your story and your light with everyone. This world is grateful for you. 🙏🏻❤️😊

@msangeleyes8413 4 года назад

I wish I knew this guy IRL seems like such a great person 🥰 Hope he gets to see his wife soon ❤️

@ellacuba6477 4 года назад

Love his positivity! Go Chris! :)

@Kneirros 3 года назад

5:55 my tears broke free after I heard him say this.

@Bum_Hip 3 года назад

Wow! What a story. It’s an emotionally, it’s all over the map. Hope he and his wife are reunited soon.

@debbieholick685 3 года назад

Man , you have put your life to work Chris .. you have done great , and an awesome teacher to me so far !! Your an inspiration!!

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