Thank you for telling your story , it definitly made me think more about the subject. it definiytly hit home for me becasue my family has has issues in the pasrt with drinking and stuff
I'm so proud to call this man my older brother. I love you so much Bubba and I'm so glad you made it through all the things you did. It made me a stronger person just watching you. Thank you sir for letting my brother tell his story.
I’m proud of you Rob for letting Josh tell his story. As the first guest to sit in the red chair, this is such an important and impactful message for everyone to watch.
This hit me hard. I was a passenger in a vehicle on a night everyone had a bit too much and someone tried to show off and impress me. We rolled the truck on my side, I got the head injury and he got the DUI... Ill let you guess which one was worse in the end. Im thankful for you sharing this story because it should make everyone think about the situation before you get in a vehicle with someone. I can think of a few things i would have done differently before the crash... since I dont remember anything after.
My heart goes out to this man. I can't imagine going through an accident like that and losing my sight. I really commend him for his positive perspective and mindset. Thanks for giving him a platform to share his story. I'm sure it made his day 👍
Josh, I see a vision of you telling your testimony to every high school in the country. Josh the lord is going to use you to save a lot of lives. Your testimony is going to educate thousands of people. Blessings
As the father of a 7 year old stroke survivor my heart goes out to this man, I’m so glad he recovered but I know the day to day after a stroke is not easy. You got a strong dude in front of you right there.
When I was a kid, and indestructible... Someone told me “Too everyone else in the world.... I am “the other guy””..... that hit home hard back then and “scared me straight”... think about it how many billions of people out there, and to every single one of them I am “the other guy”... yeah I stopped doing a lot of stupid things right then.
This young man needs to speak at schools. Sometimes it take a sledgehammer of a story to drive a simple point home. Nothing but the beat wishes to this gentleman in all the thongs he chooses to pursue. 👏👏👏👏
My little bro telling stories and hopefully saving some lives. I’ve said for years you need to tell this story and be a truth speaker about what can happen. This is one night of my life I will never forget getting that phone call and having to call the rest of the family and racing to the hospital to hopefully see my brother one last time. The emotion I have on this story are all over the place it’s like reliving that night all over again but thankful you’re still here. I’m happy as your older brother to see you keep going and pushing everyday to better yourself.
Big props to Josh, my favorite part about him is his attitude. He's not asking for pity, he's keeping on trucking! Big props to you bro! NTW 😍 the ssp foxbody in the background!!!
I was helping push a ladies car out of a ditch years ago and out of nowhere some guy with no arms put his foot on the bumper and we got her out. Ever since that day i think how good i got it.
Most of my youth was filled with stories of drunk driving craziness, police encounters, accidents, major injuries and death, not all badges of honor come from government wars.... glad he can live to tell the tale. 🙂👍 thanks brother
What a force of life that guy is! Made a mistake, paid a high price - not talking about helicopter ride - and was faced with a choice: give up or continue to fight...And he took the hard way like a man! Josh, I bow down to you good sir! There's never too many people like you in this world...And Rob, as always thanks for sharing, catch you next time ;)
Every kid that gets their drivers license should have to watch this and then talk to this guy. Every year around the end of school and graduation time we lose too many kids. Maybe by them listening to his message we can save a few. Rabbit thank you for doing this It gives back to the community. Car guys hate losing kids like this.God bless and everybody slow down.
Thank you from telling your story Josh. I am a retired teacher who lost far too many students in 42 years to bad decision making. Some took others with them. Share your story as often as you can on as many platforms as you can.
Was in a drunk driving accident only a few weeks ago. Was ejected from the car at 75mph+. Broke my back in 5 places, broke 4 ribs, my sternum, collapsed my lung, and have a severe concussion. Im lucky to be walking, let alone to be alive. Its not worth it. Get a sober ride. Please learn from mine and other peoples mistakes. Your loved ones dont deserve it, and god forbid you could hurt or kill someone else.
Wow, this guy's experience was so traumatic and tragic, but he has such a great attitude!. So many people would have given up but he didn't. Wish the best for him. Thank you for telling your story.
Rob its awesome that your platform has grown to what it is today and that you can have someone come on the show and share thire story. Its awesome and I respect the hell out of you man keep up the good work, love hearing from the "Rabbit".
I’m a Critical Care Paramedic and have worked more of his type of accidents than I care to remember. My heart always went out to my patients knowing the long hard road they were facing. Josh’s story is both a cautionary tale and an inspiration. God bless this young man and bless you Rabbit for allowing him to share his story.
Best PSA I've seen in some time. 14:40 a bonus - the only thing holding you back is you. 18:30 The reason they make PSAs in the first place... if it saves just one, it's worth it. Thanks to Ole' Rabbit for letting someone else tell a story that needs to be heard. 👍
Respect to this guy for owning up to his bad decisions and still making the most of life. Also for drilling in the dangers of drinking and driving. I was hit by a drunk driver in 2011 while riding my motorcycle to work. Suffered a broken leg, torn PCL ligament in my knee, my bottom lip was ripped off (luckily was reattached) and entire upper jaw caved in, 7 knocked out teeth among other cuts and bruises. Had my mouth wired shut for 2 months which turns out to be a great way to lose weight haha! After all the surgeries and learning to live with the changes In the long run has made me a better person and more out going. I appreciate the small things in life i took for granted. And I will absolutely never ever drive drunk or let a friend do it. Thanks for the story as always Rabbit
Than you both, 30 years clean and sober. I thank God everyday for the 2 DUI's in 20 days that woke me up before I killed someone. I was BLESSED!! I figured out that since I couldn't stop driving I would just stop drinking.
Amazing story Josh! No matter what has happened, you can continue to grow and evolve yourself. Well done Rabbit for having such an impactful story as the first guest on the storytelling. More stories please
This channel is the bomb. Good ole story that should hit close to home with a lot of people. I know I’m going to think of this video anytime I want to go out drinking..
Thanks Josh, thanks Rob, just sent this to my 24yo nephew, I've been lucky enough to walk away from a couple of wreaks, I'm glad you are okay, Rj in Oz
I'm glad you made it.... And the fact you have not let bitterness consume you .. You're a helluva man... This hits home to me because I lost a nephew on Christmas of last year... While visiting his grave a couple weeks back at night. I had a little to drink I was upset .. ended up putting a car it's lid .. going to jail.. but other than the car everything was fine.. I love cars . Ive raced and been in wrecks my most of my adult life.. but even though I have never been scared. Hell I'm not now.. but it's time to use some common sense.. Love this video.. hate that happened to you.. but it is a reminder of Murphy's law
How the hell could ANYONE give this story a thumbs down 👎,,,,, haters gonna hate , this guy’s ambition to keep moving should give everyone hope ,,,, ROB PITTS you da man! Watch all your stories but I’m just a front yard flipper but I’ll get to your level lol
My hats off to ya Rabbit, to share your platform for such a powerful message from an even stronger individual, thank you for introducing him and allowing him to share his story.
It’s always the passenger with the worst injuries. I rolled a car in high school and thank god we both walked away. My prayers go out for this young man and his family
I made it to 12:37. I can't watch anymore, it makes my stomach churn. I have the utmost sympathy and respect for the guy. I have spent the last year recovering from my own wreck that wasn't my fault nor were my injuries comparable to his. I also have a very real phobia about losing body parts and I have "only ifed" myself for far too long. I may never find a vehicle I loved as much as what I lost and that leads to one more comment. This guy's story really makes me appreciate what I still have. Also, who tf would give this a dislike. Fifteen people need a dose of karma.
This is why I don't fully trust many people driving. I was 3 inches from death, lost half of my L3/4/5 vertebrae, fractured my pelvis both sides front and back and died 3 times before making it through intake. They told me I would never walk again. Nothing like this man. I commend him beyond belief.
13:03, crazy you said it that way, and it ended up being premonition. Love the outlook of can’t sit and wallow in it, in your boat, but different injuries, i had to look at it the same. I couldn’t eat anymore. I always said, man, i’d love a motorcycle, but don’t want to spend the last 5 minutes of my life holding my intestines in my hands (story id heard). Day 2 owning first motorcycle, wrecked and sliced my stomach open, ended up losing 20ft of intestines. Won’t forget the sight of watching myself laying there as i rose from the mountain to pure white light, ultimate peace and serenity. Had a convo with God, asked if i wanted to stay [there] or return [to life]. Long story short was blessed with survival, snapped awake on the mountain, still kickin, can eat again, and earned plenty of life back.
Double edged story. The tragic results of 1 mistake, the amazing guy who can talk about it honestly and is very humble about what he has overcome. "Just a I went to college kinda degree". Amazing. Other comments about talking to new drivers in schools is on point. Maybe a video should be made specifically for that purpose. The warning of tragic decisions combined with his inspirational attitude and can do results are worth far more than money. He could save and inspire many young people. Thanks for sharing
Great message, and great perspective. Glad to hear he has been able to not only get by after what he has been through (and continues to go through) but is thriving and continuing to push himself. Thanks for sharing your story, Josh!
Wow crazy story! I hope you're doing ok. Long term LT1 Trans Am owner here and I have an interesting story about how a music video with a PSA in it about drunk driving lead me to give a ride to a member of my favorite band because I wasn't drinking. There is a music video by a Canadian band called Simple Plan that has an LT1 Trans Am in it and it was how I was introduced to their music in 2005 because someone posted the video on a Trans Am forum. I went to 3 of their concerts in Florida in 2016. Their lead guitarist follows me on twitter and helped me get tickets to one of the shows that was invite only. On the last day of shows I got backed into at a toll booth in my 95 Trans Am. The damage was minor but I got a free paintjob out of that from insurance. When I get to the venue for the last show, someone pulled out of a spot on the street in front of the venue just as I drive up. Score. Front row parking. I had no idea how perfect this would end up being. I get into the venue and was front row center at the bar. The guys from the band actually recognized me from the other shows. The lead singer even came out and walked the bar and shook my hand first because he recognized me. Now as I said, I'm not a drinker but I especially wouldn't be drinking and driving because in that video, the person driving that trans am was killed by a drunk driver. I've had a lot of eerie coincidences with this band and their music over the years but that's one I want to avoid. Anyway, after the show, the guys hung around for a bit and I remember commenting how I'd love to try to get a pic of them with my car. Later on I was outside the venue taking a break from the noise (it became a club after their concert ended) and Jeff, their guitarist comes out with his guitar bag like he is getting ready to leave. I walk up to him and ask him if he can do me a favor. He says he doesn't know if he can do me a favor because he needs to figure out a ride back to his hotel. I say "well Jeff, the favor I was going to ask was if you'd let me take a pic of you standing in front of my car (which was less than 100 feet from where we were), but if you need a ride to your hotel, I'll drive you there." He asks me if I'm ok to drive (he had been drinking) and I tell him I haven't had a single drink (completely true, I was drinking coke all night). He agrees and I take him to his hotel, get the picture and get a bonus. On the way back to my hotel I notice something sitting in my passenger seat. It was his guitar pick from the concert. It must have fallen out of his pocket. I actually got it signed when I went to another concert of theirs the next year. TL,DR a song with a trans am in the music video about drunk driving lead me to meeting a band because I have a trans am like the one in the video and I gave the guitarist a ride to his hotel after a concert. The video in question ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZQ7oqmikZDQ.html
Story hits home with me. Full night of drinking, sun was up by then. Just got the car, same car 02 WS6, and some friends really wanted to go for a spin. All seats were filled, I was the driver. We never crash but easily could have. I remember shifting into 4th and seeing in the corner of my eye someone putting their belt on. Still think about this once in a while how everything could have changed right then. This happened when I was 19 and I'm 34 now.
Aaron I'm so glad you survived. My brother didn't. You said something, I hope you heard it and hear this. God gave you another chance. Don't waste it. He had an accident before that he shouldn't have survived - but did - the 2nd one got him.
This is such an amazing and inspiring story. Someone that had something like that happened to him and still be able to have a positive outlook on life and not just make excuses for everything. So many people today will just sit at home making excuses why they can’t do things. Then you here a story like this and it proves that there are still honest good people out there
Such an important story to be told. The human body is fragile, but the human spirit is tougher than a 2 dollar steak. And we all need to be aware of the risks we take and who it may effect. Thank you Rabbit and Joshua for the story.
Im grateful to have heard this brave young mans story! I lost kidney function at 26, and have been on dialysis for 5 years. Luckily also chose to move forward. The way that I chose to move forward was with God. How grateful and thankful I am, that I chose to honestly COMMIT to living for and with God. Without him, I wouldn't be here. I can honestly tell you I have felt and seen him work in my life. When you hear people say they are " Born Again" Christians. They are actually painting the picture for you, because I am NOT the same person I once was. Its NEVER too late to ask Jesus to be your Lord and saviour and For God to come into your life. There are no sinners in HEAVEN, and that time can be here before you know it.....
I know some where some place you changed some one's life for the better and that is a what makes you a special genuine person it's the man that makes the car not the car that makes the man thanks again for your wisdom and more !
Hey Robb, this is a video every kid needs to see before signing up for drivers education class in high school. Putting into real perspective what can happen when you're least expecting it. My hats off to this young man for sharing his story, and trying to save other kids from an altered future life, or potential death. When I was a kid in the late 1970's taking drivers ed class, they had a series of movies everyone had to watch showing drunk driving crashes to try to show kids what can happen. One that stands out in my memory was called "Mechanized Death" . I kid you not, that was the title of the film. The movie showed real footage of what people, cars, and trucks looked like after horrific accidents. These were not special effects, these were actual images and films of accident reconstruction, and what the now dead people went through. Forty years later I can remember those images vividly. As a kid, seeing people literally ripped in half, left a major impression on me. I believe parents complained about how grewsome the film's were ( wasn't that was the point ? ) , and they discontinued showing these film's in school. Drive safe and take care all..
H-O-L-Y S-H-I-T, Rob, My last two years have honestly been about as challenging and difficult as almost anyone I’ve ever met. I wake up every morning & welcome the challenges of whatever sort of crap the Big Man in the clouds can throw my way & so far, I’m undefeated!! Watching this video just gave me an all new perspective on just how hard life can get. What an awesome, inspirational guy! His positive approach to life definitely gave me a new perspective!! Thank you for sharing & keep on kicking ass @ RUC!!
I have a similar story, don't remember 1 month after motorcycle [jump] accident, TBI , had amnesia, permanent memory issues and Diabetes insipidus. 16 years ago.. but I've maintained my sovereignty which is an extraordinary thing, and stuck to my car/motorcycle passions, and never-ending search for truth.. as my everything.
Hey Rob love the videos honestly they help me keep my mind on the horizon and help me a lot I really appreciate what you do here on youtube and hope I can meet you someday keep up the good work man
It makes sense as to why his buddy was more or less fine. Drunk people generally don't get as severely injured in crashes (even in ejections) because their reflexes are so bad that they can't tense up and they basically turn into a rag doll. My coworker is a volunteer firefighter and the stories he has of drunk people being fine after major accidents are insane, usually with the other people involved being killed. That's why we have a rule - when we do any kind of partying, we check the keys at the door. You have to prove you can get them back at the end of the night when you want to leave, or have a DD or a ride coming to pick you up.
My son was hit by a jeep wrangler in july 2020 and had to be life flighted while listening to this watched a guy cream a white tail and I went right back to that day. Why did this have to happen?
Amazing story my man you are a true inspiration that is awesome how you were able to pick yourself up after an accident and make the best out of a shitty situation a quote I love is weather you think you can or think you can't you're absolutely right
Awesome story. This reminds me of a story too. Customer of mine is fairly young, has a family. Lost his leg, literally walks on a wood leg...this is the south, and works full time every damn day for the city department. Does everything anyone else can do. Could have easily drawn disability, but refused and picked himself up and keeps makin it happen.
This story just reminds me, to keep drilling it into my 13 year old son's head... I don't care where you are, who you're with, or what you've been doing; if something bad is going down or going to happen, you call me and I'll come get you. No questions, no 3rd degree, (at least not at that moment, I'll be honest), I just want you home safe and sound.
Right on Rob had a friend was a fighter pilot in Gulf war he flew several missions so one night back in the USA every one was drinking Josh went off to bed we blocked the door so he would go to bed well he decided to climb down from his 2nd story window low and be hold fell broke his neck and was a paraplegic ya just never know what could happen have a great day brother hope I run into you someday
I survived 3 wrecks over the course of about 2 years. Once for booze, one for opiates & one with Xanax. Only got one DUI but looking back 5 years I'm ashamed of my actions. Never wore my seat belt. Did some minor damage to my back & neck, im very lucky to be alive. Getting so high I would sleep for literally a day, momma had to check my pulse to see if I was still alive. Play stupid games win stupid prizes & like he said roll the dice enough your numbers gonna come up.
Some decisions pull us forward, some pull us back but it always good to keep looking around & learn from others mistakes to keep ourselves from making bad decisions
(Editor's Note: I wish I had known we were having a guest today, I would have put on a clean t-shirt and run a brush through what's left of my hair.) Here I am, all set to whine and complain about the lack of "JC Penney's" girls, and Brother Rabbit nukes my whole plan with this life lesson/positivity nugget. An impressive attitude, especially so given the circumstances. I didn't get a lot of life lesson tips from my dad, but "Wear your (GD) seatbelt!" was one. The car didn't move until everyone was buckled up. Thank you for sharing your story, Joshua. Thank you Brother Rabbit for sharing your platform so we can hear that message and meet a truly inspirational figure. Godspeed, Joshua
