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Scott River was a friend of mine I was at the funeral and viewing I just went and visited Arlyn and paid my respects to River He was as true as they come always caring more for someone else then he did himself He got me in the movie dogfight with him. Those Big Oaks are Live Oaks. His ashes were put under the one he and many of us played around sometimes going to see him while he was in town I would go he would be under the tree reading He found his peace there

I grew up here, and saw River play at the Hard Back Café a lot (a friend of mine owned the place and we would watch him rehearse and set up his guitars); one of my high school friends played violin in the band. His entire family was ALWAYS at the shows including Summer, Rain, and Leaf (Joaquin, who was always stoned). One night I was walking to my car and found him alone, sitting on some steps, crying silently. I asked him if he was ok, and he said "yeah", and I just left him in peace (or so I thought...) He was quiet, polite, and very, very intense.

River was ahead of his time..he spoke about the environment & many years later he was right.

My 1st 'love'..I still cry over this loss. I remember the moment, place, and what I was doing when I heard he was gone. Thank you so much for this. -Forever young. So hard to think of him as 49.. I often wonder what he'd think of what's happened to the world.

River would be so proud of his little brother winning his much deserved Oscar for portraying the Joker. Joaquin honored his brother with that beautiful lyric he wrote 'Run to the rescue with love and peace with follow'. ❤

Unbelievable that it's been 30 years since he died. I think that was a profound statement made about River , that he cared more about the environment and other people then himself. That is so sad to me because he basically put poison in his body and robbed every one of such a beautiful talented human being. He had a sadness about himself. Of course my favorite movie is Stand By Me. RIP RIVER

My first teen crush. River was a beautiful person. It is such a shame he passed so young. In 1997 (around then) my girl friends and I took a trip up to the Viper room with the Cotton Mouth Kings. Part nightmare, part adventure. I was 19 and went in with the band. Dare not order anything. I ended up sneaking out the side and wondered around in the front. I bawled my eyes out. RIP River!

River .. was so beautiful , wow. I’m impressed every time I see a photo of him.

R.I.P....river ... another one of my favorite kids from the 80s

I was born in 95, two years after River's passing. At 25 I'm discovering this jewel of a human being: talented actor and a wonderful person. Dogfight is my favourite as of now.

I love how you memorialize people and give them credit where credit is due. Such a sad story at how young he passed away. Be safe out there these Florida drivers are crazy... Lol. See you soon!

I'm a 80s kid. I was so in love with River. He is the reason I'm a vegetarian & animal advocate. He was here for a purpose & that purpose touched me. Forever. That is a special soul when you can do that in so few years. 💜

Scott, thank you for making this video. My sister kept River's pictures all over our bedroom. His face was literally the first thing I saw in the morning and the last thing at night. I wasn't a fan, but he died so young, and you made this video with sensitivity. Brian seems like a really nice Christian man with a beautiful southern accent.

Thank you so much for this! I am a child of the 80s and still have a big place in my heart for River.

My own private Idaho is still one of my favorite rmovies of all time

River reminds me of some of my favorite and beautiful thoughts feelings and memories of my teen years. I will forever miss him

You and Brain did an awesome job. In paying your respects. I applaud Brain.👏👏For working with the youth. In his community. Always a tragedy. When younger members of our society are taken too soon. It's a loss to us all.Awesome job!♥️😪🙏

What a great way to remember a wonderful teen idol! Rest in peace River Phoenix! We'll always love and miss you!

Excellent Tribute & Brian was a breath of fresh air that added nicely to the video. Great Job by you both!

Well done Scott. RIP River Phoenix ❤️🙏

great video. i remember when he passed away. i visited LA the following year and went to The Viper Room and there were still prayer candles and messages from fans there. so sad. gone too soon. RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻

The River Phoenix building was originally my family doctor’s office throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. I did get to see his band several times at the Hardback and other locations around town.

Beautiful tribute Scott. R.I.P. River 💔

I remember River Phoenix he was an amazing actor. I loved him in Stand By Me I wonder what his life would've been like I he was still alive. RIP River your so missed. Scott you both have done a great job remembering River

A beautiful tribute to River Jude Phoenix I love River so much I named my younger son after his beautiful soul I’m actually supporting river phoenix foundation Love and peace thank you do doing this ❤️❤️💕🍀🌹😇

Thank you for a very respectful video for River. Such a talent that was taken from us far too soon and such a tragic way to pass away. Rest in Peace River. You are very loved and missed.

RIP to River Phoenix!!! Definitely gone way to soon.... Great video & tribute THANKS AGAIN SCOTT

This video was beautiful Scott. My heart still hurts that he's gone. Hard to believe he would be going on 50 years old a week from today. FOREVER YOUNG, FOREVER 23!

Just had another thought while showering...one that I've had MANY times before...one can only imagine how different Interview With A Vampire could have and would have been if we didnt loose River so soon. Remeber he was originally supposed to play Daniel Molloy, but the role was given to Christian Slater (another fav) after his passing. One of the many what could have been.

Indigo is named after Liberty Phoenix baby that she lost when he was a little over a year old. Supposedly they said it was because of allergies in the flooring that couldn't make him breath good. Which lead her to start the "Indigo" company for go green homes. I feel bad for her losing her son so young but then her brother also. That family went through a lot of crap.

I love the movie Stand By Me watched this movie more than 30 times.

Thank you for this tribute of River Jude Phoenix. He was and is a beautiful soul as are you guys for this video. He is greatly missed but never forgotten. 🤘

River Phoenix such a talented guy, so sad he passed so young😢 Rest In Peace 🦋

Hey Scott, I just wanted to say thank you for respecting River. Thank you for not trespassing on his family’s property when you easily could have. I’ve loved River ever since I was a little girl and you doing this means a lot to me. I’m always afraid that people are going to forget about him but with people like you doing these things, he’ll live on for a very long time. This video is very well made and I really enjoyed it:) Keep doing what you’re doing, man! -Tashina (I’m sorry for posting from my sisters account haha)

Oh wow amazing never would have imagine He lived in Florida!!

Hi Scott, I really enjoyed seeing all of these Phoenix sites. The close proximity of all the places he hung out was very similar to James Dean and his hang outs in Fairmount.

Oh my heart! Thank you sooo very much Scott, for making me sob first thing in the morning! Next to the Haimster, River was and is my favorite. He was my husband when I was younger. I drive by the Viper Room everytime i go to LA, which is ALOT...but I have NEVER stopped or gone in. It's too hard. I always wondered if you ever did a V.R. video, now I have my answer. Thank You so much for posting this video. And I want to say thank to the gentlemen in the video with you for giving me a chuckle while the tears were falling, when he said "you are on the street". I am glad that you did not include his casket photo (even though I have seen it hundreds of times). I Love you for this video! ❤❤❤❤ RIP RIVER PHOENIX. Side note: it was 8:23am when I looked at the clock while watching it. Happy Early Birthday River.

You did an incredible job with this video, so well done. Beautiful tribute to an amazing actor.

Nice video! You and Brian are a wealth of knowledge about River. I once looked up celebrity birthdays and found out a share a birthday with River Phoenix. What an awesome actor!

Thank you so much for doing this beautiful video Scott. It's so well done. River was such a sweet and caring soul. He was one of the many that couldn't handle the pressures of Hollywood. It was in that time that the kids were having issues with sexual abuse and I was always so worried about if that was what caused him to go down that path. He was such a good actor! He put such feeling into his work. He's missed to this day. 💔

Thank you. I have been listening to rains music she tributes to River I lost a lil bro early and unexpected her music speaks what I feel in grief and how I feel. Thank you Scott

I love the fact that you show close ups of homes and other things that you can. I'm 70 and don't see real good. I'm totally blind in my left eye. I just love your hard work please continue. Be safe Peace and love🙏❤

You my friend, have a true talent for this. Great work, love ya bro.

His bro called his firstborn River ❤️

I am from the 60s,and River Phoenix was not only a great actor,but an amazing soul. He lived for the good of everything.

Thank you for this.... he was and still is my number 1!! I really appreciate this sooo much. Really. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

So sad he died , Brian you are wonderful Man and truth rings clear , Jesus is the truth the life the way ! THATS WERE REAL PEACE is believe in Jesus !!!

I love River one of my childhood heroes me and Bubbie were on sunset heading to check out the Whisky A Go Go we passed the Viper Room stood there a sec paid our respects that 911 call from Joaquin is heartbreaking I remember when he passed I was heartbroken people say he was the James Dean of our generation and I can see that but I believe he was the River Phoenix of our generation because theres noone like him a true enigma a very unique amazing beautiful person Running On Empty is one of my favorite movies of all time

Thank You Scott and Brian for this video! I hope one day I get to visit Micanopy and Gainesville to photograph his favorite places . Something about the Post Office Location resonates with me and the beautiful simplicity of towns like these. I hope everyone finds Peace , Love , Healing and Joy wherever it may come from especially during these difficult times ❤️

Such a talented young man. A big loss ❤️

Thank u for this beautiful video. So much love and respect to River. Miss him every single day💖💙🤍

Thankyou for keeping his memories Beautiful n alive ♥️🙏

Tears rolling down my cheeks as i watch this

Thank you for doing this video. Very respectfully done too

Great tribute Scott! Gone too soon...a fave of mine. Thank you to Bryan too!

Good job Scott. I was not a River Phoenix fan but I cried when he died. Loved this video...

Great video !!!! I learn so much from your videos, there are times when Im like WTF I never knew that....HOW did I NOT know that...but thats why we have you !!!! xoxo

Thank you for this video Scott and to the guy you had with you (Sorry I'm bad with names). Won't lie it was a tough watch but boy the funeral home broke me. Much love to you Scott. I appreciate your work.

Thank you so much for posting this video! It is done in such a wonderful, heartfelt, and respectful way. River was such a beautiful soul and being able to see some of the places he held dear is an amazing experience.

Keep up the good work Scott that is your blessings an keep up that lovely smile don't let no body steal your joy be safe blessings to u an family😊

Really great video scott loved river Phoenix having grown up with his movies in the 80s early 90s really well put together top again buddy!! 👌👍✌

Awesome, awesome video, a beautifully tribute to River Phoenix, Scott 100++ 💔

1993 was a real sad year for me Brandon Lee and River Phoenix both passed away that year, so young so talented 💔❤️

Will forever love River. This was great to see and love how respectful you both were ❤

Love it Scott. You do all these memorial videos with love & respect. Thank you!!

Scott tell Brian Thankyou for Being a Peace maker and a good person in helping!!!! Amen made my day Scott.... was uplifting this video 🥳🥳

Im the biggest river phoenix fan ever this is how I got to ❤ Scott on tape few years Bk!! Coming bk reminiscing ❤ if it wasn't for me looking for river phoenix on here I would not of found the lovely Scott on tape!! Xx Been a Scott subscribers for 3 years I think now ❤❤

One of my crushes growing up,and Corey Haim being the other.Rip to both of them! Thanks for honoring River Phoenix!

Super nice video Scott 👍

My two favorite 80’s - 90’s actors are Corey Haim and River Phoenix. Thank you Scott for taking the trip to show us where River is resting. ❤️

Thank you Scott. Just Thank You so much.💙💙💙💙

I really enjoyed this video. Been to Gainesville many times but never knew this was the home of River. Thanks Scott !

This video was so beautifully done

My favorite movie was Stand by me

This was such a horrible situation 😢 You did a amazing job ❤️

I think he was definitely on his way to becoming one of the all time greats. I mean look at his brother, it obviously runs in the family. Such a tragic youthful loss. He will always be one of my favorite actors of all time. His performance in "Running on Empty" crushes me every single time I revisit it. Awesome video, thanks for making this.

Great vlog Scott! You always make things so personable - love it!

Always felt so bad this beautiful soul did not get help He was a natural talent Rest In Peace beautiful River ❤

This is one of the best River tribute videos that I have ever seen.... Thank you so much for the way you presented and handled it.

Great job Scott and Brian. Beautifully done! ❤❤❤

I just did all the Gainesville area parts and my family and I ate at the Boca fiesta.And I went to the Post Office in Micanopy.thanks man! That post office had such a cool vibe to it so peaceful

Excellent Scott!! Another trip down with you! Thank you dollface! :-) Brian, so much respect for you as well. Look to the Lord in all things.

So glad I found your channel I’m a child of the 80s and lots of your videos are all part of my life I was heartbroken when he died. I was 17 at the time, I was into the grunge scene pearl jam nirvana etc! too! Any videos on films music people of our generation is really appreciated as I’m from England I wish I could see these places myself! Thanks for the videos! 😊

I just found your Channel, and I'm so excited I did! I've watched a couple of your videos but can't wait to get home and binge-watch lol...Ihave about 10 that I'm dying to see right now! I absolutely love your Channel new subscriber

It’s crazy because his brother Joaquin Phoenix is one of my fan actors in fact ... really good actor too but I’ve always loved River Phoenix!! He had a lot of siblings Rain Phoenix I think has a unique beauty...they seem to be doing pretty good but I feel Joaquin Phoenix has a deep connection with his lost brother

Thank you Scott for the video

Much love and respect to you Scott

Very respectful video, RIP River.

Stand bye me is one of my favorite movies from him

Food For Thought For a Young Man as River Phoenix was . He had alot on His Plate . Supporting Not only His 1 Brother and 4 Sisters But Buying the Family Ranch Paying the Staff , I Believe in Another Video they Said it was Over 30 People !. And No Doubt Paying for His Parents Life Styles. Along with dealing with the Cult life style they left . So many Young Folks in Show Buzz are on Really Heavy Bad Drugs . I find this Very Sad .As if they are Search for Happiness and Love Yet Can't Find it to get to it , In order to get the peace of mind they need , May River Rest In Peace , His working Days are Over

Huge huge huge huge FAN of River 💖💖😞❣️😢😢😭. Bless him Bless you for doing this video. River ....gone too soon & was legendary in his own time - but I believe he would have become one of those all-time classic actors - a true legend; such talent from him beyond words. Sorely missed in a big way. Bet you’re enjoying Heavens Band right now. River - thinking of you - Rest In Peace. ❤️❤️❤️🦋

You did a great job on this video, was so nicely done. R.I.P River

Like Corey Heim Gone way too soon . Huge fan of his too . Thanks Scott for your videos honoring them

Thank you!!! Wonderful video!! Forever River!!

Wow.. Scott,good vid, I'll look this up,as I live but a stone's throw away from all those locations,as I am a resident of Gainesville FL, it's great that you did this.

Thanks Scott and Brian

Thank you, guys! Wow! I had no idea his connection to Gainesville. I'm heading to St. Augustine's post-Covid and look forward to checking out the sites you mentioned, in the city only. You did a wonderful job covering their home and why they love it there, with so much serenity. I recently watched a very rare interview by Anderson Cooper with his mom and siblings talking about River and how much they know he is still with them, till this day. Appreciate learning about his FL ties.

Thank you so much Scott and to Brian too, for all that you did in this video. I hope that everyone will respect River and his family, as we all should. Your video is a wonderful dedication to River, with great respect. I love the fact that you have so much love and respect for the people you film about and the places you go. You ROCK!!!! You both did an awesome job...And I was so happy to hear Brian's love for Jesus Christ...Love you both...:)

Wow this came out when I legit finished watching the movie

Hi Scott .. Thanks for posting this video. I adored River Phoenix and told my husband the next time we visit Florida I’m taking a trip to Micanopy after watching your video. This was our first visit since the pandemic and two weeks ago took a trip to Micanopy. What a charming place and I’ve got to say, got a lump in my throat when I stood by the tree in front of the post office. The people were so friendly and the place is so peaceful. Now I know why River called this home .. Thanks Scott ❤️🇬🇧