The story behind viral video of barber and young client with Down syndrome l GMA

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You may have seen this video of Cincinnati-based barber Vernon Jackson cutting his client Ellison's hair. Now, get to know Jackson and Ellison and learn more about what brought them together.
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@ptick16 Месяц назад

Vernon is the kind of person we need a lot more of in this world. Period.

@rustynailmendlesohn8710 Месяц назад

I would add an exclamation mark ! at the end of your Period dot. I just saw this vid a minute ago. I so agree with you ptick16. 😊👍

@tracygingrich9312 7 дней назад

Absolutely ❤❤❤

@lanaofficiel4042 Год назад

Vernon is a wonderful person. Compassionate and caring.

@yapiolanda Год назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@alexandersupertramp7353 Год назад

@@yapiolanda He's doing more than you ever will! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@yapiolanda Год назад

@@alexandersupertramp7353 I know but I can't help but laugh😉😊😇🥰

@marcykalista386 Год назад

))))

@yapiolanda Год назад

@@marcykalista386 don't worry I never under estimate it I understand. 🥰

@katmaskow3168 Год назад

Why can't there be more people like Vernon? In tune, empathetic, kind, welcoming, patient, great attitude and brilliant smile.

@hapibudha Год назад

Wow, the beautiful ripple effect of human connections. Elliot and Vernon get each other. The cuddle at the end left me in tears.

@abbiebrown2733 Год назад

This is incredible. This barber is a wonderful man . God bless this man ❤️

@alexandersupertramp7353 Год назад

@@Broadtolove Eat shit, creepo

@johncastro39 Год назад

I think the barber HAS been blessed with this little tiger new customer!!😁

@cb4664 Месяц назад

Amen

@user-zq9lo1bn1j Год назад

This barber is an amazing human being the world needs more people like him

@kbusby4824 Год назад

So true.

@rayw.cunningham8643 Год назад

This barber is a special kind of a man. Has the heart, love to bring his talents and skills to help to take the fear out of the kids. Much respect for him. He is a rare breed of a man that has a very big mission.

@louisemcvanesimmons4067 Год назад

I absolutely agree Vernon. God bless you. Continue to bless our world with your compassion

@cb4664 Месяц назад

Amen.

@lovethis1066 Год назад

What a gift God has given this man. That little boy’s smile. 😍

@williamsroberto6598 Год назад

Hello, how are you doing?

@emulan6407 Год назад

god didnt do shit, wake the fuck up and stop living a fairytale

@Dani_Capozzi Год назад

We need more Vernons in the world. What a fantastic man. Kindness is free but produces much in the world. Well done, sir.

@elizabeth5985 Год назад

KINDNESS. KINDNESS. KINDNESS. Social media is so full of the "loud" mean people, we forget that the majority of people are quiet and kind. Thank you to Vernon for reminding us there is kindness in the world, and setting an example of how to express it.

@jifoejoe Год назад

I agree. But we need to get rid of social media.

@JaneCrossan Месяц назад

I'm in awe of you Vernon. You are a wonderful man ❤

@deeannazimmerman759 Год назад

THANK YOU VERNON! You are a true blessing in this world. We can all learn something from you.

@marylynnacee4062 Год назад

Two beautiful examples of what we should all aspire to! Blessings to dear Vernon & Ellison!

@jacqueschuck Год назад

Vernon: your compassion brought tears to my eyes... Can you imagine if we had more humans like you? Your bright Spirit touched not only Elliot and his Mom but all the others kids and families. A huge ripple effect! Thank you for being YOU!

@lenamckinley4366 Год назад

There's more humans like him all over the globe

@Kathakathan11 Год назад

Be that human man

@daundisputedtake7238 Год назад

There are plenty of good people don’t buy all the poison the media is selling

@bookwormwonder Год назад

We need more people like this! As an autistic adult with sensory issues (36) I still have my mom do my hair as I can't deal with stylists and the environment.

@BIGGYMIC63 Год назад

Hopefully you can get over not dealing with different environments stay strong

@leslie6189 Год назад

I bet several hairstylists would be happy to meet you after shop closing or before opening. Lots of people are happy to help. And if you don't like the styling part... Just bring them pictures of what you want it to look like.. Real photos of yourself after your mom's fresh haircuts... Even a video of mom cutting your hair... Keep a video fo that for sure... And then God forbid mom can't do it... You will have some back up strategies

@lawrup Год назад

Applause for him not swatting the scissors

@NikaK23 Год назад

🙏🏿💞🥰

@lekalaxz-a-million4548 Год назад

I applaud you for this comment it takes courage 👏

@jamesgriffitts5652 Год назад

Vernon, you are a man who understands Love! Thank you for your example.

@user-lm9oo3ry8w Год назад

Brought tears. Warms my heart to see beautiful, compassionate people in the world, doing beautiful things.

@susanbrown822 Месяц назад

Thank you for covering this great story. Ellison is adorable and Vernon already has a reservation in heaven for his kindness!

@Anita-vg8mp Год назад

Never thought a haircut could make me laugh and cry at the same time. What a wonderful barber and sweet little client.

@25Prague Год назад

Vernon is a gift to the parents and children--we need more people like him!!

@ronascott4449 Год назад

This made my day and made me cry 😂! What a beautiful soul Vernon is to offer this service, and for free. The kids and parents have a safe, loving, inclusive environment for a haircut. Blessings to all!

@creating1_c1999 Месяц назад

Cute kid with a lot of personality. Barber with a heart for kids. A barber and his client, making connections and building tradition.

@cherylweltlich4059 Год назад

Being a special education teacher this just brought me to tears of pure joy. ❤

@tjvirginia1319 Год назад

Thank you for the work you do with your students ❤

@cb4664 Месяц назад

God bless YOU 🙏🏾

@princessbc9791 Год назад

This is so beautiful. The barber is a wonderful man, truly Heaven sent. God Bless this man!

@MidWestLife2022 Год назад

What a great barber!!! Not many would have the patience but the way this man handles it and laughs with this child is heartfelt 💞

@Manlkiwaa Год назад

That barber is how a lot of us should strive to be ...be nice ...be kind ...especially to the children... The World needs more people like him....Wish him and the child the best.

@christinab2287 Год назад

As a mom of a child with Autism, I love to see this, I pray that more people would be this fun and friendly with our kids as this barber is ❤

@regand7830 Год назад

I know a family, that adopted an autistic baby boy. I've been his and his younger sister's sitter for so long. He's a young adult now. Always a challenge sometimes, but a beautiful boy with so many wonderful qualities. His sister is 16, and taller than me. I don't know WHERE the time went. But the memories are treasures. I love kids, I'll take them any way I can, because at the end of the day...I'd rather be a Vernon! I wish you all the best with your child.

@MrJess-el8ku 11 дней назад

❤️❤️

@daniellen9126 Год назад

Although the stop and go seemed like a game of sorts… the true gift you were giving (other than fun and connection😆) was the gift of voice, empowerment and respect. Thank you Vernon for listening and engaging with heart. You have empowered not only this child but also his family! We all have a voice that deserves to be honored. Keep up the great work Vernon and consider picture cues for your non verbal clients. A speech language pathologist can assist you with this.

@jencook203 Год назад

Exactly. Providing a space where consent and boundaries are respected for children for whom that's not always the case? In respecting the kids' boundaries he provides a space for the kid to make it into a game. Ellison clearly felt safe enough to create that game, and that's HUGE.

@tulsacaupain2882 Год назад

I know nothing about these cards but I like your suggestion and just the idea that this can help the barber help more chilfren. Thank you.

@markcrooks9231 Месяц назад

Imagine how nice the world would be if everyone was as compassionate as Vernon. Keep up with your good work mate.

@deirdregahansuttle5698 Год назад

You are such a gentleman to do this very kind thing to help families with something that other parents take for granted. Your young client is a total joy. Fantastic video.

@Littlebit31 Год назад

What a lovely man. You can see his kind heart in how he interacts with these children!

@MandiMriel Год назад

Omg mama he is adorable and he looks like you! He is so sweet! What a kind man that barber is! We need more hearts like this! As a mom of a child with CP it's important to feel like your child is part of the community, just like everyone else! Great job Eliss!!

@mysticwanderer4787 Месяц назад

The wall against evil is made up of people like Vernon. I am thankful and a little watery-eyed to see this wonderful video.

@paanne1013 Год назад

What a heartwarming story! The Barber is a wonderful person and that little boy was so precious.

@BongMetal Год назад

I dig it! Two cool cats hanging out together, cutting hair, and sharing a laugh. There’s a lesson in that for anybody who wants it. Peace and happiness to Vernon, Ellison and Julie 🕊️

@brendasusanchristensen7058 Год назад

Vernon has the heart the size of a mountain and such a beautiful soul! My heartfelt thanks for treating these precious children so lovingly and with infectious humor. It means everything! ❤️

@johncastro39 Год назад

Two of the most beautiful human beings having a good time! Peace and respect to both of you. You too Mom! I really needed a video like this right now. Thank you.

@elizabethschodel1423 Год назад

I love this video, it always puts a big smile on my face no matter how down I am, this beautiful young man and his hairdresser seem to have a lot of fun, it's so cool to see that there are people out there that actually have hearts

@kellyhickman6117 Год назад

Hats off to you Vernon need more people like you in this world!

@samanthapaige8198 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful how the barber adjust to the needs of his client and makes the parents feel comfortable as well. Cudos to you Sir and Thank You for your service because it is needed.

@loriwest610 Месяц назад

So true❤Everyone has gifts to give. Vernon found his now he's helping others find theirs. ❤ Letting another person's light shine is a sign of respect and dignifies the individual. He's a good man.

@srodriguez721 Год назад

My heart smiled the whole time. God bless you Vernon.🙏🏻

@Ladywolf2263 9 дней назад

We so desperately need more men like this. To me, this is what a REAL man looks like. God bless Vernon and the family who raised him. If he was my son, I couldn’t be more proud !

@tiago1805 Год назад

God continue bless him. Things like that warm our hearts. Who doesn’t want to have a hair cut with a guy with that good energy and smile. Great job guys.

@paulinemuthena6545 Год назад

God bless the barber.He is so patient and loving and empathetic.The world needs more like him.Look at him hugging that kid!!!

@deniserivera6157 Год назад

It is so beautiful to see the compassion and heart of a long-term relationship being built on trust. Truly amazing.

@nudibranch1379 4 дня назад

What a precious, beautiful boy Ellison is and Vernon is an amazingly kind person. Wonderful to see their interaction. Blessings to them both.

@camarojai6832 Год назад

Can we all appreciate the beautiful smile on Ellison's face 😁 and the pure joy and safe place the Barber has provided 🥰🥰🥰

@catherinep1800 Год назад

We need more people in the world like Vernon. He is wonderful 🥰.

@leonakinglion3210 Год назад

Indeed. I think the world would be a better place.

@kaydee3371 Год назад

This piece made me smile. What wonderful work this barber is doing for humanity as a whole. I hope we are getting the lesson.❤

@sooz9433 Год назад

What an adorable little guy and how awesome this barber is! A person with a great deal of compassion ❤️ Thank you for this wonderful story. Thank you to Vernon and Ellison✨️❤️🎈

@indiahawkins8732 Год назад

Words can't explain how that lil boy warmed my heart and had me giggling at the "STOP!....and GO!". I loved this video.

@ciekai7356 Год назад

That is it. A place where you are not judged in and comfortable. God bless you.

@donaldduprey4770 Год назад

I was having a tough day until I saw this video and it lifted up the rest of the day for me. This guy has a heart of gold. God bless you man

@johnjunior7231 Год назад

Classic example of how great the world would be if at times businesses can look at clients as people and not a potential dollars

@jenniferlannon7103 Год назад

This story warms the ❤. Thank you Vernon for donating your time and being compassionate and patient. You are making a difference and I’m sure the parents appreciate you!! You have a great heart !!

@frankpaquet295 5 дней назад

Love it! What a great guy to do that for kids. Everyone needs some extra help and he's so willing to do that. You are amazing Vernon! Thank you. (from Sandi)

@user-mh9fk6nz8k Месяц назад

Vernon is an Awesome Barber/Hairdresser because he and Ellison seem to communicate so well! Patience is Vernon’s second name and he is soo kind to these children! It is SO SWEET to watch!!

@juk00 Год назад

Such a nice guy and wholesome experience for all

@nancyaguirre2307 Год назад

Inspirational! What can’t we accomplish when we let our hearts lead. You are changing whole worlds Vernon sir. God bless you.

@catcar8212 8 дней назад

Bravo Vernon! You were designed with an enormous heart. You showed Ellison such kindness and respect. I wish you all the best from Connecticut.🌷🌷

@sellis8808 Год назад

Thankyou Vernon, you are doing such an awesome job connecting with these children and letting them and their families feel safe and happy. Wish there were more of you. Thanks for sharing.

@chantelturner123 Год назад

What a sweet boy, and Vernon you are a fantastic human being. ❤️

@wilmaallen9872 Год назад

What a wonderful expression of kindness while getting the job done. Sir, you rock!!!

@danapatterson797 Год назад

You can see that this barber is very compassionate about his work and the connection with his clients keep up the amazing job great haircuts we need more people like you

@maxperry4978 Месяц назад

What a wonderful world this would be if everyone had the love and integrity let alone joy that these two offer both only want to see everyone being loved and happy

@anniebranziko5060 Год назад

I love this man and have never met him. May all of us who watch this carry this man’s energy into the world. ❤️

@elizabethkates670 Месяц назад

Yes kindness is free. He made this little boy's day. The smile on the child's face warms my heart and the barber gets a long distance hug. This story is beautiful ❤

@tonjawhitsell7053 11 дней назад

Damn dude, I got mad respect for you! The way you help these children is just a wonderful gift to the world of disabled children. You are one of the most wonderful human beings I've ever seen

@traciekinser3551 Год назад

Vernon is an amazing man! We need more Vernon's in this world. And, Ellis' smile can turn anyone's bad day upside down. What a beautiful spirit he has!

@lilahughes1205 Год назад

Ellis is adorable, what a champ!! Go Mr. Vernon...great customer service man!!

@laurak.donham8374 9 дней назад

So beautiful. We worked with gifted kids with special needs. My heart is full and it renews my faith in humanity. Thank you.

@charlottebezuidenhout2690 Месяц назад

What a lovely little boy … Vernon is amazing

@kimbanks777 Год назад

Their laughter made my day. I joined in the laughing with tears filing my eyes from this beautiful interaction. The world needs more of this.

@elbaolivera3707 Год назад

Love it! I have a grandson with downs and I pray that he gets the love and respect everywhere he goes. Your video is an inspiration for all parents and grandparents. God Bless you all. Thank you for sharing.

@tonisumblin2719 Год назад

I was a nurse who once had a week long assignment taking care of aa Down’s syndrome boy. 10 years old. I absolutely loved this kid. And cried for weeks after he passed away. All children respond to love and kindness.

@cb4664 Месяц назад

Tell him we said “hi”! 👋🏾👋🏾

@brynne610 Год назад

Vernon you are sunshine, fresh air and a big smile in this world

@user-rf8dn8zq4e Месяц назад

Made me happy, made me cry-not with sadness but with joy! What a fantastic person to go to, to have your hair cut and what a truly lovable boy! Thanks for sharing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@leannewarner-luqman4312 Год назад

Vernon you have a beautiful soul.These are memories that will last a long time with the children and parents. Thank you! Don't change.🙏🏾

@sandraperkins203 Год назад

This is a wonderful story! We need to hear and see more stories like this. 👍❤

@Mrsquick Месяц назад

I'm crying. What a beautiful soul, Vernon is. Compassion is very lacking these days. To know that there are people out there who still care makes my heart smile. ❤😊

@janetmiller2980 Месяц назад

I like Vernon's philosophy of self acceptance and being open to love.

@jeffreybroge9002 Год назад

You Sir, are such a pure loving soul, Thank you for being the person who these children can go to and be special

@bobbymcquoid6791 Год назад

Vernon and Ellison .. two Legends of being true brothers and friends .. this world needs the joy you both share .. thank you both

@hellsbells7271 Год назад

What a lovely man to show so much compassion with this beautiful child. Thank you sir for showing us just what a little bit of kindness and consideration does.

@donmacgregor3575 Год назад

You have a very kind heart. All the best to you . The world needs more people like you.

@jenlong2756 Год назад

So wonderful to see how they get along!! Thank you Vernon for being such a big sweet teddy bear!

@stacyscooby8488 Год назад

Amazing job we need more kind people who can understand people and accept people with special needs it’s rare to see thank you for accepting by opening up your heart and being kind.

@christyg3013 Год назад

Is it just me, or is that one of the cutest kids ever? Kudos Vernon. You are a precious gift to the word.

@tberman2386 Месяц назад

Vernon is a gem! He is having fun, providing a service and being an awesome person. God Bless you Vernon!

@elizabethwatson9112 Год назад

These two are awesome. It's so beautiful to see someone to freely give their time to work with the special needs community. We need more like him.

@CBM8933 Год назад

Aaaww this touches my heart. I have a great nephew who has down syndrome and what this guy does and how he treats him is amazing and special. He has a special touch and talent. We need more Vernon’s like that in the world.

@maryconte4474 28 дней назад

I love this story. Vernon has compassion and he's very professional and kind. So glad, this story was shared!!! Vernon you are Awesome!!!

@fraidysteinberg2365 Год назад

What a personality, this boy is such a darling, making people laugh!! Love!!!

@reymoni22 Год назад

I had a Brother with Down syndrome what this amazing Barbar does brings Tears to my eyes, such a good and wonderful Men. Thank you Sir”🙏

@tmadrid8890 Год назад

Beautiful person! Thank God for his gift of love and compassion with others!

@kathleen2754 Год назад

God bless you Vernon Jackson! You are an amazing man with an amazing talent. I absolutely love this video of you and Ellison. I've watched it over and over again with the biggest smile on my face. My favorite part is of Ellison and you smiling and laughing. I have a grandson with autism and he and I shared many laughs and smiles together. Thank you for all you do with these special children. I don't see them as special needs I see them as special people 🙏🙏🙏

@edithwilliams6778 Год назад

So sweet.

@TheCrochetmama Год назад

Thank you Vernon for treating special kids like a person!! As parents of special needs kids this means the world to us. ❤

@theguardian308 Год назад

This was beautiful. That boy is gorgeous and that man is amazing. He is doing gods work. Thank you so much for such an inspiring video. We need to share more of these stories.