WWII vet forms unlikely friendship with preschooler 

Just found this story on Palm Sunday, 2023. Had to find out if these 2 friends managed to stay in touch. Now I’m in tears and deeply saddened to learn that Erling passed just a couple of years later. Thankfully, Erling & Emmet did visit just days before Erling passed. I hope Emmet will always remember his very special friend. Emmet’s mom is right, you stick with the people you love until the very end.

Absolutely the MOST heartwarming little clip. I watch this often to remind myself that human beings can be pure and good.

What a beautiful friendship. Old people are the best.

I don’t blame the little man, I get along with the greatest generation better than most other generations.

This is the charm of having old people around BOTH have unconditional love & that strengthens the friendship..I felt bad for Erlin..but this is life.

So sad to hear Erling passed away. R.I.P.

In preschool there was an old guy who brought his flying fox for the children to use. He was fondly called Grandpa.

in tears........ just in tears...

What a awesome man. That little guy is sure going to miss him.rip Erling you will be forever in his heart.

I watched this and just had to know what happened. Very sad to hear about Erlings passing. Many WW2 vets are lost to us every single day, their life experiences, their service to our country gone with them. It would have been wonderful if they could have written all of that history down for others to see. And not just the fighting parts, but the humanity parts as well.

What a beautiful friendship! May Erling be at peace 🕊️ and may Emmett and family be well.

This is the sweetest story and I’m sorry you have to move away. They are the perfect pair. Thank you so much for sharing it 💫

Every little person should have a friend like him and every seasoned citizen should have a little person to brighten their day ❤

Don’t watch this during work, it’s too sad. A happy sad feeling.

He reminds me of my son when he was a little boy. My son is almost 19 and he works with old people now. Some people have that special thing inside of them that makes people happy.

Love this, RIP Erling.

This is absolutely adorable. They seem to have that cut of the jib in common totally naturally. So of course they became friends. Universe works! :D

Great friendship

Beautiful ❤️

Does this story continue? Its so deeply tender. I hope this little boy never ever forgets his space in time with this sweet.. The story and example this little boy can share. Its truly beautiful.

we need sort of stories more

I’m not crying, you’re crying…this is as sad as it gets for me as I take care of my 86 year old mom. I wish she had a friend like Emmett..….so sad for Erling…

The boy would be great as a volunteer or paid worker in a nursing home. He is naturally good with the elderly.

Isn’t that life? You meet someone who impacts your life so intensely and meaningfully one moment and the next they are gone. It’s all about the experiences in the end. No?

This was such a heartwarming story. I hope they can continue to get together as often as possible.

My heart bank is overflowing!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing this tremendously beautiful story!♥️♥️♥️

I learned a lot from my grandpa. It broke my heart when he passed. I miss him.😭

Close ties between seniors and youngsters is beneficial to both.

Very smart young man. The last of the last to have a great war vet as a mentor. Lucky boy. My dad was a vet , and I'm getting old now.

I just love and respect our elderly they have been through and seen so much in their life times and know so much and understand way more than I could ever in my life time once they are all gone we are and will lose out on them😢😢❤️❤️🥰

6 years and only 35 comments. People disgust me, but this man and child are the essence of humanity. God bless the little boys mother and God bless old mate. If only everyone could see the true beauty behind this, the world could be changed in an instant.

Thank you for sharing this amazing joy filled story even though it might have a bitter sweet and the story itself is amazing it reminds me to take it easy in life and always stop to smell the flowers in life the journey can be fun❤😊

Them racing John Deere’s is just everything for men & boys

what a tear jerker I can't even see the screen to type. Love and friendship he'll always have in his heart.

the little time he had with the senior citizen will forever impact the little man and how he relates with people for the senior he will have peace thinking of this innocent moments a distraction to the horrors if ww2

So sad they had to move for that friendship they shared was just so special.😢

They're the cutest freinds. Some people just click it's a difference of generations. Little boy's learning a lot from this old guy

How touching their friendship is!

Emmet will learn far more valuable life skills from the veteran who lived in less technologically advanced time than today. He has a WW veteran as his mentor. That is some lucky.

These stories never fail to make my day when I'm having a rough time❤

I love it!!

These two are with out a doubt the best of friends!

Gosh how much I loved this!❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰 It broke my heart for both of them having to move 😭😭😭😭😭

Wow.... broke my heart!!

Thanks for your service, I'm crying too,but you left a important impact on that young boys life! Much love Sir.

Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. 💕🇿🇦

😭😭😭😭😭😭 why would you break my heart like that?

Buddies come in all shape, ages & sizes!! 👍

We bought this house almost 20 years ago as our forever home. We were talking about what we would do if we could afford it and I said I'd add on to this house but would NEVER move. We have the best couple next door for neighbors. Steve and Cindy are just a little younger than we are but I wouldn't trade them for anything. On the other side of us was a young couple with 2 little kids and the day they moved to a bigger house about ripped my heart out. They sold to another young couple who in quick succession had 3 little ones. Then came the day they also moved to a bigger house. We don't get to see much of our grandkids so these little ones became our surrogate grandkids. Now it's a single mom with a teenage daughter. It's amazing how quickly you can bond with neighbors.

How lovely, for both, lov y’a guys

idek why but the boy saying his name at 00:59 made me so happy

Beautiful ❤

All good things must come to an end ❤

Life and its seasons ♥️😢🙏🏽

Broke my overly manly heart when the old guy was practically crying that his best friend and padawan was moving away

So cute

When he plowed the snow to his little friends house 😢😢😢

You will find a neighbour like him…❤😊

rip

A match made in heaven😢❤❤❤❤

Just more proof it's the best generation of Men and women... not many left from that generation and I wish everyone could get to know one and become friends

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Does it seem that in families now the mark of success is how completely you're able to live life separately and independent from the rest of your family. Seems like a lot of older folks spend the last decades of life mostly alone.

Hi mister wilson dennis the menace lol😅😅😅

Love it

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"Watch dis Erving" ohmygodddd

So cutee

He is now 10 2023

HE DIED 2 MONTHS AFTER THIS STORY

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The kid has Lupus Karmine Disorder. If he goes to the doctor TODAY or as soon as you read this comment, it might not be too late to save the next 20 years of his life!! They can make it go away with medicine.

This is why we need "intergenerational day care centers": A place where children and the elderly can receive day care, where the older help take care of the children and the older feel a sense of purpose while the children have "grandparents" to take care of them all day-- it's a win-win situation.

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What if they just switched houses? Because he looks like he has a bigger house than they do. Switch houses y’all

Too many kids don't have grandparents. Please adopt a grandparent.

Unless ye be converted as little children, ye shall not enter. KJV 1611. Preserved.

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Jesus has a special place in Heaven for these two souls. 🕊