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  • I've always been thankful for what was given to me in life, love, health, happiness, etc., but this video, about Patrick and his father, just reenforces my gratitude. My thanks to the Gods that be and those who love me.

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  • GOD BLESS THIS MAN! WHAT A FATHER!

  • omg this made me cry. I am reading your book " Iam potential" I love it and this captured my heart GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

  • whats the name of the piece he played at the beginning i hear it all the time on the simpsons

  • what a wonderful video! inspiring, tear jerking, heart warming, just amazing! keep on playing patrick.

  • He's is the greatest dad ever and has established a bond with his father that can never be broken Patrick you are a hero my friend and keep rocking the piano!

  • Truly amazing.. God bless him

  • I loved watching their episode on Extreme Home Makeover! It was amazing. *^_^*

  • first of all, greatest dad in history. second, ESPN never really touched on the fact that at the beginning the dad was knew that he and his son couldn't share sports, but when he saw patrick play he knew they could share music. And when he and Patrick step on to that field, it represents the ultimate culmination of their relationship where they are sharing both sports AND music. Really shows that God always has a plan.

  • wow, what an incredible story. a very strong and courageous young man. but also an amazingly dedicated, selfless, loving father. that father is a true role model for all men who aspire to be dads. my hat is off to you sir!

  • Thank you, Patrick.

  • Wow :)

  • im here because of Mr.Young

  • the next ray charls

  • like this if you're here because of russell howards good news

  • I'm off to bed with the BIGGEST smile on my face! Simply inspirational.

  • A true respect for the father,and the gifted son... Music, though, truely is everything.

  • @whcho1234 If only more fathers would follow that ideal...

  • he came to my school! And how amazing he was! such a talented young man! made me cry at how beautiful his music was!

  • How could someone dislike this

  • even his dad looks scary

  • the pic that it shows on the front looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger

    and he senses the vibrations

  • This is great and inspiring but it makes me mad when i hear him say oh "god made me this way", thats pure BS because god didint make him his parents did and there must have been a mutated gene somewhere in a DNA strand, it has nothing to do with "god",

    Even if I was a Christian I would be saying the same thing. Otherwise this kid is an inspiration to all and im amazed at what he can do.

  • Wow, I met this guy today. I didn't realize how well known he is until now...

  • Some people are inspired to be actors, singers, stars... because they want to follow in their 'hero's' footsteps. Patrick Hughes inspires people, so that they become better . True Hero.

  • I am in marching band and it makes me feel very spoiled that I have sight and can walk. What an amazing kid.

  • I really wish I could play like Patrick, and that you are a hero.

  • About to be a first time dad, great seeing things like this as I never had a father. Thanks for the inspiration sir!

  • cool story bro. changed my life

  • Makes me feel horrible when i scream to the skies:I HATE MY LIFE!!!

    Just about everyday...

  • I love stories like this all the time: when people don't let anything hold them back. Always remember that there are people out there in a much worse situation. My heart and prayers go out to those out there :) You inspire me to live with no remorse, to reach my dreams and go beyond the stars <3

  • 38 people who disliked this video must not be able to hear one way or another.

  • God bless the dad! and the kids amazing heart!

  • <3

  • WAWI ! :')

  • I have to say I have never before commented on the "dislike" tally, but I am appalled at the 38 folks who did not find this story beautiful and completely inspiring. I guess some people are blind by sight.....some are simply dead blind in their souls. A humble thank you to all beautiful people like Patrick and his father who teach us and remind us of what truly beautiful people are all about <3~!

  • His dad is an absolutely amazing person! :)

  • Crippled? Wheelchair-bound? ESPN Could use some sensitivity training.

  • 37 ppl have eyes but could not see... therefore they hit the dislike buttons...

  • I wish I could be that kind of father...

  • Patrick's talent is awesome and the family is to be greatly commended for the sacrifices they've made to help him develop all his potential. But I really don't understand why some college students can't earn work-study credits by wheeling Patrick around the field and assisting him to & from and in his classes. This doesn't seem like a proper or necessary parental function to me.

  • God bless- science find cures x.

  • que increible!! realmente un gran ejemplo.....

  • Inspirational story about both the father and the son!!!

  • Inspirational story for both the father and the son!!!

  • Who are the 37 dicks who disliked this?

  • Patrick is my HERO! I love him, I grew up with him. Hes an inspiration to not just his community, but to the state as well. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Love you Patrick <3

  • I love this story and what an inspiration! Keep up the great work Patrick to the glory of God!

  • I love this story and what an inspiration!

  • Love is the only reason

  • now this could happen because your body can be more abil to be a musician due to the dissabilitie what ever your body lacks it makes up in other things god bless him but as i can see he already has

  • He's inspiration but his father is beyond any regular dad.

  • Wow!!! there is nothing impossible if you try.

    God is really good. very inspiring.

    to his father, i'm so proud of you!! (applause)

  • This is such a beautiful story! That father is truly a hero and deserves all of the compliments in the world for this. What a big heart he has. And for his son Patrick to be so positive and just say " God made me blind and unable to walk.. Big deal, he gave me the musical gifts I have and the ability to meet new people". We should all look up to him.

  • beautiful... it comes from within.

  • beautiful... it comes from within.

  • Absolutely OUTSTANDING!

    What a heartwarming story :)

  • Kudos to the Hughes family.

  • Wow my family adored this its a sign of hope

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  • dislikers are losers

  • Patrick is so inspiring. I saw him the other day and I wish I could have gone to hear him speak. He makes me rethink the way I live my life.

  • Really makes me feel horrible when I think about all the small BS that I compain about on a day to day basis.  There are no words to express my astonishment of their accomplishments!

  • @MrRyanHampson I was gonna write a comment how any god out there could be so crule or be so blessed to make such a partnership between father and son. But their family is so inspirational and i couldn't agree with you comment much more. Cause i have a bone disease and struggle to fit in ,in life but i can walk but Patrick smokes me with his music skills. Every hater out there should read your comment when life is getting down. thanks

  • Really makes me feel horrible when I think about all the small BS that I compain about on a day to day basis. There are no words to express my astonishment of their accomplishments!

  • 37 people.. just have problems.. they don't have any heart..

  • One word for this video...WOW... *tear* I was astonished @ this video when I watched. it was very touching.. I liked how Patrick said that "God made me blind and disabled but big deal!!!!! I have the beautiful musical gifts he gave me... and I am thankful for that!!" I love this video..

  • 37 people has no HEART

  • Awesome!

  • 37 evolutionists hated this video.

    LOL

  • @911dispatcher what does being an evolutionist have to do with anything? Go fuck yourself you bible thumping prick.

  • he played the ocean's eleven song at the beginning, so awesome

  • @KOforLiddell it's not "Ocean's Eleven Song" it's Claire de Lune!

  • @Crystilwyn i like to think of it as the song from Ocean's Eleven

  • really beautiful. god bless all of you

  • lovely team work..God bless you all

  • What a dad should be !

  • Check out a similar inspirational video @NickVujicicTV

  • Fantastic Story!!!  Thanks for sharing!

  • What an amazing father!! What great courage from them all. Many Blessings.

  • Im completely blown away not only by the young mans talent and positive outlook but his fathers selfless dedication and comitment to his son.Hell my drunken bumb of a father never even came to watch me play once.Mr.Hughes is a perfect example of what a father IS.

  • Nice to watch this video, there is another very inspiring one:

    watch?v=-S74HuDIRa4

  • Touching. Awesome. Amazing!

  • I watched this video in search of some inspiration for the mighty hard task I've got myself into, but I'm going off thinking that mine isn't even worth to be called a task.

  • awww...

  • O the Love of a Father and God the Father!!

  • I am looking for inspiration. This story says it all. A family that strives to enable their son to be as great as he can be shows tremendous love at work.

  • Wow...and I complain if my bathwater is too hot or too cold. What they can teach us about love and dedication makes this family a joy to all of us. Such true inspiration.

  • What a great father! Such a wonderful son! How can one not have tears in one's eyes after watching this video!

  • This is such an inspirational story to all! It definitely opened my eyes to not complain so much about some of the things I go through... I wish every parent would strive to be like this wonderful man!

  • what a father absulotely amazin in his willingness to do everything for his son!

  • very inspirational. its amazing how Patrick's dad is willing to do all that for his son. he is so great and he inspired many people and will keep inspiring people in the future. they are so great. doing what they do is just amazing.

  • God doesn't waste heaven's resources on junk. There's something in Patrick the Creator wants to put on display. Next time you feel life sucks, watch these videos.

  • ahhhh so touching

  • I was introduced to this family through Extreme Home Makeover. He is a very talented & inspirational young man. God Bless him & his family ;)

  • this is touching, i wish i had a father like that

  • incredible.. in tears

  • what a fantastic family just inspirational would love to hear Patrick on the piano more he rocks

  • what a fantastic family just insprirational would love to hear patrick on the piano more he rocks

  • oceans eleven ending song at the beginning

  • i can't believe anyone pressed dislike to this!!!

    It's an amazing story!!

  • that is a real parent his whole day dedicated to his son

    no questions asked... i admire somebody with that quality

  • wow this is truly incredible. enough said

  • Yep this is conclusive proof God exists! All hail the Lord!

  • Wow counting it all joy and making the best out of every op the most of every opportunity to encourage others!! Thank you!! CBC

  • i salute on patrick and his father.. <3

    may God shower you with more blessings!

  • that is amazing

  • A great story, an inspiration to everyone, what an excellent father!!!!

  • In my two years living in Louisville I became very close with the U of L band program. I never knew the Hughes family but I saw them around when I went to and participated in band events and concerts. It wasn't until after I left Louisville that I realized how much I grew to love the U of L Band and how much of an impression Patrick Hughes' dad had on me.

  • That is the true measure of a MAN. Endless support and dedication to family before self. God bless your journey and may you continue to be his light unto the world..

  • Patrick made his father a better person

  • one hell of a father!

  • what a great dad!!!

  • How could anyone downvote this? Seriously.

  • @andreiduffy my guess is kentucky fans did

  • @andreiduffy I was thinking the same exact thing... WTH?

  • Its so good to see such a supportive positive family

    And way to go Patrick YOU are fantastic!

  • Another great father is Dick Hoyt, father of ricky hoyt. Truly remarkable xx

  • very emotionally moving. i think a shed a tear for the father more than i did the son. i'm not saying that insensitively in the least, but the son has come to more or less accept and appreciate his situation. the father is just so loving and dedicated, that its truly hard to imagine. "Inconvenience" isn't in this dad's vocabulary. WOW. still tearing up just thinking about this whole thing...

  • What a great dad

  • I just see now Pattrick history life, is very very amazing. I don't understand all people that have eyes, hands all a simple life and no have contribution to society. Greatings from Peru

  • God Bless Patrick Hughes. What an inspiration! I will never complain again.

  • After watching this I am so ashamed of complaining about what I call problems. God bless this man.

  • @iamdiego I agree, his father is an amazing man.

  • This is really an amazing story.  Go, Patrick!

  • guy just keeps going, wow, don't give up, don't ever give up.

  • feel you on that diego. its easy to talk the talk but putting in the work every single day is insane the way this father does

  • Thank you for the video!!!!!

  • Amazing~Both father & son! Many tears of happiness....

  • Mr. Henry Hughes is FATHER OF A LIFE TIME ! theres no words that I can express the overwhelming feeling that I have watching and listing to your son Patrick Hughes Jr. living life and being himself ! what a inspriration to all , you been bless with a STRONG AND LOVING FAMILY ! I pray that you and your family continue to teach others what the meaning of life truly is . this family is the true difinition of LOVE !!!

  • wonderful souls!=)

  • may God gives every person a healthy life...proud of Patrick

  • Patrick

    u and ur dad are a big time inspiration.

    thnx for being so what ur .........

    i hv def learnt alot frm u........

  • Hey dad and son...one hug from me...thank you so much...u r heroes...

  • such a great story

  • Amazing! Thank you for showing us all how to live and thanks for sharing your story!

  • that is so great his story is a great inspiration

  • amazing, god bless you all, very inspirational, patrick you are a role model!

  • Blessings.

  • everytime i see this i cry.

  • Patrick,

    You are my hero. I also play piano and play in band, and I cannot fathom doing it in your situation. And your attitude is amazing. You are a truly inspirational person. your parents are wonderful too, obviously good parenting, and I am impressed at how well he can march you around that field. You guys are and amazing team. thank you for keeping life in perspective.

  • @jennybird26 yea i agree,thank you kkpmac1 for this video.

  • Just awesome!

  • Simply, thank you. You and your family are a phenomenal inspiration.

  • amazing! Im speechless..

  • Wow, I'm so happy for him!

  • Wow, Patrick you are amazing! And your dad deserves the "Dad of the year " award!

  • Patrick, If you check the comments again, please let me know how you work the foot pedal on the piano. I have a friend who is wheel chair bound, and would like to play her piano again, but hasn't figured out how to work the foot pedal. Or if another wheel chair bound person has a solution please post it.

  • clair de lune... they tell you the name at :22 seconds

  • amazing....whats the name of the song which he play in the beginning please ?? thnx

  • greatest dad ever!!!!!!!!

  • I agree, the Hughes men are both awesome. But how about the band director and how he wanted them to be a part of the band (forgot his name). Most wouldn't believe it could work.

  • @toddstephenmiller The band director is Dr. Greg Byrne. He is the forward thinking individual who launched all of this. He is one of God's angels and one of the best professors the U of L is lucky to have.

  • Patrick,

    So cool to have you reply to my message. I watched the video and additional ones. We used your story during 3 & 4th grade sunday school. The kids really were impacted by your story. It is awesome that God is glorified by your testimony and the love that is evident in your family. God bless you.

  • I agree with Kerry. That Patrick is a lucky man occurred to me as I viewed the piece. Many many people have challenges that do not pull on our heart strings like this story. he has wonderful support. It is still a great story and I hope Kerry and others can take the value in it without being overcome by the irony of your own situations. It really is a tale of counting ones blessings even when those blessings may be hard to identify. God Bless us all and keep on trucking.

    Bob Thompson

  • thank you - both Dad and Patrick are truly inspirational ..... I suspect Mom plays a vital role as well - simply awesome!

  • his dad is the real hero!!omg what a father...

  • Just amazing....what a great family and community that supports this young man....

  • Patrick is amazing! It must be hard.He has a great dad!

  • What a great father!!!

  • patrick is lucky..not all of us have that support system..and not all of us are obvious as in his situation..he does attract attention. for us quiet ones..its much different

  • I agree, Kerry. This occurred to me as I viewed the piece. Many many people have challenges that do not pull on our heart strings like this story. he has wonderful support. It is still a great story and I hope you and others can take the value in it without being overcome by the irony of your own situations. It really is a tale of counting ones blessings even when those blessings may be hard to identify. God Bless you and keep on trucking.

    Bob Thompson

  • grtmd ..thank yo ufor your imput and comfort.

  • You know, his dad said that Patrick was his hero, but the dad is just as big a hero to have supported his son.

  • Thanks Patrick!!!!!

  • wow :o amazing

  • Kind of puts things in perspective, doesn't it?

  • GOD BLESS THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE!

  • one word "AMAZING"

  • that's amazing!!! I feel so bad, because my friend emailed me telling me to look it up on the 24th, and im only now watching it!! it's amazing!!!

  • incredible story! beautiful!

  • I know that Patrick is the Inspirational Story, but I'm touch by his father dedication and scarify to race and support his son. There are not that many stories of selfless father out there. I pray I can be the same way when it comes to displaying my love for my wife and kids.

  • Amen, Diego.

  • @iamdiego just reading what u said, i think u'r a good person