Telling Nicholas

[LoveLikeHim13]

I know Nick very well; I went to school with him for two years before he moved. Nick, if you read this, know that we pray for you, and that we love the Godly man that you are. <3 Miss you

[sharvettemabins]

Just watched this on HBO and barely got through it. My heart aches for all those that lost someone. I'm sure this baby is a wonderful young man know and doing just fine through God's grace and mercy. God bless everyone impacted by that day...

[johngrinde]

Went to school with Nick for the past two years. Loves Jesus more than anything. Here's his unedited version of his account on 9/11: siegfriedelric.webs.com/911mys­ide.htm

[trrose9485]

Hey on september 11 Newsweekly is doing an article on him. For the ten year anniversary. Keep an eye out for it!!!

[trrose9485]

This guy lives for JESUS!!!!!! He brought him through it all!! I am talking to Nick now!

[jaggerj1025]

Does anyone have the link to the full documentary? Please post it if you do. Thanks

[jaggerj1025]

I remember watching this back in 2002 also and it was so very difficult to watch. Watching it again, now that I am the mother of a 5 year old son, tore my heart out. The tears are still running down my cheeks. Much love to Nicholas and his family and to all others who lost someone on 9/11.

[Doreen075]

I remember watching this back in 2002 and I remember wanting to go thru the TV and just hug him. I remember I was just sobbing for this little guy.

[RDarke]

Maybe this is the wrong one. The one I saw (I think) showed the stories of a few different kids. Although this scene looks familiar. Hmm.

[RDarke]

Does anyone know the name of this documentary???? I watched it when it first aired (and I too, cried like a baby). I've mentioned it to a couple people, who are very curious to see it. I can't find any information on it though. Help would be appreciated!

[iammarked]

@RDarke When it aired in Australia it was called 'Telling Nicholas' like the title of this video, I don't know if it was different anywhere else, hope this helped.

[yough56]

They got the bad guy,Nicholas.



[kimmyzak]

@yough56 ... You must not have a heart.. Have you seen the entire documentary? This was not exploitative by any stretch.. Real life. If you took the time to watch the entire episode, you would see the crew crying! This was a much needed documentary, one that will be a constant reminder to not forget the victims,and as well the other innocents who lost a mother, father, sister, brother, friend, etc..

[yough56]

@kimmyzak I do have a heart. if this seemed disrespectful,in any wai, i apologize. i did see it. and i remember,that someone came to Nicholas home,and i don't remember who this person was,but the said,we're going after the bad guys nicholas. that's what i was refering to.

[sawbuckfilms]

I don't see the value in videotaping, from a distance, a father telling his son that the boy's mother has died. Having watched it, I can honestly say that I gained nothing from it -- no new knowledge, additional empathy or concern, no change of mindset, nada. IN fact, this seems exploitative. But I'm willing to keep an open mind ... I need to see the whole film to contextualize this segment ... I'm going into it with heightened skepticism though.

[jthrasher]

@sawbuckfilms

Hopefully by now you have watched the whole documentary. I can understand where you're coming from having seen this short clip - how it seems almost exploitative - but I can say, after seeing the film in its entirety when it aired on HBO, that it's very tactfully done and I believe it's a piece of artwork that does serve a purpose, and that purpose is to put life in a perspective many people took for granted, including me, before watching this film.

[sebway23]

omg.... i love him.... i lost my mom too when i was 2... but how cute,'how about we do that tomorrow?' i used to wish for my dad to 'find a new mommy for me'...

[monkeyydarliing]

the first time i watched this scene i bawled like a little baby ='[

[RodStewartfan1]

@MissSwann2223 I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for the update! I felt so bad for Nicholas and what his family was going through! May they continue having a happy life together and I know his mom is alive in his heart forever!

[hitchiker2007]

This is just one kid of several who lost a family member that day. I have to agree its very sad. I actually saw the whole documentary, and I can only imagine being 7 and waiting on the front porch for mom to come home from work. For Nicholas this was real life. Im sure he wasnt exactly getting the hint that Mom was in one of the towers when it collapsed. RIP michelle lanza

[FMendozza]

Does anyone know where I can buy this documentary?

[Patrica63]

this is so sad i feel so sorry for nicholas

[Patrica63]

this is so sad i feel so sorry for nicholas

[CaliforniaJazzy]

Heartbreaking. There was a recent interview with the child psychologist that helped in this movie on KFI radio in L.A. She reported that Nicolas is now 16, and is an excellent writer. But that he had tried to commit suicide, I think she said around age 12. I hope that Nicolas can find some kind of peace eventually. Now some people think it's ok to have a mosque at Ground Zero. Tell Nicolas that!

[svijayaragavan]

Who ever did the attacks for watever reason and watever injustics they think was done to them.Think for a minute is it work these many heartbreaks.Everytime i see something about 9/11 i feel ashamed to be human being.

[MrSanchezn]

@svijayaragavan yupp Fu3$#!@@! terrorist they dnt kno wat there doin... :[[[[[[[[[[[[[

[grenadeserenade]

@icthruu4evr No, not really. Do address what makes me a moron, based on things I have said and not just your assumptions of me.

[Caitlin78427]

"If my Mom had an injury, I would have an injury." Hit me right in the heart. What a testament to the deep love of Nicholas for his Mother.

[grenadeserenade]

@icthruu4evr You're logic is all messed up. I am very conservative, but if I were a liberal, why the fuck would I have a poster of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney? Furthermore, political persuasion has nothing to do with this. You're just too feeble-minded to specifically address what I said, so you're making an ad hominem attack based on your assumptions about me. Don't refer to me as "ball-less" until you work up the plums to say something relevant.

[grenadeserenade]

@icthruu4evr I'm fine with you thinking that if it gives your dumb ass some solace. Your ad hominem response to my topical one is not a testament to your own intelligence. Oh yeah, and "icthruu4evr?" That sounds like the pseudonym of a brain surgeon. Get back to me when you pass a second grade spelling test. Jack ass.

[grim653]

what a strong kid!! if my dad would have told me the same news i would of broke down and i am 21

[dragons308msncom]

Why would someone record this? Then put it on the internet? This little one needs to remember his mom through pictures of birthdays holidays an stuff. Not nasty comments. I cried when I saw this for many reasons. 9/11 affected us all. But .......Really? This was a private momment for sure.

[grenadeserenade]

@icthruu4evr "Well, son... Ictruu4evr is a jackass who needs an excuse to hate the president, so this is what he believes to justify that."

[Pete10119]

I only got half-way through the video. I couldn't watch the rest.

[DeathToLiberalism]

We can never pay these Islamic lunatics back enough for that day.

[rickeydonn]

Nicholas, I met you Mother once and was very impressed with the person she was. Robert, I think of you and Nicholas ofter and have wondered many times how you tow are doing. I understand through friends that you have remarried. I wish you all the happiness in the world. Your Friend in OKC, Rick

[rickeydonn]

Nicholas, I only met your Mother once and was quite impressed with the person she was. Robert, I think of you and Nicholas often and hope you are well. I understand through friends that you have remarried. I wish you all the happiness in the world. Your friend, Rick in OKC.

[perfumenocchi2]

And the really sick part is all of the Muslims are going yea....die American scum and laughing and cheering at this video...such evil they are !

[locdtc]

@icthruu4evr You're an idiot if you believe that. Grow up and blame the a-holes who actually committed this atrocity.

[PhineasPriest83]

@locdtc I do. I blame the Mossad and the CIA and those Islamic individuals.

[limitedplay]

For christs sake you can hear the little boys heart break like that and some of you pieces of shit want to cash him because he wants a ICE CREAM.

If he wants a ICE CREAM give him a ICE CREAM.

Go to 3:54 where you can actually hear is chest pounding.

[catielyn]

@limitedplay sad. sometimes, the ice cream is just the small bit of routine and normalcy that he needs to cope. He didn't want an ice cream. He wanted to know that he was going to be okay. How could someone judge an innocent boy that way. He was just reacting the way any child would.

[gamcloughlin]

I truely hope that the strong bitterness that Nicholas grandmother felt during the documentary will heal over time, especially as a positive example to her grandson over time. I feel so much for all the family. How is the aunt who fell into a catatonic state soon after 9/11? Would love to know how Nicholas develops over time especially in relation to the impact of his christian upbringing by his father.

[JonathanAnon]

I just saw this on the Irish network... They set up a hidden camera to capture the father telling the kid that his mother had died, while the relations were listening on with headsets... shameful exploitation..

[wolftone69]

i seen this docu, they asked people too pick out iraq and afganistan on a map and they picked out france and britian,god bless stupied americans lets invade iran next.

[bignatehunter]

@wolftone69 Hey wolfshit. i live in california. you talk about stupid americans, and you can't even spell a simple word. if you see this, and are able to read it, reply to me. if you cant read it, maybe you can get someone to translate for you. But if you will just tell me where you live, I'll MEET you there, at my own expense,and I'll SHOW YOU, how stupid Americans really are. But my GUESS is, that the best part of YOU, ran down your mama's leg after the mail man conceived you, so you have no

[doyerfan247]

@wolftone69 eat a dick u bitch

[grenadeserenade]

@wolftone69 The picked Britain because that's were you're from. They wanted to find your ass and teach you to say something pertinent on Youtube. God bless you, you stupid Mick.

[FMendozza]

Does anyone know how Nicholas and his family are doing now?

[CJCody2006]

His mother, Michele, worked for Fiduciary Trust in Two World Trade Center, the South Tower. Their offices were on the 94th-97th floors. According to the CNN memorial website, the company lost 78 employees that day.

[TheGrandHiDutchess]

I remember watching this when it first came out... The family was in such a horrible state... I remember that 1 aunt just went canotonic and another aunt was into some weird witchcraft stuff... Your heart can't help but to break for this poor boy... We are still asking why did they have to die? Why does this boy's mother not get to see him grow to be a man? God help us cause I think it's about to get worse...

[sarahqueenb888]

I seen this on HBO long ago...I really liked it b/c it touched my heart. I wanted a copy of the program if anyone knows where to find it, lemme know please.

[RodStewartfan1]

I wish the best for Nicholas and his family. To this day I wish 9/11 NEVER happend!

[MissSwann2223]

i know this guy. he goes to my school. he's fine now, his dad remarried and had a little boy. and he's always been very friendly. so, no worries. :)

[adogg4629]

I shot this film and constantly think about Nicholas. I can't express how good your comment makes me feel. He was a fantastic kid back them and I wish him nothing but the best.

[jannap66]

@MissSwann2223

I am so glad you updated everyone on how Nicholas is, I have never cried so hard in my life while watching a televised show. My heart just bled for poor Nicholas and to know that he is doing ok today just makes my day!

So THANK U SO very much.

Would love to know details on how he coped in the years following his mom's death and how he is is doing today so maybe you could convince him to do a YOU TUBE update?

Thanks!

Janice

[ballwizz23]

@MissSwann2223 Me too. He went to my church a few eyars ago. Yeah they seem to be doing well.

[karateangelcb]

I cried..

God Bless all the people who lost someone...

[locdtc]

@Swayzee68 You are a Douchebag.

[Swayzee68]

@locdtc oh, really? You think it was a blessing to be murdered that day? No need for name-calling.

[mushuplus]

They didn't deserve that..... no one did

[stfuBUDDY]

exploitation at its finest

[Crowrocker71]

IDIOT!

[stfuBUDDY]

stew fu , the kid got over it and just asked for a new mom, gosh...

[gorman33]

one of the saddest things I've ever seen...God bless you Nicholas

[boybeauty]

Nicholas I wish you all the best as you grow up.

[Crowrocker71]

Sad......poor kid

=(

[iruke27]

everybody is different.every kid is different.its okay to feel free to comment,but you could have some decency not to judge a seven year old little guy.i dont want my boy who is four now,to understand death the way ,grownups usually do.i would like him not to suffer from the thougth of death,i personally am not afraid of it.its cool how the kid dealt with it.and dont forget,maybe you see this,but its only the cover.plz dont feel yourself so great to judge.not after you watched this one.

[becgonz94]

this is sooo sad 8( its sad to think tons of kids parents died just like his mom died 8(

[daniellesdad91101]

It is absolutely devastating to watch this child agonize and worry over the disappearance of his mother and then to watch him receive the news that his Mom has died in the 9/11 attack. The little boy, Nicholas, and his family go through the days following the attack with such raw, heartfelt emotion. It was extremely sad to watch them all suffer. Especially, Nicholas. I hope that Nicholas and his family are blessed with the new year 2008.

[Reenuh1982]

That moment will forever be etched in Nicholas's mind. I was twelve when my father told me my mother had been found dead. When you first hear it, it takes a while to settle especially for a young child. That was so painful to watch. I hope Nicholas and his father are doing well. New mommy or not.

[frogiggles]

yes it was ehtical because it makes you think about all the ones like nichaolas, who have lost a loved one. i cried when he cried. it must have been hard for a dad totell his son that his mom died

[sqwishdabug]

why do people always have to be so offended? D: "they shouldn't have done that" D: D: D: "I hope you never have kids you people are sick" D: D: D: There is no logical reason why they shouldn't have, there is only basis for opinion here. so stop condemning every little thing!

[FlamingFnTable]

this should never have been recorded...

[jcordell23]

1000000% agree

[YouInHD]

i just cried like a little bitch

[jordanisariot848]

no you guys are sick hes an 8 year old boy who doesnt know the meaning of death .... i hope you guys dont have children

[albertc86]

Was it even ethical for this director to film this particular family's grief as it was happening? And no offence to this kid, but he didn't even grasp the gravity of the situation. After being told your mother is dead, what child asks their father to find a mother a new mother the next day? And then! The kid has ice cream minutes after being told this devastating news and acts like nothing ever happened.... This documentary is sick.

[tennesseewannabe18]

i love this documentary because it makes me think about what its like to have someone one day and lose them the next. Its something we cant avoid but it shouldnt happen to such young children...i dont like the dad though, maybe its just the editing but i cant stand when he says 'you want a new mommy?' No, he doesnt want a new mommy, he's 7, he wants his mommy. No other woman could take the place of a childs real mother...you cant just wash away 7 years of love and caring with a new woman

[albertc86]

The father echoed what the little boy said. Nicholas asked his father to find a "new" mommy the next day, and the father just repeated it. Nicholas didn't quite grasp the seriousness of the situation. I mean, come on, he had ice cream after being told the news and was skipping for joy like nothing ever happened. This movie was unethical....

[aafflitto7]

he's a kid you moron

[albertc86]

When I was five years old, I understood what death was. Being a kid has nothing to do with it. The producers and the father expected more of a reaction out of the kid. There was such a build up to that scene, and the kid ends up asking for a new mommy and some ice cream.

[etabone1]

you're an asshole!!!have some respect.

[albertc86]

This documentary was disgusting and I'm the disrespectful one? The family praised the kid for being intelligent and conscious of the world around him, because he could name dinosaurs? That's quite a criteria. When Nicholas was informed that his mother was dead, he asked for an ice cream, and inquired if his father would look for a new mommy. Clearly, the family and Nicholas were exploited.

[etabone1]

i see your point...sometimes you forget the cameras are there...sorry for the disrespect to you sir.

[thinkhappythoughtsem]

Young kids don't handle death the way adults do. I'm not surprised at all at what I've seen in this video, but I haven't seen the rest of the doc. Also, people try to find comfort in anything after a close death which is probably why they went to eat icecream. Maybe icecream was mom's favorite food.

[BartmanMC]

Nicholas has to be like 12 or 13 years old today. I dought there will be an update on him, though I want there to be one. It has to be hard with all his future bithdays and other holidays.

[MapleStoryLovers]

Nice video, good effort! My condolences!!! LISTEN TO OUR video on "maplestorylovers", the name of the song is Promises or Lies, I wrote the lyrics in remembrance, honor and dedication to my beloved father who passed away 4 years ago. Hope you'll like it! Give us some comments or response^^ Thanks...

[AnestheticFreak]

I LIKE CRIED:(

[disneydance1169]

This so heartbreaking I feel so sorry for Nicolas I'm his age and I cant imagine what it would be like to lose my mom

[BartmanMC]

This is currently on HBO & HBO On Demand. This is a very sad Documentary. It really hits me. I find it very sad, it crushes my heart for Nicholas.

[garretlown]

WOW

this may have been the saddest thing I ever saw.

[jordanisariot848]

this movie is amazing

[jordanisariot848]

this movie is one of the greatest movies ive ever seen this is a really heartbreaking scene but the rest of the movie is amazing and you with be even more affected by this if you watch the whole movie

[hitchiker2007]

I agree its very emotional. The dad did the best he could in the best way to tell his son mom has died. I saw the actual documentary on HBO. I watched several time and everytime I end up in tears. Lots of kids lost one or both of their parents on 9/11/2001. Its very sad.

[devinmarquise]

i remember watching the HBO documentary one weekend and omg...i just cried in this part likie for two days!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ollie501]

Absolutely heartwrenching.. do you know any more about the video, whether the scenes were re-enacted, or shot when the little boy was told? It must have been dreadful for him to hear, and how on earth do you tell a child something like that... Terrifying thought, and very moving... :(

[KrystalRobin]

It was an HBO special and it was not re-enacted. I recorded it from TV then uploaded that portion. This was 10 days, if I recall correctly, after his mom became missing (after 9/11).

[RedCloak99]

one of the most heartbreaking things i've ever seen.