I lost my mother when she was 54 and I was 20. One thing I know is that you never get over the loss of a parent. This was a beautiful tribute to your mother.

I am sorry you lost your beautiful mother. She was a treasure. She raised a talented, handsome son.

Words cannot describe this video. Jeff, what a loving tribute to your mom. It is clearly apparent how she impacted your life and made you the man you are today. Thank you for sharing this intimate tribute to her.💙😇

What a beautiful tribute to your mom. When you were at the window and you spoke to her she heard you, her breaths became quicker, she knew you were there. She loved you. Our moms and their love for their children cannot be quantified or explained with words. Their presence is comforting because their love is UNCONDITIONAL even when we make them mad or disappoint them. Moms are our refuge from a harsh world and when they cross over that void is never filled. Happy Mother’s Day to your mom in heaven.

I'm so sorry Jeff about your Mother's passing. Thankyou so much for sharing her story for Mother's day, when I first watch History Hunter months ago, I was watching the Graceland trip, I'm so glad that you had a chance to take her to see Elvis home. My favorite part was when you ask her why she like Elvis? Her reply was "He Loves The Lord." That part really made me a fan of History Hunter. I know your Mom is in Heaven with Jesus, with no more pain and suffering.🙂

Jeff, what a touching tribute to your mother. My mom used to say, "Never forget Edna, that we all have "chinks in our armor". Your mom loved you. You were a good son.

AGAIN THANK YOU MOM FOR GIVING US A GREAT HISTORIAN WILLING TO TEACH!!! R.I.P to a wonderful woman!!!🙏🙏🙏

❤️ well, I never thought I'd cry watching a video of "History Hunters" but here I am crying!

Lost my Mother in 2017 to Cancer, 1945-2017 her last words to me where "Oh it's you" she passed 2 days later, ❤ to our moms

Jeff, you have my sincere sympathy and condolence. I know how heart rendering and painful losing a mother can be. I remember watching the episode of your visit to Graceland. Your mother looked like a young child visiting Disneyland or any other fun place for the first time. She looked like she was, literally beaming with joy. My own mother passed away on 31 March 1993. She suffered from heart disease and complications from Diabetes. I had made a promise to mom that I would stay by her side when other siblings weren't there because, she was afraid to be left alone. I was sitting by her bedside, holding her hand when three nurses came into her room and said that I'd have to leave. I told them no, I had made a promise to not leave. The senior nurse threatened to call security it I didn't leave. After 20 minutes or so, I walked back into her room, the three nurses were side by side against the wall looking confused and scared. I immediately looked at the machine that records heart beats and oxygen and, there was just a long straight line. I knew that my mother was gone. I screamed at those nurses, called them, I don't remember what all i said but slowly, they left the room. My older sister came into the room after my tirade and we both broke down. Yes Jeff, I know that pain you felt. Thank you for sharing these precious memories of your mother. Stan in Ceres.

What a beautiful tribute on this Mother’s Day to your loving mother. God bless you and your family, and God bless your mom. She is now in heaven, with a renewed mind and renewed body. She might just be singing with Elvis up there today. God bless!

Jeff, I just lost my dad a month ago (84). What a beautiful tribute and closer to your mom's life, I don't have it in me to do what you've done without falling completely apart. Everybody has to remember that the only thing separating them from their loved ones is the number on their ticket, we're all in the same line waiting on that train. Stay strong and God Bless.

This is one of the best tributes I've seen to a parent. The time and effort and will and strong hearted person that you are to do this, to share This with people you don't know, It takes a special person. My parents are up in their 80s, doing OK so far. I applaud you for doing this, may your mom rest in peace.

Rest In Peace Melva! Thank you for having such an amazing son! 💐♥️

2020 was terrible year. Sorry for your loss. I lost my mother on June 6th 2020. She was only 62. I talked to her that day for over an hour and told her bye and I love her. Something I never do. And here on mothers day its difficult.

My grandfather past away in October 2020. He settled in Livingston and raised a family there since getting out of the Air Force in his 20's. I'm sure they crossed paths a few times without even knowing it. My grandmother still lives in the house my grandfather built by Livingston High. I'm sorry for your loss Jeff.

What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. I lost my Mom on August 22, 2020. Same as you, this is my first Mother’s Day without her. My eyes filled with tears watching this wonderful tribute. I’m sure she’s looking down at you from heaven, blessing you with love. ❤️

Your mom was a wonderful lady!!!! So enjoyed the episode that you both did at Graceland❤️ God Bless.

With tears in my eyes I write this. So sad, I lost my mom 12.31.2019 and my dad 6.26.2020 I feel so sad for our loss . Thanks for this great video so sorry it had to be that way for you Jeff.

Tremendous tribute to your Mom on Mother's Day, Jeff. Thanks for sharing this with us.

My thoughts this morning are with you, your mom and my mom who I miss oh so much. Thank you for remembering her today. Be well Jeff.

That was very touching. I had to call my mom after watching this. You do great videos.. you should be working with Ken Burns!

Hi Jeff, what a beautiful tribute to your mom on Mother's Day. It brought tears to my eyes! ! I loved all the old photos and how you told her life story in relationship to the history of her time. Getting old can be tough at the end, but your mom sure seemed to have a full and memorable life. Thanks for sharing this personal moment with us.

The love that was there will never diminish. Your warm memories will live on in your life. Your a good son,...and she knew it.

Very special episode. Your mom was a great lady. A great American story 🥲. My mom had a hard life but she never gave up. My mom lived to the age of 90 . I’m thankful that she was very close to my kids. I was alone when I received a cold phone call telling me that she was gone. She was a great lady. Thank You for sharing your Moms story. ...Happy Mother’s Day to Sarah. ♥️

Thank-you for the brutally honest insight into a great women, mum and person. Looks like you did her proud with repaying each other with the memories. Sorry you had to go through the pain and heartbreak on top of the good times. Thankfull my mum passed quickly from cancer and having a sister, as I hope I coUld have put back just 10% of what you did for your mum. may they all RIP. P.s my mum was a month older similar life but in the UK as opposed to USA. Thanks and she knew you was with her on her birthday I could feel it from here bless

Great story of your mother Jeff she was lucky to have you as a son.

Wow just an amazing Story of your beloved mother! My deepest condolences to your mother’s passing. What a amazing way to remember your mother on this Mother’s Day. She was a beautiful lady. The way you told her story brought tears to my eyes. I’m sure she’s very proud of her son! Thank you for this 🙏🏻🤗

Touching story and sorry for your loss. My mother passed in 2008 and now you’ve made me cry at work. Lol. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother out there.

Thank you God for my tears, for my memories. Thanks, Jeff, beautiful tribute

Hi. You and I were in the same place in January 1977. I also was at the Carter Inauguration. I went to the party at Union Station. Arlo Guthrie and Hoyt Axton were performing in one area but I enjoyed the Duke Ellington band perform. I absolutely love Big Band music. According to Jewish tradition once a soul is created it never ceases to exist. After death the soul is no longer confined to one place. A soul can be many places at the same time. Just sit back and enjoy your mother's visits. May you be blessed. You are a wonderful son!

So sorry to here about your loss, i know how heartbreaking that is.

What an absolutely wonderful video this is. Your Mother was an amazingly complex woman. Dementia, a particularly cruel and insidious disease... Thank you for sharing this with us, Jeff. You were/are a thoughtful, caring son... 🌈 I'm so happy you have those loving words she left for you.💔🙏💖 That trip to Graceland must have made your Mom so happy.💕

Your a great son your love is truly visible your mom was a great woman

Great tribute Jeff,

Hi. Beautiful tribute to your mom. She was quite the character . Sorry for your loss. Take care and keep on vlogging. Deborah Winnipeg Canada

I'm so sorry for mom's passing. I've lost my mother in October 11 seven years ago from Dementia, Diabetes, and old age. She was 86 years old. May Almighty God grant you peace for your loss and rest assured that their lives are with Him in his Kingdom. Amen and Amen. 🙏

So sorry for your loss, she is beautiful and she raised a very talented man. Sending lots of love your way

Your the type of son every Mom wishes they had! You are such a good being!

This video hit me really hard. My name is Jeff also, what a coincidence ! I’m 60 years old and am going through the same thing with my own Mother. Started with a little dementia back in 2008 and progressed slowly over the years with the occasional weird things like a small car accidents that were unexplainable. We had to finally take the keys away in 2018 because she ran into a pole at the store and it caused a fuel line to break loose and burned the car up right there. That was very hard on her to have her freedom to get around taken away. In 2020 I was visiting her at home and she asked me who I was and I had to show her pictures and tell her I’m your son Jeff. Very hard moment to swallow there. I’ve been a Truck Driver for 25 years and can’t quite until 2027 so I feel bad so often knowing my time with her is coming to an end and I can’t see her more. We have a nurse that comes by every day and stays with her. This video parallels my life and my families life in so many ways. My father was Coast Guard and I served in the Air Force. He past away in 1996 of Colon Cancer at age 56 very young. Mom never remarried and lives alone . Thanks for posting this video I cried off and on all the way through because of the similarities. Love your videos. I live in Texas but have lots of family in California and I drive out there often. Oh my mother was born in Duncan Oklahoma.

Sorry to hear of your loss. and what beautiful tribute to your Mum. she will be up there looking down on you all and smiling.R I P

Oh Jeff....what an extraordinary and loving tribute for your Mom. I am going through the same situation with my parents, so this video really hit home. You were a wonderful and caring son. Thanks so much.

The Spirit now can never be Damaged again - in All Times & Spaces Permanent & Forever - Gratitude & Love - and so it is - Blessings.

Your Mother, had a Full Life, This Is A Wonderful Tribute to Her, God Bless Her, You And All Your Family, Including Sara..

Thank you for sharing your mother's story. So sorry for your loss ❤❤❤❤❤

Sunday morning, cup of Joe & History Hunters 😁 Happy Mama Day!

Just listened to a Gospel song in which it declared, "memories, something that can not be taken by death", something I firmly believe is a blessing from our Lord. God bless you on this sad day, but there are always those fun and happy memories.

So sorry. I'm crying while watching this. I miss my mom. I'm having a special dinner that I'm cooking in memory of my mom I'm cooking a ham which that was one of her favourite meals.

Jeff, your mom seemed like she was a special lady to have around and had a gifted heart. I could hear you start to cry at the end, so I started crying. Mom’s are special role models in our lives. My great grandma is gone now(2012) and she had declining health as well from a fall. She also had those old Westerns turned up loud and had to find the remote to turn the TV down that reminded of her, so I started tearing up. 💕

Your authentic, kind, caring, and honest video is a tremendous tribute to the wonderful man and son you are. The man you are is the tribute to who she was. Finding people who are as open and real as you are is a very rare thing. You add to the world, thank you.

Wonderful Tribute to your Mom, makes me think of my Mom,who has been gone for many years now. And yes we all have been taken advantage of with the Rona BS. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸

Thank you for sharing this Jeff...you did a wonderful job with it. Sorry for your loss, but thankful you had such a wonderful mother!

Life can really be tough at times. Thanks for sharing.

Great tribute to your mother and what an adventure her life was. This reminds us how important mothers and family are

What a beautiful tribute to your mother, Jeff. My momma passed on Halloween 2002...yours reminds me of the same eternal child spirit, not in an immature way but a wonderful imagination and sense of adventure. She's not gone, get quiet and listen because you will hear her...I have been guided by mine for many years. The mystery of life is that we're never really gone, just transformed into different energy. Let the tears flow and keep her memories alive; this is a beautiful example. 🙏❤

What a wonderful tribute. Your mother was a beautiful soul. I know she is greatly missed by you. You were a good son! Blessings from eastern Tennessee. 🙂🙋

Sorry for your loss, Jeff. A very touching tribute. I think a lot of times we idealize somebody after they've passed but you showed an honest and loving snapshot of your Mom's life, warts and all. It's not easy being a son or daughter sometimes. You've done very well.

Thank you Jeff for sharing your Mom's journey in such a beautiful and touching tribute. Life is certainly tough at times but she had you.....her loving Son to brighten her days. Sending your Mom a heavenly Happy Mother's Day !! ❤❤

I’m sorry you lost your Mom. I lost mine too and I know how it feels. You look a lot like her. My daughter married a sailor as my wife did (me) and ended up getting stationed in Lemoore as I did 30 years later. She ended up going to Atsugi also and left just one week before the big earthquake. I fell in love with the valley during my tour there and two of my grandkids were born at the hospital on the base there. The valley is full of hardworking conservative people. A great place to raise a family. I moved back to Michigan when I got out but couldn’t stay in Michigan and moved out 11 years after my discharge. I love your channel.

She will always be with you Jeff in your Heart. Love.

My heart goes out to you for sharing something so personal This is the most heartbreaking video you have ever posted and i cried watching it my mum 92 and we going through same thing Loads of tears shed with this video

So sorry for your loss. I was able to hold my mother's hand as she passed in a nursing home that she had spent her last few months in. It wasn't easy but I am sure she felt comfort holding on to my hand. My wife passed away after our 55 year marriage a couple years ago. Keep making videos as I really enjoy them.

Sorry for your loss, Jeff. That was a real triple blow with the dementia, the Covid situation, and your Mom's passing. A great tribute to your Mom.

Yea, to the spirit of motherhood! Happy mother's day to all the endearing Moms who have passed on🌠🌹🙏🏼💚💛🧡💜💙

I have no words...magnificently done

I’m a Thompson sorry about your mom lost both my parents to early never stop remembering them take care

You are a good son/man. My journey into care-giving started with my dearest friend Kasey Rogers (best known for her stint on Bewitched). After she passed from throat cancer (and all the stuff we do to try and rid herself of it) I ended up "inheriting" some of her famous friends, most notably RoseMarie... it wasca fascinating, yet odd, surreal journey... today I care for my own mother with dementia... ... I will admit to [secretly] looking forward to getting my life back after 16 years of this...

Wow, so touching. What a beautiful, loving family. I lived in Merced Ca, volunteered in Livingston, spent time in Modesto, so know several places she lived. I hope we crossed paths, who knows. What a loving son, beautiful and moving video.

I lost my mom April 16th, 2021. We just buried her yesterday. Her last two weeks were tough, but she is at peace and no longer in pain. Mother's day is difficult but we know she is with my dad and her parents and free. Your mom seemed a lot like my mom. A special person and wonderful memories that will last forever.

Thank you for sharing your mother’s life, Jeff. She kind of joined the Navy when she married your father, her face glowed with happiness in Japan. Modesto seems like a small town but you made it exciting writing letters and receiving responses from presidents and famous artists. I believe your mother encouraged you. ♥️ You’ve become an excellent storyteller - wow what an emotional impact this video has. I can feel the love.

Beautiful . I feel all your pain ! And I feel your love for her. I am 65 and my mom has been gone for many years. Death is part of life. One thing is that we get to keep the love in our hearts forever. God Bless my friend

It is truly painful to watch parents and grandparents go downhill and then pass on. I watched this presentation Jeff on your mom but it did bring tears to my eyes. It brought things back to me that I experienced with my family. I am very sorry for the loss of your mom; now I'm crying. I pray all the time that Jesus comes back soon and end death once and for all.

Jeff, what a wonderful tribute to your mom, this day, Mother's Day 2021. Recently, we went through much the same with my wife's mother. Oh how I hate dementia and what it does to our loved ones. How wonderful however that you have all of this video footage and photographs of her along with a very detailed account of her life. You were a very loving son to her especially when she needed you most. You are correct in how our current pandemic situation has alienated our families in such an inhumane way. It is inexcusable. My heart cries out to those that are feeling abandoned and separated from their family and friends. Please know that your mother is restored in all ways and is in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven, where we will be united in that 'great gettin' up morning' in the air. Thank you so much for sharing your mom with us Jeff. Now, I have to go dry all my tears from my computer keyboard. .....Russell D.

A wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing. As an administrator of skilled nursing facilities, I certainly understand your frustration of not being able to visit. If we had our ways we would allow it. Unfortunately, it was A state mandate.

Excellent and very touching video Jeff! You did a terrific job sharing your mom’s story with us and I’m sure she would be very proud of you and the work you put into it! She seemed to be an awesome mom and loved you and your siblings a lot! Your very lucky to have a mom like that! Just remember all those good times and keep them close to heart and up in your mind when you want to remember her and put a smile on your face when you think of something funny you two did together or a special moment you had with her. Unfortunately I know that pain of losing a mom too. I lost my mom in April 1991, a few days after my 16th birthday. She was 34 when she passed away due to an aneurysm. I miss her more than anything! And the relationship you had with your mom reminds me of the one I had with my mom. I’ll keep you and your mom in my prayers too! P.S. my mom was a big Elvis Presley fan as well and I suppose that’s why I still am to this day. I know your not a big fan of him, but that’s ok. Haha! Well take care now and I’ll be checking in again next week for another video. And again, excellent job on this video! I have to go wipe a couple tears outta my eyes now too! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

Well Jeff the wonderful memories of your life are also sprinkled with gut wrenching pain. The memories of loved ones will always be with you as long as you live. We as adults when you start adding up the years will see many people you have know how to their eternal happiness. I can only hope that the Earthmaker has a place for us! Rest In Peace to all who have left us.

Your mom's story shows we all have a history worth sharing with others. FYI- former Bay Area kid, I recognized the places you were showing/been to those places too.

Jeff. Just watched the video. A fantastic tribute to your Mom. Loved every minute of it. I experienced a similar experience with my Mom who suffered 40 years with Mental Illness and passed on at the young age of 63. Your video reminded me of the many times harsh reality of life and the transition to death and just how it tests our ability to remain strong enough to forget our own sorrow and make the best of caring for the ones we love. Thank you Jeff for the video on Mothers day. So Glad that I was able to watch it.

Lovely tribute! You can tell how excited she was to see you on that last visit. Showing her ups and downs shows us all how we should appreciate life while it's still here. Thank you

Im a Elvis lover too Im sorry for the loss of your Mom , 2020 been hard on alot of families...

So sorry to hear about your Mum Jeff I only saw where you took her to see Elvis Presley home last week. I’ve lost both parents and a brother and sister before I was 42 and have fond memories of all of them. You were a great Son and will always have the memories 👍❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧 Thanks for this tribute

Jeff, You are a beautiful story teller and the story of your Mom's life is no exception. Thank you for sharing, Its a story that many of us can relate to.

What a beautiful tribute to your mom Jeff. I am lucky to still have my mom. She is 82. She survived a bout with B Cell Lymphoma and is still active and living on her own. When I watch your video's I get a history lesson that I enjoy.

Nice little tribute to your Mother. I had no idea you had an Oklahoma connection. Well done on this little tribute to her. I really enjoyed you sharing it with all of us. Thank you Jeff.

Dear Boy! Bless your Sweet heart dear Boy! How brave of you to give such a SWEET AND HONEST TRIBUTE TO YOUR MOTHER. I recognize her childhood, so like mine, I wanted to join the Marines!!! to get a nursing degree! My stepfather a WWII VET, knew I would go STRAIGHT TO VIETNAM so he & My mother put a quash on that dream. In time I have been grateful for THIER wisdom and refusal to support. It would have been physiological damaging and who knows Mabe even death. Your grandparents knew WAR and that may have been THIER insistence she not join the Navy?. I can only say my conclusion about my similar experience. I have 3 grown son's and we have had issues ourselves. I am not dependant on them at all. But I praise you for loving her, looking to Her well being, and realizing it was surely best she go to assisted living situation. You documented Wonderful trips and adventures her entire life. Even the not. So swell happenings. Touching on her low self esteem, starting in her over burdened childhood was the key to the future. I can say for myself I had not much GUIDENCE as young girl. I did my best as an adult and I feel I'm not such a bad " OLD LADY" at present. You are a terrific son and I'm sure a good brother to your siblings. I enjoy your History Narrations and your subjects are really unusual , places and information mostly new to me. Keep going Dear! You are doing beautifully. I know she had to be very Proud of you even tho the thief " DEMENTIA" TOOK HER., LOOK at all the Special Memories you shared!! Much Encouragement to you and your sidekick!, 💚❤ D

This is so bittersweet. My heart breaks all over again at the loss of my mother. She died in 2003 while I was deployed and she was alone. I can't unfeel the pain.

Thank you for sharing your mother's life with us. More people should do this. My condolences, Jeff. Beautifully done. I lost my mom 24 years ago, a few days before Mother's Day.

Really related to the life you had with your Mother. The pictures of you, your Mom , the houses and the rears of the 1958 and 1959 Chevrolets In that one photo. Your Mom was beautiful and very intelligent too. My mother died in 1979 at only 59 years old. I will always feel like I never did enough for her while she was healthy or sick. I guess many of us feel that way. Time goes way too fast and we are often too unaware of what is best for us. We pass up the good things or just leave them alone. I know things now that I never knew years ago. I just want to assure to you one thing I know about you and Sarah. She is one of a kind and certainly a rare woman. A life partner for you for sure. I sure wish I could have known this in 1980 when I had the opportunity. The best to you, Jeff and Sarah.

R. I. P..... GOD BLESS YOUR MOTHER MY FRİEND.... ALL MY BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM BERLIN /GERMANY 🇩🇪🇹🇷😪

“ as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be” now it’s my turn! Thanks amen 🙏🏻 good tribute to your living mom!

Hey friend thankyou for sharing your heart. You were a good son to your Mom. Lord bless you and keep you so very close to Him this day.

What a Beautiful Tribute to your Mother! Memories are so precious!

I’m so sorry about your loss. I thank you for that sweet glimpse into you and your mother’s life. God bless you, and your family.

Beautiful tribute to your mother Jeff. Outrageous the treatment our elders received this past year during the scamdemic. Bless you for taking care of her through thick and thin. Her face, when you came to see her the last day, at the sound of your voice, like an angel, so happy to hear you. My son lives in Lemoore. One of the town’s water tanks exploded today, losing millions of gallons of water. Tough times in the Central Valley. Take care.

Dear Jeff, What a lovely tribute to you dear Mother! Though she is gone, your memories of her will live on!

Thank you so much for sharing your cherished memories of your mother with us. It has been 20 years since I lost my mom, and it still hurts like it was yesterday. This is a day for all of us to remember the great times and memories we lived, and to be thankful for our wonderful families who helped us become who we are.

A beautiful tribute of your mother. It's the life that we live. Our memories and experiences of life. God bless her, you Jeff. Rest In Peace.

Jeff, your memories of your mom will never be forgotten. I am glad you brought your mom to Graceland. Thanks for sharing your moms history. You are a kind man!!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer in April of 2020. Almost 3 years and I still miss him terribly. But he loved the Lord and I know he is not suffering and is at peace. God bless you !

I’ve put this video off for several days because I knew I would watch it through tears. I see her happily listening to Elvis singing directly to her in heaven. She had a good son and you should be very proud of this video.