Real talk from papa Duke. It's always good to stop, take a look and get perspective. Thanks for your insight!

Years ago I used to watch my buddy fix cars after work and we would talk about everything from goofball silliness to life and death... he passed 20+ years ago... never had another friend like him again... I miss him more than I care to think about. Thanks for bringing him back to me for 14 minutes.

I lost my brother who was a year and a half younger than me in 1998 to drug addiction. He never made it to thirty. He was determined to destroy himself. It didn't really shock anyone, but that didn't take the sadness away. I still think about him some thirty plus years later. A lot of my friends and coworkers think I'm dull or just old. I don't use drugs, hardly drink. I workout, take care of my autistic son, work and play video games. I don't really expect them to understand or preach to them. I see my nieces and nephews coming of age and heading down the same path. It saddens me. I'll be here when they need me, but everyone makes their own choices

Found you on your sons' channel. Glad I did. Rock on.

Powerful talk buff dad. I'm still relatively young but have been reflecting more on life and the loss to come. I think I'll take your advice and tell the people close to me how much I appreciate and love them.

I'd like to shake your hand Duke. Thanks for sharing this. It made me think about my dad who I lost in January. We didn't have a great relationship for most of my life but it did get better before I lost him, and I'm thankful for that.

DIY DUKE - seems like a very naturally zen guy! Thanks for the life insights! You rock Duke! 😁

Would be nice with a daily vlog series where I can also learn daily useful stuff! :) awesome video, please keep them coming!

You're a great dude. You had me feeling all reflective and on the sad side of life and then the bit about you blowing the secret gift card to your wife had me in hysterics. That was great. Thanks for all the content.

I know i kinda arrived late since the video is about 4 years old but i just watched all of it and all i can say and do is remind you that you are an awesome person! Stay buff and stay safe from Greece!

Thanks for sharing duke. Just found ur channel u raised some good kids and ur videos have helped a ton during the virus in building my own weights. Also getting into late 20s and starting to realize how much I've taken parents for granted up till now as they've gotten older. Thanks for all the advice!

Really nice. I've lost my dad when I was 1 year old and it's been really tough growing up without one. Now I'm 24. You just remember me of him. I'd really like to know you in person, I think you are a great man, father, and husband. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing Duke. The best gift in the world is being able to spend the time with your loved ones as time cannot be replaced.

Tragic story about your brother. I cant hope to understand how that feels. I like to think hes been walking along side you all this time

Enjoyed this reflection. I'm your same age and live in the Pacific Northwest. Your insight about death and dying is refreshing. I worked in a hospital for four decades. As a nurse, I experienced second hand about your first hand experiences and how you describe losing your brother and parents. I've seen it thousands of times and I can say that your perspective is healthy and on target. The depth of your caring illustrates your love and respect for family. Well done.

Hey Duke, I really appreciate the words. I lost my pops when I was in Highschool. You remind me a lot of him, he was a handy man like yourself, learning stuff from you helps me carry on that legacy a little bit. Kind regards.

In 2014 I lost my Dad very suddenly, he was only 66. This video hit me hard...now I make every day count with my 5 kids. Time does go by very quickly, make every day special.

Turned 20 about a month ago. Found this video today, really made me think about life. Thanks for sharing the wisdom and kind regards from Finland!

You’re a good man. ❤️

thanks for sharing Duke

Hey man, lots of respect for sharing very emotional experiences. I feel the same way when the weather is neither cold or hot; just plain, you start thinking too much and get negative. By the way you are looking solid, dont look 60 at all must be all the buff dude work :D Thanks for sharing

Happy Thanksgiving. I lost 3 family members all within 3 years, one year for each. One being the most tragic which was my uncle who was a farmer. And that might be the hardest one for me too, since his wasn't predictable. And I wanted him to visit us in the states and take him to the Bass pro shop and enjoy our restaurants. I've done the hospice thing too. I think everyone wishes they can do things differently, but I know we will see everyone once again. Thanks for sharing. And keep living your life and just keep being a good father to your sons and husband, that is what is important now. oh, and it would be cool for you to make food videos too. Your sandwich looked really good, and seeing more home cooking will help me get away from going to fast food joints. Thanks Buff Dad

Really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Fantastic video. Thank you.

Thats some gold Duke. Thanks!

So glad to have found the Buff Family! Many blessings to you all! ❤

I'm glad your taking your dog everywhere with you, mine is about the same age and she's going to get a tumor removed Friday. Really need to cherish the time you have with those you love but at the same time be hopeful for the future, nobody knows what comes next

Im so happy buff Duke has his own channel!

thank you so much for sharing!

you're a lovely human. thank you for your candor, i really enjoyed this video.

That's some heavy reflection early in the morning. Thanks for the video, have a nice morning today (it's morning where i live) :)

this was very touching. ive been going through some shit, nd this helped. thank you

Found your channel via the buff dudes videos because I'm planning to build some gym equipment and get back on track both emotionally and physically. You're an awesome dude, it's good to reflect on life and all that it entails from time to time. My wife left me very recently (3 years married, 9 years together) and a few years ago my dad passed unexpectedly. It's difficult sometimes, that's for sure! But it's important to keep moving. Keep looking forward. I'm beginning to realize that more and more. Anyways I'll stop rambling, you've got yourself a new KZfaq friend :)

Praying for you and your family during this time.

How can someone dislike diy duke!?

I shed a tear when you talked about Samson. Edit: and when you talked about your brother later on.

You're a great guy DIY Duke! Your videos are interesting.

keep us up to date bud :) love watching ya xx

“Even though she’s gonna edit this video”! 🤣😅 yeah - gift giving can be hard. Sometimes couples like to tell each other what they want and that helps with the “what to get” problem. As for ideas, some people like to do stuff - like make a special dinner or food of the other persons’ favorites and/plan a special getaway, day, or activity. My S.O. and I like to plan ski weekends together in the winter and give that to each other or go into it together as a gift - like a gift card or gift certificate (just for something to unwrap) over a special homemade dinner or dessert, and we “wrap up” a little box with a fancy note of the special planned future activity or trip/getaway. Favorite gourmet pet treats are also a good small gift (fave item of the pet’s that is). Sometimes we plan a special date night or day with beginning to end of the other person’s fave activities, foods, restaurants, etc. Okay, that’s all I’ve got! 🤔😩

yer a strong man duke, story too hear about your losses. you huave a great look on life duke

life would be even more mundane without the buff dudes family

A friend of mine says "Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes." And I turned 60 a few months ago. Man, it seems like I was a teenager just yesterday. I still can't get used to the bathroom mirror reflection--where did that old man come from?

Awesome 👍

I was 13 when I lost my mum cancer got her. I am also 19 days younger than your marriage so congrats on that. Life deals us lots of bad stuff and for years I just lived my life and never gave to rats about it never married never had kids. Now that I had a few major injuries I have taken time. Restudying to change career paths from Mechanics to web design yeah big change, Found a very lovely young lady whom I love to marry and have kids with but she lives in an other country. I know be cautious but she fell in love with me when I was at rock bottom I was homeless and had no money.

Merry Xmas Duke. !!!!!!

I just now saw this video. Sorry to hear about your brother and parents. Never knew about your backstory. Btw, thanks for fixing the drywall in our house back around 2004 when I was a young and dumb kid and smashed a hole in it.

I like this guy duke

how do you like your newer massey Ferguson tractor? great channel

Sorry to hear about your brother and parents duke , love the channel though :) stay positive

Can I make a request for more plumbing vids?

Who’s watching in 2018? 😁

Seat belt

You sound like Forrest Gump