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Home / Videos / World’s Most Inspiring Story – Dick and Rick Hoyt

World’s Most Inspiring Story – Dick and Rick Hoyt

John P.

October 23, 2006 By John P.

Video CameraThis is quite possibly the most inspirational and touching thing I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt, and words don’t do it justice so just watch the video.

And guys… don’t watch this around anyone you don’t want to see you weep. Trust me. And by the way, stop making excuses for not doing anything with your life!

A Tribute to Team Hoyt

NBC Today’s Heroes Special


Also, don’t miss this father’s day letter from Rick to his dad. What My Father Means to Me, by Richard E. Hoyt Jr.

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Comments

  1. rakhi jawaria says

    November 14, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Dear Rick n Dick,
    U are amazing………. Hats off to u. I am inspired …thrilled.

  2. fas says

    February 1, 2010 at 10:54 am

    This was really touching. I have bookmarked it so when I need motivation I just look at this.

    3 cheers to them :)

  3. MJGecko says

    September 4, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    FYI…the first link to the “A Tribute to Team Hoyt” video is dead.

    The second video is definitely very touching…I’ve seen some footage before on this. Shows how much love for his son he has…wish everyone was that lucky – the world would be a better place.

  4. Jeff says

    October 1, 2007 at 8:54 pm

    Nice post. I dissagree with Dan.

    keep em coming.

  5. John P. says

    September 4, 2007 at 12:20 am

    Dan,

    Thanks for letting me know about the issue! I’ve updated the post a bit and replaced the video, so don’t miss it because I think it’s better than the first one. (And no religious overtones to offend anyone.)

    I also like the Free Hugs Campaign video very much (as do the other 17 million people who’ve seen it apparently). And I don’t mean to take anything away from it, but I personally feel more inspired by Team Hoyt because these are people who were given every possible excuse to fail, but simply refused to do so.

    Take care,

    John

  6. Dan Dascalescu says

    September 3, 2007 at 8:55 pm

    Pretty moving, but the Jesus background music was unnecessary. I found the Free Hugs movie even more touching.

    PS: The link for part two is now broken.

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