Comments on: Free Hugs Dude

By: Shari

Shari — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:32:14 +0000

Shame on that cop! I agree, he was in need of a hug! And why need a vendor’s permit if you’re not selling anything! God bless those boys!

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:18:44 +0000

I just saw the video. I couldn’t agree more with the first person who posted. Great job! I’m sorry someone complained and they made you stop. It just goes to show that even when there’s this much good, someone can’t stand to see people happy. They are, I’m guessing, one of the reasons you felt the need to do this. Carry on!!!!!

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:03:43 +0000

I am so proud of these kids. Hugs make everyone feel better. This video brought tears to my eyes. I wonder how many people who got hugs had their lives changed in an instant. Not one person did not smile after getting hugged. Job well done. Wish I could have been there and gotten one of the hugs! Shame on that police officer!!!!

By: kim

kim — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:18:21 +0000

I love it when I see this kind of love spread around. It almost makes me want to make a sign and do it myself. Both of the boys really put a smile on a lot of peoples faces.

By: Myles Ott

Myles Ott — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:32:43 +0000

I’m very sorry the wedding was not in the video, we ran out of memory on the camera. I’m sincerely sorry (Beth).

As for why we were forced to stop, a police officer approached Jim and I, and told us we need to stop. We politely asked why and he proceeded to show us his badge and told us that he would “bring us downtown” as he said that, a person walking by, ran up and looked at us and said this officer is in need for a hug, which made the officer more mad to the point that he grabbed the sign but I told him I’d put it away as long as he didn’t take it. His reason which we finally received from him, was that we “did not have a venders premit” (Fran).

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:33:35 +0000

I had wanted to comment after hearing this on the radio a few days ago. I was in a wedding last Saturday and the bride wanted to take pictures at the Lilac Festival. We saw Myles while we were there taking pictures and the bride even gave him a hug! I was bummed that wasn’t in the video, but regardless, it made for a lot of smiles!

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:49:32 +0000

This is sweet.Did he get a reason as to why he had to stop?It’s sad that a person can’t do something good.Would a fight have been better?

By: Lynne K

Lynne K — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:11:09 +0000

Way to go Myles!. It doesn’t surprise me that he would do this….he’s a great & thoughtful kid. (Just like his Grandma Barb & you to Mark!!!) Spread those hugs up at camp!!!

By: Paul Bush

Paul Bush — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:45:52 +0000

Jeremy,
I was just listening to you (Morning Coffee Club) on the way to dropping my kids off to school. What an inspiration for Myles and (his friend) to put himself out there and brighten the day of those participating in the days festivities. I felt compelled to THANK YOU AND MYLES for brightening this listeners day. A note to Myles….. Keep spreading your cheer and love. YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

By: Abbie

Abbie — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:36:19 +0000

It’s truly great to see what people can think of and follow through with! Myles- you brought tears to my eyes! I hope you know that those little hugs show a lot of compassion and good will! You are awesome!