STAR WARS visits All Children's Hospital - Tampa Garrison

What does the 501st do? What does a troop with the 501st look like?

The Tampa Bay FL Garrison & Tampa Rebel Legion suit up and surprise the kids with laughter and gifts before the holidays at John Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

I had the opportunity to do photography for these guys and while I was there I figured I'd catch some video as well.

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I apologize for the shakiness, I decided last minute to capture some video footage WHILE doing the photography for this cause I thought it'd be neat to share with all of you!

[completeGamer]

i watch these videos and i think "you know what, my life isnt that bad" when i feel like my problems are big

[mrleast]

That's the most kind thing I've ever seen 🙂🙂🙂

[carl]

I bet the kids loved it!! Bless em. May the force be with them!

[earthwormjim]

you guys are amazing had to hold back tears watching the poor kids, thank you guys for taking time to bring joy to people who need it the most

[budds]

At 5:46 it’s so heart warming to me I almost feel bad for the kids no presents to open on Christmas and no joy to them I donate toys to them everyday if I could

[Comiccollector]

These guys have inspired me to Do something like this in my own town I am working on updating my Jedi costume mostly for comic con 2018 but I would also wear it to Do something like this I told my sister I want to start my own Jedi council and so she said I Don’t know if I would be in it but yeah I could help make costumes for it

[gomcse]

Well done. Great troop. Btw, to the rebel pilot in the orange flight suit, your hair-do is GORGEOUS!

[phantomproductions]

i cant wait to turn 18 so i can join Garrison Titan, it is so amazing that Star Wars can truly bring people together in so many ways.

[robotsub]

I LOVE being Vader on these Troops! Doing this one at All Children's Hospital is Always one of my Favorites. The Lovely Lyss went with one of our groups that we split up into, to cover all the children's floors, that's why you don't see me in her group. I forgot that there was video of me "Flying" at the end though! LOL!!! Bryan Shuerger SL-5754 Tampa Bay Squad

[rebelusray]

I love this video. It brought me to tears to see all those caring people bring some happiness in those children's lives.

[christophlade]

With wich way did the 501. Members decide ho got the rigth to be Darth Vader? Greatest honor!

[OfficerBarricade]

this video was touching loving and nice bad guys cheering up the depressed kids in the hospitals i think this video deserves a billion likes for how touching it is

[skywalkies]

Great people doing awesome things for others. 👍🏻

[ernestorivera]

One of the best thing i ever see keep doing this

[dennisporebski]

This video made me tear up. I bet those kids loved that so much. What a wonderful thing to do for them. ❤️

[collector]

501st bless you all And know that you all have my blessings on all that you will do Amen!!😇😇😇😇

[antoniosegoviasantigosa]

El trabajo de la legión 501 es conocido y admirado en todo el mundo. Muchas gracias por lo que hacen, es hermoso ver sonrisas en la cara de esos niños. Un enorme abrazo desde España. ¡Que la fuerza los acompañe!

[phillipwest]

Two thumbs way up! I hope those kids were just enjoying the characters and werent afarid of anybody!!!

[DarthVader-jkcb]

THATS AWESOME! Keep doing it, it makes kids SUPER HAPPY

[francoisregis]

Great job guys I’m a pround member of the 501st garnison Imperiale Quebec 🇨🇦 and I love visiting hospital and put smiles on kids and hospital staff

Great work guys and gals
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