The Man In The Iron Lung | Man Locked In This Machine For Almost 70 Years

If you have ever felt slightly suffocated, you know how terrifying a feeling that can be. Now imagine what this person went through, being encased in a metal cylinder from neck down for almost 70 Years ?

[stuffnthingsb.c]

Wow this guy is probably the most inspirational person I’ve ever heard of. He is truly the strongest man in the world, to be able to go through all of that when everybody said you wouldn’t and you did. But it’s also awesome that he had so many people around him to help and believed in him. I think we need a lot more people like that in today’s world.

[lishalisha]

I am so proud of Paul, he had the courage to stay alive even when that seems impossible, and he made some thing of himself in his condition, that is true strength.

[Master_LaSon]

I can't imagine being his parent. They must have been amazing individuals

[-purpleismyfavecolor-]

He was beyond blessed as he still alive in the cylinder. He's an inspiration for everyone. Especially, to those people who lose of hope of what they've been through. Long live, Paul.

[georgeannec]

I was born in 1952. That could have been me. I just know I probably would not have had the strength or fortitude to go on like he did, What he did is an amazing accomplishment.

[Me-tdvi]

If I were him, I'd rather choose to end my life. But salute to this man, he is the bravest and strongest person in the world.

[shannonh]

He did more with his life then a lot of people with healthy lungs

[kittya]

I watched a documentary about him last year. I’m glad to hear he’s still alive and litigating cases. 🙂

[blessingemmanuel]

Listening to this makes me thank God for a gift of life and motivate me to be strong in situation I find my self in 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[carlodenoy]

So sad😢, you are lucky for those who doesn't experience this kind of disease, yet mostly doesn't value their life.

[deevnysvlog]

He actually lived his life to the fullest.

[anngcampbellbower]

That's polio. It was 40/70% chance of survival back then. Iron lungs made a difference.

[allexisstewart]

Why would they give him a freaking B for something he’s physically unable to do???? Now they know they could’ve gave him a test on it or something he could HAVE done.

[MaryDownes-sr]

This brought back memories for me. In 1956 I caught Polio in Ireland and spent time in the Iron Lung. I was completely paralysed. Fortunately I recovered, got married and had two children, however, I am now experiencing Post Polio syndrome, but realise how fortunate I have been.

[LEB]

He was my lawyer, he did a great job on my cases

[GoodMusicManiac]

Many bows Paul! Despite a complicated life, he never lost his dreams. And they are what make our lives meaningful.

[janetgonzalez]

All i can say he was always happy smiling he was brave and amazing man god bless him

[jmbutler]

a miracle. it appears he made the best out of a terrible situation. i’d of given up long ago-

[vapeghost]

All the people out there whining over how rough their life is, look at this man, and what he's accomplished.

[uleboinimimi]

Who feels for those kids using clutches 2:47 😢😢