The Life Of An Unaccompanied Minor In L.A. | Los Angeles Times

Gaspar Marcos is an unaccompanied minor in Los Angeles. This is his story.

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[beardedmugshot]

I want an updated video of Gaspar. It has been three years and I want to know how his life now. Did he graduate from high school? is he going to college? Just a small update on how his life is now.

[nideklena]

people have donated up to 24k dollars for him and he also donate half of the money he gets to help his classmates at Casa Libre LA, the shelter home and organization that provided so much support to this wonderful teen.

[aviieezavaleta]

Thank u gaspar whenever i feel tired from my two jobs i watch this video and get the motivation that u have gracias vamos de nuevo a trabajar

[ehsan]

I work four days a week as a dishwasher and go to university. I am getting a second job. I be working six days a week and studying at the same time. Whenever I get tired of my job, I think about how hard and tough life is for people in the same situation as jasper marcos, and this thought motivates me to keep going forward and to work harder.

[brandonchristopher]

More people need to see this. I hope these kids get the help they need and become positive people

[nickseacruz]

makes my heart ache. i hope he knows that he is appreciated and that he is a valuable member of society

[celestegonzalez]

I work with him. And he is a damn good worker! Mad props to him

[Lana-bwtu]

"Les digo a mis amigos que no nos echemos pa atras, porque es esta vida la que nos toco". Grande, eres muy grande. Espero que sigas adelante y tengas un futuro mejor. Animo.

[tadiafoster]

I respect their struggles and dedication to hard work. As a child of immigrants, I understand the challenges.
Stay strong.

[TheJoejan]

What an incredible life journey.... I am so proud of Gaspar and how far he's made it on his own.

[b.romanosanchez]

"Because of their linguistic obstacles, it's like a, mute geniuses that we're missing out on" This is why I will never discriminate against Immigrants. Coming from a family made up of mostly Immigrants their hard work and effort means so much to me SO MUCH.

[victorvera]

I had to wash dishes at the TCBY I worked at. I only did it once and my back and feet were hurting halfway into it. I can't imagine doing it every single day. Props to him for doing it as a regular job.

[maestro]

I’m so proud of my little brother! Great Job Adam!

[ubadimbad]

Mad respect to Gaspard 🙏🙏 Im sure without a doubt he will conquer all of his dreams

[gerardoreyes]

That’s right my boy stay strong you inspire me so much

[hassanabdi]

for those who are claiming that their life is sucks when it's not, say thanks God and pray for this kids as well.

[josemanuelgonzalezvera]

Some day all this work will be worth it.

[Troy-olfk]

I really like this type of daily-life videos, seeing the impact of a policy on an actual person makes me think

[DanielHernandez-iwvw]

I’m a dish boy too. and it fucking sucks! First week your back kills you. You can’t Fall behind on dishes or you’ll have to stay over night. I work like 7 hrs. I can’t imagine 12! Man 👏🏼 going straight from school to work! That’s a hard worker right there!

[itsyourbowyfreshkicks]

Good afternoon my grandma brought me to the United States when I was 10 I had a pretty good life but my childhood was took away it was rough ups and downs I'm grateful I went to school I graduated from high school 2000 and my grandma/mom passed away 2001 😔 😥 🤔 so I was on my own the age of 20 they gave me a social security number but it wasn't to work on no one didn't want to help me all they did was use me so many opportunities passed me because of my family I am 38 years old now and I'm doing my best to survive God help us all 🙏🏽 😥 ❤