Homeless Man Lost Millions Now Lives in a Oakland Tent City
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Published 2019-09-21
Over time, other homeless people started camping around Derrick, and a small homeless encampment grew into a tent city. I featured the tent community here: • Oakland Tent City Homeless Encampment...
Derrick is running for mayor. You can learn more and support his campaign here: www.facebook.com/Derrick-Soo-for-City-of-Oakland-M…
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All Comments (20)
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We are all so close to homelessness. Nobody is immune. Stay humble.
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Working 40 hours a week to be homeless. Truly the American dream.
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This guy lost everything and still is going and is helping other people! This guy is a legend and I hope he gets his life back. He’s a good soul.
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most people don't know what Rock Bottom is. Derrick i pray you get back to your feet soon.
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He’s been a multimillionaire and homeless. Even in this dire situation, he’s still applying himself, making a difference. He’d make a great mayor.
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People don’t realize how fast life can turn on you. I felt this video.
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I’m from Oakland, unfortunately Derrick and a few others names were “accidentally” left off of the ballots bc paper work didn’t reach the deadline, due to the city clerk office “accidentally” giving them the wrong date. Derrick did an interview and said he felt slighted, bc he’s literally been campaigning for years.
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I’m homeless too. It’s unnecessary and inhuman. Thanks to everyone making a positive difference! ❤️
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We live in a country where you can work and dedicate 20 years of your life to this country, and end up homeless with no help. I hope this man gets back on his feet
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This is why old people who survived the Great Depression NEVER trusted banks.
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I watch these videos to keep me humble & grateful.
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I had $600,000 saved up at retirement. Got sick and been sick in and out hospital since 2015 and my insurance covered 80%. 20% took all my savings past seven years. Can relate to this. In a camper now at a rv resort.😊
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Note to self: don't put all your money in one financial institution.
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What a gentle soul, he deserves better than this.
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I’ve been close to homeless before because of mental health issues. I bought myself a piece of property in a rural village with a little old house in 2016. I paid cash thanks to my inheritance from a dear uncle. This spring on March 05, 2022 my house burned to the ground. Now I live in an RV trailer on my property. Everyday is hard, but I do have a roof and a bed. God bless you Mark.
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this is the interview that most touched my heart, a person who worked 20 years and lose all your belloginings overnight is so freaking sad ! i wish the good and the better for his life.
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Wow, he is truly an inspiration. Went from a millionaire to homeless. He didn't let his homelessness stop him from his goals.
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Hope he gets to be mayor... Someone who has experienced such a dire situation might be able to make a difference
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What an angel he is..his story is so very sad. Nothing was his fault. He by the grace of God will develop and help others. He should be very proud of himself. Wonderful man..
