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Don't mention that giants inhabited Earth not so long ago. Great story though. Thank You.

Robert seemed like a one of the good ones. Too bad that medical science was still in its relative infancy. But while he was here, it looks as if he made a whole lot of people all the better for knowing him. And the fact that he left his own small part of this world, a better and more beautiful place than it was before him. Is a testament to him as a good person, a good son, and brother, and friend.

So sad that He died so young. Seemed like such a decent and gentle giant of a Man. RIP x

My mom went to Chicago city wide called Wright college the mans name was John Koehler one time he was the tallest man in the world my mom told me how nice of a person he was.

He seemed like he was a very nice person. The photography and filming in this documentary for that time was great!

A SAINT! 🙏❤

Wonderful community and friends this man had. No bullying and the community just saw him as an ordinary boy who was tall. And that's what he was. Seeing him playing with the little blonde brother was emotional. The love they had for one another. Would love to have heard any encounter he had with the ladies, if you know what I mean. We all thinking it. So rest in peace Robert, a true gentle giant

Robert sounds like a very nice guy!

0:55 AMAZING! I haven't seen this photo before! Rare photo!

Amazing

WOW! Rip Robert you were a kind soul.🕊️💙

Too soon

Nice that they made a special chair for Robert. Classy move by the Lodge members.

This made my very humbled and tearful. I remember when young learning of Roberts existence from the Guinness Book of Records and in books of people with rare "disabilities" but nothing of their character and problems. This documentary has informed me of problems he encountered and his demeanour. I'm glad he had a happy home and lived in a good community and more than anything, what a lovely, well balanced, polite gentleman he was, while dealing with such obstacles in his life. How inspiring to anyone who faces certain limitations in their life. He did all he was able to do and got involved with worthy causes. What a beautiful soul he was. So sad he died so young from an infection from an injury. Probably a sepsis. He suffered but offered so much. A great attitude to life. God Bless Him Resting in Peace. Condolences to his remaining family family. He should be remembered with special regard. With kind wishes from the UK 🇬🇧 🙏🏻❤️🤗

What a sweetheart. Gone too young 😢

This may be an old documentary, but what a beautiful life, although short, this giant man led. The acceptance of him but his community was amazing example of their willingness to see him as a regular boy and young man. This is an important message for this present day. His parents made correct decisions for his life. My guess is that they had not only wisdom but were also blessed with a high IQ, grace and love for their child.

What a cool dude

Hes certainly NOT the tallest person ever to walk on earth. Why would the narrator say a stupid thing like that.

This was a lovely tribute to a person who was kind, gentle and mannerly, boy that only barely grew into a man. Thank you for the video. Cheers!

That’s sad that Harold passed away after his 2 sons did.❤❤

Like others I knew of Robert from the Guinness book of records gifted to me at Christmas as a child and so I was only used to seeing photographs. I never realised there was film of him also. Thank you for uploading this documentary ❤

He was pretty tall.

Goliath was 9' 9"....almost 1' taller than Robert! Tnx for the video. It appears Robert was a nice man.

Is there family members still alive. Rest in peace kind soul ❤

I wonder how big his wang was?

This really upsets me that they took advantage of his height. Just to show him off my keys a freak. Or age or in a freak show

I believe it's safe to say 9ft. It would have been awesome to meet this guy. RIP Robert🙏

My whole heart.

Sounds like he had a normal and fine upbringing. Then, whomever went the way of $$$ and turned him into a sideshow. Truly sad....

A wonderful short story with a heartfelt message.

Robert stole my boyfriend Michael but i won him back

That’s the deepest voice ever

If I was that size I would take up boxing, become the heavyweight champ and when anyone manages to land a punch I would complain that it was a low blow.

I have kids who are now around the age of Robert's passing. This poor guy. He didn't ask for any of this, but he managed it with grace, kindness, and humility until his premature end. RIP, Robert.

He should have had the operation as he only went on to live in his 20s

Alton Il. Cool town.

You can see that he has trouble walking, probably joint pain as well as foot pain. I hadn't realised that shoes would be such a problem for him, in the end leading to his death. These were the days before grievance studies, when everyone had a tough life through the depression etc, and someone going through this felt that it was right to serve and smile. I'm just sorry he joined the masons

HE WASN'T THE TALLEST GOLIATH WAS OVER 9 FT AND OTHER GIANTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN HISTORY

Aaaaaaaaaaawww what an absolute sweetie he was! ❤ I would have loved to have known him. Thank you so much for uploading this. It came up as a recommended video. I had never heard of Robert until today, but I am so glad to know of him now. The manner of his passing was so sad & has left me so emotional. I'm sure I speak for many when I say that his short & special life has left immense footprints in our hearts 🦶🏻❤️ May You Rest in Peace Dear Robert xxx 🙏🏻🌹

What a wonderful story. Sad that he passed so young tho.

Yeah but how big of a dong did he have?

This documentary was shown years ago. Way before RUclips.

A true gentle giant.

Pituitary tumor

Very well done, thank you.

Kind of weird and sad whenever anyone sees another who is unusually tall the VERY FIRST remark involves basketball...

What a beautiful movie. I’ve known about Robert all of my life, but wonderful to see home movies and hear from those who knew him personally. What better way to be remembered than as a nice young man who was kind to all w a pleasant smile.

That was so beautiful! I have heard of Robert but was so lovely to see the people closest to him had the appreciation of seeing past his height,there was so much more to him than that, so kind intelligent with a lovely smile ❤

His height was debunked in the 1940a. He fooled the world, as His stilts were discovered. Also him and brother were rarely seen together as his brother would support him by piggy back to elevate his height.

So nice to see a story about such a lovely young man.