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Man Never Stopped Looking For His Little Brother, And After 80 Years, They Finally Reunite

March 14, 2023

Man Never Stopped Looking For His Little Brother, And After 80 Years, They Finally Reunite

A man never stopped looking for his little brother, and after 80 years, they finally reunite. 

There’s something about the brotherly bond. Even after years spanning decades, it’s still intact for Bill Cordes and Robert Wilson. When their mother was deemed unfit to care for her children, social services split the boys up. Bill tried to hide his little brother in a closet, but it was too late. 

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"I grabbed him, and I ran toward the house. I was going to hide him in a closet, and they stopped me on the porch and explained what was going on. They said he'll be in good hands, and that was the last I saw him. He was 4 months old," Bill said

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The pair would go on to lead separate lives. From growing up to getting married and starting their own families. However, throughout Bill’s entire lifetime, he never stopped thinking about his baby brother, hoping to find him one day.

Man Finally Locates His Little Brother

It seemed it would be impossible to ever find him. But nothing is impossible for God. After a series of events that involved Bill needing information about his genetics, his granddaughter stumbled on the key to finding Robert. 

After 80 years, Bill Cordes finally help his little brother, Roberts Wilson, in his embrace was once again. And this time, there’s no letting go. The pair are making up for lost time and celebrating every moment they have together. 

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“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity,” Proverbs 17:17.

WATCH: Man Reunited With His Little Brother After 80 Years

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h/t: 69 News

Featured Image Credit: Youtube/69News WFMZ-TV


Heather Riggleman is a believer, wife, mom, author, social media consultant, and full-time writer. She lives in Minden, Nebraska with her kids, high school sweetheart, and three cats who are her entourage around the homestead. She is a former award-winning journalist with over 2,000 articles published. She is full of grace and grit, raw honesty, and truly believes tacos can solve just about any situation. You can find her on GodUpdates, iBelieve, Crosswalk, Hello Darling, Focus On The Family, and in Brio Magazine. Connect with her at www.HeatherRiggleman.com or on Facebook.  

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