NeoNazo356: For those of you saying "please update" (and nothing else), this update is not for you, its for someone more important. Monty Oum, THE Monty Oum of RoosterTeeth productions, animator for seasons 8 through 10 of the popular web series Red vs Blue, as well as the animator, story pitcher, and voice of Lie Ren in the anime RWBY, has passed away as of 4:34, February 1st.
Spaceman: I only heard of his passing recently, at the same time I learned he was the Creator of RWBY. I love to read the crossovers on this fan fiction site and watched every episode with joy and excitement. I count that series as one of my favorites and I hope everyone will continue to enjoy his work. It's his legacy.
NeoNazo356: When I went to MTAC last year, there was a HUGE line for the RWBY panel, and the room was filled to the point it was practically a firehazard; this was well before the DVD release. Since then, RWBY's popularity has only continued to explode, so I know without a doubt in my mind that there are many, MANY people, who are mourning Monty Oum's passing. I may have never have met him in person, only seeing him from the other side of a computer monitor, but my prayers go out to his wife Sheena, his father Mony, his brothers Woody, Sey, Chivy, and Neat, his sisters Thea and Theary, as well as all of his friends and colleagues who have lost a good friend this day.
Spaceman: I have heard from those that have met the man that he was kind to them and inspired to him. I hope they will remember their experiences and carry them into the future.
NeoNazo356: Same as many others are doing right now, I will honor Monty by doing something creative and making the world a better place; as his friends and colleagues have asked for in lieu of flowers. My drawing hands haven't been used in ages, but my writing and story-planning skills have reached a new plateau thanks in part to the work of the dearly departed, so I will spend whatever free time I can dedicate to making the best fanfiction I can in compliance with those heartfelt wishes, while making my already-existing works better than they were before.
Spaceman: The fans of Monty Oum's work create these stories because they love the world he created, now we also do this to honor his work. As fan fiction writers, these are the medium in which we honor his memory and show out love of his works. May inspiration continue to flow, since the world has gotten a little bit darker.
Rest in Peace
Monty Oum
Age 33
June 22, 1981 - February 1, 2015
The world is a lesser place without you.