Remembering Rick May and Re-enacting "Meet the Soldier" in-game

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  • Опубліковано 14 кві 2020
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    May this great man rest in peace. Let us never forget Rick May and the amazing moments he's gifted us. Please take a moment to lend your heart to his friends and family and appreciate his incredible legacy as a performer, teacher, and writer. All accounts point to him being a magnificent man that enriched the lives of all around him.
    Stay home and stay safe to protect those you love.
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  • @LazierPurple
    @LazierPurple  4 роки тому +11672

    Rick May was an amazing person that many of us are only now beginning to truly appreciate. He has been a consistent presence in many of our lives, one that deserves to be celebrated. This community's response has been so powerful, I can only hope it's everything's Rick would have wanted.
    This video is not monetized, and I've donated any stream money to the link in the description to fight COVID-19 in memory of Rick May.
    If you can't donate, please stay home and stay safe to protect your loved ones.

    • @ims2129
      @ims2129 4 роки тому +26

      RIP

    • @Khangs_1
      @Khangs_1 4 роки тому +19

      Yes

    • @theofficialtib922
      @theofficialtib922 4 роки тому +19

      LazierPurple rip rick May

    • @SkyKraken323
      @SkyKraken323 4 роки тому +32

      The personality of soldier (that he brought to life) is the reason I started playing tf2... dam

    • @alejandrolozano4919
      @alejandrolozano4919 4 роки тому +19

      He is rocket jumping up to heaven lazypurple he a smart man there. And now I hate the virus that take away a nice person.

  • @Squid1562
    @Squid1562 4 роки тому +6653

    “Does a Mann die when he’s shot with a bullet? No! Does a Mann die when he collides with a crocket? No! Does a Mann die when the battles gone on too long, and one day he just can’t fight anymore? No! A Mann dies only when he’s forgotten”

    • @tavishfinnegandegroot4349
      @tavishfinnegandegroot4349 4 роки тому +85

      Such inspiration

    • @yosha3349
      @yosha3349 4 роки тому +72

      @@sakam0t071 how do think commenting that is appropriate right now

    • @d1rtylewis169
      @d1rtylewis169 4 роки тому +48

      Saka M0T0 what the fuck is wrong with you

    • @yosha3349
      @yosha3349 4 роки тому +24

      @@sakam0t071 shut the fuck up

    • @yosha3349
      @yosha3349 4 роки тому +16

      @@sakam0t071 fuck roblox

  • @pineythecosmonaut1679
    @pineythecosmonaut1679 4 роки тому +4271

    “If acting is sure to result in a career then you must act!” Rick May said that, and I’d say he knows a little more about acting than you do pal, because he invented it, and then he perfected it so no man could best him in the ring of honour.

    • @paperachie7162
      @paperachie7162 4 роки тому +128

      In the STAGE of honor
      :p

    • @ps3aciv
      @ps3aciv 4 роки тому +47

      "if acting*..." but yes

    • @Aflay1
      @Aflay1 4 роки тому +16

      The ring of broadway

    • @krissasterisk
      @krissasterisk 4 роки тому +18

      *very well played, sir*

    • @renimusmaximus
      @renimusmaximus 4 роки тому +128

      Then he used his act money to buy two of every player on Earth. Then he loaded them onto a boat, and then he wowed the crap out of every single one.

  • @Shitpost2323
    @Shitpost2323 3 роки тому +1138

    "A man is not dead when his heart stops; he dies when he is forgotten."
    -rick may

    • @krinklerstuff8983
      @krinklerstuff8983 2 роки тому +38

      Even internet trolls care.

    • @Sinsmoke_
      @Sinsmoke_ Рік тому +6

      Doctor Hiruluk

    • @srcublordofgames2723
      @srcublordofgames2723 11 місяців тому +17

      Sun Tzu said that and I bet he Knows a little more about fighting then you do pal BECAUSE HE INVENTED IT Then He PERFECTED It So No Man Can Best Him In THE RING OF HONOR

    • @sgtforcenico
      @sgtforcenico 11 місяців тому +4

      And We will never forget Rick May, Even if there are too many Shooting Games, Rick was (And Is) The one and only Soldier of the videogames... R.I.P Rick May Rocket jump high to the Moon...

    • @Yomomspimp911
      @Yomomspimp911 11 місяців тому +2

      Hes immoral...

  • @thequagsire3592
    @thequagsire3592 2 роки тому +955

    I took rick’s acting classes a few years ago. Truly an amazing man and a great teacher. I will never forget him not only for being part of my childhood (tf2) but also being an amazing teacher. Godspeed you magnificent bastard.

    • @cameronmccracken5265
      @cameronmccracken5265 2 роки тому +53

      I aspire to be a voice actor. Rick is still one of my role models. I miss him and his amazing talents. I can only hope to be at his level. He was real good. And definitely the best.

    • @t3xicbush181
      @t3xicbush181 2 роки тому +21

      @@cameronmccracken5265 well practice and enjoy it as much as you can, good luck with it mate.

    • @Floridadian
      @Floridadian Рік тому +10

      What a lucky person.

    • @tibbytibbs8412
      @tibbytibbs8412 Рік тому +8

      I bet that was the best. 😎😎😎😎😎😎

    • @thequagsire3592
      @thequagsire3592 Рік тому +4

      @@tibbytibbs8412 it was

  • @quaneersstuff9107
    @quaneersstuff9107 3 роки тому +3745

    Man survived a stroke, cancer, a heart attack, and almost a pandemic, he was a true solider.

    • @nedbrown8783
      @nedbrown8783 3 роки тому +76

      I want to kerb stomp corona, took my granny and an icon

    • @freezezone6547
      @freezezone6547 3 роки тому +47

      Twiggy wow.... I’m sorry for your loss.

    • @Goobiwann
      @Goobiwann 3 роки тому +166

      When people tell me "dont worry about coronavirus it only kills old people"... and i think of all the older people like Rick May who will be sorely missed
      "Its only old people" doesnt make it any better at all

    • @nuhunla1930
      @nuhunla1930 3 роки тому +27

      He dominated disease.

    • @ajsanz1665
      @ajsanz1665 3 роки тому +11

      Yes he was yes he was.....

  • @leonardo9259
    @leonardo9259 4 роки тому +2368

    "I did not have permission to die"
    "Last one alive, lock the door"
    "Medals for everyone"
    "You've done me proud, boys"
    "DOMINATED _I cherish these moments we spent together_ "
    "DOMINATED _you're still my best friend_ "
    "Forward! We are going to push until there's nothing left to push"
    "Godspeed, you magnificent bastard"
    I don't have much hours in soldier but being a medic main meant I could listen to the most pumping and fun voicelines, always by soldiers, rest easy Rick

    • @Ruina11
      @Ruina11 4 роки тому +17

      Yo tributes fellow doc

    • @jackandy3050
      @jackandy3050 4 роки тому +16

      Sniper main here: I actually didn’t shoot a soldier that came into my cross-sight today
      :\

    • @Captain_Garchomp
      @Captain_Garchomp 4 роки тому +5

      Don't worry, I'm a scout main and I'm now co-maining Soldier just for Rick May

    • @coffeeluci
      @coffeeluci 4 роки тому +6

      "You were real good son. Maybe even the best..."

    • @workafn
      @workafn 4 роки тому

      😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @rahman5242
    @rahman5242 3 роки тому +648

    I searched April 13 on wikipedia and was dissapointed Rick May wasn't there so i did my deed and added him to pay respects and inform people

    • @beepbeepimajeep3295
      @beepbeepimajeep3295 2 роки тому +29

      the wiki about him said it was april 8th but i think you are right

    • @kriegsman8501
      @kriegsman8501 2 роки тому +6

      Thank you for this.

    • @shinygoblin4503
      @shinygoblin4503 Рік тому +10

      i know that this was literally a year ago, but thank you soldier

    • @day1185
      @day1185 Рік тому +2

      Did he die on April 13th??

    • @rasciii
      @rasciii Рік тому +2

      @@day1185 yes, sadly.

  • @randomstuffposted531
    @randomstuffposted531 3 роки тому +220

    Every TF2 player should call April 13, "Soldier Day", where everyone is a soldier

    • @Rafelandroid2
      @Rafelandroid2 2 роки тому +5

      valve should make this a thing

    • @crusader2412
      @crusader2412 2 роки тому +1

      Yes please

    • @day1185
      @day1185 Рік тому +1

      April 13th is the day he died right?

    • @IAmOnFireLol
      @IAmOnFireLol Рік тому +1

      Rick May/Soldier Day should be official

    • @endobendo2011
      @endobendo2011 10 місяців тому +1

      Should be a holiday. “Rick Day.”.

  • @CheeseYourself
    @CheeseYourself 4 роки тому +2398

    This man survived throat cancer, a heart attack, and almost a global pandemic
    what an absolute guy

    • @kerrwallace7090
      @kerrwallace7090 4 роки тому +118

      Not just guy, trooper, absolute Fucking trooper

    • @Red-jr2lk
      @Red-jr2lk 4 роки тому +50

      Kerr Wallace soldier*

    • @WalleBot
      @WalleBot 4 роки тому +27

      and a stroke too

    • @dapperghost3409
      @dapperghost3409 4 роки тому +32

      he didn't have permission to die twice

    • @crimsonblue8433
      @crimsonblue8433 4 роки тому +14

      He might be gone but, his legacy, his memories that he gave to us, will live forever

  • @genagage6299
    @genagage6299 3 роки тому +3089

    "I have a question, Engi."
    "Whats your question, Soldier?"
    "I teleported happiness."
    "How much?"
    "Ive done nothing but teleport happiness for 13 years."
    Good job mate. You were a true Soldier

  • @kiro1469
    @kiro1469 3 роки тому +221

    The fact that even a year later, people are still remembering rick, and all he brought us, makes me smile.

    • @jackdobbie7236
      @jackdobbie7236 2 роки тому +3

      alot of people just cant get over it, like me

    • @scoongleboongle
      @scoongleboongle Рік тому +9

      almost three years on, still brought to fucking tears watching this. he really sounded like a phenomenal guy and its a damn tragedy that he's gone

  • @0kay_I_Gu3ss
    @0kay_I_Gu3ss Рік тому +22

    "A man dies when he is forgotten, not when his heart stops."
    But in expiration date, rick may once said "We are not dying, we are going to live forever!" He was right.

  • @jkdontjudgeme
    @jkdontjudgeme 4 роки тому +810

    "Oh... Soldier... Who will they ever find to replace you?"
    "NO ONE"
    *cries*

    • @rockowlgamer631
      @rockowlgamer631 4 роки тому +39

      Would be nice if valve replaced that for the domination as tribute to him, dont ya think?

    • @chillguy49cole99
      @chillguy49cole99 4 роки тому +12

      They should give him a misc and 100% of profits go to charity or his family

    • @justynlee8485
      @justynlee8485 4 роки тому +4

      @ I'm Just Kidding Don't Judge Me you’re absolutely right Rick May is irreplaceable

    • @calebobry6211
      @calebobry6211 4 роки тому +3

      I mean nolan north did pretty good in expiration date

    • @Lmao45952
      @Lmao45952 4 роки тому +1

      no one can replace him

  • @keeganmoore99
    @keeganmoore99 4 роки тому +2008

    I was playing today and some guy had their name set to "F*** Rick May" (uncensored of course). As soon they were assigned to a team, there was a vote kick with 15 votes for yes before I could hit the button myself.
    Some people are just evil and rude, but hopefully the good people can take their enjoyment away.

    • @Wolvenworks
      @Wolvenworks 4 роки тому +319

      oh wow some asshat really did that? i hope he steps on a lego and may he be cursed with perpetually unstable internet connection

    • @tdmd9677
      @tdmd9677 4 роки тому +124

      Don’t worry, Rick will rocket launch his a**

    • @CEO_OF_BELLIC_ENTERPRISES
      @CEO_OF_BELLIC_ENTERPRISES 4 роки тому +35

      Amen

    • @roblox0701
      @roblox0701 4 роки тому +74

      I’ve seen a couple but almost all of them were kicked immediately

    • @i.w1987
      @i.w1987 4 роки тому +97

      Rick May himself is going to come down from heaven to personally put his America Boot right up his a**

  • @blackhood7200
    @blackhood7200 3 роки тому +216

    "You were good son real good, maybe even the best."-Soldier
    Today is the 1 year anniversary of Rick May's death. Let's not forget the great legacy he left for us voicing Soldier. A real man truly dies when he is forgotten. We'll never forget him. RIP Rick May.

    • @evaphan2720
      @evaphan2720 3 роки тому +1

      Indeed. It is time for Rick May day on April 13th.

    • @Kappa48985
      @Kappa48985 Рік тому +2

      Is it 3 years now?

    • @crassons
      @crassons 10 місяців тому

      @@Kappa48985yep

    • @pacifistichuman82649
      @pacifistichuman82649 6 місяців тому

      It's almost 3 months until 4 years now..

    • @gumslice
      @gumslice 5 місяців тому

      He wasn't just a man he was a MANN

  • @gralmakaren9919
    @gralmakaren9919 2 роки тому +214

    I like how we as a community started including the other voice actors in the form of memes and such after the passing of Rick May.
    It seems we as a collective suddenly realized the voices were real people and we suddenly wanted to see/hear them more

  • @haleighlmiler2557
    @haleighlmiler2557 4 роки тому +1978

    Soldier: Question...
    Engi: What's your question soldier?
    Soldier: I teleported happiness.
    Engi: How much?
    Soldier: i have done nothing but teleport happiness to players for 13 years and will continue my duty on doing so.

    • @thewhoviangg9804
      @thewhoviangg9804 4 роки тому +100

      *engineer and medic give soldier a hug instead of berating him*

    • @zuke3438
      @zuke3438 4 роки тому +36

      *sob*

    • @nathanklein827
      @nathanklein827 4 роки тому +45

      WHERE! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN SENDING IT!

    • @spicywashere6913
      @spicywashere6913 4 роки тому +41

      To everyone’s hearts

    • @kesselsauer4441
      @kesselsauer4441 4 роки тому +29

      Engie: Good job, Soldier. We’ll miss you.

  • @roundabout1087
    @roundabout1087 4 роки тому +1227

    A close friend of Rick May said that Rick May told him, “It took a pandemic to kill me.”
    Edit: He said this 4 days before his death, for people who want to know. You can find the article online.

    • @dozensofknives9104
      @dozensofknives9104 4 роки тому +190

      only a pandemic could kill that amazing bastard.

    • @mayor6366
      @mayor6366 4 роки тому +120

      romeo garza I mean yeah, apparently he survived a heart attack and stroke so you’re right

    • @liwu7068
      @liwu7068 4 роки тому +69

      MemeMayor the man survives cancer as well

    • @danterodriguez03
      @danterodriguez03 4 роки тому +58

      He had cancer, had a heart attack, strokes, and more, so he really laughed at the fact that it took all of this chaos to take him down

    • @isaacyeon6334
      @isaacyeon6334 4 роки тому +26

      Dante Rodriguez even if he didn’t fight any wars, he truly was The Soldier

  • @фок
    @фок 3 роки тому +186

    Well, a year passed, and I am still sad, that I returned to game after 4 years only after his death, god bless him, magnificent bastard

    • @stalkerentertainment3671
      @stalkerentertainment3671 3 роки тому +1

      Same...

    • @4sythdude549
      @4sythdude549 2 роки тому +2

      i actually started playing tf2 a few months after he passed when I finally got a good computer.
      this video showed me the good side of the tf2 community, and I wanted to be a part of it

  • @LoxyTheReindeer
    @LoxyTheReindeer 2 роки тому +66

    CrescentStorm, being so brave and willing to speak and honor this amazing man, deserves to be recognized. Thank you soldier.

  • @myrtlelloyd8484
    @myrtlelloyd8484 3 роки тому +1080

    "A man isnt dead when his heart stops beating, a man is dead when he is forgotten"
    Keep his legacy alive

  • @thecrazyinvasion
    @thecrazyinvasion 4 роки тому +1943

    "Every april 13 everyone is a soldier main..."
    Can't wait for this to be an official holiday

    • @flufferusgoobus
      @flufferusgoobus 4 роки тому +25

      Yeah, i agree.

    • @Cinderfella_Productions
      @Cinderfella_Productions 4 роки тому +45

      I UNIRONICALLY agree.

    • @clan_boyd
      @clan_boyd 4 роки тому +56

      If I knew how to make servers, I'd make one SPECIFICALLY for the purpose of honoring Rick May... granted, it'd only be active once every year (April 13), but it'd be worth it to see so many Soldiers doing the shotgun taunt, then blasting rockets into the sky.
      Of course, everyone can go ballistic and kill each other over the control points, the payload cart, whatever; as long as these people have fun, and make as many unforgettable memories together, we'd all be happy we even showed up in the first place.

    • @fareflight2029
      @fareflight2029 4 роки тому +46

      Maybe it should be September 21st, his birthday.

    • @aprayingmantiswithinternet8296
      @aprayingmantiswithinternet8296 4 роки тому +33

      @@fareflight2029 why not both

  • @samr.6226
    @samr.6226 3 роки тому +180

    Watching this almost a year later still hits so hard especially after getting covid myself. Can't believe it's almost been a year and I still sit here crying at the the thought that an amazing voice is gone.

  • @aydinmakesthings
    @aydinmakesthings 3 роки тому +85

    That solider at 11:40 always makes me cry.

  • @randomizedhumor7849
    @randomizedhumor7849 4 роки тому +1842

    *Rick May pasess away*
    Everyone: "2020 is officially the worst year ever."

    • @gsainoy
      @gsainoy 4 роки тому +30

      @@EnigmaticLigmasugondesenuts they didnt pass in 2020

    • @thatdumbass8962
      @thatdumbass8962 4 роки тому +6

      Icy Niker I think the plague kinda surpasses those guys

    • @deathrow5261
      @deathrow5261 4 роки тому +1

      Dedication Games ya

    • @happytimelollypops
      @happytimelollypops 4 роки тому +1

      This whole decade before us and now is the worst.

    • @rsnordhagen
      @rsnordhagen 4 роки тому +4

      Well i mean 1945 also did happen...

  • @Mr.thiccman
    @Mr.thiccman 3 роки тому +594

    Imagine getting taught acting by soldier and then hearing his voice when you get back home and play tf2

  • @infernofiregamer7026
    @infernofiregamer7026 2 роки тому +39

    Just got TF2 a week ago, already emotionally attached to it. I was inspired to get it because of you, i'm crying just looking at the title. Rick May, may you rest in peace and bring the game of TF2 to heaven with you, goodbye, Godspeed you magnificent bastard

  • @pkducklett944
    @pkducklett944 Рік тому +23

    It's hard to think that this was 2 years ago. It didn't seem real to me when it happened. The tears didn't come for me until they updated the game with Soldier in the main menu and the Valve Studio Orchestra's rendition of Taps playing over it. Then I sat in the main menu for my favorite game, and cried my eyes out. Rip Rick May. You were good son, real good. Maybe even the best.

  • @jameswallace3956
    @jameswallace3956 4 роки тому +1083

    He isn't dead he's just giving god a sensible haircut

    • @real_trash244
      @real_trash244 4 роки тому +21

      Or he’s giving god the gun he would shoot somebody with

    • @real_trash244
      @real_trash244 4 роки тому +14

      The only thing that soldier has loaded his gun with is happiness, and things he should be remembered by

    • @Echo-gb2vx
      @Echo-gb2vx 4 роки тому +22

      “Get a haircut, hippie!”

    • @Ihzmaprime
      @Ihzmaprime 4 роки тому +2

      Na man god didn’t know how to rocket jump

    • @hybonesdx
      @hybonesdx 4 роки тому +4

      And Stan Lee also want to learn how to rocket jump

  • @_The_Dumbass_
    @_The_Dumbass_ 4 роки тому +938

    "You were good son; real good, maybe even the best"
    -Rick "Rocket launcher shotgun guy" May

    • @cilantromcghee3092
      @cilantromcghee3092 4 роки тому +6

      God speed rocket launcher shotgun guy...

    • @Doge__7475
      @Doge__7475 4 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/jaQnQ17s4AQ/v-deo.html

    • @skelaboi01
      @skelaboi01 4 роки тому

      You mean “absolutely the best”

    • @zedbags
      @zedbags 4 роки тому

      "Godspeed you magnificent bastard"
      "You've done me proud boys. Every one of you deserve a medal!"

  • @sweatyspaghetti7597
    @sweatyspaghetti7597 2 роки тому +199

    Who the hell dislikes a video that mourns a persons death. Honestly man, that is a new low

  • @classictoast1536
    @classictoast1536 3 роки тому +58

    Nearly a year later and I’m still really fucking sad that he’s gon

  • @gdrandomyt9017
    @gdrandomyt9017 4 роки тому +515

    “Crying is just an expression of how much you care”
    - Lazy purple

  • @captainrex6197
    @captainrex6197 4 роки тому +3266

    *_In his book, his experience out ranks everyone._*

  • @PK_Ghostin
    @PK_Ghostin 3 роки тому +36

    “Oh Soldier, who will they ever find to replace you? ANYONE! hahahaha!” That... did not age well, RIP Rick May, even 10 months later, we still miss you

  • @IFuckingLoveFrenchToast
    @IFuckingLoveFrenchToast 3 роки тому +261

    Can we give some respect to the soldier who stopped the pyro from killing lazy while he was sad at 7:03?

    • @yoboikamil525
      @yoboikamil525 3 роки тому +16

      what a guy

    • @thegongoolzler2677
      @thegongoolzler2677 3 роки тому +9

      Epic

    • @comic_jack.6020
      @comic_jack.6020 2 роки тому +16

      OH I'VE LOOKED BACK AT THIS VIDEO AND SAW THIS, IT WAS ME I FELT SO BAD THOUGH WHEN I HIT HIM WITH THE SHOVEL I DIDN'T KNEW HE WAS CRYING 😭😭😭😭

    • @comic_jack.6020
      @comic_jack.6020 2 роки тому +13

      I literally was like "cmon we need to defend the point"

    • @IFuckingLoveFrenchToast
      @IFuckingLoveFrenchToast 2 роки тому +1

      @@comic_jack.6020 You absolute legend

  • @mizetiajalal8610
    @mizetiajalal8610 4 роки тому +301

    Spy: "Oh Soldier, who will they ever find to replace you?"
    smiles then realises
    "Nobody."

    • @GhostofSeige
      @GhostofSeige 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks for quoting the SFM video.

  • @outlier9099
    @outlier9099 3 роки тому +1764

    "I've done nothing but cry for three days."

    • @frozenpumpkininspace9214
      @frozenpumpkininspace9214 3 роки тому +22

      Same with me right now

    • @meraybg8371
      @meraybg8371 3 роки тому +6

      I can relate

    • @nothingclick2786
      @nothingclick2786 3 роки тому +25

      Rick May wouldn’t of wanted us to mourn. He would of wanted us just to remember him.

    • @Highchurch
      @Highchurch 3 роки тому +32

      Erecting a tear dispenser

    • @yo1103
      @yo1103 3 роки тому +3

      @Earth, Wind & MEDIC! i did but cryed for 7 months

  • @johnmehlman5195
    @johnmehlman5195 2 роки тому +37

    It's getting close to 2 years, I still can't believe he's gone, he's been apart of my childhood as soldier, watching tribute videos of the man still makes me cry because of this, rest in peace you magnificent bastard, and good luck in the afterlife

  • @baconbro6867
    @baconbro6867 3 роки тому +38

    God I cried when the guy was thanking mg rick may for all the characters he played. R.I.P Rick you are the greatest soldier ever

  • @alfonsoperez4939
    @alfonsoperez4939 3 роки тому +985

    "Last one alive lock the door!"
    -Rick May (Soldier), 2007

    • @specialism640
      @specialism640 3 роки тому +25

      Sadly, he wasn't that last one alive to lock the door

    • @user-ss6gp2gu6r
      @user-ss6gp2gu6r 3 роки тому +32

      “WE’RE NOT GOING TO DIE! WE’RE GOING TO LIVE FOREVER!” - soldier
      “I didnt say zat, I just said ve are not villed vith tumors!” - medic

    • @iamssmrt5298
      @iamssmrt5298 3 роки тому +14

      @@user-ss6gp2gu6r he never died, he hasn’t been forgotten

    • @JustRahmi
      @JustRahmi 3 роки тому +3

      @@user-ss6gp2gu6r looks like he teleported so much bread filled with tumours that he ate a piece after and u can guess what the tumours are called

    • @thatguyoversea
      @thatguyoversea 3 роки тому +1

      I'LL DO IT FOR YOU, RICK

  • @tenacityxl
    @tenacityxl 4 роки тому +521

    When this news dropped, I immediately booted up the game and went to 2Fort, and saw everyone on the middle bridge as soldier doing the shotgun taunt to pay their respects. We ended up all going to the red intel with the escape plan/equalizer to all taunt kill each other. RIP Rick May. Fly high, Rocket Mann.

    • @TweexMC
      @TweexMC 4 роки тому +7

      Lol funny but sad about ur story. U immediately boot up tf2. Saddest thing is. Everyone is shotgun taunting in the bridge for they're respect.

    • @minermemecoffee8256
      @minermemecoffee8256 4 роки тому +4

      I was there, i got kicked for shooting somebody who wasnt one of the soldiers

    • @AGrayPhantom
      @AGrayPhantom 4 роки тому +13

      I went to MVM, played a game on Decoy. Without any of us talking to each other, we all decided to play soldier. We went through all 7 waves as Soldier.

    • @pikazooka
      @pikazooka 4 роки тому +10

      My ping was too high to participate in the soldier tower, so I provided sandvich heals and defended against the bozos who would try to kill the grieving.

    • @SomeGuyWithABlueMask
      @SomeGuyWithABlueMask 4 роки тому +6

      2020 has been shit lately

  • @salty946
    @salty946 3 роки тому +38

    I can’t believe it’s been 1 year since this legend passed away

  • @killerdavid4015
    @killerdavid4015 2 роки тому +17

    Rick May will live in our hearts as a legend.
    "You were good son real good, maybe even the best".

    • @wifeandgo6862
      @wifeandgo6862 2 роки тому

      you were good son real good, maybe even the best

  • @Mat-yup1
    @Mat-yup1 4 роки тому +592

    His only regret is to not have teleported more bread, Rest in peace Rick May

    • @pighater1111
      @pighater1111 4 роки тому +8

      I TELEPORTED BREAD

    • @logankrohn1472
      @logankrohn1472 4 роки тому +2

      pighater1 1
      I have done nothing but teleport bread.

    • @ragingtoast
      @ragingtoast 3 роки тому

      "Question:I teleported bread"
      "How much?"
      " I have done nothing but teleport" bread for three days"
      I love that question so much

  • @thepoopybaby8160
    @thepoopybaby8160 4 роки тому +695

    “You were good son, real good,
    Maybe even the best”

  • @Ammi553
    @Ammi553 3 роки тому +16

    Shoutout to everyone watching this almost a year later

  • @ThePab98
    @ThePab98 3 роки тому +11

    It took me nearly a year to watch this video, and yet the "happy birthday" can still make me cry

  • @maxkennedy2818
    @maxkennedy2818 3 роки тому +541

    My favorite clip of soldier is in expiration date with the bucket, “this is a bucket.” ‘Dear god.’ “There is more.” ‘No.’

  • @CrustyTheMoist
    @CrustyTheMoist 3 роки тому +692

    I looked at chat and saw "Covid took our screaming eagle" and that hit me like a rocket.
    That hurt man, that hurt.

    • @CrustyTheMoist
      @CrustyTheMoist 3 роки тому +14

      7:13 is the time stamp.

    • @dudebergs4161
      @dudebergs4161 3 роки тому +13

      I MISS OUR SCREAMING EAGLE

    • @CrustyTheMoist
      @CrustyTheMoist 3 роки тому +6

      @@dudebergs4161 don't we all.

    • @omoriperocondrip9130
      @omoriperocondrip9130 3 роки тому +3

      @@CrustyTheMoist screaming eagle
      american boot
      Jane Doe
      Soldier

    • @Smthn_Wicked
      @Smthn_Wicked 3 роки тому +1

      Rick May will be our screaming eagle. He will share that with the gods.

  • @FLUMBY-
    @FLUMBY- 2 роки тому +16

    Two years later, this still makes me cry, everytime I hear this news no matter how many times I hear it, it still feels unreal, Rick was an amazing voice actor, and an amazing guy. soldier wouldnt be soldier without him.

  • @imlazy5120
    @imlazy5120 3 роки тому +18

    It has been so long ever since this video was first released. And it still makes me cry no matter what.
    Hearing Rocket Jump Waltz being used like this makes me cry.
    Rick May will always be in our hearts.
    Rick May will be remembered.
    R.I.P to Rick May.
    1940 - 2020.
    The best soldier we ever had.
    2020 took him too soon.

  • @loneranger7004
    @loneranger7004 4 роки тому +368

    “Last one alive, Lock the door!”
    -Rick May.
    He will never be forgotten...

    • @raineyhard5833
      @raineyhard5833 4 роки тому +3

      I guess he
      Won’t be
      Locking the door😣

    • @loneranger7004
      @loneranger7004 4 роки тому +3

      Raine Yhard I would like to imagine that him not being the one to lock the door is a good thing. On a much sadder note I do believe this means that Nathan Vetterlein will be the one to lock the door. ):

    • @xelnagaprime_1071
      @xelnagaprime_1071 4 роки тому +6

      I do hope that the final remaining tf2 VA locks a door and films it. The last one alive, locking the door

    • @justynlee8485
      @justynlee8485 4 роки тому +2

      He’s never locking the door because he’s the first one to go into battles and the next battle is in heaven. A true soldier never stops until it’s done, Rick May is now fighting another war. His voice and enthusiasm lives on within us lads. let’s not forget what he left before his battle in heaven began. RIP Rick May.

    • @JohnsonSteel
      @JohnsonSteel 4 роки тому

      @@loneranger7004 Gary's next :(

  • @Shark-lb3xt
    @Shark-lb3xt 4 роки тому +572

    A quote from Mr. Rogers
    People have said, “Don't cry” to other people for years and years, and all it has ever meant is, “I'm too uncomfortable when you show your feelings. Don't cry.” I'd rather have them say, “Go ahead and cry. I'm here to be with you.”

  • @probablynotalatexshork5495
    @probablynotalatexshork5495 3 роки тому +10

    It's been a year. It's still as heartbreaking as it was the day I heard the news. Rick May was an amazing voice actor and amazing person. At least he died as a good man.

  • @realmackle
    @realmackle 3 роки тому +10

    The best voice actors are the ones you can barely tell are there because of how well they fit the character. 100% the case with rick. Rest in peace.

  • @anabominationofsightandsou7540
    @anabominationofsightandsou7540 4 роки тому +742

    He didnt die, he just server hopped! He's stomping heavy mains and scouts on CTF_HeavensGate

  • @spidergamer9363
    @spidergamer9363 3 роки тому +657

    "Godspeed, you magnificent bastard."
    - Rick May

  • @jolo6051
    @jolo6051 2 роки тому +7

    Why did the person with the small but heartfelt speech actually make me tear up even after I’ve seen it already when it was uploaded…?
    I’ll always love this community and I’ll always love the Soldier. I’ll always have Rick May as THE Soldier.

  • @thehazmat2240
    @thehazmat2240 3 роки тому +8

    One year later and he is still the best
    R.I.P Rick may

  • @splashor6361
    @splashor6361 4 роки тому +662

    "And from that day forward, anytime a bunch of people were next to a dead body, it's called a funeral!"
    unless it's a crime scene.

    • @thelostone7512
      @thelostone7512 4 роки тому +16

      whatshisface I laughed too hard at that...

    • @bonnieshenton9426
      @bonnieshenton9426 4 роки тому +8

      r/cursedcomments

    • @OnionYeeter
      @OnionYeeter 4 роки тому +3

      What was the full original quote?

    • @thelostone7512
      @thelostone7512 4 роки тому +13

      @@OnionYeeter And from that day forward anytime a group of animals were in one place it was called a zoo!
      Unless its a farm!

    • @OnionYeeter
      @OnionYeeter 4 роки тому +4

      @@thelostone7512 Oh, yea. I remember that.

  • @connorpickens7523
    @connorpickens7523 4 роки тому +240

    *"How it FEELS to play Soldier"*
    1. Be a happy old man screaming into a mic with all your heart.
    2. Be remembered as the legend you were for all time.

  • @gamingwithlizardsd6478
    @gamingwithlizardsd6478 Рік тому +2

    when i got news that rick died, i honored him by spending every waking hour for months just becoming a soldier main

  • @Krebbly
    @Krebbly 3 роки тому +10

    4 days ago marks the anniversary, hits really hard, but makes me look back on the happy memories, hope everyone stays up and remember to make the most of life.

  • @maname6303
    @maname6303 3 роки тому +469

    “Crying is just an expression of how much you care.”
    Bro that quote hit me hard

    • @maname6303
      @maname6303 3 роки тому +14

      3:05 if you wanna know

    • @probablydeadinside7877
      @probablydeadinside7877 3 роки тому +6

      shit that broke me more than i've already been breaking over this

    • @ThatD1spynser
      @ThatD1spynser 2 роки тому +2

      If they tell us not to cry and to be men, show them why you feel not schadenfreude, then tell them men can cry, too

  • @ro2202
    @ro2202 4 роки тому +186

    25:10 The voice line that played the most at the end of the moment of silence was "You've done me proud, boys!"
    I think he saw it.

  • @unused7629
    @unused7629 3 роки тому +5

    today is rick may day, 2021, even the orange box is commemorating rick may, he was truly a mann

  • @bumble_bbgun
    @bumble_bbgun 2 роки тому +8

    I comeback here sometimes to regain my faith in humanity. And here I am again having it restored once more
    Rip Rick May
    A true Soldier till the end

  • @roonkolos
    @roonkolos 4 роки тому +271

    The fact the ingame tribute started with missing Heavy so badly just felt right somehow knowing this games lunacy

    • @BelmonteSummone
      @BelmonteSummone 4 роки тому +4

      Was there an actual in-game tribute?

    • @roonkolos
      @roonkolos 4 роки тому +8

      @@BelmonteSummone I mean they tried to remake the Meet the Soldier video ingame, so yeah

    • @sludgechan
      @sludgechan 4 роки тому

      I think they meant the Rick may bronze statue

    • @roonkolos
      @roonkolos 4 роки тому

      @@sludgechan now that would be nice ♡

  • @digitaledblocks7037
    @digitaledblocks7037 4 роки тому +388

    "Imagine having a acting class with Rick May" Me: *fails test on acting* Rick: WHICH of you NUMNUTS let us down?!?!

    • @asleepyloser
      @asleepyloser 4 роки тому +5

      Please dont meme this.

    • @Dankster-yo8xv
      @Dankster-yo8xv 4 роки тому +25

      @@asleepyloser no. Keep Rick's soul alive

    • @_dev8179
      @_dev8179 4 роки тому +4

      @@Dankster-yo8xv Agreed.

    • @asleepyloser
      @asleepyloser 4 роки тому +1

      @@Dankster-yo8xv I k ow but it's not funny its VERY impolite to do

    • @Samstar369
      @Samstar369 4 роки тому +3

      @@Dankster-yo8xv
      There are plenty of other ways to do it than to meme it. Not everything is a meme, you know. Just as bad as saying F in the chat for a real person's death instead of being normal and either trying things to honor that person or to take a break, write your feelings and thoughts out, etc. instead of a simple meme or F.

  • @Michael-fm8xx
    @Michael-fm8xx 2 роки тому +16

    I didn't really have much knowledge of the game when I heard of his passing last year, but after learning more about the game and about him in this vid, I can see why people cared so much about him. Gotta say, that shotgun salute and crowd hug really got me good, I really felt that.
    Rest in peace, my friend 🍻🙏

  • @comiccat2883
    @comiccat2883 3 роки тому +9

    I wish I heard about this sooner... I never played any tf2 games or read the comics, so I only knew about it from the animations. But I have always loved the story and characters. Soldier is such a good character and I absolutely love Rick May's voice. I have spent all morning watching the tributes and tearing up. I wish I could've been a part of this community with all you nice people. Voice actors are truly amazing and talented, Rick May was one of the best

  • @statelyelms
    @statelyelms 4 роки тому +197

    I think the best thing about Rick May's lines as Soldier is that when I hear them, I can't picture Rick May saying them. He gave a character such a unique voice that we can't picture it belonging to someone else. A true professional.

    • @JarredRat
      @JarredRat 4 роки тому +4

      He’s one of the few classes that are serious but funny.. yet another voice actor died earlier than him.. “Heavy Voice Actor”.

    • @Deunstephe
      @Deunstephe 4 роки тому +17

      @@JarredRat Gary Schwartz has not passed away. He's had difficulty performing the lines for Heavy and Demoman for a while, thus the changes/lack of those classes getting more unique lines in TF2's update history.

    • @JarredRat
      @JarredRat 4 роки тому +1

      mads ok

  • @Jack-ei3mh
    @Jack-ei3mh 4 роки тому +534

    I also didnt realize how much this character of soldier, let alone the actual voice actor, affected me until this. I'm still having trouble processing it, and I don't even have 1000 hrs on this game.

    • @elitemakyrgaming180
      @elitemakyrgaming180 4 роки тому +2

      Alice Kussow me too buddy

    • @venomasmark154
      @venomasmark154 4 роки тому +16

      Hours doesn't matter, as long as you're a fan, he was your soldier, he was everyone's soldier

    • @elitemakyrgaming180
      @elitemakyrgaming180 4 роки тому +2

      Venomasmark14 agreed

    • @djingomachinima8929
      @djingomachinima8929 4 роки тому +2

      i know right? This game means so much to me. For the last 3-4 years it's helped me through rought imes, and given me some great times to, i've made friends. Bonded with siblings, and had the funnest hours of my life there... I've been crying for the last couple of days, and... Well, I still can't get over this.

    • @unnoficial_irs947
      @unnoficial_irs947 4 роки тому +2

      I barely have 200 hours and this situation hit hella hard man

  • @kinefish1674
    @kinefish1674 3 роки тому +7

    It’s feels weird that he’s been gone for almost a year

  • @willby_
    @willby_ 3 роки тому +6

    UA-cam randomly recommended this to me on the 13 of April it's an honour seeing this again. Rip Rick may

  • @redstoneplanet9540
    @redstoneplanet9540 4 роки тому +792

    As an angel he won’t fly or have wings, he will rocket jump.

    • @cheaprobloxuncledanesrando2256
      @cheaprobloxuncledanesrando2256 3 роки тому +43

      He'll teach those maggots above how to fly like a Mann.

    • @oldschoolChazzed
      @oldschoolChazzed 3 роки тому +27

      I can hear him now..
      "Who gave me these pussy wings?! I don't need wings to fly!"

    • @putugedeganggamahotama7701
      @putugedeganggamahotama7701 3 роки тому +18

      @@oldschoolChazzed then he rips his wings out and pulls out the rocket jumper.

    • @surrk1057
      @surrk1057 3 роки тому +9

      He will have a special launcher, It can insta kill any demons and have no self blast damage and have gunboats that can’t make him get fall damage and a fast market gardener!

    • @Da.realslimskeey15
      @Da.realslimskeey15 3 роки тому +5

      He will fly through the air with his rocket launcher majestically

  • @NopeD
    @NopeD 3 роки тому +428

    Honestly, seeing Lazy realize he's using Soldier's "Okay" as his sub notif just after talking about how hearing Soldier over years of playing him and how could it not not have an effect on him just sent me for a loop.
    RIP Rick May

  • @r.a7477
    @r.a7477 2 роки тому +2

    "how it feels to be one year without rick may.."

  • @MarrockV
    @MarrockV 2 роки тому +4

    As long as someone, even if it's just one person, remembers you, you are never truly gone from this world... for as long as someone has at least one happy memory of you, you are immortal.

  • @rubberhosetheprotogen7062
    @rubberhosetheprotogen7062 3 роки тому +917

    "Oh Soldier who will they ever find to replace you?"
    Nobody.... That's an impossible task.....

    • @Fernando-sr3he
      @Fernando-sr3he 3 роки тому +5

      :(

    • @thischannelsimplyexist
      @thischannelsimplyexist 3 роки тому +12

      @Zackariah Geiger no.... Nothing can replace soldier. It's impossible to replace soldier. Rick may was something else. May he rest in piece

    • @MrSourceMan
      @MrSourceMan 3 роки тому +8

      Hate to be that guy buuuuuuuut.....
      Nolan North has done some voice acting for Soldier, you can hear him in Expiration Date (HAHA, I TELEPORTED BREAD) and he did a decent job, because he's Nolan Fucking North.

    • @LynxLycan2
      @LynxLycan2 3 роки тому +1

      @@MrSourceMan wait... Thats not actually rick may?

    • @MrSourceMan
      @MrSourceMan 3 роки тому +2

      @@LynxLycan2 Nope, specifically it's at 12:25.
      ua-cam.com/video/GLlLQ3LmZWU/v-deo.html

  • @SunnyyDayzz
    @SunnyyDayzz 4 роки тому +355

    'You were good son real good, maybe even the *BEST"*
    It took a stroke, throught cancer and a globak pandemic to take this Soldier down.
    He loved his job, he loved the affect he had on the community and now he's teaching angels to rocket jump.

    • @unused7629
      @unused7629 4 роки тому +3

      R.I.P Rick May and a heart attack

    • @SunnyyDayzz
      @SunnyyDayzz 4 роки тому +1

      @@unused7629 oh, thanks bro

    • @predeterminedmeat5024
      @predeterminedmeat5024 4 роки тому +3

      @@SunnyyDayzz and lung cancer and a stroke. God DAMN. he was a true soldier R.I.P Rick May.

    • @reb-dom1ne
      @reb-dom1ne 4 роки тому +1

      R.I.P Rick May I really do hate that GLOBAK pandemic

    • @SunnyyDayzz
      @SunnyyDayzz 4 роки тому +1

      @@reb-dom1ne thanks for commenting on that Gru video bro I really appreciate it

  • @saucesauce1011
    @saucesauce1011 Рік тому +1

    April 13th, 2023 and I'm still enjoying everything Rick May has given us. God bless.

  • @P1ckledPea
    @P1ckledPea 3 роки тому +8

    Damn, a year later and I’m still crying

  • @tattertot8259
    @tattertot8259 4 роки тому +332

    "Good news we are not dying.
    We are going to live forever."
    That was his last line.

    • @kabob0077
      @kabob0077 4 роки тому +4

      I wonder...

    • @tomsky4751
      @tomsky4751 4 роки тому

      Tatter Tot oof

    • @PigeonLord
      @PigeonLord 4 роки тому +22

      Tatter Tot actually soldier in expiration date was voice acted by the same guy who does merasmus

    • @pedr2067
      @pedr2067 4 роки тому +11

      @@PigeonLord I think Nolan North only did the screams

    • @uvueveunvuenveunoyetuenteu1214
      @uvueveunvuenveunoyetuenteu1214 4 роки тому +1

      Man Expiration Date is just so darn good

  • @Blanc45305
    @Blanc45305 4 роки тому +280

    "i didnt think much about voice acting before this" honestly, its so easy to hear a lively character and just think about the character, not the passion that the people who give them that energy has. when the day comes that i swallow my pride and try to dip my toes into the massive pool of talented voice actors, ill be proud to say that Rick May was, and will always be, one of my biggest inspirations. I'll miss you, Mr. May.

    • @iug5672
      @iug5672 4 роки тому +6

      "It's so easy to hear a lively character and just think about the character"
      Well, that is thanks to their amazing talent. The better they are the better they can make you believe that the character is speaking and not some guy in a microfone.

    • @impazie
      @impazie 4 роки тому +1

      @@iug5672 dammit all these talented maggots making us forget about them because of how good they are at making characters seem real and full of personality.
      Magnificent bastards.

  • @Skirioff
    @Skirioff 3 роки тому +6

    A man doesn't die a man die when his forgotten. He will be in our hearts forever.

  • @infamousbot6048
    @infamousbot6048 3 роки тому +4

    I now will watch this video every year on April 13th, rest in peace rick may 2021

  • @andredominguez3199
    @andredominguez3199 4 роки тому +351

    His death was so big that:
    1. The scout stopped bullying everyone, so they could be together once again.
    2. Soldier, the very best, being proud of what the mercenaries gave for him, those opportunites, thinking when they needed to get rid of the enemy, they knew it was him.
    3. The Pyro finally saw the real world with his own eyes.
    4. Demoman stopped drinking, and took a sober life.
    5. Heavy went back to Russia to stay with his family, and be happy together
    6. The Engineer stopped being Lazy, and did the best he could, so that no other mercenary would die.
    7. The Medic went back to get his Medical License, and could save millions of lives, including his friends
    8. The Sniper stopped being a crazed gunman, and, as a Proffesional, he improved his standards
    9. The Spy finally had feelings, and not only for his son, but for the other mercenaries.

    • @lioubastoupakova3770
      @lioubastoupakova3770 4 роки тому +31

      engineer shared his technology to the rest of the world as well

    • @bobenigma6690
      @bobenigma6690 4 роки тому +35

      Great speech you magnificent bastard...

    • @ilovequake833
      @ilovequake833 4 роки тому

      @@bobenigma6690 That's rude.

    • @dereck062
      @dereck062 4 роки тому +14

      Z4ID4N's Life r/woooooosh not cool dude that's what soldier says

    • @tuesday2thursday198
      @tuesday2thursday198 4 роки тому +9

      I feel like demo would only drink more

  • @Skeletone56
    @Skeletone56 2 роки тому +12

    22:30
    Legendary moment

  • @gigachad2913
    @gigachad2913 2 роки тому +3

    You did some real good... Maybe even the best...
    Rest in peace Rick may (soldier voice actor) you deserve a medal 🥇🏅🎖️🏆

  • @neonfighter8797
    @neonfighter8797 4 роки тому +155

    "I have done nothing but teleport bread for three days."
    -The Soldier
    Rest easy, Rick May. You will be missed.

    • @HAKeller
      @HAKeller 4 роки тому +3

      "Amen" -Everyone

    • @pearlx7828
      @pearlx7828 4 роки тому

      rest in peace.

    • @chilling5858
      @chilling5858 4 роки тому

      ironically rick may did not play soldier in expiration date, it was nolan north

  • @fakeblue8985
    @fakeblue8985 4 роки тому +1285

    I can’t believe this Soldier nerf. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO PLAY WHEN YOU CANT SEE SHIT WITH THE TEARS IN YOUR EYES!?

    • @bobbytaterbase3837
      @bobbytaterbase3837 4 роки тому +65

      Its a buff, people cant bear to kill u anymore. Still wish it was reverted tho

    • @simon2613
      @simon2613 4 роки тому +21

      Don’t worry
      His teleporting bread in a better place now

    • @The_Burber
      @The_Burber 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah... I miss him too. No more valve animations. Unless they find a new guy. Which I really doubt

    • @gameguin6113
      @gameguin6113 3 роки тому +3

      Family2 DiMiceli we can never know, there might not ever be another update, but there are some people who can replicate soldier’s voice, just not as good as rick may of course.

    • @friedrichfazbear5469
      @friedrichfazbear5469 3 роки тому +1

      Super Pacman No one will ever be able to replace him I really miss him

  • @mrx4022
    @mrx4022 3 роки тому +2

    He fought like a true soldier to bring us so many memories. But legends don't die when their hearts stop beating, they only die when they're forgotten. So let's never forget Rick May

  • @thousandcurve3072
    @thousandcurve3072 3 роки тому +1

    Cresents words never fail to bring tears to my eyes.

  • @MikipatamBR
    @MikipatamBR 4 роки тому +190

    I wonder how the family of Rick would think when they see the amount of people mourning for his passing and the absolute impact he left on us..

    • @justynlee8485
      @justynlee8485 4 роки тому +7

      More than enough bud that it’s the entire tf2 family mourning his death.

    • @megarayquaza9054
      @megarayquaza9054 4 роки тому +1

      We're part of his family aswell, the whole Community is part of his Family

  • @KindaEducated
    @KindaEducated 4 роки тому +541

    The man who was crying to his favorite voice actor passing was a real rick may fan and deserves all the love
    Edit: He deserves all the hugs

  • @spy2562
    @spy2562 3 роки тому +1

    It's almost been a year since he passed away
    You will live on in heaven

  • @ShinziiArt
    @ShinziiArt 3 роки тому +5

    Rip Rick May, 1 year has passed and I'm here to pay my respects