@elbowdropgaming5644 OK but we still looked up to him we didn’t know any better And if you look up to someone and then they pass away it’s right to make a tribute
Perfect send up to him. The green candle extinguished sadly is the perfect metaphor of him leaving. I have a lot of sad feelings about his passing and the way he died. It’s so trite to say he was my hero - but he sorta was, when I was a young kid. Him and Billy where the ones I gravitated to the most. Even all these years later, he remained a presence in the power rangers community and lore, and I really appreciated that kind of dedication. We’ll all miss him in different ways I guess. It’s like you said, it’s just sad. Again, great send up
Im one of those people who grieves with comedy. For a day or so after his passing, I tried my hardest to be funny or make jokes, but I just couldn't. I didn't know how to react, to feel. A couple of days later, I burst into tears for the first time in 4 years. He was at my local mall back in April, and I regret not going every day. My heart goes out to his friends, family, the PR Community, and all of you.
I grew up knowing JDF as Dr. Tommy Oliver. He was a mentor and a guide for a bunch of misfits and teens who needed someone to show them what it meant to be a hero. His legacy will never be forgotten in the fandom... and i hope he is well resting among Thuy, Pua, and all the other Rangers who have fallen. Rest in Power JDF. May the Power Protect You and Serve You Well.
This channel was the first thing I thought of when JDF committed Suicide. Very sad day for us fans. Got to meet him at 2019 San Diego Comic Con and he was full of energy. Rest in Power 😞
He was my hero as a child. I remember when the green with evil Aired I watched it like crazy and then rented the whole VHS set every time I could to rewatch that arc. Turning from evil to good was just amazing to me at that age. As you mentioned Tommy Oliver is still alive but my hero is not. JDF you will be missed and my you rest in the power now and forever.
I remember getting the red and green flip heads as a kid for my birthday. They were incredibly hard to find but my mom made it happen. Tommy was apart of my childhood and I’ll carry the memory of how happy I was to get his figure at my birthday all those years ago. I remember jumping up and down at the tv when he came back as the green ranger and retrieved the other rangers coins from Goldar. I never met Jason but he seemed like a fun person. This definitely hit me harder than I was expecting. Thank you Bruno it was a touching video.
I'd say one of the highly memorable things that stood out to me that was amazing about Jason David Frank, was what he was doing over these past couple of years alone. how during covid he was going around to a lot of comic book and hobby stores some may have been good and some may have been struggling without conventions to draw new customers and make money to pay the bills. and in his traditional giveback fashion, seeing as conventions were no longer available JDF went to the fans and visited those mom-and-pop stores which probably did wonders for so many in so many ways. it reminded me of a Neal Adams story about batman and bruce Wayne, where batman was powerless to help a mother struggling to pay bills and keep the house, but bruce Wayne however was far more capable of aiding that mother than batman ever could. in this case, Tommy Oliver was highly limited in helping these mom and pop stores during the pandemic, but JDF, on the other hand, proved to more than capable of helping those in need of even one more good business day to make it to the other side. it wasn't just JDF the power ranger actor, but JDF the great man serving his community.
My first power rangers episode was back in black with tommy and after dino thunder my dad sat me down to watch every episode of power rangers from the begin. The grid lost a hero, but the legend of Tommy Oliver will never die.
Beautiful powerful tribute. The green candle burning out really got me. I've been a fan of his since the very beginning. He will be forever missed. Rest in peace my hero.
Thank you for this tribute. I’ve been a PR fan since the 90’s and sadly never got to meet JDF, but the impact he had on my youth was huge. RIP JDF and thanks for everything. 💚
I met Jason David Frank when I went to Comic Con in Little Rock, Arkansas. When I met him, I felt like I had finished a life goal. Power Rangers has been a part of my life since I was 4. I will never forget
Thank You Bruno great homage .I have meeting him once at Montreal Comiccon in 2013 i was poor i just get a new job and i only paid to meet him it was very short but great !!! My first Tommy figure i cant remember if it was the fliphead or the cheap one that was in a stand that everyone have !!! And my favorite episode is the one Tommy and Jason team together and fight Titanus !!! R.I.P Jason David Frank my Hero !!!
All the rangers after MMPR come and go but no one will forget Tommy Oliver The Green Ranger, White Ranger, Red Zeo Ranger and Black Dino Thunder Ranger. Jason David Frank is a true definition of once a Power Ranger, the person is always a ranger. Rest well JDF, thank you for filling my childhood when i was 6 in 1994 until now. U will never be forgotten
My sentiments exactly. Same age and everything. I'm currently sitting with my newborn baby and the wife floated the name Oliver... we didn't know if it was a boy or girl but I KNEW what it would be after that name and everything that happened :(
When I woke up to the news, I sobbed hard. I just couldn't believe it. JDF was one of my all time favorite PR actors and was just an amazing person. Hope he is resting peacefully now.
I met Jason at a con in Chicago in 2014. My autistic son couldn't make it, so Jason made a video for him telling him to stay strong and that he was sorry my son couldn't be there. Made my boy's year. Rest in Power, man.
Still hard to believe he’s gone. It even hurts knowing I was fortunate to see him in person back in 2018 at power morphicon 6. While I didn’t go and get an autograph or talk to him, knowing I saw him in person is something I’ll never forget. And knowing he’s gone now, I’ll never forget Power Rangers icon. Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver. Rest in peace JDF. You will not be forgotten from the power rangers fandom.
I was fortunate to have met Jason David Frank at MegaCon Orlando three different times. I was hoping to see him again in the future, but after hearing what happened I couldn't believe it. It's a deep loss for all of us growing up with this franchise. He made so much inspiration to us and was a kind and caring person. My favorite Tommy Oliver moment takes place outside TV in the graphic novel Soul of The Dragon. Just seeing how Tommy has been through so much in his life as a ranger that his final mission is to find his son really brings closure to the character. Even seeing JJ as the next Green SPD Ranger with the Dragon Shield resembling the legacy being carried on, really came as a surprise.
Man i still cant believe he still gone. He really was a living legend in my eyes and changed the lives of every one and how we use to look at power rangers. Tommy made power rangers. He was the best Green to white to Zeo ranger! Zeo is still my favorite. And my favorite episode is when he went out to find Jason to transfer the golden powers before they were lost. Any and all episodes featuring him and Austin St John are totally worth watching and enjoying. Those two are still awesome to this day.
I met JDF for the first time in May 2017, as a birthday gift. He was at my local comic con. It was the best birthday gift a kid could ask for. I still can’t believe he’s gone. And what’s worse, by his own hand. Jason, we miss you. 😞💚
As sad and heartbroken as I was...still am, I did smile knowing we were going to get a very heartfelt and loving tribute from you guys. Thank you Bruno, Mia, and Jerry this was beautiful. Also, Bruno I know how much PR means to you ( No, Really?? lol) and for you to speak and not get emotional and break down says so much. The Ranger community is so fortunate to have you all.
Best JDF memory. Nov 19th, 2021 I was sick with COVID. JDF was here in Grand Rapids Michigan and my brother went to meet him. Not only did he get a picture signed for me he recorded a short video and JDF was nice enough to FaceTime me. We talked for 3 minutes and it was the best 3 minutes of my life. R.I.P Jason, may the power protect you.
Favorite Tommy episode is definitely “return of an old friend” bringing him back as the green ranger to save the other rangers and get their power coins. Such a bass ass moment. As for JDF the man. I wasn’t able to personally meet him. I was at a con he was at and unfortunately I didn’t have enough money to meet him and shake his hand and thank him for the memories. You could definitely feel the power of positive energy near his booth. His line was huge and rightfully so. His spirit and positive message will always live on. Especially though us fans and his friends and family. I know I can speak for all of us when I say we love him and will miss him. It’s up to all of us to gather together and continue to share memories and keep his legacy alive. Thank you Jason David Frank! Rest easy! May the power protect you… ALWAYS!!!
Exactly what he explained in your interview is how I felt growing up. The Green Ranger he played gave me confidence, strength and a road map to finding myself as a young man. JDF himself reminded me of those moments. Watching him as a martial artist still training and acting was awesome. He is/was the embodiment of "Once a Ranger, always a Ranger".
I don't spend much time following the personal lives of famous people, because they really are just a person doing a job. In the past I have become annoyed with how much the series relied on Tommy, instead of focusing on other characters. But now that he's gone, I find that the thought of Tommy never being on the show again really makes me sad. And in addition, I've been hearing all these stories about JDF's generosity and kindness, and as I've watched some of his interviews, I have gotten a better sense of who he was as a person, and I'm really sad that he's gone. I'm sad he was in so much pain, and appeared to be for a while, now. And like him or hate him, the show would NEVER have been as big a success without him
I had a feeling you were going to do something beautiful and you never disappoint Bruno I love you guys man this has been a terrible week and a terrible month it's been a heartbreaking. I stopped watching and collecting Power Rangers right after lost Galaxy and I grew up and recently I came back to visit my nostalgia revamp My Personal Collection started selling and trading and it helped me get out of my depression that I was falling after I lost two people in my life. I'm actually surprised that Jason David Frank suffered from mental problems and I started digging more and I seen his recent video on TH-cam that left me stunned brilliant man such a beautiful person I love that message because I still get bullied and I still get criticize for what I do with my collection but it keeps me focused it keeps me centered and it's just great nostalgic memories when Power Rangers was airing and me playing with my toys that was for me to escape the problems that I grew up around. Thank you for that beautiful tribute Bruno.
You guys have no idea how many times I had a bad day at school and the only thing that would make me feel better was watching Jason David Frank on TV. He got me through a lot of tough times. Him and the other casts.
It is hard to put into words how Much a person who brought you Joy as a Child meant. Power Rangers was something I grew up on with Friends & Family. I’ll always have those memories and even though J.D.F is Gone his Legacy will Forever be with all of us .As well as my Condolences to his Wife & Children. May the Power Protect Him and Them .
As a kid I didn’t really knew him as the green ranger, I knew him as the Black ranger. Dino Thunder was my first power rangers show and that’s my intro to this wonderful actor. No moment really sticks out but always loved the character Tommy Oliver. Breaks my heart to hear the news, rest in peace.
Thank you for sharing this video and the interview with JDF. Hits the nail on the head during my child hood back in the 90s MMPR was my escape from a pretty crappy reality and I will continue to love Power Rangers for the rest of my days, Because of JDF and the rest of the cast. Rest in peace Jason, You helped make me ME. 💚🤍❤❤🖤
The only time I got to see him in person was at Otakon in 2012. He was such a cool and humble guy and even approached the fans to show off his karate moves, even as security tried to get him to back away and disperse the crowd. My biggest regret is not getting to speak to him personally and tell him how much of an impact he had on my life. You always think there will be another opportunity to meet your heroes but there's never any guarantees in life. When Legend of the Dragon comes out next year it'll definitely be a surreal viewing experience and I hope that the legacy he leaves will continue to be a positive influence on fans around the world.
I have been lucky to see him in several conventions and each had a specific memory. But my absolute favorite memory was the first time I saw him. I had brought my wife and a few family members with me and a couple pages full of power ranger cards. I went to his table and started the business portion to come to realize that I could only afford two autos. So, I got to meet him and I was very excited and he spoke to me for a few minutes while signing my two cards. After the small talk he then asked “what else you got for me to sign.” I said thanks but no because I only payed for two. He then said “don’t worry about it.” As he proceeded to sign almost my entire set plus did a free photo opp with my family. By far one of the nicest celebrity meet up ever. I’ll never forget it. Rest in Power😢
I was ever so fortunate to meet Jason 8 years ago when he came through my town on a Con. I'd waited 20 years to meet him and when I finally got through the line, I burst into tears. He asked why I was upset, I told him I'd had the world's biggest crush on him and meeting him was a dream come true. He came around the table and gave me a hug. That Con was my birthday present that year, and he left this earth on my birthday this year. RIP, once a Ranger, always a Ranger.
I had always hoped to go to a convention and meet him in person. sad that can't happen now, for me though Tommy was my all time favorite ranger. He always came in when they needed him the most, even when his powers were running out, he stood against evil with everything he had left. He proved that a ranger is more than the powers they have, it's the spirit and determination they have as well. His is a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. For those of us that knew him as Tommy, and those that knew him as Jason, he will be missed He gave a light when a lot of kids needed one the most and that light will never go out. RIP Jason David Frank, Thank you for making our childhoods awesome and amazing.
I still can't believe this. Jdf is gone it's to hard to comprehend. I crying right now. This is a huge loss for ranger nation and to power rangers fans across the globe. Like I said in other tributes to jdf, he was the reason why i watched power rangers dino thunder just his return to the franchise, made me all happy inside. Now that he's gone, and piece of my childhood has died.
My favorite Tommy episode is from Dino Thunder where he gets the black dino and delivers the most epic line in Power Rangers history; "I may be old, but I can still pull it off". RIP Jason David Frank, I've never gotten the chance to him in person but I see him in my dreams. Once A Ranger, Always A Ranger.
Ranger nation. Tommy is not dead he is in the morphin grid having the best time of his life with Trini and the and other rangers. Tommy would not want his Ranger nation to cry he would want us to remember him as a great leader, mentor, and friend. Tommy would also say hold your head up high and never give up on your goals. As for Jason he would say the same thing keep fighting to reach your goal and may the power protect you. REST IN POWER Green Ranger/Tommy REST IN PEACE Jason David Frank ❤
I met him last year at my local comic shop. As apart of the power protection program. And he was so genuine, kind and took the time to actually engage in conversation and listen to what I had to say. I also told how much power rangers and the first movie means to me and had him sign on it, “anything is possible!” Like he says at the end of the 95 movie. He loved that idea and never had anyone ask that on an autograph before. I’m going to cherish that memory. But beautiful tribute Bruno. Rest in power Jason!
JDF's legacy spanned multiple generations. If you didn't grow up with him as Tommy the green ranger in MMPR, you grew up with him as Dr. O the black dino ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder. Rest in Power JDF and may the power protect you 💚🤍♥️🖤
While Tommy was never my favorite Ranger, I loved him in Dino Thunder. Dino Thunder was the first season I saw Jason in, cause I started PR with Wild Force as a kid. So while he's not my favorite, he was still a great actor and Ranger.
Well, thank you. The messages were overwhelming, but I was always going to post something. It was never going to be the same day though. It's probably evident that a lot of time went into this and knowing what to say isn't always so easy for me, especially immediately after.
Beautiful tribute. My favourite Tommy quote will always be “I may be old, but I can still pull it off!” from Dino Thunder, and this is coming from a Mighty Morphin kid! It’s something I plan to say when I take on my stepbrothers in Tekken! Met JDF at a con here in London a few years ago. He LOVED that I was dressed as the Pink Ranger. So much so he found me on the convention floor just to get a personal picture with me! One of my most treasured memories! It’s quite chilling to me that the very first Morphicon I was able to attend was also his last one… He may be gone but his memory lives on. As someone who has battled suicidal thoughts let me just say to everyone: If you’re ever feeling at that point PLEASE seek help! It may take a while to find the right person to help you but keep at it because they ARE out there! It may not always feel like it but there ARE people who care about you and want to help you!
Rest in power Hanshi Jason David Frank. 8th degree black belt master, undefeated MMA competitor, founder of Toso Kune Do and owner of the Rising Sun Karate Academy. Legitimate martial arts legend in his own time, and eternal hero to countless millions around the world.
I'm so sad by the passing of Jason David Frank. I grew up with Power Rangers and still love and follow the franchise to this day. I have many favorite Tommy moments in the series, my favorite is probably when he returned in Dino Thunder as Dr. Oliver and became the Black Dino Thunder Ranger. May he rest in peace.
Such a beautiful tribute! I can't pick a favorite moment, but Jason (Tommy) seemed to always be the epitome of what it meant to be a ranger, on and off screen.
You know, I lived in Valencia CA for many years. When I was little, my Mom would point out Rising Sun Karate (right next to the Chuckie Cheese lol) whenever we would head that way. Growing up, I would always imagine how it was inside, "Tommy's in there doing all sorts of cool martial arts and Ranger stuff!". My mind would run wild with all sorts of Power Ranger daydreams everytime I'd see it. In reality, Jason was in there giving young people the tools they needed for self discipline, confidence in one's own abilities, and an escape from the outside world where they could simply work on themselves and learn something cool. I never went inside, part of me thinks maybe I should have. I've been very critical of Jason, and very much fell out of love with the character of Tommy, since back in the Super Megaforce days, hell probably even further back than that. If his passing has taught me anything, it's that there's two sides to the coin of hero worship. There's the obvious kissing of the ground they walk on, and turning them into this monolithic idea or concept, rather than a person. But the flip side, even though I became disillusioned by him, I still was treating him as a monolith. He wasn't Jason the human being, he was JDF "YEEEEEEEEEEA!!!" the convention preformer, the guy leveraging the nostalgia of nerds for profit, the guy who had an ego the size of a megazord, and everything he did was through that lens to me. But after reading so many testimonials, from cast members to fans, of him being genuine, kind, and going out of his way for people, it finally dawned on me that he's just a guy. Something I thought I already understood, and as simple a concept as it is, I clearly did not. He was a complex individual, like all of us, capable of being obnoxious and egotistical, just as much as he was of being a truly good guy who would do a great deal for both the people close to him and a stranger he just met in an autograph line. But most importantly, someone capable of feeling pain, just like all of us, and that's why I want to say that I'm sorry Mr. Frank, you were just a man trying to do his best in life and I treated you like you were above it all, and didn't consider that you could be a person struggling in the same ways that I have. I'm truly sorry if others didn't notice for similar reasons. You deserved better than that. I never went inside Rising Sun Karate while you were still there, but I thank you for the lesson you've given me anyway Sensei Frank. Rest in peace and thank you for the fond childhood memories, I will cherish them always.
My introduction to Tommy was the 1995 movie with Ivan Ooze. As I started watching the show after that, Jason David Frank’s character of Tommy Oliver helped shape me into the man I am today. Hearing about his death was a gut wrenching experience for me, but at least he’s with his brother Erik and Thuy Trang, who both passed in 2001.
I meet him a year ago, I was doing for my friend she had epilepsy. He was A fan meeting greet in my home town. I drew him as the green ranger for my friend and he say like it. I’m so glad I met him.
Always here for you Bruno, Mia too. This pain is hard to pass, and like you said I hope he’s at peace now. We’ll forever miss him. He was a good person, a good father, husband, son, and icon.
A great tribute to a great ranger and a person who inspired many of us over the years. Prayers and thoughts are with you, his friends and family, and the community of ranger fans.
I got to meet him once at a con and it was awesome. I had a custom green ranger helmet in the colors of the black ranger helmet made, and I took it and a few other things to get signed. When I got up there I could only afford to get one thing signed so I took up my helmet. I handed it to him as he was like “you want me to sign this?” I said yes please and he was like “first, real quick” and he pretended to kiss it where the mouth is and took a selfie with it and sent the pic to Johnny Yong Bosch. Then he asked me if this was all, I said that it was all I could afford, and he was like “put the rest up here, I’ll happily sign it!” I asked if he was sure and he said “of course!” He was such an amazing person, a great role model, kind, caring, and much more. Losing you was, is, and will always be heartbreaking and tragic! Jason, you will be missed and never forgotten by your family, friends, and the millions of people whose life you positively impacted on a daily basis, mine included. “Once a ranger, always a ranger! May the power protect you!”
The fact that JDF had the same Birthday as me, it makes the feeling of sadness worse. My Fav moment in the History of Tommy Oliver was when he was revealed as the White Tiger Ranger
I had the pleasure to met Jason when he came to Argentina, where i am living, took a picture and sign my green figuarts power ranger. One of my best 5 minutes ever. I started karate when i was a kid just because of PR. Glad I met him but really sad to hear the news. I will always remember him and will always remember the power rangers
I was 3 years old when Power Rangers first came out in 1993. I literally grew up with this show and Tommy Oliver, though all iterations of Power Rangers. Seeing him become a successful MMA fighter, having a family. The news of his passing hit me harder than any celeb death ever has. He was indirectly a part of my life for my entire life and I have a lot of fond memories cus of him and the character he portrayed so well. Once a Ranger always a Ranger. R.I.P. JDF...
I was born the year when Jason David Frank suited up as the Black Ranger for Dino Thunder the older I got the more I realized how awesome Power Rangers was and I went back before Neo Saban and Tommy Oliver always became my favorite Ranger in every series but I would have to say I guess my favorite scene was when he finally suited up as the black Dino Thunder Ranger because it's an amazing scene to see him come back and always take the spotlight no matter what color
Can't wait for the next vlog DividedAsOne to hear from Mia & Jerry feelings of what happened 🤔 i hope Mia is ok - i watch the funeral service live the other day got a bit tearful 🙏
I was watching his power ranger episodes when I found out . Showing my daughter my idol. I lost my family in 2017. Battle with my own demons. I get it. He left us power.
I once got to meet him with my dad at Dallas Comic Con and I still have the picture, that is a day I'm never gonna forget. Farewell Green Ranger 😢 💚 Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger
Gone way too soon, but always part of our hearts. A man who gave us so much kindness, energy and confidence. He will be dearly missed, may he have found peace alongside his brother. Thank you Bruno for this special tribute to commemorate and honour his legacy and dedication to the franchise, and for the footage of your interview. Personally, i think his later roles in the franchise like Forever Red and Dino Thunder are some of my favorites because it shows how much his character has grown throughout the years. Let's hope we can eventually find some joy and comfort in the 30th anniversary, not just to celebrate the franchise but to honor his devotion and commitment to it, and especially his legacy.
RIP Jason David Frank. We cannot keep losing People like that, I mean, Suicide is not the way to solve your Problems! Seriously guys, talk to someone if you had these thoughts!
I met Jason in July of 2018 I quoted his line from shattered grid and he was amazed so amazed he recorded me quoting his line from shattered grid and posted it as a story on Instagram
My favorite memory is my parents and my friends parents came to pick us up from school early to watch the first episode that the Green ranger appeared, we knew it was going to be a really big deal. After we all skipped school and watched Green with evil part 1 we all looked at each other and smiled and were hella excited, we knew Jason was going to be a huge deal for this show. RIP Jason, your mark on the world was a positive one, easily one of the most legendary characters of all time and cemented Power Rangers as juggernaut brand. The 90's were so awesome.
I can't believe that Jason David Frank is gone, he was a great actor and an amazing Power Ranger and one of my favorite Power Ranger actors as well He will be missed and remembered by all who know and love him, espically me. R.I.P Jason David Frank, may actor of the Dragonzord, Tigerzord, Zeo Red and Dino Thunder Black Rangers be remembered for all enternity 😞😭
It's so tragic JDF is gone. I met him at my first convention ever and it was such an awesome experience. He always knew how to make a connection with fans and light up a room. He was always there for the fans, I wish he could have gotten the help he needed.
For a certain generation, we all looked up to him. He was our Fonzie. He’ll be greatly missed. I miss him.
He was way cooler than Fonzie lol
He was the fonz for us ! Lol yo that’s crazy
@elbowdropgaming5644 OK but we still looked up to him we didn’t know any better And if you look up to someone and then they pass away it’s right to make a tribute
He was a legend goat
Perfect send up to him. The green candle extinguished sadly is the perfect metaphor of him leaving.
I have a lot of sad feelings about his passing and the way he died. It’s so trite to say he was my hero - but he sorta was, when I was a young kid. Him and Billy where the ones I gravitated to the most. Even all these years later, he remained a presence in the power rangers community and lore, and I really appreciated that kind of dedication.
We’ll all miss him in different ways I guess. It’s like you said, it’s just sad.
Again, great send up
Im one of those people who grieves with comedy. For a day or so after his passing, I tried my hardest to be funny or make jokes, but I just couldn't. I didn't know how to react, to feel. A couple of days later, I burst into tears for the first time in 4 years. He was at my local mall back in April, and I regret not going every day. My heart goes out to his friends, family, the PR Community, and all of you.
It's cool to grieve with Comedy because there's nothing wrong with a good laugh
This was so beautifully done. Thank you for being such a great member of the Power Rangers community
I grew up knowing JDF as Dr. Tommy Oliver. He was a mentor and a guide for a bunch of misfits and teens who needed someone to show them what it meant to be a hero. His legacy will never be forgotten in the fandom... and i hope he is well resting among Thuy, Pua, and all the other Rangers who have fallen. Rest in Power JDF. May the Power Protect You and Serve You Well.
This channel was the first thing I thought of when JDF committed Suicide. Very sad day for us fans. Got to meet him at 2019 San Diego Comic Con and he was full of energy. Rest in Power 😞
He was my hero as a child. I remember when the green with evil Aired I watched it like crazy and then rented the whole VHS set every time I could to rewatch that arc. Turning from evil to good was just amazing to me at that age. As you mentioned Tommy Oliver is still alive but my hero is not. JDF you will be missed and my you rest in the power now and forever.
I remember getting the red and green flip heads as a kid for my birthday. They were incredibly hard to find but my mom made it happen. Tommy was apart of my childhood and I’ll carry the memory of how happy I was to get his figure at my birthday all those years ago. I remember jumping up and down at the tv when he came back as the green ranger and retrieved the other rangers coins from Goldar. I never met Jason but he seemed like a fun person. This definitely hit me harder than I was expecting. Thank you Bruno it was a touching video.
I'd say one of the highly memorable things that stood out to me that was amazing about Jason David Frank, was what he was doing over these past couple of years alone. how during covid he was going around to a lot of comic book and hobby stores some may have been good and some may have been struggling without conventions to draw new customers and make money to pay the bills. and in his traditional giveback fashion, seeing as conventions were no longer available JDF went to the fans and visited those mom-and-pop stores which probably did wonders for so many in so many ways. it reminded me of a Neal Adams story about batman and bruce Wayne, where batman was powerless to help a mother struggling to pay bills and keep the house, but bruce Wayne however was far more capable of aiding that mother than batman ever could. in this case, Tommy Oliver was highly limited in helping these mom and pop stores during the pandemic, but JDF, on the other hand, proved to more than capable of helping those in need of even one more good business day to make it to the other side. it wasn't just JDF the power ranger actor, but JDF the great man serving his community.
This was beautiful, Bruno.
My favorite Tommy episodes will ALWAYS be the ones in Dino Thunder where he was fighting for his life.
The candle going out before it fully melts feels quite fitting considering the circumstances. Thank you for making this video.
Jason David Frank we will miss you. I will miss you 😢 R.I.P. Once a Ranger Always a Ranger May the Power Protect you.
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I'm legit crying. I just found out today. Power Rangers is part of my childhood, and Tommy was such a prominent person in my life.
My first power rangers episode was back in black with tommy and after dino thunder my dad sat me down to watch every episode of power rangers from the begin. The grid lost a hero, but the legend of Tommy Oliver will never die.
Beautiful powerful tribute. The green candle burning out really got me. I've been a fan of his since the very beginning. He will be forever missed. Rest in peace my hero.
Thank you for this tribute. I’ve been a PR fan since the 90’s and sadly never got to meet JDF, but the impact he had on my youth was huge. RIP JDF and thanks for everything. 💚
I met Jason David Frank when I went to Comic Con in Little Rock, Arkansas. When I met him, I felt like I had finished a life goal. Power Rangers has been a part of my life since I was 4. I will never forget
Thank You Bruno great homage .I have meeting him once at Montreal Comiccon in 2013 i was poor i just get a new job and i only paid to meet him it was very short but great !!! My first Tommy figure i cant remember if it was the fliphead or the cheap one that was in a stand that everyone have !!! And my favorite episode is the one Tommy and Jason team together and fight Titanus !!! R.I.P Jason David Frank my Hero !!!
The candle... you broke me with the candle, y'all. I mean, just a sobbing ruinous shambles of a man.
All the rangers after MMPR come and go but no one will forget Tommy Oliver The Green Ranger, White Ranger, Red Zeo Ranger and Black Dino Thunder Ranger. Jason David Frank is a true definition of once a Power Ranger, the person is always a ranger. Rest well JDF, thank you for filling my childhood when i was 6 in 1994 until now. U will never be forgotten
He was also The Red Turbo Ranger 😢 Rest in Power JDF
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He was the best
You forgot Red Turbo Ranger.
My sentiments exactly. Same age and everything. I'm currently sitting with my newborn baby and the wife floated the name Oliver... we didn't know if it was a boy or girl but I KNEW what it would be after that name and everything that happened :(
When I woke up to the news, I sobbed hard. I just couldn't believe it. JDF was one of my all time favorite PR actors and was just an amazing person. Hope he is resting peacefully now.
I met Jason at a con in Chicago in 2014. My autistic son couldn't make it, so Jason made a video for him telling him to stay strong and that he was sorry my son couldn't be there. Made my boy's year. Rest in Power, man.
Power Rangers as an entire whole won’t ever be the same again. He was THE anchor for this franchise. So sad 😢
He was my childhood hero. R.I.P Jason David Frank and may the power protect you forever. 😔
Still hard to believe he’s gone. It even hurts knowing I was fortunate to see him in person back in 2018 at power morphicon 6. While I didn’t go and get an autograph or talk to him, knowing I saw him in person is something I’ll never forget. And knowing he’s gone now, I’ll never forget Power Rangers icon. Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver. Rest in peace JDF. You will not be forgotten from the power rangers fandom.
RIP Jason David Frank
Truly the heart and soul of Power Rangers! Once a Ranger! Always a Ranger!
I was fortunate to have met Jason David Frank at MegaCon Orlando three different times. I was hoping to see him again in the future, but after hearing what happened I couldn't believe it. It's a deep loss for all of us growing up with this franchise. He made so much inspiration to us and was a kind and caring person.
My favorite Tommy Oliver moment takes place outside TV in the graphic novel Soul of The Dragon. Just seeing how Tommy has been through so much in his life as a ranger that his final mission is to find his son really brings closure to the character. Even seeing JJ as the next Green SPD Ranger with the Dragon Shield resembling the legacy being carried on, really came as a surprise.
Man i still cant believe he still gone. He really was a living legend in my eyes and changed the lives of every one and how we use to look at power rangers. Tommy made power rangers. He was the best Green to white to Zeo ranger! Zeo is still my favorite. And my favorite episode is when he went out to find Jason to transfer the golden powers before they were lost. Any and all episodes featuring him and Austin St John are totally worth watching and enjoying. Those two are still awesome to this day.
My heart is heavy. This was beautiful.
I met JDF for the first time in May 2017, as a birthday gift. He was at my local comic con. It was the best birthday gift a kid could ask for. I still can’t believe he’s gone. And what’s worse, by his own hand. Jason, we miss you. 😞💚
This is special! Thank you for sharing your love and passion with us ❤
I will try my hardest to remember to come back to this video every year for the anniversary to remember to honour his memories.
As sad and heartbroken as I was...still am, I did smile knowing we were going to get a very heartfelt and loving tribute from you guys. Thank you Bruno, Mia, and Jerry this was beautiful. Also, Bruno I know how much PR means to you ( No, Really?? lol) and for you to speak and not get emotional and break down says so much. The Ranger community is so fortunate to have you all.
Best JDF memory. Nov 19th, 2021 I was sick with COVID. JDF was here in Grand Rapids Michigan and my brother went to meet him. Not only did he get a picture signed for me he recorded a short video and JDF was nice enough to FaceTime me. We talked for 3 minutes and it was the best 3 minutes of my life. R.I.P Jason, may the power protect you.
Favorite Tommy episode is definitely “return of an old friend” bringing him back as the green ranger to save the other rangers and get their power coins. Such a bass ass moment. As for JDF the man. I wasn’t able to personally meet him. I was at a con he was at and unfortunately I didn’t have enough money to meet him and shake his hand and thank him for the memories. You could definitely feel the power of positive energy near his booth. His line was huge and rightfully so. His spirit and positive message will always live on. Especially though us fans and his friends and family. I know I can speak for all of us when I say we love him and will miss him. It’s up to all of us to gather together and continue to share memories and keep his legacy alive. Thank you Jason David Frank! Rest easy! May the power protect you… ALWAYS!!!
Exactly what he explained in your interview is how I felt growing up. The Green Ranger he played gave me confidence, strength and a road map to finding myself as a young man.
JDF himself reminded me of those moments. Watching him as a martial artist still training and acting was awesome. He is/was the embodiment of "Once a Ranger, always a Ranger".
Talk about a better tribute than the actual power rangers tribute
I don't spend much time following the personal lives of famous people, because they really are just a person doing a job. In the past I have become annoyed with how much the series relied on Tommy, instead of focusing on other characters. But now that he's gone, I find that the thought of Tommy never being on the show again really makes me sad. And in addition, I've been hearing all these stories about JDF's generosity and kindness, and as I've watched some of his interviews, I have gotten a better sense of who he was as a person, and I'm really sad that he's gone. I'm sad he was in so much pain, and appeared to be for a while, now. And like him or hate him, the show would NEVER have been as big a success without him
One of my favorite episodes is "I'm Dreaming of a White Ranger." It's a Christmas tradition in my family to watch it every holiday season!
I had a feeling you were going to do something beautiful and you never disappoint Bruno I love you guys man this has been a terrible week and a terrible month it's been a heartbreaking. I stopped watching and collecting Power Rangers right after lost Galaxy and I grew up and recently I came back to visit my nostalgia revamp My Personal Collection started selling and trading and it helped me get out of my depression that I was falling after I lost two people in my life. I'm actually surprised that Jason David Frank suffered from mental problems and I started digging more and I seen his recent video on TH-cam that left me stunned brilliant man such a beautiful person I love that message because I still get bullied and I still get criticize for what I do with my collection but it keeps me focused it keeps me centered and it's just great nostalgic memories when Power Rangers was airing and me playing with my toys that was for me to escape the problems that I grew up around.
Thank you for that beautiful tribute Bruno.
You guys have no idea how many times I had a bad day at school and the only thing that would make me feel better was watching Jason David Frank on TV. He got me through a lot of tough times. Him and the other casts.
Dino thunder quote "I maybe old, but I can still pull it off!"
It is hard to put into words how Much a person who brought you Joy as a Child meant. Power Rangers was something I grew up on with Friends & Family. I’ll always have those memories and even though J.D.F is Gone his Legacy will Forever be with all of us .As well as my Condolences to his Wife & Children. May the Power Protect Him and Them .
As a kid I didn’t really knew him as the green ranger, I knew him as the Black ranger. Dino Thunder was my first power rangers show and that’s my intro to this wonderful actor. No moment really sticks out but always loved the character Tommy Oliver. Breaks my heart to hear the news, rest in peace.
Thank you for sharing this video and the interview with JDF.
Hits the nail on the head during my child hood back in the 90s MMPR was my escape from a pretty crappy reality and I will continue to love Power Rangers for the rest of my days, Because of JDF and the rest of the cast.
Rest in peace Jason, You helped make me ME.
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The only time I got to see him in person was at Otakon in 2012. He was such a cool and humble guy and even approached the fans to show off his karate moves, even as security tried to get him to back away and disperse the crowd. My biggest regret is not getting to speak to him personally and tell him how much of an impact he had on my life. You always think there will be another opportunity to meet your heroes but there's never any guarantees in life. When Legend of the Dragon comes out next year it'll definitely be a surreal viewing experience and I hope that the legacy he leaves will continue to be a positive influence on fans around the world.
I have been lucky to see him in several conventions and each had a specific memory. But my absolute favorite memory was the first time I saw him. I had brought my wife and a few family members with me and a couple pages full of power ranger cards. I went to his table and started the business portion to come to realize that I could only afford two autos. So, I got to meet him and I was very excited and he spoke to me for a few minutes while signing my two cards. After the small talk he then asked “what else you got for me to sign.” I said thanks but no because I only payed for two. He then said “don’t worry about it.” As he proceeded to sign almost my entire set plus did a free photo opp with my family. By far one of the nicest celebrity meet up ever. I’ll never forget it. Rest in Power😢
I was ever so fortunate to meet Jason 8 years ago when he came through my town on a Con. I'd waited 20 years to meet him and when I finally got through the line, I burst into tears. He asked why I was upset, I told him I'd had the world's biggest crush on him and meeting him was a dream come true. He came around the table and gave me a hug. That Con was my birthday present that year, and he left this earth on my birthday this year. RIP, once a Ranger, always a Ranger.
Beautiful Tribute Rest In Peace JDF.
I had always hoped to go to a convention and meet him in person. sad that can't happen now, for me though Tommy was my all time favorite ranger. He always came in when they needed him the most, even when his powers were running out, he stood against evil with everything he had left. He proved that a ranger is more than the powers they have, it's the spirit and determination they have as well.
His is a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. For those of us that knew him as Tommy, and those that knew him as Jason, he will be missed He gave a light when a lot of kids needed one the most and that light will never go out.
RIP Jason David Frank, Thank you for making our childhoods awesome and amazing.
I still can't believe this. Jdf is gone it's to hard to comprehend. I crying right now. This is a huge loss for ranger nation and to power rangers fans across the globe. Like I said in other tributes to jdf, he was the reason why i watched power rangers dino thunder just his return to the franchise, made me all happy inside. Now that he's gone, and piece of my childhood has died.
This just came to mind: "Remember what we learned? To those who possess the Great Power, all things are possible."
My favorite Tommy episode is from Dino Thunder where he gets the black dino and delivers the most epic line in Power Rangers history; "I may be old, but I can still pull it off".
RIP Jason David Frank, I've never gotten the chance to him in person but I see him in my dreams. Once A Ranger, Always A Ranger.
Jason David Frank is Not Dead ! Zordon called him back to a higher up , The Power Rangers needed Tommy !
Ranger nation. Tommy is not dead he is in the morphin grid having the best time of his life with Trini and the and other rangers. Tommy would not want his Ranger nation to cry he would want us to remember him as a great leader, mentor, and friend. Tommy would also say hold your head up high and never give up on your goals. As for Jason he would say the same thing keep fighting to reach your goal and may the power protect you.
REST IN POWER Green Ranger/Tommy
REST IN PEACE Jason David Frank ❤
I met him last year at my local comic shop. As apart of the power protection program. And he was so genuine, kind and took the time to actually engage in conversation and listen to what I had to say. I also told how much power rangers and the first movie means to me and had him sign on it, “anything is possible!” Like he says at the end of the 95 movie. He loved that idea and never had anyone ask that on an autograph before. I’m going to cherish that memory. But beautiful tribute Bruno. Rest in power Jason!
JDF's legacy spanned multiple generations. If you didn't grow up with him as Tommy the green ranger in MMPR, you grew up with him as Dr. O the black dino ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder. Rest in Power JDF and may the power protect you 💚🤍♥️🖤
While Tommy was never my favorite Ranger, I loved him in Dino Thunder. Dino Thunder was the first season I saw Jason in, cause I started PR with Wild Force as a kid. So while he's not my favorite, he was still a great actor and Ranger.
Didn't think you were gonna do it. Guess all the messages were overwhelming. In their defense, you and Mia do some amazing video editing.
Well, thank you. The messages were overwhelming, but I was always going to post something. It was never going to be the same day though. It's probably evident that a lot of time went into this and knowing what to say isn't always so easy for me, especially immediately after.
Jason David Frank... Tommy Oliver... he wasn't just a Power Ranger
He was THE Power Ranger
Put all his suits together and he could be his own team.
@@8diabetic wouldn’t that just be fighting spirit if he was morphed? Ps he’s already done that he has a master morpher after all
the candle has been lit for years.. and november 2022 was when it went out... R.I.P. jdf
I'll never forget watching Dino Thunder as a kid he was just the greatest.
Beautiful tribute.
My favourite Tommy quote will always be “I may be old, but I can still pull it off!” from Dino Thunder, and this is coming from a Mighty Morphin kid! It’s something I plan to say when I take on my stepbrothers in Tekken!
Met JDF at a con here in London a few years ago. He LOVED that I was dressed as the Pink Ranger. So much so he found me on the convention floor just to get a personal picture with me! One of my most treasured memories!
It’s quite chilling to me that the very first Morphicon I was able to attend was also his last one… He may be gone but his memory lives on.
As someone who has battled suicidal thoughts let me just say to everyone: If you’re ever feeling at that point PLEASE seek help! It may take a while to find the right person to help you but keep at it because they ARE out there! It may not always feel like it but there ARE people who care about you and want to help you!
That was a very beautiful tribute you did!
Elsa: aren’t you a little too old to be doing this Tommy?
Tommy: I may be old, but I can still pull it off 😭🤌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rest in power Hanshi Jason David Frank. 8th degree black belt master, undefeated MMA competitor, founder of Toso Kune Do and owner of the Rising Sun Karate Academy. Legitimate martial arts legend in his own time, and eternal hero to countless millions around the world.
I'm so sad by the passing of Jason David Frank. I grew up with Power Rangers and still love and follow the franchise to this day. I have many favorite Tommy moments in the series, my favorite is probably when he returned in Dino Thunder as Dr. Oliver and became the Black Dino Thunder Ranger. May he rest in peace.
Me too I miss him already 😭 he was my childhood Power Ranger hero
Great video Bruno, the opening with the candle was perfect. Tommy was always my favorite ranger. Rest in peace Jason.
Such a beautiful tribute! I can't pick a favorite moment, but Jason (Tommy) seemed to always be the epitome of what it meant to be a ranger, on and off screen.
You know, I lived in Valencia CA for many years. When I was little, my Mom would point out Rising Sun Karate (right next to the Chuckie Cheese lol) whenever we would head that way. Growing up, I would always imagine how it was inside, "Tommy's in there doing all sorts of cool martial arts and Ranger stuff!". My mind would run wild with all sorts of Power Ranger daydreams everytime I'd see it. In reality, Jason was in there giving young people the tools they needed for self discipline, confidence in one's own abilities, and an escape from the outside world where they could simply work on themselves and learn something cool. I never went inside, part of me thinks maybe I should have.
I've been very critical of Jason, and very much fell out of love with the character of Tommy, since back in the Super Megaforce days, hell probably even further back than that. If his passing has taught me anything, it's that there's two sides to the coin of hero worship. There's the obvious kissing of the ground they walk on, and turning them into this monolithic idea or concept, rather than a person. But the flip side, even though I became disillusioned by him, I still was treating him as a monolith. He wasn't Jason the human being, he was JDF "YEEEEEEEEEEA!!!" the convention preformer, the guy leveraging the nostalgia of nerds for profit, the guy who had an ego the size of a megazord, and everything he did was through that lens to me. But after reading so many testimonials, from cast members to fans, of him being genuine, kind, and going out of his way for people, it finally dawned on me that he's just a guy. Something I thought I already understood, and as simple a concept as it is, I clearly did not. He was a complex individual, like all of us, capable of being obnoxious and egotistical, just as much as he was of being a truly good guy who would do a great deal for both the people close to him and a stranger he just met in an autograph line. But most importantly, someone capable of feeling pain, just like all of us, and that's why I want to say that I'm sorry Mr. Frank, you were just a man trying to do his best in life and I treated you like you were above it all, and didn't consider that you could be a person struggling in the same ways that I have. I'm truly sorry if others didn't notice for similar reasons. You deserved better than that.
I never went inside Rising Sun Karate while you were still there, but I thank you for the lesson you've given me anyway Sensei Frank. Rest in peace and thank you for the fond childhood memories, I will cherish them always.
I was able to meet him twice, 5 years ago and 2 months ago... He was genuinely a great guy.
Once a ranger always a ranger it didn't matter what color you were green white red or black RIP every 90s kids favorite ranger JDF
he’s one of those childhood heroes you never stopped thinking about
My introduction to Tommy was the 1995 movie with Ivan Ooze. As I started watching the show after that, Jason David Frank’s character of Tommy Oliver helped shape me into the man I am today. Hearing about his death was a gut wrenching experience for me, but at least he’s with his brother Erik and Thuy Trang, who both passed in 2001.
Thank you for this tribute. I was 5 when MMPR came out and this brought back so many memories.
I meet him a year ago, I was doing for my friend she had epilepsy. He was A fan meeting greet in my home town. I drew him as the green ranger for my friend and he say like it. I’m so glad I met him.
Always here for you Bruno, Mia too. This pain is hard to pass, and like you said I hope he’s at peace now. We’ll forever miss him. He was a good person, a good father, husband, son, and icon.
A great tribute to a great ranger and a person who inspired many of us over the years. Prayers and thoughts are with you, his friends and family, and the community of ranger fans.
RIP legend my favorite moment of Jason was the whole dinothunder series
Every Dino Thunder episode he appeared in, it was my first ever power rangers show and I’ll never forget JDF/Dr. Tommy Oliver
I got to meet him once at a con and it was awesome. I had a custom green ranger helmet in the colors of the black ranger helmet made, and I took it and a few other things to get signed. When I got up there I could only afford to get one thing signed so I took up my helmet. I handed it to him as he was like “you want me to sign this?” I said yes please and he was like “first, real quick” and he pretended to kiss it where the mouth is and took a selfie with it and sent the pic to Johnny Yong Bosch. Then he asked me if this was all, I said that it was all I could afford, and he was like “put the rest up here, I’ll happily sign it!” I asked if he was sure and he said “of course!” He was such an amazing person, a great role model, kind, caring, and much more. Losing you was, is, and will always be heartbreaking and tragic! Jason, you will be missed and never forgotten by your family, friends, and the millions of people whose life you positively impacted on a daily basis, mine included. “Once a ranger, always a ranger! May the power protect you!”
He such inspirational
The fact that JDF had the same Birthday as me, it makes the feeling of sadness worse. My Fav moment in the History of Tommy Oliver was when he was revealed as the White Tiger Ranger
I had the pleasure to met Jason when he came to Argentina, where i am living, took a picture and sign my green figuarts power ranger. One of my best 5 minutes ever. I started karate when i was a kid just because of PR. Glad I met him but really sad to hear the news. I will always remember him and will always remember the power rangers
I was 3 years old when Power Rangers first came out in 1993. I literally grew up with this show and Tommy Oliver, though all iterations of Power Rangers. Seeing him become a successful MMA fighter, having a family. The news of his passing hit me harder than any celeb death ever has. He was indirectly a part of my life for my entire life and I have a lot of fond memories cus of him and the character he portrayed so well.
Once a Ranger always a Ranger. R.I.P. JDF...
Hey Bruno I’m going to miss Jason David Frank he was the best green ranger in the world!! I was deeply in shock that he died.
I was born the year when Jason David Frank suited up as the Black Ranger for Dino Thunder the older I got the more I realized how awesome Power Rangers was and I went back before Neo Saban and Tommy Oliver always became my favorite Ranger in every series but I would have to say I guess my favorite scene was when he finally suited up as the black Dino Thunder Ranger because it's an amazing scene to see him come back and always take the spotlight no matter what color
Can't wait for the next vlog DividedAsOne to hear from Mia & Jerry feelings of what happened 🤔
i hope Mia is ok - i watch the funeral service live the other day got a bit tearful 🙏
I was watching his power ranger episodes when I found out . Showing my daughter my idol. I lost my family in 2017. Battle with my own demons. I get it. He left us power.
The greatest Ranger of them all. May he rest in peace and may the Lord have mercy on his soul. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger.
We was a good mentor in Dino Thunder, a great decision to whoever came up with that idea.
Rest In Power
I once got to meet him with my dad at Dallas Comic Con and I still have the picture, that is a day I'm never gonna forget. Farewell Green Ranger 😢 💚
Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger
a great tribute to JDF, he will be greatly missed by all who's lives he touched
Gone way too soon, but always part of our hearts. A man who gave us so much kindness, energy and confidence. He will be dearly missed, may he have found peace alongside his brother.
Thank you Bruno for this special tribute to commemorate and honour his legacy and dedication to the franchise, and for the footage of your interview.
Personally, i think his later roles in the franchise like Forever Red and Dino Thunder are some of my favorites because it shows how much his character has grown throughout the years.
Let's hope we can eventually find some joy and comfort in the 30th anniversary, not just to celebrate the franchise but to honor his devotion and commitment to it, and especially his legacy.
This still hurts. I still can't believe he's gone. It just doesn't feel real.
RIP Jason David Frank. We cannot keep losing People like that, I mean, Suicide is not the way to solve your Problems! Seriously guys, talk to someone if you had these thoughts!
This was beautiful, thank you.
Forever and Always, Dragon Ranger.
I met Jason in July of 2018 I quoted his line from shattered grid and he was amazed so amazed he recorded me quoting his line from shattered grid and posted it as a story on Instagram
My favorite memory is my parents and my friends parents came to pick us up from school early to watch the first episode that the Green ranger appeared, we knew it was going to be a really big deal. After we all skipped school and watched Green with evil part 1 we all looked at each other and smiled and were hella excited, we knew Jason was going to be a huge deal for this show. RIP Jason, your mark on the world was a positive one, easily one of the most legendary characters of all time and cemented Power Rangers as juggernaut brand. The 90's were so awesome.
I can't believe that Jason David Frank is gone, he was a great actor and an amazing Power Ranger and one of my favorite Power Ranger actors as well
He will be missed and remembered by all who know and love him, espically me. R.I.P Jason David Frank, may actor of the Dragonzord, Tigerzord, Zeo Red and Dino Thunder Black Rangers be remembered for all enternity 😞😭
It's so tragic JDF is gone. I met him at my first convention ever and it was such an awesome experience. He always knew how to make a connection with fans and light up a room. He was always there for the fans, I wish he could have gotten the help he needed.