Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-98.216.174.239-20150202232333/@comment-174.31.35.163-20150204222043

Just recently, I began watching RWBY.

I instantly fell in love with it, from the very moment it started. And then, soon after, when I found out that Monty Oum had passed away, I was absolutely devastated.

But, as I was watching the very first episode, I felt something. It was like a connection to Monty himself, almost. His passion, creativity and imagination are clearly reflected in his work, and it shows.

RWBY is so much more than a mere animated series. And even though I may not be able to do anything about it, I want to offer my sincere gratitude and appreciation to not only Monty himself, but everyone at RT that helped him, in the hopes that these words will spark a desire to keep the show going. We were told to be creative, to use our imaginations to make the world a better place. RWBY did just that. This show has changed my life - and likely the lives of many others as well.

Although I've never even seen Monty or got to know him personally, I want to say: "Thank you."

To everyone out there who supported him and worked with him in developing his show, I ask alongisde many other loyal and devoted fans, that you honor him and his desire to "keep moving forward" by continuing RWBY, for his sake and for ours. I know with a certainty words cannot express that he would be happy beyond belief if you would continue his work for him, the very embodiment of himself, and continue to inspire people by instilling within them the desire to create, imagine, and change. Please do not give up simply because he has passed on. There is still so much left to do that to leave it undone would be a waste. You have our support and undying devotion.

May this man's work forever stand as a beacon of hope for all who have seen RWBY, and all who have yet to see it.

"Death is not the end.  Death is really a beginning - another step forward in God's plan for His children." - Anonymous