Leave the Memories Alone (In memory of Bpblu)

This was a video I did not want to make. I found out today that a person I was a fan of, and whom I considered a friend died almost a month ago. His name was Brian, but youtube knew him simply as Bpblu.

Profile:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=bpblu

August 11th, 2009 was a dark day for the gaming community on youtube, as we lost Bpblu who tragically passed away.

His obituary:

"HARRINGTON - Brian Christopher Poore, of Harrington, died Aug. 11, 2009. He was 21. He was born in Milford to R. Douglas and Lisa W. Poore of Harrington. Brian was a University of Delaware senior, finishing up his last few classes to obtain a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Brian enjoyed and excelled in school which started in kindergarten. He was serious and passionate with his school work, but at the same time enjoyed being the class clown and making everyone laugh. His love of little children drove him into his career choice of elementary education. In his spare time, Brian enjoyed interacting on the computer, video games, talking with friends, and music. His love of music extended from Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, to Elton John. He will be remembered as a simple and gentle person who never said an unkind word to anybody. He cared about the feelings of others and never made fun of anyone. Everything he did in life, he did with passion and purpose. He was an intense person, if he loved you, he loved you with his whole heart. He looked forward to spending time with his extended family on college breaks. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives that he had touched. Brian was a member of the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Harrington. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Poore. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Vickie Poore of Harrington; paternal grandmother, Viva Poore of Harrington; maternal grandparents, Nelson and Nancy Wyatt of Magnolia; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, where a visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington."


Leave the memories alone...goodbye my friend.



Note: Any and all stupid comments will be deleted without question. Now is just not the time guys.


MAJOR UPDATE:

"Hello, my name is Doug Poore, I am Brian Poore's father. I order to help resolve any confusion, he is indeed dead. He died on Aug 11, 2009. He did choose to take his own life. I wish this was a joke or a bad dream, but it is true. I still love my son despite the choice he made. We all make bad choices in life, he cannot take his back. I will not remove any of his videos or shut down his channel. My wife and I thank you all for your thoughts of love and friendship. Please keep him in your hearts, because there he can live forever. To the person that did the tribute video, we loved it very much. Thank you! Take care, and to quote my son "like our friend Sonic, always look for the good ending in life". Doug Poore, poordoug@aol.com"

Damn it man! Why!?

I'm sorry guys, now I feel a lot worse.


EVEN MORE DETAILS:

So apparently Helen, Brian's ex-girlfriend, wrote something on her facebook in regards to how he actually died. I'm not going to post the whole thing out of respect for her privacy, though I will just give the details.

From Helen:
As if this news couldn't be bad enough. I got the details of what happened. There wasn't an accident. He jumped off a bridge. There was no note or anything, it was spur of the moment. He was having trouble in school, something I didn't know.... Why didn't he just talk to me?! I KNOW WHAT THAT'S LIKE! I LEFT SCHOOL I WAS DOING SO BADLY! I just.....I just don't understand how he could do something like that. How did it get so bad that death looked better? What did I miss last time we talked? Last time he came to visit? Why didn't he talk to anybody?! FUCK! Just.......God........why?

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[IronFury]

To anyone who has asked how or why Brian died, I direct you up to the description as I have discovered the cause. Out of respect of Helen's privacy, I respectfully ask that you not ask for the link to which I got the information.

[BohepansTheThird]

@IronFury

I don't know how fair it is, but, reading this just makes that old feeling reemerge, that thought of "If only we'd known, we could have done something!", especially hearing it put that way... I know it's like, been some year and a half since then, but...hearing this makes that pain hurt fresh and new, you know?

All right then, that settles it; tomorrow, I will marathon watch a bunch of his videos. It may still be far too late to save him, but he still won't ever be forgotten...

[IronFury]

@BohepansTheThird

Honestly, I can't bring myself to watch his videos. Not so much out of the sake that I'll break down and cry or anything, but it just feels too weird watching videos by someone who is dead.

At first I felt the old "if only i were there" vibe, but at the same time, it's been so long now and I can't say I still have that feeling anymore. Unfortunately what's done is done. Not really much we can do at this point. I still will always remember Brian, which is why this vid stays.

[kyon813]

How did he die anyway?

[IronFury]

@kyon813

He got into a battle of fisticuffs with alien warriors from outer space. Unfortunately, he didn't realize they don't fight fair and was quickly incinerated by a laser beam.

Seriously though, it's in the description. He committed suicide.

[kyon813]

@IronFury Wow. That's horrible! He didn't seem like the person to kill himself.

[IronFury]

@kyon813

Most of the ones who don't like like they would, usually do.

[HuskyShinobiChouji]

the whole thing brings me to tears

[AryuKoryu]

I mean, didnt find out till yesterdaY,... damn.... why....

[Mrgamerboy2009]

rest in peace bpblu i cant wait to see u in heaven.

[nintendofool]

I dont think I am EVER going to find another LPer who had the same kind of personality and humor as Bpblu. True there is Chuggaconroy and NintendoCapriSun who are great but Bpblu had something special that truly made him stand out.......R.I.P Brian you will never be forgotten

PS: Thank you for the video IronFury

[TheLightSpeedDash]

Bpblu, the fact that you are gone is heart breaking, I used to ALWAYS watch your hiliarious videos but the fact that your are now dead and gone forever destroys me inside. You were one of my insperators for making playthroughs and a youtube account in the first place, and for that I am greatful. I hope that your are as much of a clown in heaven as you were on earth. And I will aim for the good ending in life, for you Brain.

[spottideyes12345]

R.I.P Brian aka bpblu you will always be missed you were the most funny person i ever watched on youtube i would always check if you posted a video just to hear your funny commentary when i found out how you died today i cried my eyes out rest in peace dude you were the person that would brighten any gloomy day R.I.P man R.I.P

[qwertlolo]

what is now yesterday i watched some of his videos for the first time in a long time. its been two years, and i still miss him a lot. we werent best friends or anything but he always has been a huge inspiration to me, and i always was excited to see him update.

you made a great tribute to him IronFury, and for that i commend you.

May you rest in peace Brian.

[masterminded78]

Good bye bpblu, it was fun until you died. Still, Life is an ugly bitch indeed.

[masterminded78]

I've heard of him, his ytp are funny and his playthrough are awesome....overall, I will miss him, I blame his fucking school for bring him to a depression of suicide state. Overall, I just hate the people that did bring him down and I hope to beat all those people up. Just hearing the voice of his in this video makes me laugh but I'd cry if I've ever going to watch his videos because I know I'm watching a dead person's video. I've never known he'd killed himself until this year.

[masterminded78]

RIP BPBLU aka Brian.....the maker of Hotel Mario Outtakes and other video game videos. We shall miss you.