Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow and Losing My Dad To Cancer - My Retro Life
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In 2007, Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow was the game that helped me escape the reality of losing my Dad to cancer.
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Thanks for sharing, Tyler, Gaming Brethren :)
God bless you & your dad. You're a great dude
lol such a emotional story than you see this in the comments.
🫂 I know what a tumultuous time that was for you and I’m glad Castlevania provided you relief as you were enduring such a rough time in your life.
May your Dad continue to Rest In Eternal Peace.😢🙏🏿
I was just listening to a guy who got his right arm arteries ripped out. Why do I do this to myself.
This was the hardest video I've had to produce for the channel. I really hope you were able to take something away from it. God bless and thank you for being here. 🙂
For sure, man. Well done. Those tough hours will mean a lot to people
God bless you and your family.
Ugh man this kills me, but damn if you don't have the best memories ever captured on VHS. God Bless.
God bless man I lost my dad a couple years ago at 21 my dad was like your dad in a lot of ways. he did everything he could to make my life with cerebral palsy easier, he was my best friend, but through God everything’s possible love your content as always Tyler! :)
Bless you and your family, thank you for sharing.
Your dad is the retro communities dad
Thanks buddy. He’d be honored to be that for everyone I have no doubt
True
So true!
I freakin NEVER cry, but I'm tearing up at this comment. Just the thought of your dad being THE dad for the entire retro community is such an awesome concept. I feel it and I believe it. When most parents during this era avoided video games and thought they were a waste of time, seeing your dad heavily encourage and support it all is absolutely incredible. What an amazing guy. Thank you for all your videos, Tyler
I just lost my father over last weekend. I was super close to him too. Here's to gentle and loving dads. ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss… Prayers for you and your family. Stay close together.
Sorry mate hope you are doing ok. I too lost my dad about 3 weeks ago at age 72, 10 months after he was diagnosed with his 3rd major cancer of his life, and 9 months after his treatment failed and he was put into palliative care. My dad was gentle and loving too, especially when I was younger.
I also had a BCC at 27 and a melanoma at 35. Was lucky the melanoma was caught early. I have young kids, and hope I get the chance to see them with their own kids. But who knows, that's atleast 20yrs away.
Tyler…this video was one that was tough to watch, because through this channel, we got to know you and your dad. The special connection you both had, and will always have, no matter what. To say he would be proud of you sharing all the stories through this channel, and seeing the family man you’ve become, is an absolute understatement. Thank you for sharing this story with everyone here, and for sharing a message that is also incredibly important to keep in mind in the toughest of times.
Thanks man. Glad I know you!
Your dad is looking down with pride and joy to see what you’re doing with this channel with his contribution. ❤ Your dad was awesome!
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We're the same exact age but I lost my father in 1993. It's horrible but you were lucky to have such a great dad for so long. RIP to our dads.
Indeed. My father just got diagnosed with dementia with further health complications… but my father was the farthest thing from being my best friend. He was, to be blunt, a selfish prick.
Be grateful for those people in your life that add joy… and avoid those who don’t.
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@@leeartlee915I'm sorry man... some of us are born lucky when it comes to parents :(
@@Subfightr Thanks. Hey, at least my mom is great. Some people don’t even have that. So I still feel lucky.
RIP to our Dad’s indeed. Sorry for your loss all those years ago.
The way I hear it, he didn’t lose his battle with cancer. When he died so did the cancer. His last battle was not a lose, it was a draw. That helped me when my grandfather died.
Well these battle metaphors we use to describe cancer are ridiculous anyway since really there is no actual “winner” or “loser” with cancer especially since cancer can come back. Not to mention when the cancer does kill someone it never really “won” anyway since it needs a living person to survive but it just existing ironically means it will die either way as in either someone survives it with not coming back or it causes the death of the person with it dying as well.
Good ol Norm.
This channel is possibly the greatest example I have ever seen of someone carrying on their loved ones legacy, an archive of a man's love not just of his family but video games and how he used his love of gaming to help express his love to his family. This channel is a masterpiece.
This comment resonates with me, there isn't another channel like this on RUclips. How someone documented his love of family, life and games on video in that age of time couldn't have been easy. Its amazing this can be shared with us. As I'm sure you do, consider your self extremely lucky you have this content to share for yourself and with others! Who knew your father would leave you such a legacy!
As a Cancer survivor, this hit hard. I'm so sorry you, your dad, and your family went through this. I feel like this goes without saying, but I think your dad would be very proud of who you became and what you represent as a person and as his son.
I’m a Cancer Survivor myself. Got Leukemia just a few months after Dreamcast launched in Late 1999.
@@plawson8577 I’m glad you’re still with us.
@@robotheadentertainmentThanks, the Dreamcast got me through that rough time. I played SA1 in my Hospital Room.
Your dad is so proud right now. He is looking down at the beautiful father and person you became. He will never die!
Thanks for these videos, they bring out the best out of nostalgia.
Wow, thank you
Lost my Dad in 2013 &
My mom is a breast cancer survivor. Thanks for being vulnerable with us Tyler, whether on a video or in person. The Lord is using you! 🙏🏻❤️
Amen 🙏✝️
Tyler this video hit right in the feels... I lost my Dad too back in 2020 I lost my hero but yes leaning to God is one of the best way to get through that kind of pain.. Thank you so much for sharing your story... Your Dad is looking above and he is proud of you
Amen.
Lost my mom to cancer when i was 16. I'm now 37 and it is still a hard moment in my life. The words you said, i felt the same way. I was not mature enough i wanted to escape this pain, I regrets not doing more, and i hope my mother realise that how much i loved her and i was just not mature enough. I hope i did not dissapoint her too much in her last moments....
As many have pointed out to me in the comments, I think the guilt we felt and how our parents actually felt are completely different. They loved us and knew we were hurting. I’m sorry for your loss man. Hope the video wasn’t too hard of a watch
Your mom knows you loved her very much. Trust me, when I lost my dad I was a very lost and confused person. Though I let other things get between our relationship, I know that he knew how much I loved him and still miss him. We all greive differently. I'm sorry for your loss my friend. God bless you and your family.
That was at least 10 minutes straight of me wiping my eyes. This piece of dust shot across the room and hit me in the eye. That’s all it was…Thank you Tyler!
I lost my dad recently too , wish I could type this private but it is what it is , he didn’t play games but of course , he was the gateway through all my gaming experiences, much love man , I feel your pain
From stories you’ve told about your dad, he really seemed like a great guy to be around, which genuinely makes his passing all the more tragic.
I wish I'd had a Dad like yours... I'm feeling YOUR loss more than I ever did burying my own on my 16th birthday back in 1996. Yours was a real Father. I'm glad you honor him. I can guarantee you there's an unspoken "Well done, son," looking down. From your fans, well done, sir. Now, to lighten this a touch - Who the HECK is chopping all these dang ONIONS?! LAST edit: Man, I was so swept up in this homage I forgot the fact that I MYSELF have incurable blood cancer... And I'm serious about that. Wow, I didn't realize how invested I am in the Esposito's! Again, well done, "son." You do your family proud.
Losing a parent isn't easy at any age. I'm 51 years old, taking care of my father, who also has cancer. I personally appreciate you sharing this story. I'm very sorry for your loss. I have watched so many of your videos, I feel like I've grown to know your family. This breaks my heart. Thank you Tyler.
My brother died in 2005 of Brain Cancer when I was 9 years old. I have vivid memories of being in hospitals and play Chrono Trigger on my DS. Which is my favorite game of all time.
I really appreciate your videos and vulnerability. Thank you for making them. Hope all is well!
Your dad is a legend man. Through watching all these vids it’s like seeing an old friend or a gaming buddy. May he rest in peace
Lost my Dad on Oct 16th 2018 to cancer. He passed on his birthday, of all days. I am turning 35 this November. I am a musician and a huge gamer, and both of those things were passions I enjoyed with my Dad throughout life. He was my biggest advocate for everything that made me, me. Your videos have always been a joy to me as they can bring my memories back as if my Dad and I had been recording all those years too. It makes me wish my family did the same! I feel like many live vicariously through this channel, as it helps take us all to the past that we will forever fondly remember and will always be with us. Thank you for this channel and for bearing your heart to us all. RIP Dad ❤ 10/16/63-10/16/18
one of the biggest things I regret was losing my dad and not visiting him in the hospital because it was so hard. my dad was a huge supporter of me being a gamer and actually got me into the more obscure things like the turbo grafx. I hold those memories so close to my heart and this video makes me remember the good times and the hard times.
I found your videos before my diagnoses, this hit so hard. I am starting Chemo and Radiation next month. Thanks for sharing this story, and Im so glad you've created this channel to celebrate how your dad influenced your life. 💙
In Jesus name be well and fight hard❤
May you defeat that cancer and rise to greatness. Cheering for you.
In Jesus name I ask and beg he lays his hand of miracles and mercy on you my friend.
Your dad may be gone, but the legacy he built and left behind, is absolutely epic. It transcends the limited time us, as individuals, have on this Earth. And you’ve shared so much of that with so many people on this channel. I can’t thank both of you enough. When I see you guys interacting and sharing your passions from years ago, it makes me imagine all the ways I could be an awesome dad one day.
I love your channel. I think the way you speak of grief and your Dad is so moving. It gives a language to others- those videos your Dad made are like precious gold. It is clear he loved you richly and showed this through his love of video games. I always love your content. Congrats on 100,000. Keep the fire burning. You have a gift
Thanks for reaching out man ❤
Life goes by so quick. Im 27 now and it feels like yesterday i graduated high school in 2015. Saddest part isnto watch your parents and family you love get old. What is life without those people?
GOD you are telling me i graduated 2010 best time of my life now most my family are gone....
So sorry for your loss, Tyler. Your story is eerily similar to mine. My dad was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in early 2002 & we lost him a year later, when I just turned 15. Those two years were the hardest years of my life. I found that video games & video game magazines to be an escape hatch from the horrors of my reality. It REALLY sucks because my dad was actually getting into video games prior to his illness & it’s something that we really enjoyed & shared together. He was a big car guy & I often think “man, I wonder how blown away he’d be by modern games like Forza?!” I often fantasize him sitting in front of my tv with a racing wheel & having a blast playing a modern game such as this. It’s so sad to think about what could have been. You do learn to move forward with your life, but even 20 years later it still hurts. I often feel robbed by his passing, but also cherish all of the amazing memories we shared together in such a short amount of time. That’s what keeps me going tbh. Love your videos btw, amazing content!!!
Thanks for creating this channel and sharing your incredible dad with all of us. He may be gone but you have done an outstanding job immortalizing him with these amazing videos. We all know he's up there super proud of the person you've grown up to be.
I appreciate it man
I understand completely what you felt when you said you felt a sense of guilt for using video games to try to escape the harsh reality of that awful situation. I had the same thing happen to me three years ago when my mom passed after a short bout with cancer. Throughout the whole ordeal I could never face the truth that she was dying until it was too late and she was already gone. I thought the whole time that she would just get better and things would be back to normal again. I was in complete denial. Though I did spend time with her, other members of my family talked about me behind my back, saying I didn't care that she was dying and that I wasn't doing enough. I carried around a lot of guilt about it. But the fact is, neither of us should feel guilty about how we dealt with such a terrible situation. Everybody deals with grief and pain in different ways. You were only 21 when your dad died, I was in my late 30s when my mom passed and I still wasn't strong enough to process it. it's one of the most painful and awful things we'll ever experience. But even though we miss our parents, we are stronger and better people now for having lived through it. Although I don't feel like the pain will ever subside completely, I try to look at every experience as one that helps me grow. I can tell that you've grown as a person for the experience that you went through, and I know that your dad would be so proud of you.
Amen brother. The pain never goes, the love is always there as well. It was two weeks before my 21st birthday... I got woken up by my mama saying "something is wrong with daddy" as she rushed my little sister out to the bus. I ran to his bedroom and he was already gone. That was in 2001... I miss him more each day.
You are not alone in not wanting to face what was going on with your dad. The pain is almost unbearable. That just shows how much love you had for each other brother.
We pray for peace and understanding Lord. Amen.
Really adored this game. I love the soul snatching mechanic in the game. Really wish we’d get another game with Soma Cruz.
Also…. sorry about your father. I can’t imagine that pain 😕
Incredible video. Incredible father. Incredible son. You didn’t have to share this with us but you did. Thank you.
My younger sister died of cancer last year and dealing with that was different to losing my parents. When they passed it was sudden, but with my sister I was dealing with grief when I learnt there was nothing more they could do. That game helped you through a grieving process, and I’m sure your dad being a gamer himself understood that. Thank you for sharing this video. I’ve always enjoyed seeing how great a dad he was.
Had a tear rolling down my face by the end of the video. Really touched me seeing your relationship with your dad and how sometimes we take time for granted instead of savouring what time we have left. My 17yo daughter and I are close like you were with your dad. All I can pray for is that I’m around long enough to be there for her throughout her life. She’s my everything. My sincere condolences dude. Thank you for this vid.
You were hard on yourself. You didn't want to be there, but there you were. I'm proud of you man... we all are. I've been there, 3 months ago. It never goes away. I don't think I could make videos like this, I'm not emotionally strong enough. Beautiful stuff.
Isn't it incredible that, after all these years, your dad's contribution to your life is now contributing to so many others through all of the recordings he made decades ago. You are immortalizing him, and I couldn't think of a better way to make a parent so proud. Thank you for sharing it with us. I love seeing your home movies that remind me so much of my own childhood.
I lost my mom in 2016 to cancer. It's a rough thing to go through. I buried myself in books to read at doctors appointments and chemo treatments. Your dad would be proud of what you've been able to do with his home videos and that they have entertained and brought back so many memories or a lot of people!
I completely understand about being in denial and saying "It'll be alright." My mom had cancer and she told me not to worry. I never thought about it again and then she was gone in a blink.
I can relate to your experience. My mom was diagnosed with cancer in summer 2007 and pokemon pearl was my distraction from the awful situation. In early 2008 she lost the battle. I was also 21 years old like you and in hindsight I wish I could have spend more time with her but it was really hard to deal with and the possibility of losing her felt so unreal.
When I think back of Pokemon Pearl I have mixed feelings. I loved the game so much but there are also the memories of the terrible time.
this video hit me hard, I lost my dad due to covid in 2020 and at the time I couldn't escape away from the sorrow I felt, not even video games or work would do it, so in a way I had to deal with the pain but in the end we all cherish all my dad's accomplishments and deeds during his life which make him transcend and remembering how great he was and that makes me proud. I just want to say that I am sure your dad must be proud of you for raising a great family and carry on in a way his dream and passion through RUclips.
Great video! And thanks for plugging your faith. Your dad is still part of your life. I lost my dad when I was 18 (2002). I know he’s here still
My dad passed in 2009 of a heart attack, I was 18. Nearly every video in the series hits hard, it feels like I'm watching myself and my family.
I lost my dad recently and the horrible night me and my little bro played call of duty online. Its crazy how videogames can help you through terrible times. RIP to our dads and to anyone who else had to deal with that difficult pain. Worst pain ever. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for sharing this story with us Tyler. I know it wasn't easy. Your father's legacy is definitely living on,
Thanks for being vulnerable, Tyler. You and your fathers relationship is the most model relationship I could ever think of.
That was a beautiful tribute Tyler. I resonate with this so much. I lost my Dad when I was 10 to a brain tumour. Now 29, I reflect and I am drawn into playing video games that we played together and which got me through that tough period in the immediate aftermath of losing him. I know only too well the feelings you describe. Know that you are not alone!
Your Dad was so ahead of the times and did so much with the technology at the time. We have it so easy today with our smart phones. I always tell folks to video your family doing everyday things, these will be your future memories. Great messaging in the end Tyler, that’s what puts you above the rest IMO. I lost my Dad in 2008 to cancer, hardest was seeing the weight loss to the belly we used to poke fun at. You don’t realize how final it is, here today, gone tomorrow.
I am so freaking proud of you for posting this, Tyler. I know your dad is too. My girlfriend lost her godfather the other week to ALS. She hasn't really known how to handle it, but she's been very quiet about it. I'm gonna show her your video in hopes it gets her to open up. ❤
Dawn of sorrow. It says it all. I lost my Dad in a very similar way. I lived in denial at the time too. Your video brought me to tears for both our fathers. Thank you for your video 💙
As someone who lost their grandfather in 2008 from cancer while playing a DS game right before their passing, this is extremely relating and I'm truly sorry about your dad. Video games are more than just games. They're a passage through life, an escape from the harsh reality and a treasure trove of memories. Cancer still affects people all around me greatly and I'm sure it does for many others. If it wasn't for video games, I don't know how I would have made it through those hard times. Thank you for making this video, sharing your experiences and here's to video games being there for us for many years to come.
Sorry about your Dad. Cancer sucks. I lost my dad around 2 years later in 2009 to cancer as well. It still leaves a hole in my heart to this day. My method of coping was playing the game Castlevania Symphony of the night spending a month in the ICU and then taking care of him when he got home. I remember sleepless nights, but the story, gameplay were top notch. I miss those hard times.
No doubt that your dad is watching over you and proud of the incredible man, husband and father you have become. 💞
Your dad brought so much joy not only to you. But to every one of us watching this.
What an amazing person.
Thank you to your dad!
I feel you my friend, I've told my story about how the Super Nintendo help me get through losing my mom to cancer as well. I got to tell you I couldn't watch the whole thing of this, it's too close to home for me, but I love you my brother, your dad would be proud of you, and you are one heck of a human being. Can't wait to see you again
Cancer has taken the best people in my life. I empathize with your loss man. Grieving is the hardest thing we do. Thank you for your video, advice and story. Peace.
I lost my dad to cancer in 2012. It was an awful season in my life, but one thing I remember fondly about my dad was that he often told my siblings and I how much he loved us and how proud he was of all of us. Even when he was perfectly healthy, he always made us feel so loved. Today, as a father of two boys, he is such an inspiration. I'll always cherish my memories of him, and I'm sure with the treasure trove of footage you have with your dad, you will also.
Your Dad showed you the value of gaming when you grew up and in return you used that value to keep on going through the hardest time in your life. I reckon your Dad would be proud that he showed you something that gave you comfort and helped you through his battle.
I lost my father in 2008 after complications from diabetes, at the age of 23 I was so lost in the world, your video is so relatable in every way. I'm glad I found it. Thank You
So sorry for your loss. Glad you found the video 🙏
I lost my dad to stage 4 pancreatic cancer on December 9 2023. We used to game together and he always got me new gaming systems as a kid. Cancer is hard and it’s for sure changed our family, as he was the rock to our family. He was my best friend and I miss him so much everyday
You have a great father my friend. God is good and your dad is now experiencing an everlasting love you both will share together eventually for eternity. Thank you for all you do. Im in tears man ❤.
Thank you brother, these videos mean so much to me. It's like a time machine for me, going back to when my Dad was the magician who pulled games out of his hat. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable, it means the world to us.
Darn you Tyler. I don’t comment much at all but this is the first RUclips video that made me cry. I just lost my mom to cancer two months ago. So this hit very deep and hard but sometimes crying is what you just need to do.
Thank you for your videos for bringing a lot of enjoyment in a time that I really need it.
So sorry for your loss Jeremy. I’m glad the video help with a “good” cry. Again, my condolences
This hits pretty hard. I was at my mom's bedside for a week in June of 2009 as she lay in her hospital bed dying of lung cancer. She was on life support and I knew that I would never be able to speak to her again. All I could do was sit there with my laptop, watching a movie that she wanted to share with me and playing the recently-released Sims 3. Much like yourself, playing or even thinking about that game now reminds me of both the joy I had playing it - the relative escape that it provided - as well as the immense sadness of what was going on in my life at that time. After she passed I spent a week with relatives and continued to play the game, trying to take my mind off of what was a very sad, empty time.
Video games have always been there for me. I was 9 when I got the NES in 1987, 13 when I got the SNES in 1991, and received the Playstation for my 18th birthday in 1996. I still play games as passionately as I ever have. Like you, I also even worked at Gamestop. Movies and video games are my life's hobby and I don't know what I would ever do without them. Even so, they can never be as important as friends, family and pets. Tell the important souls in your life that you love them.
I lost my dad on Christmas day 2015, I wasn't close to him and I never got to say goodbye or even go to his funeral as he was in America and I'm in the UK. I feel like I was robbed of saying goodbye. I pray you will see your dad again one day in heaven.
I think everyone approaches things different ways when going through heavy things like this. We always think we wish we did things differently from years ago.
God bless you and the family and I'm sure Dad is at peace now.
You talking about your dad now, and prior always makes me reflect on my parents and try to cherish my time with them.
Tyler, this video has meant more to me than you could ever imagine. I just lost my grandfather who is my hero to cancer on Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing this you have no idea how much this meant to me.
I lost my dad to cancer in 1990; I'm facing losing my wife to it now.
It's hard, when you're the primary caregiver, to give yourself the time to do something as seemingly silly as play a game or watch a video or engage in some hobby; I feel like I need to spend as much time with her as I possibly can. There are times when I need that small break to keep myself from totally losing it, though; a game, a movie, a walk, praying - something to take my mind off things just for a bit.
Thank you for sharing your story; it helps to hear from others who've gone through this horrible disease.
Lost my dad too early as well. Kid Icarus means so much more to me than ever, since that was the first game I played with him back in 1987, and Uprising was the last game I was playing on the 3DS when I got the call that he had died in 2012. 58 yo. :(
God bless your dad and your family...he's brought so much joy to this world threw hes videos. Even though hes gone i know he would be proud of what you are doing with all those wonderful memories he recorded.
I almost cried during this story, you're a brave man for sharing this Tyler
Lost my dad back in 96... and chrono trigger and final fantasy 6 got me through. Thank you so much for sharing
Your father is not dead, he left us his legacy, which is you, through you we met him, thats amazing.
Thank you for sharing with us your story and your tragedy of losing your father. I am sure he knows how much you love and how much we all are happy he was here with you in your life. Your dad is a one in a million, and you got him. You were incredibly lucky to have him. Thank you.
Wow man.. just super heavy the emotions that carry with not only death but the age that you were and a parents death. I still look at my phone to call my dad everyday that part never goes away. Awesome video in every definition of this word!
What got me into games more than anything was the fact when my grandpa passed, who was basically my male role model. My dad was there still but he was a shut in and always had his own room, so even though he was there, he wasnt. So as a result my grandpa Kenny was my role model in life, he was a great man and I only wish I could be half the man he was. We lost him in 2004 due to complications from surgery. This was the worst time in my life, it's been almost 2 decades and I'm still not over, the pain will always be there. The only thing that provided a moment of reprieve was playing Warcraft 3. As a result I have always used video games as my escape. Video games are a work of art. This is what lead me to become such a nerd for video games, it's the only time I dont have to think about all the horrors of the real world.
I was born in March of 87' & I lost my father in 2012 when I was 25 years old. His death was very sudden...he was diabetic & during a procedure, a blood clot went to his heart & he died instantly. Batman: Arkham City for 360 was what I was playing during all of this. I too found faith & a wonderful wife years after. Thank you for these videos. God bless 🙏
This was heartbreaking and you seem like the loveliest guy in the world - thank you for sharing your story. I’m sure your dad was really happy that games were there to help you go through that at such a young age. The therapeutic power of games when something truly traumatic happens is incredible. Now when I think of that Castlevania, I’ll think of you and your dad ❤
Lost my dad too in 2005. I feel your loss. It’s great you have so many memories and that you are able to share them with us via your videos. This is the best channel by far and I’m always excited for your next one. I hope this channel is around for a really long time and that you keep on sharing your awesome memories.
"I Retreated". Great Quote. We all do it Brother. Thanks for sharing your story.
Your dad is so proud of you and your channel, sharing old memories you have made with him and your family with video games. I have a similar experience when I lost my mother late 2020 and how Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was my escape and to this day, I play the game in memory of my mother and how she raised me with playing video games back when we had our first NES and playing Mario Bros (discovering the Game Genie shhh lol). Ever since I've discovered your channel, I've been feeling this connection with losing my mother and you losing your father and look forward to new videos when they posted. Thank you for everything you do, and as always, keep being awesome! ❤
I respect you tremendously Tyler for putting out this video. I appreciate how tough it must have been for you. Your dad is such a big part of what makes this channel so amazing. Glad his memory still goes on strong. Much love
Mad props for looking back and dealing with the loss,and self reflection.
I think we’re about the same age. I lost my Dad to a heart attack in 2006. Video games definitely help you escape but it’s never easy. You truly honor your father with this channel 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing this very difficult story, Tyler. Your channel is such a wonderful source of comfort and reminders of simpler times, but I think this story in particular is an important one too. Hopefully it also brought you some sense of catharsis putting it together. We appreciate you sharing your relatable grief. The message you've left us in this video is maybe one of the strongest in any video you've done, in my opinion! I'm positive your dad is really proud of you and all your achievements, and it's so awesome that you've kept his memory alive in a way that so few do. Keep up the amazing work, man!
Hi Tyler, I just wanna thank you for sharing this part of your life and your thoughts. To me it's really hard to even write here, I cannot imagine how hard could be to talk about it in a video. My dad was diagnosed with cancer in November and I, even if I am giving everything I can to support my family, I was living the same denial until few days ago. I was positive and always smiling but something my mother said changed everything, she just said that my father is feeling cold when it's really warm outside and my brain just snapped, and now I wake up in tears, afraid of losing him too soon. Hearing your story makes me feel less alone, even given how sad it is, and I will try to lean on my family and my friend as you suggest.
If you'll ever come to Italy and pass by Milano, there will be a pizza on the house for you.
So sorry you’re going through this. Sounds like you have a lovely family. Love and support each other through this. My prayers are with you. Thanks for the pizza offer!
I lost my dad this year to cancer i was 22 when it happened this hit so hard for me. My dad also died from a skin cancer.
This was a touching and difficult watch. Your dad reminds me of mine. He’d often come home with a random game, like Final Fantasy or Ninja Gaiden, and they are some of my most cherished memories. He brought you into that part of his life, and that’s special. I’m sorry you lost your father. He seems like a special guy.
Thanks for sharing, bro. Games have definitely been there to try and take the edge off of life when times get tough. God bless.
Aria and Dawn of Sorrow are my favorite Castlevania games. Also I appreciate your emotional story. With all of that said, there is an awesome fan patch you can find online that will get rid of the touch screen stuff to make it much easier to play on emulation.
God bless his soul, you had the best dad a son could ask for. Blessings to you and your family.
My dad died of cancer in 2013. Mom died just four months before he did. It's sad when a person loses his or her parent or parents.
I am glad you honor your dad with this channel. This has me crying because it is so relatable. We all cope in different ways during times like that and your final message nails it. Thank you for sharing.
We're about the same age but I lost my dad to cancer back in 2018. It definitely helped increase my faith in Jesus, no doubt. Thanks for sharing your story and being vulnerable. It's good to be reminded that we are not alone in our loss.
I lost my mother to breast cancer. Losing a parent is always devastating! I’m glad you made this channel to honor him.
So sorry for your loss, he was a good man and father. I lost my dad as well when I was 17. He was a manic depressive and ended up taking his own life. The hurt of losing a parent never goes away.
Awe Tyler this one hits so close to home buddy. Lost my dad at 14 in 1995.I’m so sorry for your loss. Love you, your Dad, and this Channel so much! Through these videos I have had so much healing of my own. Thanks for sharing your family with all of us.
Thank you for sharing this moving video. It made me think of my own dad who passed away in the year 2000 of esophageal cancer. While he wasn’t a gamer, there were many days as a kid when I would be playing games on my Commodore 128 while my dad was sitting a few feet away tying trout flies. Good memories.
Watching these videos about your dad always brings back memories of my dad. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 63 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. As a kid in the 90s I watched him play all the old Tomb Raider games, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Soul Reaver, Final Fantasy, … When I was stuck in a game he always helped me, and if he had already finished the game he copied the save files from his memory card to mine. When I got older we played games online together. Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more. My dad and I filmed a lot too, but unfortunately not our 90s gaming sessions.
I've went trough the same with my Mom few years ago. Like you, i just couldn't accept what's going on and i was running into play some games. After she passed away i really regret any moment that i wasn't on her side.