I was using some of Nathan's music on my videos. Today I wanted to download more of his music and I didn't remember his webpage, so I googled his name and found the "news". All this time I didn't knew about this. I didn't knew him in person (I'm from Argentina) but I saw him talking in some videos. And you're right, you see him, and you like him. He seemed such a nice guy just from a very first impression. I'm really thankful for his generosity for sharing his music for free and I know it's too late for saying this, but I hope he is resting in peace.
As somebody who has suffered from depression (as many have in the comments here i see), I can't emphasise how right you are about seeking help. I've felt suicidal at numerous points in my life, but thanks to support from my family and finding the right dosage of anti depressants, I feel better than normal, I feel happy. I too thought I would never feel normal, but today I am surrounded by good friends and have great opportunities in my life. I am sorry to hear your friend wasn't as fortunate as
The world has lost a great man. I am nothing more than a fan of Nathan, his creativity, talent and his spirit, which has brought me many a smile and laugh, but accept my deepest condolences. You, the bereaved, are in my thoughts. Nathan Wills, may you rest in peace and find comfort in the arms of angels.
Amen Greg. Amen. My mother suffered from depression until the day she passed away. Many suffer from this terrible affliction. All we can do is support them and love them. Thank you for sharing your feelings. My heart goes out to you and his family at this time. Thank you for all the laughs and thank you for this serious feeling. People need to hear that it does get better.
I know exactly what your going through. Last September, a friend/coworker of mine took his own life. It was definitely a shock when I found out. The thing that gets to me the most is when I said to him, " Hey, I will see you tomorrow" he responded "See you tomorrow Chuck." If he needed someone to talk to, I would have stayed after work to talk. RIP Sean!!
I have a very close friend who currently suffers from depression. He recently started receiving help both therapeutically as well as back on his meds. I worried the same thing would happen to my buddy that happened to Nathan. I am very thankful it didn't. Thank you for making this important video. I am very sorry for your loss. I bought the Dream-Album. Its a beautiful piece of work. I encourage others to do the same. Especially since the money goes to Nathans family in their time of need.
I recently lost my best friend to a work accident. The morning before he went back to work I had coffee with him, shared some laughs and Im so glad I did. Im sorry for the loss of your friend Greg. Thanks for sharing Greg.
Cried while watching. Thank you for making this video. It will help everybody. I myself have suffered from depression. It is an illness. He didn't do this. His illness did. What makes it so horrible is that this illness is much more preventable than a heart attack or cancer. There was nothing you could do, and there's nothing I can say to help. I have never met you guys, but you have made me smile, but you all have made me smile, and I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts.
I understand how you feel man, I lost by best friend suddenly too, one night 3 years ago he decided to step off a building. He wrote a bunch of letters to all of us just before he left, but never told us why he did it. You're doing an awesome thing by asking people to reach out for help. I guess all the rest of us can do is try our best to make sure that the people around us are okay and that we don't say or do things that might drive someone to that edge.
That last video of his left a very bittersweet smile on my face. I hope that in his afterlife, Nathan can find peace somewhere in himself. He deserves it. It's sad, really - evil people can make themselves happy, while good people, the ones who deserve happiness the most, are the ones usually filled with sorrow.
I've been in the same situation as your friend, Greg, and you're absolutely right that he was saying goodbye. Just remember he is no longer suffering and can finally rest easy.
I struggle from (at times) crippling depression. Along with OCD. I am on medications and it helps. It's still a struggle. I have also lost a dear friend to suicide. It's tough. I loved Nathan's vlogs and music. He was wonderful. He will be missed.
I saw some of Kate's vlogs about Nathan's death because I am a huge fan of SMP Films and Kater17. I cried when I heard Nathan died because everything they, and you said about him being a loving person was true even coming from a viewer that had only seen him maybe 7 times on a vlogging camera. It's a shame to lose someone that means so much and has a huge impact on people's lives. It is nice to see a comedain like yourself to come down to Earth and give these kinds of videos. R.I.P Nathan :'(
I'm really glad to see that you drove the point home about how killing yourself is not an answer to anything. That is really what needs to be said. It's such a shame to lose someone so special and talented who probably could have been helped. Rest in Peace Nathan.
I'm sorry for your loss, Greg. I also had a housemate in college who was manic depressive, to the point that she had to be institutionalized a few times, and she found the right help, and now she has found her sweet spot. She's not happy ALL the time, of course, none of us are; but she's married, and she's not in a mental hospital under suicide watch or anything, and she does all the endearingly dorky things she used to do, like dressing up for rennaisance fairs, and stuff.
This video truly inspired me. I've gone through many stages of depression throughout this year and it's hard but it can go away. I am naturally depressed often and things like this really help. Rest in peace Nathan.
I met Nathan once. He was an epic guy, its a massive loss If i could have done one more thing i would have loved to have met him again and given him a hug, and tell him that we are all there for him
So far in the small amount of time I've been on this planet, I've learned that the best way out of darkness is laughter. I think all your videos probably help a lot of people. So thank you
Thanks for all your supportive comments, everyone. I appreciate you allowing me to be honest with my thoughts and emotions on this channel. I'll get back to the fun stuff later this week, because as I said in this video the amazing thing about life is... it goes on.
I really only knew Nathan through Sara, Kate and Cory and his music in their videos. From there I started watching his vlogs some time last year. He always seemed so happy and peaceful. The last person I would ever think of having depression problems. But I guess people with depression can hide it well. He was truly talented and will definitely be missed.
Thank You for a wonderful "Eulogy / discussion". You're a very thoughtful person. You've got my subscription. I am 59, male, married 30 yrs, two boys, live in N Calif wine country. 7 yr Dedikater / Cory follower; 2 yr Sara/Nathan follower. Next is a poem I wrote in memory of Nathan...
Thank you SO much, Greg! I've been crying most of the afternoon because I KNOW what that like and all I needed to do was reach out and say HELP! And that worked. Three people said, WE'RE HERE! That took me out and I can still get down, but just the thought that those people were there... I'm still bawling. He didn't need to do this... B'o(
My family is dealing with this right now lost my sister in law the same way recently. It's tough my thoughts and prayers are with you any everyone involved.may the most high bring peace to you all.
Thank you for your kind words and I'm sure his family appreciates all the love. I didn't know Nathan as well as you and other people did, but we did chat a bit. Those messages I will keep and cherish forever. It still seems very surreal to me as I didn't know he was in such a dark place. I wish he would have reached out more for support and comfort. My heart goes out to you as well as the other friends and family. We lost a great soul but life does go on and we must carry on his memory
That's really touching Greg. I'll be sure to pick up the album simply because the story it tells. I remember being 11 years old and watching my uncle die and he told me never to be sad when someone leaves. But to embrace that person's legacy because life lives on , and to show the world who they were, and to take those ideals as part of your own. Because of that, and because I'm an avid music lover, I'll explore his story and hear his legacy. RIP
Greg, I was just turned on to your videos by watching one of Jacks. I was going through all your videos and myself and my 8 year old daughter were laughing pretty hard. I then stumbled upon this video. I am a combat veteran, I suffer from pretty severe PTSD and depression that absolutely shuts me down 90% of the time. I am sorry for your loss, and seeing the pain that is caused from suicide is a good reminder, of why not to do it. Thanks for that video.
For anyone who is feeling down or depressed and feel like family or friends are not who you want to bring it to please check out a song by an artist named Joel Faviere. He wrote a song called "If You Knew". It's a beautiful song to help deal with your emotions. I'm so sorry for your loss Greg and everyone else he touched. I'm sure exactly as you said at the end and in the last message to Cory he sent. "He is in an amazing place now" You'll meet again. R.I.P Nathan.
Greg thank you. As someone that deals with depression.... I don't want to pour just thank you Greg for making this video. I'm going to thumbs it up out of support for all the people connected to theses that have been affected by depression. Please look for help if you need it and your not alone
I give to all his family and friends my deepests sympathys. I also wish to you Nathan Wills that you are better where you are even if the choice you've made is deeply sadening your surounding. Repose en paix Nathan. Émile Charron-Ducharme Québec, Canada
I'm sorry to hear about your friend, Greg. Thanks for the encouraging video; I started anti-depressants for the first time this week. I've had loved ones who refused to get help because there's still such a taboo about seeing a psychiatrist.
I've seen so many of your videos and recently I've been horribly depressed and have thought about taking my life. My life has been living hell in the past few years and I just don't know how to cope anymore but your video gives me a slice of hope and it helps, so thanks for that.
Bought the album and voted on King of the Web. I know the deep hurt that comes with death, including suicide and my heart goes out to you and the family.
Greg, I know you knew Nathan better than I and just wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss. I just watched Sarah's last two vids and cried on both as well as Kate's vlog. I only knew him through the videos but can't understand why it is so hard on me that he his gone. He was an amazing person and will be missed deeply. RIP Nathan Willis. Peace.
You're handling the situation very well. I can see you as being the type who will celebrate his life instead of merely mourning his death. That is probably the best honor you can give someone after they're gone. I have lost a couple people incredibly close to me, and as much as it hurts me, I think of and do much of what I do for them, in their name. The best thing anyone can do is let the world know who they were through you, and have them see how they shaped you. It helps with the healing.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Greg, it's always hard to lose somebody close to you, especially in a way like this. I've had so many friends with depression, and once I lost one because of it, I knew that I had to do something about it. I always tell people no matter what, even if you feel it's temporary, you should always go to a doctor, they can help, and you can always get help, somebody in the world is always going to help you.
Greg, you are such an amazingly great person. I feel that anyone who knew you in their life is blessed and the things you do for people that you know are astounding. The world needs a little bit more love, the kind of random, unbiased love that you show all the time. RIP Nathan
I'm very sorry for your loss. I've seen it, I've dealt with it. I've even almost been there myself once. There's no understanding it, brother. Don't beat yourself up. You have a great big heart.
I am saddened deeply by the loss and shock that you have endured with this tragic event. The comments you made about him being cheerful and seemingly happy, a sad fact is that often the ones that laugh the loudest. They use humor to try and overcome the depression. I remember seeing him in some videos with Cory and Kate, he is a very likable person. People suicide because at that point in time, their personal pain is just too great and they can't see past it. Many good people have gone that way
Hey Greg, I've been a long time viewer & I want to say thank you for your positive energy. It is why I keep coming back to your videos. I had a close friend do the same back in June. We had a falling out weeks before, over business. He was a huge supporter of my photography & stove for me to make it. After that, I was overcome with regret, wishing I could have talked to him. He too reached out to people. I was the one person he didn't. He now inspires me to focus & make something of myself.
There are many people out there that do in fact care. Try talking to a favorite teacher or coach or a friend's parent. Many more people care about you than you realize. Let someone know what your feeling and dealing with. This life is worth living. I wish you the best!
i used to suffer from depression and i did some bad things, but i have seen that it all goes away eventually. I hate to see that not all people see this on time and end their lives. RIP Nathan
I'm really sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Greg, Nathan sounds like a great and talented guy. Its such a shame he is no longer in this world. My thoughts go out to you and all of Nathan's family. RIP Nathan.
Greg, Some of us may not have had the privilege to know him..but we feel the pain of those who did. It's a shame I/We discovered his music this way..and a shame to lose someone like that. I'm sorry for the loss and I hope that where ever he is now..that he's found peace.
I'm sorry for your loss. Nathan sounds like a good friend but we'll all learn from his life and struggles. I'm not suicidal but I'm sure this video touched many who are borderline. Through Nathan many will be saved.
Such a beautiful tribute, it's always difficult to lose someone close to you, especially when we never get the chance to say goodbye regardless of how they pass away. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I'm sure it's helping more than one person right now. I lost my sister 2 years ago after a long illness, and though I miss her terribly, I will always fondly remember the happy times we shared, and that helps me stay strong. Take care Greg, big man hugs from Manchester UK
Sorry to hear this, Greg. I have never experienced it myself, but I know how hard to have a close friend's life taken away. Even worse to hear he took it from himself. R.I.P. Nathan Wills, and his family has my condolences.
R.I.P Nathan i never knew you but i can tell just what effect you had to everyone you met. I just wanna say that it is amazing to see youtube not just as a community but as a family the amount of people who have made videos for one person to show how much one person ment to them is amazing it shows how people can come together in dark times. To anyone feeling depressed at this time someone once told me that out of great sadness will come great happyness so keep going and you will get your reward
As well as being a funny guy, you can make videos like this and give excellent advice to those in need. I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with Nathan's friends and family. RIP
Never heard of him but after watching your video my heart hope his family still remembers him and continues there lives with a smile on their face, just keep looking forwards with a few backwards glance to remember him. I suffer from hearing loss but I just keep moving on, keep living my life to it fullest even though I'm working most of the time, I do wear hearing aids to help me I've felt a couple of times that my life isn't worth living but never been able to bring myself to commit suicide.
I'm not going to write a whole bunch of stuff about my issues or what I'm going through although I applaud those who did share and I want to thank them for being brave people. But I really want to thank Greg for making this video. Its made such a difference in my mind set right now. Like I said, I'm not going to write a novel but I couldn't be more sincere when I say THANK YOU
I haven't felt the you have made me feel today in a long time. It has been a long time since I have felt any strong emotions other than anger and sadness. You made me feel inspired and I can't thank you enough. Genuinely nice people like youself just give me hope for this world and everyone in it. thank you
So sorry for what happend. God, Please rest his sole. I can only hope that someone that is on that same path sees this and takes a min. to relize that someone out there cares about you and reaches out for a friend. And friends, please be ready when one calls out to you, you can never be ready enough to handle it. Yet just a kind " let's get through this" may shed tears but also alow a chance for future tears. My Heart goes out to Nathan, his family and all that knew him.
Sorry for your loss Greg :-( I have a couple of people in my life who suffer from depression, I just hope they never feel the need to do something like that.
i just started watching your videos wich is really funn, and suddenly i found this sad story about your friend Nathan Wills R.I.P . i watchched hes vlogs and he seemed to be kinda solitary, He was a gifted.
Sorry for your loss. My cousin killed himself earlier this year and I'm still beating myself up over what I could have done to stop him. My prayers go out to his loved ones.
Greg, this was a beautiful, eloquent video. Nathan's death is tragic, and it affects even people who only talked to him occasionally through his videos, like myself.
its good to see that side of you, we all have that side of us but most dont show it. respect to you greg for showing true emotion and care, and im sorry for the loss of your friend. i just lost my grandma yesterday so i can understand the pain of what its like to lose someone, and to be honest your vids can make me feel happy even on the worst day.
My condolences go out to Nathan's family and friends as well as Greg. I'm so sorry for your loss :( Thanks for the helpful words in dealing with depression and this sort of thing though, it must take a lot to have made it.
