Tribute to Monty Oum | Rooster Teeth 

"The only thing that stops us from doing the really cool things, is time." Damn...

"The goal isn't to live on forever; it's to make something that does."---Monty Oum

The only thing that stops us from doing the really cool things, is time ❤ Miss and love you buddy. Everyday. Keep moving forward.

Goodbye Rooster Teeth. Monty will always be remembered.

Thank you for everything, Monty. We love and miss you so much.

One little Rooster, his soul now at rest. His legacy will live on, through what he did best. Goodbye Monty, you will be greatly missed.

After I heard of Stan Lee's death I was reminded of Monty. Both created things that will continue to influence the lives of others even when their own lives are over. I find that so beautiful.

I wish I learned about him before he passed away...

A man dies when he is forgotten.....Monty will always live in out hearts

"Very few people have the luxury of doing exactly what they wanna do as their job. There's never a day where I forget that." Damn that hit hard.

It's been 10 years exactly since his show premiered and I still miss him. We all do.

Monty isn't gone. He's just not here right now

2:26 Monty: "There's a lot of destiny, really." Pyrrha's last words: "Do you believe in destiny?"

in my heart hes not dead, hes just not here right now

I come back and watch this every year. I remember seeing Monty across the room at a con once, I wanted to go up and say hi but my friends wanted to go somewhere else. I just though, I'll see him again next year.

Damn 3 years We miss ya bud

Here's the thing that's really getting me. It's not even the sadness of it; I mean, YES, there's that. But there's something else, a bit harder to define. Let me put it this way: think of the very idea of a Roosterteeth employee dying. What is that? Well, it's tragic, it's awful, it's a reminder that the universe can be cruel, in taking away one of these wonderfully talented and beloved people. It's wrong. But the fact that this was _Monty_. It doesn't just feel sad, it doesn't just feel wrong, to me it just feels... incorrect. Like the universe made a typo. Like, how could it be _Monty_, you know? _Monty_ can't die, he's the indestructible King of Cool. Because of this, Monty's death has rattled me deeply, beyond just sorrow. I feel like I can't trust my instincts anymore. Has anybody else been getting this feeling? I will say this, though: it is truly sad. Monty was everything I wish I was: creative, unbelievably talented, laid back, wise, and one hell of a dancer. I've seen a lot of people commenting "RIP Monty, we loved you," which is a sentiment I'd like to echo, but at the same time, there is another sentiment that I don't feel has been said enough. And so, that is what I will say instead: Rest in Peace, Monty. You were fucking awesome.

Monty didn't live in a different world than any of the rest of us live, he just saw the world he lived in differently.

Five years. Five years without you, but still feeling your presence in everything Rooster Teeth makes. Five years of the people who cared about you doing everything they could to ensure your legacy and make the things you created into everything you hoped they could be. Five years, and you continue to inspire us everyday, and will continue to do so forever. We love you, Monty, and we miss you.

Knowing that Rooster Teeth is closing down this hits even more painful 😢😢

Does anyone come back to watch this from time to time? Just to remember what such an amazing guy he was?

He's not gone, he's just inside a 14 year old boy's mind.

Love and miss you Monty. I'm just happy you weren't around to see the shut down of Rooster Teeth....RIP to you both.

I love how despite this video coming out five years ago there is still new comments of people saying they miss him. Really shows how much of an impact he had on not only his friends, but on the community. He we live on in our memories, rest in peace Monty.

Family lost their son. RT lost a beloved friend and colleague. Fans lost their idol. The world lost every other story, every other universe, and every other beloved character when this man died. All of you creative minds hear Monty out and start on that story, start on that project, start on that dream. Who knows, maybe those characters, those pieces of art, those dreams are instilled in someone else out there. Maybe they need it awakened in them as well. Maybe you're that torch that flame that fire that will some day inspire someone to start down the long road of life and make something worth while all over again. We lose so much more than a person when they die. We lose their minds, their hearts, their presence, their thoughts and their worlds trapped inside their head. The only thing that stopped Monty was his time. He didn't have enough but he sure as hell made it worth while. "If you endeavor to achieve, it will happen given enough resolve. It may not be immediate, and often your greater dreams are something you will not achieve within your own lifetime. The effort you put forth to anything transcends yourself, for there is no futility even in death." ~Monty Oum He knew it. He knew he wouldn't have enough time but that damn well didn't stop him. Look how much he has given us with the amount of time he was with us.

IT ISN'T FAIR. IT ISN'T FUCKING FAIR. People always speak highly of the deceased as having "appreciated life fully," but that cliche doesn't even come close to how much Monty Oum deserved to live! He was a high school dropout who, through sheer passion and desire to learn and create, saw his dreams become timeless animated products... It isn't fucking fair.

9 years or so later and I’m back here after the announcement that RT is shutting down. I hope they can continue with RWBY and any of their other projects that they still have left, and that any and all of the various staff and crew across RT can find new outlets and opportunities. RIP Monty and RIP RoosterTeeth.

"The goal is not to live forever; it's to create something that does" --Monty Oum

Monty did a signing at RTX the year that I went. He was really shy, but very charismatic. You could look at his smile and just think that everything in the entire world was okay, that nothing destructive or wrong was going on in the world, all from a look and a grin. I remember my friend asking him "What do you like most about your work?" Monty replied, very forward with his answer, "Being able to say that I made it, and the thing that I made, made someone at least the tiniest bit happy." I'll never forget that.

Listening to the quotes Monty makes makes me feel as if he saw his death coming. So creepy to think of it like that

It's been almost a decade and I still go back to this. He inspired me to not waste time and keep my eyes open. Please never forget mounty ♥️🙏🏽

You know, I don’t think anyone would read this, but sometimes when I’m down, or have lost my way a bit I watch this video again, and I find the courage to figure it out and move forward. Thank you Monty, wherever you are, we miss you.

All that i would like to tell you Monty today: "Thanks . . . "

"The only thing that keeps us from doing really cool things is time" Damn...

It’s hard to believe that it has been 5 years since we lost Monty.

Always come back to this video whenever I'm feeling down in life or need inspiration.

Its weird, I never knew Monty and never followed him. But the news struck me really hard. I'm not one to cry over death even in family, but this one was different. Its like someone ripped a piece of my soul out of my body. That sounds cliche, but its the only way I can describe it. He shouldn't have gone. Too much was looking up for him after his incredibly hard work. It infuriates me to no end.

I feel like Monty was the only person at Rooster Teeth that didn't take his job for granted at one point or another, he was always working, always creating, and always doing his job. He genuinely loved what he was doing and that is why he worked so hard. That's why it just feels so wrong that he died, I can imagine Monty saying "Me, die, that doesn't sound like me, I'm too busy to die, their is a lot more work to be done here, and I know if I don't do it no one else will." RIP Monty we love you and you were an inspiration to all of us. If heaven is real, God just got an extremely productive angel, that probably works harder than he does.

I still watch this tribute from time to time. I was fortunate to get to meet him a few times RTX 13 weekend. One time specifically talking about public speaking. He said “wether it’s in front of 1 person or 5000 people, it’s really the same thing.” It stuck with me hard.

I hope he knows he created something that helped others. Rest in peace Monty and thank you for giving us RWBY.

I was very late on the RWBY train but I want to personally thank you Monty for leaving behind such a great show. You were one of a kind and though you may not be here physically, your work is living proof that you're still here spiritually. RIP Monty

It took Monty's death to finally get the comments to be a little nice. Even in death, Monty's doing amazing, impossible things. Farewell Monty.

I haven’t been a fan of RWBY, and by extension Rooster Teeth, for very long, but it means so much to me. It helped me get through the hardest time of my life(so far), and I wanted to meet the person who created it. Finding out about Monty Oum’s death was heartbreaking for me, because I thought I’d never get a chance to thank him. But if you guys have taught me anything, it’s that just because someone’s dead, doesn’t mean they’re really gone for good. Monty lives on in his dream, which has become the dream of everyone who found it and stuck to it, no matter the reason. This way, Monty lives on in our hearts. (I just realized how corny this sounds but it’s true.) Thank you, Monty.

Some how whenever im lost i find my self coming back to this and every time it reminds me of why I started. So thank you Monty From the bottom of my heart thank you for reminding me of why I should keep following my dream. Rest In Peace Monty we Love you

Monty's death is one of those things that my mind always comes back to in those quiet moments. I was never a huge fan of him and never got to know about him well until after I became a huge fan of RWBY. RWBY was the first artistic work that ever resonated with me on a "this feels right" level. The action, the art style, the atmosphere, the world, it all was so perfect. Because of that, Monty's death, as little as I knew him, was one of the few deaths that truly affected me. For me, I've been to my fair share of funerals. It seemed people just came and went. They lived and now they don't. With Monty, it's so much more complicated because of this legacy he left. Not a company, or money, but a CREATION. Something that continues to grow and flourish and change peoples' lives even after he's gone. I don't know what to feel about it. It's beautiful, yet it's so tragic. So meaningless and yet so meaningful. I loved RWBY before, but now everytime I see it, I see a single man's dream become reality, who poured everything about himself as an artist into it, bringing joy and tears to people even as I'm watching it. It became so much more than just a really cool story. This is why RWBY will always be special to me. I just wished it didn't have to be this way for it to happen, but that's the mystery of life. That's why I'm always so perplexed yet awed when I look back at RWBY and Monty's death - it's where despair and hope are so closely intertwined they almost blur into one, and you wouldn't have had such hope if it weren't for the despair.

I have a dream. I'm going to pursue that dream with every fiber of my being. I'm not going to stop just because other people think it can't be done. I'm going to chase that dream every day as if it's my last chance. That's how Monty lived, and that's how I will honor his memory. I will keep moving forward.

Almost 5y. I watch this a couple times a year. Every time I hear "hello Burnie" and the music starts i tear up without fail

I was just reminded of Monty. Time feels unreal when I think about how long ago you passed away. Yet I still think of you and still love with all my heart all the things you’ve created. It’s easy to forget, but I’ll never forget your love, your talent, your dreams, and your accomplishments. I love you, Monty.

I remember when I first got word that Monty had passed away. I was at my girlfriends for the day, and as we both don't sleep at night, we were asleep during the day. I randomly woke up about 2 hours into the nap, and checked my phone. There was a twitter notification. At first when I seen the icon in the notifications bar I was confused, as I have always, and still, have Twitter notifications turned off. I pulled down the bar, and seen the tweet from Rooster Teeth. "Monty Oum has passed away - (link)". I just sat there silent. with one or tears running down my face. My girlfriend must of felt that I had sat up and she woke up and asked me what was wrong, I just looked at her and said "Monty's dead". She sat up and put her arms around me for a while, and then went to ask her family not to disturb us for the rest of the day, because she knew how much RT meant to me. It was while she was out of the room that I just broke down crying, thankfully I was able to stop before she returned. My world is basically that girl and the internet. With her bring a RT fan, and everyone I follow on twitter, or the pages I like on Facebook all being RT related, the world was a much different place that day. It was when I first seen the animation in Red vs Blue that I decided to get into the world of media, I dedicated what was left of my time in High School to everything related to it, and then went to a college to study Interactive Media, where I would learn 3D animation. It was in this course I met my beautiful girlfriend, and friends that I was closer to than any of my friends before. This September I go into my final year of University, where I'm still studying 3D modeling and Animation. This is what my future will be, all because of a warthog bursting through a wall. Monty changed my future, and without him I would of just been a miserable teenager in High School. Now I'm doing something I love, with a girl that I love, and with friends I love. Thank you Monty.

A human dies twice. Once when his body leaves us, and the second when his name is last said. Monty will live on in our hearts. Although he was behind the scenes, this hit me hard, purely because of how nice he was and how inspirational his words were. I never knew him, but I felt a connection regardless. I will miss him so much.

R.I.P Monty, R.I.P Rooster Teeth.😔 ive found myself coming back on this video 9 years later... just to hear your quotes again.

I can’t hear his voice without crying.

The thing that gets me most about Monty's death, as someone who doesn't know him, is just that this guy was so full of ideas and forward movement and forward thinking and doing. It's hard to imagine things that he was creating or working on or thinking of being unfinished. That's a pity.

Remember the end of season 10 of RvB? About not saying goodbye? Monty never said goodbye. But that's a good thing. It doesn't mean he's gone. It just means He's just not here right now. We'll see him again someday. Until that day, just take his advice and; Keep Moving Forward.

6 years later, and still here.

Hey Monty, it’s me again. I somehow got through the lowest point in my life and now have my dream job where I get to be creative for a living, and I’ve achieved so much. I owe part of that to you, I want to live a life that I can be proud of, that I know you’ll be proud of. I now have everything that I didn’t think I could achieve except in my dreams, and it still doesn’t feel real. At first I was getting through each day because I know you would’ve wanted me to, now I’m doing it because I actually want to. It’s my birthday today, and I’m going to work, with equally creative people who accept me, and I’ve met the love of my life who’s bringing me a cupcake with a candle in it in bed. I miss you, we all still miss you, and I’m gonna do enough living for both of us. Thank you for being my idol and inspiration ❤️🤍🖤💛

Monty Oum wasn't just a great man or a great influence. Monty Oum is a hero. He did not just say he enjoyed his work, or that he loved the creativity it brought with it. He watched the creativity it spawned, and was amazed at how it could simply explode with such ferocity. He encourages everyone to be creative in their own, unique way. To make something new in such a way that everyone is inspired. To give inspiration to those who are starting out, and encouragement to all to become an artist in their own way. Monty Oum laid a foundation for flourishing creativity, and he wants to see it blossom into something beautiful. Monty Oum is an unsung hero, a powerful, encouraging influence, and one of the greatest men this world has ever been graced with.

I can't draw or animate, but I have a heavy, resonant voice, love voice acting, and creative writing. High time I start bringing things to life. I hope to follow your example, Monty.

I honestly keep coming back to this vid when i need motivation

8 years Monty, we still dearly miss you ❤️ The world was robbed of you far too early, you continue to be a massive inspiration to me ❤️

I still watch this every day even though its been 6 months since Monty's passing.

Of everyone on the staff to have to die, it's ironic that the one with the most drive, the biggest desire to live to the fullest, was the one who left. Maybe he knew it was his time. Maybe that's why he pushed so hard to do everything he possibly could have. Maybe that's why he loved his friends and life so much. Or maybe he was just an astounding person. Never say die, see ya later Monty.

Wow. All these years and it still tears me up to watch this. He was an amazing animator and director and just seemed like an overall great person. One who was taken from us far too soon. RIP

Commenting on this video about 7 years later had made me realize how much i've grown as a person, and how times have changed. Although RT will forever be my most treasured memories growing up as a child. It still saddens me to see how they've grown as a business over the years, but this comment isn't about that. It's more so appreciate RT for giving Monty Oum a platform to share his creative genius with all of us. The man who brought us RWBY, and really said. Yes, 3D animation CAN be better than traditional 2D. Well, today I just wanna say, you did it Monty. You managed to get your pet project to be animated by a professional anime studio. Not only that, but the care they've done with your work is astounding. To say the very least, you've created something that will be remembered by thousands, and to last an entire lifetime. The fact a professional Japanese animation studio couldn't even compare to the level of animated fight scene tells levels of how good you really are. I hope you look down from where ever you are, and smile knowing that. RWBY, your creation has finally been made into a 2D anime. I could only wish to see your reaction to RWBY: Ice Queendom when it first aired on crunchyroll. Rest easy, Monty Oum.

This is a fantastic tribute. He left quite an example: a challenge to rise up and be creative.

Every time I watch this.. It makes me want to be not only a better person, but try a little bit harder every day to make my life and others' lives the best it can be. You never really know how much someone means to you until they're gone, and it's still hard to believe this has happened, but as Monty would say himself, just keep moving forward. We love you Monty, and we'll see you soon

6 years later still sad your gone but happy you were here

You did it, you created something that will live forever. Miss you Monty, see you on the other side.

"Not all stories have a happy ending." -yang. RIP Montey Oum.

Monty is a great loss not only for Rooster Teeth and the community, but also for animation as a whole. He brought some unique things to the table that nobody will be able to replicate. RWBY and its success is unprecedented for an original 3D animated series without the backing of a big time production studio or network speaks volumes for his talent as well as the loyalty of the RT community. Without a doubt, Monty will be missed, but he is not truly gone. He will live on not only in his work, but also in each and every person he has touched and inspired throughout the years.

I watch this video all the time. I don't think people realize the genius in that speech and what he did as an example to live on forever.

I can't belive I just found out he passed away over 7 years ago. I've been watching RWBY since the very 1st episode and I am proud to say watching it's evolution over the years it has become one of my all time favorite animated series. From being intrigued by its original simple character design to being blown away by how polished it became, endeared it to my heart forever. I can't give this series and the man who created it enough justice. It broke the mold for me when it comes to animated series. I wish, I wish I had gotten to learn more about Monty more while he was still with us.God bless you sir, and may you rest in peace.

im so happy he left his knowledge behind before his passing. all of these beatiful quotes he made, im so glad he was open about everything he learned about life.

1. Watch video 2. Try not to cry 3. Cry rivers

2022 here, this video still hits emotionally

It almost doesnt feel like its been 6 years but here i am 6 years later still enjoying what he created with the hope that he is watching from heaven

This man, Monty Oum- he's one of a kind. Irreplaceable in every aspect imaginable. It's a rare thing for one to create so many things with their bare hands that, despite the fact that he was a pretty quiet person and didn't care to be in the spotlight all the time, you still knew there was something special about him. The things he accomplished on his own in the time he had were greater than what 10 people could accomplish in his lifetime. He had the gift to inspire literally millions. The things he created aren't simply flashy fight scenes and mindless action. They're pieces of him that will live on forever, and they're beautiful. We'll never stop missing you, Monty.

He was fun, creative, and smart. He had lots to do, lots of things he wanted to do, and he had lots of things he was destined to do in the future. Death shouldn't have taken him yet. He was destined to change the world with his creativity. But now The Great Amazing Incredible Monty Oum is entertaining the mass amounts of people in heaven. He will be missed by many. But he should be remembered for what he did, not the fact that he died. If you remember somebody for their actions they're influence will never disappear. Farewell, good luck, and see you later Monty.

Always come back to this every year, miss you Monty. You brought so much joy, thank you.

It’s been 5 years I remember waking up and seeing the podcast talking about this and just crying and thinking this isn’t happening and it’s crazy to believe that this was 5 years ago RIP Monty you will always be loved ❤️❤️

Great men walk our world Geniuses in their field We take for granted their great designs Until Death's hand is yield To some, to many, to all of us We hide away our fears But all must stand with open eyes And let it rain our tears We are men, we are not gods We wither and we die We leave behind our legacy We never say goodbye Goodbye, Monty

Can we get this video to a million? For Monty?

Damn, was looking back at an old playlist and saw this, instantly started to tear up

though our body's weak and breakable, the spirit is indomitable

So I'm sick at the moment and feeling pretty crappy, but once I'm feeling a bit better, I think I'm going to get off my lazy ass and do some writing. I don't know how far I'm going to get, or how much I'll get down, but I'm not going to let myself get distracted like always. I'm going to really focus and see what I can put to paper when I put my all into it. Thanks for everything, Monty. It may not be much, but I'm going to create something.

Heroes die but legends stay the same. Which one was Monty Oum?

I started RWBY in May of this year. I binged watched RWBY whenever I got the chance and I'm glad to say that I finally finished Vol. 6 today on 7/14/19 and I have never been in so much emotion from such people and characters in this amazing show. To be honest I never thought Monty Oum passed away... until just today. So I'm very sad to hear about this now. Now I fully understand the reason behind "Indomitable". Just wanted to say my thanks to Monty Oum for making an amazing series. R.I.P Monty Oum 2015

I never knew Monty Oum. When he died you would've thought he was my brother I cried for hours. He lives in heaven now knowing his amazing worked pleased millions and many more to come. You'll live forever in our hearts. I wish we could bring him back I would give my life if it meant he could come back. We love and miss you Monty Oum.

I cried when they showed this video on the podcast, now seeing it a 3rd time I can't help but smile at how amazing and unique he was, it's rare to see people like Monty, his sense of humor was amazing, his animating and creativity was beyond anything I've ever seen, we lost an AMAZINGGG person way to soon. We'll see you soon Mr. Monty Oum.

8 years, I still come back to this. The great times in early Rooster Teeth. *We love you Monty*

Shout out to the people watching this in 2021

"I wasn't dreaming when they told me you were gone, I was wide awake and feeling they had to be wrong" - Red Like Roses Part II, RWBY These words might not have been written by you, but they sure do express how i felt when I first heard the news. I've been living in denial the past few days, and i still am. Even as I'm typing this, tears are flowing down my face. But as you say, "The thing you gotta learn to, is essentially let go." It's not gonna be easy, but we will. Rest In Peace Monty. You'll live in our hearts and minds for everything that you were, and a great inspiration. Thank You for everything you've done. You sure as heck were awesome... The King Of Cool. I wish I could've met you. I aspire to be like you. I'll keep trying my best, and follow what you've said, "Never let anyone tell you that something is impossible.". I'm gonna be makin a tribute video (I WANNA INCLUDE AS MANY OF HIS FANS AS POSSIBLE, thats the least i could do for those that don't know how to or don't have the time. It's gonna take awhile cuz i ain't very good at it but i want this to be my best video yet). Anyone who wants me to write anything for them can send me an email at : reclaimer48@gmail.com OR reply to this comment(though idk if I'll get the notification, email's best) (I might reply late as I have school, personal matters and well, probably also the time zone difference. I'm asian too, and i know that he has many fans on the other side of the planet as well.... so i hope you guys understand. ) The video will be uploaded to my channel(I will personally message anyone who wants me to message them when I upload it)

I never knew who Monty Oum was before his passing, but after learning of him, I can say he was an incredible person. In this over-saturated and capitalized time we live in, where people aren't allowed to make it on their own anymore, he defied the odds. This was a man who got his start just making fan animations. He started with something so simple. He was passionate about his art. He made it for himself because it was something he loved to do. He was the American dream. He succeeded with all odds against him. Some will win and some will lose, but Monty Oum showed us that we can still win. We shouldn't fear failure. We should aspire to be all we can be, just like he did. May you rest in peace, Master Oum. We will never forget you.

I miss you, Monty. *we* miss you. And... we could really use you right now. Nothing has been the same since you left. I know we should keep moving forward.... but it's hard. Something just feels so wrong, something that's missing... something that can't be replaced, which is you. The winter reminds me of you and RWBY. A specific cold air sets a weight in my heart as I then think about and miss you. I know that if we could have you back, all of us; the company, the fans... your friends and family... we would, in a heartbeat. Without a second thought. Please rest well, Monty Oum.

came back to this after watching the Epilogue for RWBY vol 9. They used this song in it and I just had to watch this again. We miss you Monty, if only you could see how far RWBY has come...

Heroes are remembered, but legends never die. See you on the flip side, legend.

Boy: Mommy why do all the good people die? Mom: well when you pick flowers which ones do you pick? Boy: the prettiest ones

Thank you, Monty Oum.

That last part is devastating to hear; *"I always think about what's next so like I'm super excited to finish what we have so that I can start working on something else."* Monty you have created something that will live on forever, in that, you live on forever too. Bless you Monty and thank you for everything!

RIP Monty Oum. We will miss you very much.