Most of us have never met you, but the impact you’ve had on our community transcends the games you played or the championship teams you were a part of. Too often, we StarCraft fans live in a bubble; your fight against leukemia was an important reminder of the value of life to a community that tends to focus on the trivial and the abstract. The game we play is about attaining perfection, and as a progamer you fought for that standard in every match. Life is not like that, and that was something your struggle taught us.
StarCraft is also a game about creativity and perseverance in the face of things going wrong. You went out of your comfort zone to interact with your English speaking fans many times, but, most incredibly, you stayed with us until the end.
You never told us about your treatments, your sleepless nights, your pain, and your lonely hours. Instead, you shared with us your optimism, your hopes, and your passion. We hope that it gave you comfort to know that you had supporters not just in Korea, but in the United States, Canada, Australia, the UK, Germany, France, and so many other nations near and far. Around the world, fans recognized your hard work and dedication, and celebrated your passion for the game we all love.
Violet, though you will never read this, we hope you felt the support and passion of the foreign StarCraft community. We hope that, in some small way, we helped make your final days a little bit brighter. Thank you for your contribution to our community over the years. You will be remembered.
As part of our tribute, we remember Violet through a showcase of his expert Brood War play. He has shown many incredible games. Rather than rank them in any specific order, we instead provide you with a selection of our personal favourites. Kick back and enjoy the world class skill of this beloved KT Protoss.
In this, one of the earlier games of his career, we watched a complete underdog, who struggled in qualification and survivor tournaments, convincingly dismantled the always-favored, seemingly unstoppable PvP machine that was Bisu during a peak period of the latter's career.
An epic PvZ against Hogil. Though largely forgotten now, Hogil was unquestionably among the top three ZvP players of the time, a specialist in the matchup, making the game even more significant.
Violet opens the grand final game with a convincing win for KT. Together with Stats. Violet filled the much-needed Protoss powerhouse role for KT during the 2009-2010 season. Following in the tradition of the ever-dependable Nal Ra and Reach, Violet was instrumental in securing points for KT throughout the season and in the playoffs.
In what would be one of the last matches of his career, Violet takes out Jaedong with some solid mid-game play in the opening Winners League set against Hwaseung, the first of his three kill run against them
Violet takes on Kwanro, the infamous Pokemon Zerg. At the time, Kwanro was nearing his peak and just a month away from his famous rise over Flash to a silver in the Avalon MSL. Yet, his incredibly abusive ZvP style was no match for Violet's rock solid fundamentals. Violet weathered the storm of constant Hydra drops and Lurker harass with storms of his own. Count 'em up. There are over 33 psi storms in this game.
The STX Masters Cup is played in a best of seven all-kill format. This means that players are often unprepared for their opponents and have to improvise their builds on the spot. In this game, Horang2 spins our heads when he opens with what looks to be a well-calculated two-base timing attack and an absolutely massive cannon contain. For the next few minutes, any spectator would have called the game over. Violet disagreed. With some incredible shuttle play, he perseveres and miraculously turns the tables.
At this point in the 2011 Shinhan Bank Winners League, KT Rolster was undefeated. With the unstoppable likes of Flash, Violet, Stats, and Action, KT was a force to be reckoned with. In this series, Violet must have told his teammates to kick back and watch the show as he racks up a three-kill against STX.
In what would be the last win of his pro-gaming career, Violet picks apart Calm with brilliant sair/DT play. Four days later, Violet would be diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. To the end, Violet was one of the best to grace the game.
Like many progamers, Woo Jung Ho, aka Violet, entered the scene without fanfare. He was quietly picked up by what was then the KTF MagicNs in 2007, spending some time as one of many faceless B teamers before working his way to the A team that same year. His first televised game was an unspectacular loss during a regular season proleague match of little importance. For the rest of the year, and throughout 2008, Violet faded in and out of the KTF lineup, with some playtime but little success, racking up many more losses than wins. Early exits in qualification rounds of both the MSL and the OSL left very little impression of Violet for most fans.
At the same time, however, KTF was in decline. The aging and impending retirements of flagship veterans such as YellOw, Reach, and Nal_rA left large holes in the KTF roster, and KTF’s homegrown rookies were not quite ready to return the team to its former glory.
In many ways, Violet’s rise mirrored KTF’s resurgence. After a disappointing first two years, Violet surprised everyone in 2009, achieving an impressive 12-3 record in Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2008-2009 Shinhan Bank Proleague. His nine-win streak was the longest of the season. During this inspiring run, the underdog Violet dispatched a list of formidable opponents: SKT ace Bisu, ZvP specialist HoGiL, as well as seasoned veterans firebathero and Anytime all fell to Violet’s superb play.
KTF’s weak performance in the first rounds meant a failure to qualify for the playoffs, but Violet’s breakout performance was a sign of things to come. With the rebirth of The Ultimate Weapon, Flash, and the acquisition of Luxury in late 2008, KTF was in need only of a Protoss to continue the legacy of Reach and Nal_ra. Violet delivered.
In Round 1 of the 2009-2010 Shinhan Bank Proleague, Violet put on a dominant display, pushing the newly renamed KT Rolster to the top of the rankings with a stunning 7-0 performance. A staple of KT’s line-up for the rest of the season, Violet was integral to his team's first place finish and automatic seeding into the Grand Finals. KT's new Protoss superstar also contributed a win in the first set of the Grand Finals, and, a few hours later, Violet held in his hands the first Proleague trophy KT had ever won.
Violet’s outlook was good – continued Proleague success and individual league breakouts were goals within easy reach. Shock and disappointment came quickly, however, as the next three months, and the first two rounds of the 2010-2011 Proleague season, saw a disappointing 5-10 record for Violet, worlds away from his stellar performance just a year before. As January came, Violet looked more his old self, with a pair of three-kills and a 6-2 record in the Winner’s League portion of the season. Unfortunately, his rebound was quickly cut short.
On January 27, 2011, Violet was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
For the next year and a half, Violet faced his struggle with cheer and determination. In times of hardship, the true character of a man shines through – in what was undoubtedly the toughest time of Violet’s life, he remained committed to his team, his fans, and his dream.
Violet was one of the few progamers with a TL account. With English that made up for its shortcomings by radiating sincerity and energy, Violet communicated with his fans about his thoughts and his plans – through KT’s second proleague win, the transition to SC2, and the uncertain future ahead, Violet endeared himself to us with his unwavering resolve.
In direct contrast to his quiet entrance, Violet exits the scene with the eyes of the community fixed upon him.
Man such sad news, after he made that post in the forums I thought things were looking up for him. I didn't really follow the bw scene but with the way he introduced himself to the TL community I was already was becoming a fan. Even more sad since we're about the same age, makes me realize I gotta live my own life to the fullest because some others will never get that chance. Rest in peace.
wow... I didn't follow Brood War at all so I do not know much about this player. However, it saddens me that a successful player like him who seemed to be very happy passed away because of a terrible disease.
I sincerely do hope that MLG will take a few minutes to remember this person before playing the first matches of the tournament.
My sincere condolences to his friends and family...
U know, i don't want to start anything, but ever since i remember the violet posts and even reading them now, something seemed very strange for me if u think about it a bit. He constantly said he wants to talk a lot etc.
That either means he was lonely and bored (but i don't think that..he had a lot of friends that supported him) OR the grim version is....he was accepting the fact he might not get better and wanted to profit as much as possible from the time he had left ( How can u explain otherwise a sudden TL join and mass posting.
Stayed up so many nights to watch him play. Was devastating hearing his diagnosis but I really did think he would make it through especially when the ribbon initially came down off TL. It still has not sunk in fully for me as I really had hope for a recovery and that I would watch him play SC2. I really like how amazing this community is in coming together especially those who have never met him such as myself and even new members who may not even know who he was we can still come together and appreciate his hard work, dedication and personality in this thing small thing we call eSports. Let's make Violets passing as something to bring us together as a community, appreciate our lives that little bit more and motivate us to work that extra little bit harder. RIP Violet hwaiting!
It feels so wierd that he came here and was so happy and wanted to chat with everyone in english, he even replied to me. And now he is gone... ;;
Although I've lost friends in accidents in real life, the death of Violet is so painful in away I didn't feel then. The fact that he was such a fighter and seemed to win over the cancer and was so optimistic and happy, and then he got hit hard again after the TL visit and passed away. I don't know, I guess the fact that we and himself always knew that there was a big chance that he wouldn't make it this past year and all the pain and fear him and his family went through is horrible to think about.
so sad, especially after he started reaching out to the TL community and the way he had typed his messages made it seem like he was doing okay life is so fickle
RIP Violet. We will miss you alot! I am going through all the games in the OP right now. But I don't think I can bare the though thats Violet is gone now .
EDIT: Thanks TL for this memorial. As a KT fans I am touched by this. Thanks again.
RIP Woo Jung Ho. I didn't know him at all but somehow this news has struck me to the point where I teared up. Reading his posts on TL after knowing this was so heartbreaking.
I can't believe it, nobody deserves to pass at such a young age. Violet was always smiling and optimistic, I can honestly say that the community will never forget Violet; not because he passed away, but because he was one of the most kind and genuine players to have graced this game.
I think this just feels really weird...at least to me...due to the fact that he is the first pro gamer to pass away(I think?) To the best of my knowledge, I can't think of anyone else. It's just something we've never experienced before, and he was so young...
I remember he always seemed to rise to occasion against SKT. As much as i dislike KT i had immense respect for violet, both in his games and how well he was able to overcome the challenges his illness presented him with. It's so sad that now he's just gone. I've felt shell shocked all day.
On August 23 2012 18:54 firehand101 wrote: I think this just feels really weird...at least to me...due to the fact that he is the first pro gamer to pass away(I think?) To the best of my knowledge, I can't think of anyone else. It's just something we've never experienced before, and he was so young...
RIP Violet.
First active progamer from my memory.
Former progamer Khan[z-zone] passed away in car accident some time ago. He was working for KeSPA at the time.
He was one of the nicest guys I met during my time working in Seoul. I'll never forget the fact that he kept the little keychain I gave him at a fan meeting attached to his keyboard bag for the whole two years I was there. That was the kind of person he was. Even if we didn't get to chat to each other very often, he always had something cheerful to say, and his smile really drew me to take photos of him. Thanks to him for some lovely memories, and for being one of life's nice guys. My sympathies go out to his family, friends, and former team mates.
He was a damn nice guy, and an integral part of winning KT its first PL title. Sorely missed by everyone who knew about him, I'm sure. My condolences to his friends and family.
When he first posted on TL in that manner, I started to really really like him. I thought to myself that it wouldn't be a big deal, he would come back, and show great games.
Unfortunately this didn't happen. I will remember you Woo Jung Ho.
Long time silent fan of Starcraft. I never post, but in this case I had to. Really touches me to see someone so young leave this world. Such a beautiful article. Thank you.
Your level has increased dramatically in 2009, with a total record of 16-4. What caused your rapid improvement & what are your current goals? I’m very flattered that you would say that those are very good results. I still feel as though I am too, too inadequate.. ^^;; I actually had planned for 2009 to be my last year as a progamer, so I wanted to try my hardest so that I would have no regrets. I thought that if results showed promise I would continue. Since my results have shown some promise I will continue to try harder in the future ^^ My current goal is to help my team get to the post-season of Proleague and to pass the offline preliminaries of the individual leagues.
I hope that you had no regrets at the end Violet, you will be remembered by all of your fans.
Here are all his responses on TL gathered so people can look at how nice he was until the end. + Show Spoiler +
On July 26 2012 15:52 kt violet wrote: Hi guys I'm Violet i registered TL I want to talk with foreign people and lets talk brood war, sc2, match analyse, stuff^^ its pleasant thing for me GG
On July 26 2012 15:52 kt violet wrote: Hi guys I'm Violet i registered TL I want to talk with foreign people and lets talk brood war, sc2, match analyse, stuff^^ its pleasant thing for me GG
Violet so gosu, KT HWAITING!!~ So awesome to have you here on TL!!!
Who do you think will win OSL?
You're welcome I think Jangbi will be win He has experienced to beat Fantasy i guess it's very important
On July 26 2012 15:52 kt violet wrote: Hi guys I'm Violet i registered TL I want to talk with foreign people and lets talk brood war, sc2, match analyse, stuff^^ its pleasant thing for me GG
On July 26 2012 15:52 kt violet wrote: Hi guys I'm Violet i registered TL I want to talk with foreign people and lets talk brood war, sc2, match analyse, stuff^^ its pleasant thing for me GG
안녕하세요 사랑해 <3 우정호 고수! fighting~~
hope that's right ^.^, lol all I know.
I guess similar question: thoughts on Tving OSL? 허영무 or 정명훈?
do koreans consider either of them part of the Kong Line still?
I think Jangbi will be win He has experienced to beat Fantasy i guess it's very important And i don't have interest Kong Line ! lol
On July 26 2012 15:52 kt violet wrote: Hi guys I'm Violet i registered TL I want to talk with foreign people and lets talk brood war, sc2, match analyse, stuff^^ its pleasant thing for me GG
Welcome to TL. You and KT have a lot of fans here!
Hi thank you for your greet I'm not, KT has a lot fans I want to many many many talk!^^
On July 26 2012 15:52 kt violet wrote: Hi guys I'm Violet i registered TL I want to talk with foreign people and lets talk brood war, sc2, match analyse, stuff^^ its pleasant thing for me GG
Hello Violet from Texas, USA! I hope you are feeling better! I have fond memories of cheering you on, even against my favorite team (Hwaseung OZ)!
This game below is one of the many games I enjoyed watching! Thank you for saying hello to your fans from around the world! And a question if you dont mind me asking, what protoss unit do you like the most and why?!
I have trouble to understand haha I'm English chobo~ I like shuttle and reaver because they are you will be win or not <3 In case of control you feel thrill Ample answer? I hope it
On July 26 2012 17:12 FlaShFTW wrote: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGGGGGG IS THAT REALLY VIOLETTT?!!?!??!! *fanboyism override* Enjoy TL Violet!!!! We love you!!! KT HWAITING!
Question: What is your favorite match you've played.
On July 27 2012 04:06 tedster wrote: Violet, my favorite protoss!
You have a lot of foreign fans, Violet, it is not just KT. You were very popular here even before your illness, and there are lots of fans who care a great deal about your recovery and hope to see you play again.
I think it would be really fun to talk strategy with you - so my first question is: how do you feel barracks + bunker expand has changed the Terran v Protoss matchup, who do you think is currently at an advantage and how much, and do you enjoy the current state of Terran v Protoss?
Barracks double was. but Flash and many terran gamers make it be better. And Protoss players practice to correspond I think it's just stream of time for fast and safely expand
I can't understand second question sorry TT just guess TT
Hmm I dont like current playstyle, but they have to current play because they charge money from sponser Professional gamers always need to win
On July 27 2012 12:48 Antisocialmunky wrote: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥☺☺☺
All the best, won't forget that one game on destination you had! Get well soon and be strong.
I remember watching Violet on Nal'ra's 'Old Boy' series, despite losing his MSL qualifer on camera he had the sweetest and blissful smile of a progamer. RIP Violet
i didnt watch a match of him or something. but thats just really sad. 24 years old and having cancer. and i thought it was a young age to become cancer when my grandpa got it with 60. didnt know that you can get it so early.
I wasn't Violet's fan or anything but he was a progamer too so this news is just really heavy on the heart. R. I. P. Woo Jeong Ho ... my condolences to his family and colleagues.
So sad going through all of his old messages here on TL. Even though he was dealt a horrid hand with Leukemia, he was still so strong and positive throughout. After hearing about his diagnosis I honestly didn't think much of it. I just figured he would get better....just makes you realize how unpredictable life is and to cherish every second we have here.
Looks like I will be watching some Violet VODs today, thanks for including them OP. He always made for some pretty great BW games. R.I.P. Violet.
fucking... god damnit man, and here i thought he was getting better.... thanks for the really good OP, im sure violet loves the fuck outa it, RIP man... BW hero <3
So much money goes to senseless things around the world and yet we have no answer to something that kills such a high amount of people every year... Hopefully someday soon our world will get justice against the disease known as cancer.
The only thing I can utter right now is :"This is not fair. Not fair at all. It's just not fair." I'll remember you fondly, Violet. Thanks for being part of something I loved with all of your dedication and passion. You were an inspiration.
This article is as beautiful as a tribute could be...
Thanks for this write up that brings some insightful informations to some (like me, to my disappointement) who didn't knew him very well (I only know that he was a very good KT protoss :/)
What the... One month ago he wrote a letter to his fans and now he's dead... What a shock... Dying at 23 is terrible. I really enjoyed watch him playing on BW.
On August 23 2012 21:32 EGIMMVPbro wrote: I ve planted a memorial tree in your memory bro ! : http://www.comemo.org/woo-jung-ho-violet We ll never forget your games. All my respect from France !
(fell free to florish it if you want)
What is this? its all in french. x.x Im using my free namechange to change my name to RipViolet, this is so sad after him posting on TL and being so nice.
Maybe it's because I've slept now, but now I can't get my head around the idea of how long it must take to have a leukemic relapse.
I can't help but think there might have been a situation in which someone came to him and told him, "I'm sorry, we've done all we can," and one of the things he thought to do was start making posts to his fans.
I can't say I was a huge fan of Violet, that'd be a lie, but for this picture, he deserves the best possible treatment in the afterlife. Dat pleased grin, man.
On August 23 2012 21:52 SirJolt wrote: Maybe it's because I've slept now, but now I can't get my head around the idea of how long it must take to have a leukemic relapse.
I can't help but think there might have been a situation in which someone came to him and told him, "I'm sorry, we've done all we can," and one of the things he thought to do was start making posts to his fans.
That's how I felt reading him, especially in the fact that he wanted to "many many talk" (I found that so cute), and talk about Starcraft, matches, anything, with his foreign fans.
On August 23 2012 18:54 firehand101 wrote: I think this just feels really weird...at least to me...due to the fact that he is the first pro gamer to pass away(I think?) To the best of my knowledge, I can't think of anyone else. It's just something we've never experienced before, and he was so young...
RIP Violet.
First active progamer from my memory.
Former progamer Khan[z-zone] passed away in car accident some time ago. He was working for KeSPA at the time.
mousports cs 1.6 player "cyx" died in a car accident aswell... anyway RIP violet, i hope he is at a better place than this shitty earth now and maybe has some nice talkings with sun tzu about strategy
Wow this is so sad... I remember when KTF slowly lost their veteran players and they struggled to fill the gap. Now Violet leaves a gap as well but in a incredibly much sadder way. Even though I never met him or talked to him, I always looked up to him as one of the few Korean players, who actually had a relationship to their fans outside of Korea.
I salute you Violet and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
On August 23 2012 21:42 Dacrusah wrote: Never played BW and only know of the "big guys", still, RIP
Violet was a main stay on the A-Team and before Stats came along. He was the go to guy when it came to Protoss. He helped KT greatly when they won their first championship.
So sad... I was a big fan of Violet. I still remember when he first broke out in the scene. And that gosu win against Bisu. That was just beautiful. The "Darkuu?" moment is unforgettable.
R.I.P. Violet - you will be remembered by your fans!
Even though I entered the SC scene late and didn't get to see you play as much as I would like, I would just like to say it was a pleasure to watch you play your heart out every single game. Thank you so much for what you have done for the SC community. It wouldn't be where it is without you. Thank you for fighting against cancer for so long. God Bless and I'm praying for your friends and family because you will be missed Violet.
I don't follow the BW scene and don't really know violet but I am genuinely sad for what happened. It feels like someone I know is gone forever... makes me think that the BW/SC2 community is really like a family
Even though most of us never meet him, we all feel pain from his passing. I really hope he realized how important he is to this community and all of us. RIP. You won't be forgotten.
Unfortunately, I didn't see many games of his due to my late arrival to the sc scene yet I still feel incredibly sad... May you have fun on the other side Violet.
I came to TL today to have some fun and I end up finding this. I am now in tears. Life is so god damn unfair. The nicest most hard working guy has to be taken from us at such a young age. This whole ordeal reminds me of when I lost my mother. She was battling cancer for 3 years and finally the doctors said she was recovering. Then suddenly in 2 weeks the cancer came back and hit so hard it killed her with no warning. I was 15 at the time and it fucked up my life. I can't even comprehend how it must feel to lose someone this young.
I don't believe in an afterlife but I believe in honoring a persons memory. Violet really was the guy that went above and beyond to please his fans. I wish there was something us TLers could do to show our support to his family and friends. I don't usually get involved in stuff like that but I would definitely do so for this cause. As much as I don't want to bother a grieving family I know that a respectful gesture of appreciation for the person who passed away is about the best thing that a family member can experience. It can even bring moments of happiness into the almost constant sorrow of the days after a loved ones passing.
On August 24 2012 00:36 StarBrift wrote: I came to TL today to have some fun and I end up finding this. I am now in tears. Life is so god damn unfair. The nicest most hard working guy has to be taken from us at such a young age. This whole ordeal reminds me of when I lost my mother. She was battling cancer for 3 years and finally the doctors said she was recovering. Then suddenly in 2 weeks the cancer came back and hit so hard it killed her with no warning. I was 15 at the time and it fucked up my life. I can't even comprehend how it must feel to lose someone this young.
I don't believe in an afterlife but I believe in honoring a persons memory. Violet really was the guy that went above and beyond to please his fans. I wish there was something us TLers could do to show our support to his family and friends. I don't usually get involved in stuff like that but I would definitely do so for this cause. As much as I don't want to bother a grieving family I know that a respectful gesture of appreciation for the person who passed away is about the best thing that a family member can experience. It can even bring moments of happiness into the almost constant sorrow of the days after a loved ones passing.
So sad when human being dies. It is even more sad, when you lose idol and person you spectated for a long time.
People many time ask, "Why do you care that much if someone well known dies, there are a lot of kids in Africa and rest of the world dying?".
That is somehow true, but well known people are loved by their fans and those well known people somehow grow in hearts of fans, that we could equalize their death to someone we lost in our family.
Violet was part of our family. ESports family.
Well bro, you made a great thing with your existance in universe. You left us great memories of you.
Seriously, a disease that came from nowhere and killed young healthy man in one and half year is really, really sad. That can happen to anyone of us. RIP Violet, teach those noobs up there how to play.
Your play was a role model for many, your warm attitude toward fans - unrivaled!! A unique KT player, BW progamer, but a very nice person before all that has passed away. RIP KT Violet, for you're probably needed to spread your warmness in heaven too! ;(
This has surprisingly upset me a lot all day today. RIP Violet, I'm so sorry you had to die so young. I remember reading your posts on TL just a couple weeks ago and thinking how great it was that you seemed better and were looking positively toward the future. And then this...
hi violet, usually i just snoop around these forums never making a post because i just prefer to read topics and such. but reading about you made me want to make an account and dedicate it to you. this is my first post on teamliquid.net and i have been here for over a year. i never got to see you compete because i didnt know about starcraft back then. i cant imagine the pain you sufferd but now hopefully your in a better place. RIP im sure your name will live on.
Rest in peace. I remember when you made your TL account. I was so excited. It was the happiest moment of my life, to be able to talk to a real progamer. You even talked to me xD Those were the times. RIP Woo Jung Ho. 8/23/2012. We will never forget.
Wow he was one of my favourite protoss players, it's hard to believe something like this can happen to such a young guy. So sad, RIP Violet, Normally when someone I don't personally know dies I don't feel this sad
Changing my team icon to KT for the forseeable future. RIP Violet, Let your determination and will to fight on be an inspiration to not only programmers and cancer victims, but to everyone in the world.
I remember watching him play. Some of the best PvZ ever done.
I'm not gonna lie, it makes me mad. World is fucked up. Life is too short for anyone, but especially for someone like this. Much love to his family and much respect to Violet. <3
Adding death date functionality to Liquipedia was not how I wanted to spend my birthday. I really hope that we never have to use that template again for a very, very, long time.
R.I.P. Violet. I didn't even know what Brood War was until I got StarCraft 2 a week after it came out. I never knew who he was until I saw this thread. Just last night I heard "RIP Violet" on EmpireVINES' stream, and I was confused but decided it was just another "RIP Day9." Really sad that he died at age 23 and that it was true after all. We would never even think that something like this would happen, until it actually does.
Oh man, I had no idea! He was really a great player.If I could let him know that I respect him and will remember his skill and perseverance outside his comfort zone and how much respect I have for his decision to do that...
But I can't, so I'll just say that he will be missed, and that I wish his family and loved ones all the best in his absence.
I wouldn't think this would affect me that much, but I remember watching his games live and I though numerous times "damn, this guy is good". Reading about this this morning saddened me deeply.
Leukemia is one of the most evil and unforgiving things to exist in this world. I would urge everyone in this thread to sign up for bone marrow donations. The small amount of pain you could possibly experience during extraction pales in comparison to the pain these people and their families experience. Any other decision would be selfish, if you ask me. My prayers go out to you and your family, Violet. Rest in peace.
Everybody dies, the best leave us early, and the are remembered. That is waht i shall do for a boy that contributed to my enjoyment of broodwar proleague.
I hope he is in heaven, or the devil will have his hands full to deal with such a pro! (id pity the devil in that case ;D).
On August 24 2012 02:42 GreEny K wrote: Such a sad thing to happen, as I said in the other thread. I felt like he was getting better, from the few updates I saw about him.
He was, but then short after his TL visit it turned around really quick and get put into quarantine and yeah...
Actually, I did not know much about him, and I really feel sorry that he has passed away, now I realize after the first case of death for a progamer (I believe), that I would have loved to know more about him, to see him transitioning on Starcraft 2, and then show us wonderful games. This won't happen and I feel sad about this news. Really, I hope you will rest in peace, TL Community is proud of you, man. RIP KT_Violet.
Ugh this came out of nowhere. The very first starcraft replay i watched and the one that got me into serious starcraft/pro gaming was a PvP of Violet's on Peaks of Baekdu. Back then he was unknown but I looked up a lot of his replays and have cheered for him since then.
On August 24 2012 02:47 vAtAZz wrote: Actually, I did not know much about him, and I really feel sorry that he has passed away, now I realize after the first case of death for a progamer (I believe), that I would have loved to know more about him, to see him transitioning on Starcraft 2, and then show us wonderful games. This won't happen and I feel sad about this news. Really, I hope you will rest in peace, TL Community is proud of you, man. RIP KT_Violet.
I don't know if you already know this, but Violet actually played SC2 during his treatment. He was GM on the NA server a couple of months ago.
I don't know what to say. It's just so sad, especially when you look at the statement for his fans where he asks what game to play after regaining health. And now he is just gone without doing anything of that. Rest in Peace
Poor Violet... what awful news. And I thought he was on the mend... I remember cheering for him in the first game of the 2010 PL finals. He was a great player and by all accounts a fantastic guy.
In a week, it will be nine years since my father died of a generalized cancer, so I already felt like crap when I saw the post title on TL yesterday. First, I thought it was the SC2 player, then I discovered that BW had its own Violet as well. I don't know what to say... but what can be said in those moments? My thoughts are with you today. May you rest in peace after this long battle.
Even though I'm a pretty hardcore skt fan....especially when skt played against kt, the one guy I would cheer for from KT would be violet. He was always acting silly, being fun in interviews, (and was protoss!...). I couldn't help but be okay with him tearing apart fantasy or hyuk or whoever. it hurts.
saddest news, im depressed now. i didnt know him but i did heard a lot of about him. i cant believe this. my brother has lukemia too and has undergone 4 chemotherapy treatments, watching him suffer made me cry sometimes. this cancer is so hard to deal with. i feel for violet, noone can even imagine the paint he went through during his treatments, not even i that have a brother with the same disease. the slightest thoughts of losing my brother makes me tremble from fear. and i also hope he did get his treatments too because they are very expensive. my father's insurence has spent 250,000 dollars already.
It was heartwarming reading the constant run of feel-good threads about how Violet was getting better and just how supportive everyone was being. So saddening to suddenly read about this.
I can legitimately say you were the nicest progamer and one of the only reasons I could never really hate Protoss. You always answer my questions about gameplay and sometimes tweeted at me. You played the game with passion and joy, and you were damn good.
Basically there's only one thing worth saying at a time like this.
May my first post be in honor of you Violet. I didn't follow you, but looking at these posts, you were a very passionate and great player. RIP, eSports will miss you dearly.
RIP, I was too young to watch your games but I was aware of how great of a player and person you were. Your posts on TL made me happy. You will be missed.
On August 24 2012 03:40 divinesage wrote: I thought he was getting better
Same here. Not sure where I got that from now.
Sad times, RIP.
The sad thing is they always feel better at the end,then suddenly it gets worse and it's over.Well at least this is how it happened with my grandpa to.Fucking cancer. RIP Violet! <3
So sad.. At least he was able to show us some ggs while he was here. Hopefully this tribute can make anyone grateful to be a part of this community, I'm sure Violet would appreciate this. What really matters is that we might not always succeed at everything, but we still enjoy playing this game. We won't always have that chance.
such a loss to all of us with him losing his life, it goes to show you, life is too short. Live your life and enjoy it while you have it. RIP Violet <3
When i woke up today, the only thoughts i had were "Oh boy, this is gonna be an awesome day, except for that one guy, who's annoying as hell, but anyway, this day is gonna be good!" Then i turned on my computer, since i had a little bit of time before going to work. As usual i looked at the normal sites, Facebook, Twitter, 9Gag, stuff like that. Then i saw on Twitter that tweet about KT_Violet being dead. Being shocked, I searched for him on liquipedia and saw that he was only 23 years old.
These very sad News, bothered me the whole day. There was no point where i laughed and i can't even remember seeing myself smiling because i realized "Oh god, this could happen to everyone, no matter how old or healthy".
Anyway...
This makes me so sad. It makes me sad because he was only 23 years. He should've been living his life, playing starcraft, meeting friends, partying, or whatever made him happy. But the only thing he shouldn't been doing was laying in the hospital, waiting for his death. On the other side, Violet's life inspires me, to live my life as i wish to live it, because it could end everyday. Also his hope, his ability to never lose this hope, makes me cry, because he always looked forward into the future. He never said "well, i think it's over" or something like that. And i think this should be a lesson to all of us. There were some times in my life, where i thought it would be better if i commit suicide. I don't think thoughts like that will ever come back, after this example of endless hope in a better future. Also his life inspires me, in that way that everyone should live their dream. I mean, if he played starcraft that good, I'm sure, at some point of his life, it was his dream to become a Progamer. He lived his dream. So should we all. Because it could end everyday.
So, all i can say is: Thank you Woo Jung Ho also known as "KT_Violet" for teaching me these valuable lessons.
Rest in Peace. Now you're at a better place than this world. My wishes are with your family.
I never watched you played. I had never heard of you until recently. Reading through this post i can see you were loved by many. Seeing this community pour it's heart out to you and your family brings tears to my eyes. After reading bits of your career and what you accomplished, you were one of the best. Taken from us and the world too soon. You family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. You will be greatly missed. You will forever be immortal in the world of starcraft and this community. RIP Homie
i look foward to meeting you after my passing and playing some epic games with you in heaven.. get ready to get crush by the swarm!! again... RIP Woo JUng Ho "KT_Violet"... you will be missed
On August 24 2012 05:00 Wambo wrote: These very sad News, bothered me the whole day. There was no point where i laughed and i can't even remember seeing myself smiling because i realized "Oh god, this could happen to everyone, no matter how old or healthy".
On August 24 2012 05:00 Wambo wrote: When i woke up today, the only thoughts i had were "Oh boy, this is gonna be an awesome day, except for that one guy, who's annoying as hell, but anyway, this day is gonna be good!" Then i turned on my computer, since i had a little bit of time before going to work. As usual i looked at the normal sites, Facebook, Twitter, 9Gag, stuff like that. Then i saw on Twitter that tweet about KT_Violet being dead. Being shocked, I searched for him on liquipedia and saw that he was only 23 years old.
These very sad News, bothered me the whole day. There was no point where i laughed and i can't even remember seeing myself smiling because i realized "Oh god, this could happen to everyone, no matter how old or healthy".
Anyway...
This makes me so sad. It makes me sad because he was only 23 years. He should've been living his life, playing starcraft, meeting friends, partying, or whatever made him happy. But the only thing he shouldn't been doing was laying in the hospital, waiting for his death. On the other side, Violet's life inspires me, to live my life as i wish to live it, because it could end everyday. Also his hope, his ability to never lose this hope, makes me cry, because he always looked forward into the future. He never said "well, i think it's over" or something like that. And i think this should be a lesson to all of us. There were some times in my life, where i thought it would be better if i commit suicide. I don't think thoughts like that will ever come back, after this example of endless hope in a better future. Also his life inspires me, in that way that everyone should live their dream. I mean, if he played starcraft that good, I'm sure, at some point of his life, it was his dream to become a Progamer. He lived his dream. So should we all. Because it could end everyday.
So, all i can say is: Thank you Woo Jung Ho also known as "KT_Violet" for teaching me these valuable lessons.
Rest in Peace. Now you're at a better place than this world. My wishes are with your family.
This is one of the best things I have read on TL. Kudos to you.
This dimmed my day in a way i wasnt really prepared for. It almost feels like I lost a friend, it's just emotionally devastating to hear that he lost a battle that seemed like it was in-hand. This was just a cool dude, the kind of guy you wish you could have chilled with awhile, talked some SC. I can only hope I'll have the chance to see him in the next life.
RIP Violet - Darkness, darkness, everywhere darkness, yet the light will always shine through.
I just read all Violet posts on TL ,and its all make me cry. One year ago i lost my father from cancer too, and i actually know how it's hurt. But Violet was too young. We will all miss you. Rest in Peace Violet.
Rest in Peace Violet, and know that you were loved by many for not only the game you played, but the spirit and optimism you brought on the field, and off the field.
This is one of those reasons I question if there is a god. He was a fucking awesome guy, great at SC2 and was an upbeat person why would he be taken away... "purpose?" try cruelty.
This is day 2 and I'm still upset and keep remembering that match vs Canata and his ceremony after. <3 Violet, you will be surely missed by those who knew you and those who adored your persona and play.
I'm not a big fan of BW, and I've never heard of you before now, but your story strikes a sad chord in my heart all the same. Fellow gamer fallen. RIP Violet
Just woke up, I read some of the terrible news yesterday.. Reading this article brought tears to my eyes :[ So sad.. He always looks so happy.. Very inspirational guy on how to fight and stay positive through all your days, r.i.p. Violet :'(
I never watched BW, or had even heard of Violet, but my godmother also died to Leukemia, also after it had gone into remission. And even though I was never the closest person to her, it affected my and her family pretty badly. Heart goes out to everybody who knew him.
On August 24 2012 07:27 andynewin wrote: rip Violet you were always one of the players I checked up on. Cancer is horrible and you can never predict what is going to happen.
So true leukemia especially is quite brutal and hard to treat
Man, it's so weird seeing the same year I was born as the first year in a piece like this. He lived a completely different live than I have, but I just can't shake that feeling.
Its amazing how only 1 month ago he was posting on TL and seemed really positive, in retrospect he must have known how dire his situation was and yet he continued to interact with his foreign fans and answer their questions, a weaker person would have given up hope long before. That's a real testament to his strength of character.
RIP 우정호, it always hurt that bit more when its a good person who dies so young.
I've been a Brood War fan since the casting days of Klazart & the VioleTak account, Violet's play was always exciting to watch. Sad to see this wonderful player and human being pass on far too early (at 23 it barely feels like I've even gotten started yet). Rest in Peace Woo Jung Ho.
Wow..... I thought he was retiring when I saw the thread at first but... I don't even know what to say now... Sad that such things happen to such cheerful people. I was under the impression, like many others, he was getting better... =(
Great compilation and writeup, really did a nice job helping to show why many followed him. So sad seeing someone that I have watched play live now gone. You will be missed Violet and proud of the TL community.
Oh my god, Violet you were so awesome. You were so great to your fans and gave everyone who followed you more than they deserved. You really respected your fans. There are so many professional athletes or gamers who don't respect their fans and take them for granted. You were far out of that category.
I remember how excited I was when you tweeted me and I was stuck at the airport but it made my whole day anyway.
I will miss you so much. It's horrible that such a great person lost the battle to such a horrible disease. If it were anything easier on your body, you would have made it through, but this was too much.
I hope that nobody remembers you as a legendary bw player, even though you were great, it wasn't your play that made you so popular. It was the way you acted, the way you treated your fans, and the games that you showed them.
Can't help but get teary eyes reading Violet's posts from just a month ago and looking at his bright smiles in photos. This is just tooooooo sad.. sigh..... RIP Violet RIP...
damn, this nearly brought me to tears. I remember the times I'd cheer for him on KT... Damn. At such a young age too. I wonder what his family must be going through
Didn't know much about him, but it's always sad to lose someone involved in the community. I've got mad respect for everyone in the SC2 scene, as you can only get in it by chasing your dreams.
On August 24 2012 12:29 Trell wrote: Can anybody make an HD wallpaper of Violet? I'd like to use one. Also I can't seem to find any on google search or teamliquid.
Not exactly a violet wallpaper but chairman ray was a very nice person here:
Thanks to everyone who helped getting this article up. It's a great tribute that would have definitely put a bright smile on Violet's face. He will be missed, but forever remembered by TL. <3
Huh, sad. I haven't really visited TL much lately but I came on and remember thinking "Wow, I wonder if that Violet thing has been here the whole time?" then I realized it disappeared after a few months and that it must of meant he died, then I saw the thread :/
It's like the more personal deaths for me that happened in 2011 are coming to a head now, all the emotions are finally swelling up gradually increasing the pressure until I burst sometime this week....
A very well-written article and a great tribute to Violet. I wish I had seen more of his games live before he got his diagnosis than I did. I don't have much to say other than life isn't fair and he passed away too young. I really thought he was going to recover. Rest in peace, Violet.
I never watched BW or knew who Violet was, but I do know that I am deeply saddened by all of this and I think it's so awesome how this TL community comes together, RIP Violet <3 RIP man.
God, I have been thinking about this for the past day and it's still painful. Especially since he started to rise when I first started to watch BW, and since I was a huge Flash fan naturally I gravitated towards KT and especially towards Violet as he was like the 2nd best player on the team, and he was so reliable. Damn.
Sorry to see him go. Being 30, and a BW fan, he will be missed. But I know his life was far more than BW and I'm sure his family saw him as more than a player of video games...much more. I'm glad the community can come together and see him as a person, more than a player.
I thought it was some awesome news about violet (the sc2 one) was hired to play for KT (only saw KT_violet before going in to the thread)..... but than it was this... man I'm in tears right now T.T
Please support cancer treatment research. So little money that for everyone goes for petty pleasures acumulated together would yield $billions per year. Thousands of no-hope cases which they are today would be no-hope no more.
I remember when his Leukemia was announced; I thought that he had the right attitude and was fighting it well. But I guess cancer doesn't care about age, or how much hope you have. RIP Violet, you will be missed.
Much love Violet. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends- you will live on in the hearts of many.
I've been in remission from ALL for 15 years. I donate game systems/games/game themed toys to my oncologist's office every year. Treatment can take several hours, several days a week. I donate so that patients and their siblings can have something fun to do- it really helped me, and is probably why I'm still such a hardcore gamer to this day... this year will be Starcraft themed for sure.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I doubt that I could afford a full computer/setup, and the N64 Starcraft might be insulting to the Starcraft gods. Maybe some plushies from Etsy?
On August 25 2012 00:20 Crownlol wrote: Much love Violet. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends- you will live on in the hearts of many.
I've been in remission from ALL for 15 years. I donate game systems/games/game themed toys to my oncologist's office every year. Treatment can take several hours, several days a week. I donate so that patients and their siblings can have something fun to do- it really helped me, and is probably why I'm still such a hardcore gamer to this day... this year will be Starcraft themed for sure.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I doubt that I could afford a full computer/setup, and the N64 Starcraft might be insulting to the Starcraft gods. Maybe some plushies from Etsy?
Stuff like this hits home. My uncle died at a very young age from the same unforgiving shit. Gotta try to stay positive and understand they're in a better place now, and are no longer suffering.
RIP Woo Jung Ho, everyone here has always loved ya!
from tumblr: There’s going to come a day when we’ve all grown up, had a career, maybe got married and had kids, when were all going about our daily routine. Maybe you’re driving to work with the car radio on, or you’re making dinner with the tv on in the lounge. Life as usual, and then we hear a name. It’s the name of the person you had a blog dedicated to when you were 16. The person you had posters of up on your bedroom wall, or as your desktop background. The person off that show you used to watch every week, as soon as it came out, or that band you used to love. The person from the cast of a movie that changed your life, or the character who you scrolled through page after page of fanfiction of. You haven’t heard that name in a long time, and it brings everything back. And then the name is followed by three words you thought you’d never hear. Has Passed Away. And then you put down the potato peeler and lean back against your kitchen bench, or you pull over to the side of the road, and tears are streaming down your face. And all over the world, there are people who used to be just like you, with tears marking their cheeks and sobs forcing their way out of their throat, because they remember. Because fandoms never really die out. We never really move on. We never really forget.
I'm not going to lie, I didn't even know KT Violet existed until I happened to see the news headline. At first I thought it was in reference to AZUBU Violet and I was instantly shocked. Then I noticed it was a different Violet. I checked out his page on the TL wiki and after reading around on his fanpage, it was obvious what a passionate and friendly person he was. In particular, his willingness to try his hand at English amongst his foreign fans was so admirable (althought it was broken, it still conveyed his message with unmistakable sincerity). To think that to me, a person who only knew of him when he was already gone, feels so sad at this makes me wonder how his long-term fans, friends and family must feel.
RIP buddy - optimism, passion and friendliness like yours is something we need more of in this world and it's a damn pity we just lost some of it.
On August 25 2012 04:26 ggwpty wrote: RIP buddy - optimism, passion and friendliness like yours is something we need more of in this world and it's a damn pity we just lost some of it.
Well said^^ Hopefully many people learned from him in these aspects, and will continue to spread these key parts of life to more and more
i didnt relly watch brood war, but this is sad. just so there is not any missunderstandings, this is not the sc2/wc3 violet. i never followed this violet, but its still relly sad every time someone dies young.
I keep coming to TL and I keep being reminded of this and It makes me quite sad. Goes to show though that the community cares for its players and the love and support of like minded people crosses culture barriers and brings people closer together! R.I.P KT.Violet <3
On August 25 2012 04:14 snively wrote: from tumblr: There’s going to come a day when we’ve all grown up, had a career, maybe got married and had kids, when were all going about our daily routine. Maybe you’re driving to work with the car radio on, or you’re making dinner with the tv on in the lounge. Life as usual, and then we hear a name. It’s the name of the person you had a blog dedicated to when you were 16. The person you had posters of up on your bedroom wall, or as your desktop background. The person off that show you used to watch every week, as soon as it came out, or that band you used to love. The person from the cast of a movie that changed your life, or the character who you scrolled through page after page of fanfiction of. You haven’t heard that name in a long time, and it brings everything back. And then the name is followed by three words you thought you’d never hear. Has Passed Away. And then you put down the potato peeler and lean back against your kitchen bench, or you pull over to the side of the road, and tears are streaming down your face. And all over the world, there are people who used to be just like you, with tears marking their cheeks and sobs forcing their way out of their throat, because they remember. Because fandoms never really die out. We never really move on. We never really forget.
Whenever i hear about someone my age/younger whos already passed i always feel i should be doing more with my life. Especially when its someone whos been a leader in their field. Out of all the BW players Violet was one who made an effort to communicate with the fans. RIP
Although I never met you personally, I was always cheering for you in PL, and always will remember you as Reach's protege for KT. You will be forever missed. Along with BW, you become a legend forever.
I only first started to really notice you shortly before you had to take an extended leave. My friend said you were very good looking and cheered for you. Wish you could have come back.
As you can tell I dont post much, but now is not a time for being shy or reserved... This is both shocking and terrible to learn of for me.. I wish the best to all friends and family. You will be missed dearly Violet, by those close to you and far. Though I obviously didnt know you personally, I admire your strength, and from what I know now, your courageous soul. You are truly an inspiration to all of us.
OMG I thought he was really getting better and was looking forward to his return!! Aww man this thread comes as a total shocker, R.I.P Violet!! :'( All the very best to your friends and family from New Zealand... T___T...can't believe it....
Never Really posted on TL before even though i've been lurking for some time now, but this is definitly worth making a post for.
I didnt know Violet and I didnt follow the broodwar scene but something about his passing is really getting to me. I find it sad that such a young guy has to go. I hope he lived a happy life in the short time he had.
This is so sad. I had him in my thoughts ever since his diagnosis. It really makes you take stock of your life, seeing someone so young be consumed by this terrible disease. You'll be remembered Violet.
This is going to sound insensitive, but I'm glad you're not in pain anymore violet, I've seen 3 family members die from cancer and it was always a relief when it finally ended because it was obvious they were in so much pain.
watched the Violet vs. Calm game and i enjoyed every fucking minute man.... then i read the description saying 4 days later he gets diagnosed, and chills went down my spine and i wept a little...
RIP dude, i will NEVER forget you man, grew up watching u and will continue to grow up thinking of you mate.
wow his game against kwanro was amazing! such rock solid play. such a sad thing to hear that he didn't make it out of his illness. he will be greatly missed.
When I watch KT, I only think about Flash. Sometimes ForGG..
Although he is regular, I only noticed him after he suffer and die. Then I start reading about him, and started to realise.. He is always there. Strong player. KT strong player.
I relate this to my family and friends. I have realised, I take things for granted. I feel shallow now..
Didnt follow BW, to be honest, i only heard his name only a few times over the years. But reading this thread, seeing how many lives Violet touched by playing a videogame, he can be proud. In his short life he made a lasting impression. An impression greater than most people that will live to grow old an grey.
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for being one of those few BW players to actually have an account on TeamLiquid. So sad to see you leave at this big transition in your life, I hope that SC2 didn't hurt your health by stressing you out in any way. Although I never really followed the BW scene, its times like these when I wish you could just relive your BW years over again and not have to pass away. Long Live BW, just for you, violet.
This inspired me to write this poem: "Life is a piece of clay Every step you take forms it Every mistake you do cuts it When you die it's not piece clay any more It's the most beautiful thing that you have ever seen"
Sorry for any grama misstakes, i wrote it in swedish.
Rest in Peace Violet. My sincere condolences to your family, friends, and teammates.
As mentioned in another forum, Violet was one players that lead to my rooting for KT. I have and will always love protoss, and Violet is the reason. I have rewatched his games, and will miss him in the future.
I'm still brought to tears when i think about this from time to time or watch one of those amazing games of his, Then the short tribute they did yesterday before Pro League really got to me....I hate this so much T.T Rest in Peace Violet. Thank you so much for the great games and being such a huge inspiration. You'll be forever missed.
So I decide to randomly visit TL after a month or so to see what's happening and this is what I see on the first page. Oh my god, this completely caught me off-guard- the last I heard of Violet, he was recovering. This is so so sad. I remember watching him when I first started to get into BW, and his win against Canata in the 2010 PL finals (don't know why I especially remember that out of all the games he's played but oh well). He was just my age, too. That urn picture posted by Sawamura in the KT vs Stars thread or earlier made me so sad.... it's like the final proof leading to the final realization that he's really gone.... he's really really gone.
Don't come around all that often any more, so this was a shock last I'd heard he was making a recovery. RIP Violet your attitude and team spirit were/are an inspiration.
No! Violet! RIP... You were my hero back in '09 and I've happily watched your games since you appeared in '07. I can't believe you're gone now... GG and WP
I can't wait to watch these old vods. RIP. Such a sad time I hope the banner is kept on top of TL permanently. Violet was acutally a part of this community and always will be. Most people on that sort of stage would never bother with the regular guys. He was one of us. <3
Sadest news I've read on TL. Although I haven't followed BW and only heard about Violet without ever having watched him play I feel sad.
However I appreciate that the link to this article remains on top of the TL homepage, so he won't be forgotten. Great act in my opinion, and a good idea by whoever that was as it's a sign of how we, the starcraft community, stand together and honour this former member who went through such tradegy.
I wish the remembrance of KT Violet remained somewhere on the website... (as a seperate part than just his liquidpedia page)
It saddened me that when I visited TL.net today the little banner was gone TT
I feel like it served as a reminder that we all aren't invincible.. We should enjoy the things we love and not take anything for granted. Thank you Woo Jung Ho for showing me that!
On September 23 2012 10:51 StasisTV wrote: I wish the remembrance of KT Violet remained somewhere on the website... (as a seperate part than just his liquidpedia page)
It saddened me that when I visited TL.net today the little banner was gone TT
I feel like it served as a reminder that we all aren't invincible.. We should enjoy the things we love and not take anything for granted. Thank you Woo Jung Ho for showing me that!
Agreed. Just watched some of his games again and realized that while there is beauty in transience, some things deserve to be remembered.