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Touching Etika Memorial Is Now An Official Pokestop in Pokemon GO as a Tribute

The Etika memorial has officially become a part of Pokemon forever.
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Published: Feb 25, 2020 07:07 pm

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Back in June of last year, YouTuber Desmond “Etika” Amofas was found dead after being missing for several days. The 29-year left a video message to fans, apologizing to them, before he was discovered. This YouTuber was a light for his community, known for his passion for Nintendo, which made his suicide all the more heartbreaking. Several memorials have gone up to commemorate him following his struggles and one has been officially made into a Pokestop in Pokemon GO. 

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The mural can be found in New York City and it has been made into the ultimate tribute (via AllGamers) for a gamer that loved Nintendo and had a desire to be fully integrated into the Pokemon community. While he’s no longer with us, his love and life will continue on in memory and now that same love can be captured with our own gaming experiences moving forward.

The Pokestop addition was first spotted by YouTuber ‘Reversal’ when he was in New York after launching a campaign to get Niantic to do something exactly like this in ode to the fallen personality. Since his passing, YouTubers, gamers, and fans alike have made their way to this particular mural to pay respects, which acts a true testament to how many lives he touched during his short time on earth. 

For anyone struggling with mental health, there are so many resources out there. Crisis hotlines, networks of therapists that are there for you – you aren’t alone, even though sometimes it does truly feel that way. Please reach out, you’re doing amazing. 

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Liana Ruppert
With an arguably unhealthy obsession with Dragon Age and Mass Effect, Liana is wildly passionate about all things in the gaming community. From shooters, to RPGs, if it's out - she's playing it. A medically retired US Sailor and now full-time hoarder of gaming collectibles, Liana's passion for everything in the gaming industry is palpable. Also, if you lose her in a crowd, just casually mention any BioWare game and the crazy pterodactyl screech will without a doubt follow. You can follow her on Twitter @DirtyEffinHippy or email her for editorial inquiries at [email protected]!