doctor4t

Hey ratties, hope you're doing good... It might be a while until the next video.

Today, Loulou, my grandfather, passed away.

I've always been myself on this channel, though I never really got personal. However, he was such an important and influential figure in my life that I cannot keep this to myself.

He made me the person I am today, taking care of me throughout my entire childhood and after, always here when I needed advice or motivation.

If it wasn't for him, this channel wouldn't be what it is today. He's the first person I went to when I was thinking of going full-time on YouTube, and he's the one who really encouraged me to go forward with it.

Every time I would put out a video, he would be watching it in its entirety, and tell me how much he loved it, even though he couldn't understand English.

He's always been so supportive. A great man with an even greater heart of gold, always putting others before him and helping them before helping himself.

He was a genuine legend, an incredible paternal figure and my mentor. I feel so lost without him, and I'm still struggling to come to terms with things.

I know he would want me to keep moving forward, and I will; for him. I'm just not sure how to yet.

Attached: one of my favorite photos of him, with Splinter - my first rat - on his back.

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@SomeRandomPerson2009

🫡 My condolences, R4T. Take as much time as you need/want. We won't abandon you

3 weeks ago (edited) | 1,300

@ErrorAppeared

I am very sorry about that. Hope you are doing well. Take as much time as you need.

3 weeks ago | 968

@MyNameIsRati

Gosh, I think R4T was going through a lot even without his grandpa passing away, and now this... Doc, if you need support - the entire community is here for you. We love you.

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@Noctis_thefrenchman

courage r4t, prend ton temps, focuse sur ta santé et le deuille, ont peut attendre :)

3 weeks ago | 243

@MooseCraft 

My condolences go out to you and your fam 🙏 stay stron

3 weeks ago | 85

@Kitsune-pp1uk

my grandpa passed away two days ago,I know your pain.Yet I go forward in my military careere and life.I wish you good luck and to be strong in this painfull time.SALUTE!

3 weeks ago | 173

@Shrimpanimations

Do not feel guilty for speaking on your situation. Things like this and being able to say to others how you feel is entirely understandable and human.

3 weeks ago | 104

@Progr_ammer

he lookes like a amazing person who would just tell storys to kids about how amazing his life was. fly high, Loulou. 🕊🕊

3 weeks ago | 128

@setster007

Oh wow. It was such a fun picture that I was first, and between that and Rat, I wasn’t expecting to get caught in the feels. My condolences. He seems like he was a very good dude, and I hope whatever fate remains for him now is the joy he deserves. Our salutations, to Rat Prime, the progenitor of all ratness m, now fallen! Farewell, Loulou. I never knew you, but you have brought me great joy all the same.

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@MC_CN

I feel like a great way to honor your grandfather would be to add a tribute to him in one of your mods or stories, like a statue or a painting for an actual representation, or one of his favorite things as a feature or mechanic. I'm sure he would love to be included in one of your creations. It doesn't need to be a video, just a personal final goodbye and thank you. I wish you the best.

3 weeks ago | 16

@Chemthunder

You helped myself and others (I’m guessing) through tough times in our lives. Take as much time as you need, people like you existing is more than enough <3

3 weeks ago | 33

@RaphaelPlenat-Joly

Courage, on te souhaite tous de t'en remettre. Prends autant de temps qu'il te faudra ❤️

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@moonlight9562sheher

Je suis vraiment désolée. Ça fait partie de ces pertes dont on s'en remet j'amais donc prend le temps dont t'as besoin. C'est pas juste de te demander d'être courageux mais sait que tu peut toujours trouver du support auprès de tes proches et de la communauté que tu as construit

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@KnightsOfCamelore

“All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots are not reached by the frost.” —J. R. R. Tolkien This one’s for you doctor4t. May this quote by Tolkien bring you some solace in this bleak part of your life. I know what it’s like to lose a grandparent. I hope you’re doing well.

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@Hail-Cyn

R4T, take your time and first settle down until you start working on the project again please, dont overwork yourself with such a stress already there.

3 weeks ago | 14

@RatCommander17

May he rest in peace. Godspeed R4T Take as much time as you want, we won’t abandon you

3 weeks ago | 7

@Élijah-l1h

Désolé pour la perte de ton grand-père… Fais attention à toi surtout, on te supporteras toujours dans les moments difficiles et on ne souhaite que du bon pour toi on t'envoie plein d'amour et de force, prends le temps qu'il te faut et prends soin de toi <3

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@Squeakybro

Take your time man. It’s always hard to lose a loved one.

3 weeks ago | 13

@NotJRD

I am truly sorry for your loss. As you mentioned, he is the reason your channel has become what it is today, and for that, he is a true legend. I understand that sharing personal experiences can be challenging, expressing your emotions is hard. I also commented on your three-hour video, and I must admit that I cried a little because the story was so moving. I appreciate your openness with us; it shows great courage. Once again, I am sorry for your loss. - JRD :_ratmaidLove:

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@angelinamcleod3487

Poor R4t. I hope you find something to fill in the hole that your grandad left. Also, My Condolences.

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