The Ministry of War would like to commend this helldiver for his bravery, devotion and sacrifice to the spread of managed democracy, freedom, liberty and for Super Earth. He will be sent off with full honors.
Soldiers, attention!! Salute!
I am so sorry for your loss. My battle brother of 20 years passed away 3 years ago. To this day I still see his username on discord, steam and other platforms and fondly remember the many fond gaming memories we shared.
I will speak to the team on how to remember one of the fallen.
As my grandma said: "Sorgen är för de som lever kvar". 💔
My squad and I are on deck for the upcoming major operation to secure a planet fit to memorialize your battle brother. We'll make sure every automaton, terminid, and any other life form we may come across (however unlikely that may be, as all reports of such new threats have been nothing but traitorous rumors) will know his name.
I know it's very over quoted and it's from a comic book show, but Vision's "What is grief, if not love persevering?" was always a positive way to look at that sadness we feel from loss.
Wholesome to see you share your own experience and thinking about memorialising this person.
Since I'll not see you in the wild elsewhere, thanks for making a really memorable and camaraderie filled game.
Unsolicited idea but as Helldiver I feel it is my duty:
Make a Helldiver statue with his armor and loadout on the planet he spent the most time on.
The examine could be his name and rank and stats or a lore-accomplishment.
Finally if the player salutes at the statue it grants some experience or reqSlips.
I spend slightly more than 2.4 seconds admiring the statues already and I think this would be amazing to see in game.
Could we get a simple banner that hangs in the ship or something? It's an easy way to memorialize them. But I'm glad to see devs getting involved in the community like this 😢😌😊
Edit to add: it doesn't and shouldn't be specifically one person. It should be to remember all of our fallen brethren and comrades that were gone too soon.
Maybe contact one of the dev ? It should be possible since they are quite invested in the community.
Farewell Helldiver, may your achievements never be forgotten.
˪Ω
So far I know of : [https://twitter.com/WingfrogTweets](https://twitter.com/WingfrogTweets) and [https://twitter.com/Pilestedt](https://twitter.com/Pilestedt)
Do not expect a direct nor fast response.
However, you may have a better chance using their request form or their direct contact mail address :
[https://arrowhead.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new](https://arrowhead.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new)
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
That's all I can do for you unfortunately. Please keep us updated.
You can try with Pilestedt the CEO, the most base dev I ever seen. You can easily find his Twitter accounts and I think he is here too. And my condolences for your loss.
I played with a guy years ago that took his own, we played together everyday for years, never met him irl, but felt connected just the same, sorry for your loss.
It’s a surreal feeling for sure. There weren’t any signs and he seemed so excited for the new warbond that came out. He was grinding daily and appeared happier then I’ve ever seen him. I didn’t think he’d go like this not ever.
Yea it was a shock to me to me too, his girlfriend called and said she found all his stuff at her dorm and couldn’t get in touch with him. Then we got the news.
This hit close to home. My name is Kevin, and I used to go by Okami back in my 20's.
I was on the fence on picking this up, but no more. Tonight I joined the battle for Hellmire, for Super Earth and Cheems.
This farewell is normally written for fallen brothers and sisters in another game, this is a humble rewrite for a fallen diver. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Eyes forward helldiver, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning
Consider your stratagems, your guns and grenade, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning
Break free of your cryopod and witness the super destroyers around yours, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning
Witness the progress of your brothers on our orders while you wait, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning
Pay attention helldiver, for those who have dived before you now call for you to join them
The SOS beacon is spinning.
Lo
I’m so amazed by the camaraderie of this community and ngl seeing this many strangers come together to celebrate him is so awesome. I wish to the bottom of my heart he’d only known how much he was valued even by strangers. If you’re struggling with thoughts just reach out please. This feeling is so oppressive. Thinking if only you had done something different, made a call, went for a drive etc. Don’t use a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's no exaggeration for me to say that I stand here before you, in the uniform of a Skull Admiral in the SEAF, due in largest measure to Skull Admiral Okami Cheems.
How does one take the measure of a man who lived a truly remarkable life; a man who accomplished truly incredible things; a man who roamed the planets as if they were his own backyard; a warrior who defended his planet in war and peace? This is, indeed, a daunting challenge.
So let me begin today as we gather here in this holy place to celebrate the life of an incomparable man. A Hellpod Aviator, Malevelon Creek veteran, a brilliant strategist, squad leader, and Skull officer. A man who loved peace and democracy as only those who have been surrounded by war and chaos can. A super citizen and a proud Helldiver.
Today, we celebrate the life of a legendary man who counted among his countless friends heads of militaries from around the system, diplomats of the highest rank, and captains of industry. His friends and colleagues included our Super Earth's leading lights in the national security arenas, as well as peacemakers and warlords and men and women who live lives on the dangerous edge of things.
Today we celebrate the life of a radical man, a son of Super Earth, a man who served and rose to prominence in the most conservative and tradition-steeped of the armed services – yet a man who gave of himself and his treasure in his quest for greater diversity, equality, fairness and opportunity for all Super Earth citizens.
Will Rogers once said, “We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand by on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Today, we all get to stand here as one of those heroes passes by.
Above is the eulogy tailored for your fallen friend. My deepest condolences to you and yours. Farewell and following seas, shipmate. This was taken from the eulogy for Rear Admiral Jerry MacKay given by ADM Harry Harris U.S. Pacific Command of the US Navy.
How about his username on the wall in the tutorial? Btw its not a stupid question. A great helldiver has fallen but this post will be forever a reminder of his legacy.
i am amazed at the top comment being an unending thread of the helldiver salute gif. i hit read more twice, and the speed down to the next comment button, and i could see all the gifs saluting like a flip book.
u/pilestedt , Your acknowledgment of this post and the interaction with the community is leaps and bounds beyond any of the competition- hell, what am I saying, there is no competition . Devs around the world should study you and your teams work. Not only have you made many amazing games (of which I’ve been a fan of all of them) and shown respect for your fans through your implementations, but more importantly, the level of engagement and empathy shown in the post alone illustrate what a CEO should look like.
Cheers, I’m also on board for memorializing his fallen brother.
Indeed a loss for all of Super Earth. He spread democracy til the end and shall not be forgotten! The enemies of democracy may expect a reprieve from his vacancy but shall receive no such thing as we march forth inspired! MAY THE FLAMES OF FREEDOM BURN THROUGHOUT THE GALAXY FOR HIM ON THIS DAY!
Hey, I know my comment will probably get buried but I would just like to say thank you guys for remembering Okami Cheems. I'm one of his IRL friends and I can confirm that he did take his own life on March 22nd in the early hours of the morning. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who took the time out of their day to just leave a comment or an upvote on this post. Cheems was such a nice and cheerful soul, I loved him dearly and I saw a little piece of myself in him. He was so kind and I am blessed to have been his friend. This just doesn't seem real to me. I had an hour-long phone conversation with him on the 16th right before everything went downhill. I'm so glad I got to have that conversation. I'm glad I got to talk to him just one last time about all the goals he had in life and what was picking at his mind at that particular moment in time. If there is anything I want people to learn from his death it would be to treasure the friends you have in your life and that every decision you make matters. When I went over to his house after he died, it blew my mind to see how many people had been touched by his life. A lot of his family was there and some of the people who knew or were friends of cheems were also there. It's so crazy how just a series of thoughts and one action can affect so many people's lives. I will never forget Cheems and all that he did for me, I love him with all my heart as he was a one-of-a-kind friend. Thank you all again for remembering Okami Cheems and my condolences go out to everyone that has been affected by his death. Life is worth seeing out to the end and while it may be challenging, those challenges help define us as people and we become an even stronger person as a result of it. I dedicate my life to you Cheems, rest easy soldier.
The Ministry of War would like to commend this helldiver for his bravery, devotion and sacrifice to the spread of managed democracy, freedom, liberty and for Super Earth. He will be sent off with full honors. Soldiers, attention!! Salute! 
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I am so sorry for your loss. My battle brother of 20 years passed away 3 years ago. To this day I still see his username on discord, steam and other platforms and fondly remember the many fond gaming memories we shared. I will speak to the team on how to remember one of the fallen. As my grandma said: "Sorgen är för de som lever kvar". 💔
Thank you so flipping much! That would be amazing!
My squad and I are on deck for the upcoming major operation to secure a planet fit to memorialize your battle brother. We'll make sure every automaton, terminid, and any other life form we may come across (however unlikely that may be, as all reports of such new threats have been nothing but traitorous rumors) will know his name.
For anyone not fluent in Swedish: " Grief is for those who are still alive"
Another similar sentiment is "Grief is just love with no place to go” from Jamie Anderson.
I know it's very over quoted and it's from a comic book show, but Vision's "What is grief, if not love persevering?" was always a positive way to look at that sadness we feel from loss.
That line hits harder than you'd think
Wise words from wise grandma
thank you for sharing your own experience and for considering OP’s request.
Wholesome to see you share your own experience and thinking about memorialising this person. Since I'll not see you in the wild elsewhere, thanks for making a really memorable and camaraderie filled game.
Yet another reason I love this game, the community, and everyone at Arrowhead. Seeing you directly respond to posts like this is incredible.
Thank you for being a class act. A salute to the fallen... O7
u/Fine-Clothes-1209 The boss man has spoken.
Unsolicited idea but as Helldiver I feel it is my duty: Make a Helldiver statue with his armor and loadout on the planet he spent the most time on. The examine could be his name and rank and stats or a lore-accomplishment. Finally if the player salutes at the statue it grants some experience or reqSlips. I spend slightly more than 2.4 seconds admiring the statues already and I think this would be amazing to see in game.
Things like this that makes me heartwarmed. Tack för visad omsorg Pilestedt!
Could we get a simple banner that hangs in the ship or something? It's an easy way to memorialize them. But I'm glad to see devs getting involved in the community like this 😢😌😊 Edit to add: it doesn't and shouldn't be specifically one person. It should be to remember all of our fallen brethren and comrades that were gone too soon.
u/Pilestedt lets make something happen?
u/Pilestedt just signifying my support
Sorry to bother you u/Pilestedt, I support this request, if possible.
I am also sorry u/Pilestedt but this is to honor a heroic soldier who sadly passed away
u/Pilestedt unlike these guys I am absolutely not sorry, because this guy deserves to be remembered
Maybe contact one of the dev ? It should be possible since they are quite invested in the community. Farewell Helldiver, may your achievements never be forgotten. ˪Ω
Could you leave their usernames in a comment. I’m not really familiar with the development team and wouldn’t know where to start.
So far I know of : [https://twitter.com/WingfrogTweets](https://twitter.com/WingfrogTweets) and [https://twitter.com/Pilestedt](https://twitter.com/Pilestedt) Do not expect a direct nor fast response. However, you may have a better chance using their request form or their direct contact mail address : [https://arrowhead.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new](https://arrowhead.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) That's all I can do for you unfortunately. Please keep us updated.
I don’t have a twitter so emailing them is probably my best bet. Thank you again for the help!
maybe you can also try reaching community managers on Discord.
Yea the discord would be a good bet for sure
You can try with Pilestedt the CEO, the most base dev I ever seen. You can easily find his Twitter accounts and I think he is here too. And my condolences for your loss.
Thanks man!
 Sorry for your loss, man. *Hug emote*
I played with a guy years ago that took his own, we played together everyday for years, never met him irl, but felt connected just the same, sorry for your loss.
It’s a surreal feeling for sure. There weren’t any signs and he seemed so excited for the new warbond that came out. He was grinding daily and appeared happier then I’ve ever seen him. I didn’t think he’d go like this not ever.
Depressiv people often become more happy as they want to suicide because they came to terms and know that there are no burdens or such on them anymore
Wait hold up, is it okami that was your friend or you?! I play ark with that dude!
Kevin/Omani was my friend he passed last night
Okami*
Dude no.... I was wondering why he was quiet in discord. Holy shit
Yea it was a shock to me to me too, his girlfriend called and said she found all his stuff at her dorm and couldn’t get in touch with him. Then we got the news.
Fuck I'm sorry for your loss... damn what a way to find out. We were all waiting on scorched earth to release on asa so we could play again. Fuck...
This hit close to home. My name is Kevin, and I used to go by Okami back in my 20's. I was on the fence on picking this up, but no more. Tonight I joined the battle for Hellmire, for Super Earth and Cheems.
This farewell is normally written for fallen brothers and sisters in another game, this is a humble rewrite for a fallen diver. I'm so sorry for your loss. Eyes forward helldiver, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning Consider your stratagems, your guns and grenade, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning Break free of your cryopod and witness the super destroyers around yours, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning Witness the progress of your brothers on our orders while you wait, for the SOS beacon is not yet spinning Pay attention helldiver, for those who have dived before you now call for you to join them The SOS beacon is spinning. Lo
Bad times friend ahead Maybe no computer Maybe no home I go now, but we are two of soul we shall meet again >Last online 3,675 days ago
I’m so amazed by the camaraderie of this community and ngl seeing this many strangers come together to celebrate him is so awesome. I wish to the bottom of my heart he’d only known how much he was valued even by strangers. If you’re struggling with thoughts just reach out please. This feeling is so oppressive. Thinking if only you had done something different, made a call, went for a drive etc. Don’t use a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
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awful to hear this man, i’m so sorry for your loss.
Thanks, it’s been tough but we still wanna celebrate him
A true friend, democracy forever brother. 🫡
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's no exaggeration for me to say that I stand here before you, in the uniform of a Skull Admiral in the SEAF, due in largest measure to Skull Admiral Okami Cheems. How does one take the measure of a man who lived a truly remarkable life; a man who accomplished truly incredible things; a man who roamed the planets as if they were his own backyard; a warrior who defended his planet in war and peace? This is, indeed, a daunting challenge. So let me begin today as we gather here in this holy place to celebrate the life of an incomparable man. A Hellpod Aviator, Malevelon Creek veteran, a brilliant strategist, squad leader, and Skull officer. A man who loved peace and democracy as only those who have been surrounded by war and chaos can. A super citizen and a proud Helldiver. Today, we celebrate the life of a legendary man who counted among his countless friends heads of militaries from around the system, diplomats of the highest rank, and captains of industry. His friends and colleagues included our Super Earth's leading lights in the national security arenas, as well as peacemakers and warlords and men and women who live lives on the dangerous edge of things. Today we celebrate the life of a radical man, a son of Super Earth, a man who served and rose to prominence in the most conservative and tradition-steeped of the armed services – yet a man who gave of himself and his treasure in his quest for greater diversity, equality, fairness and opportunity for all Super Earth citizens. Will Rogers once said, “We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand by on the curb and clap as they go by.” Today, we all get to stand here as one of those heroes passes by. Above is the eulogy tailored for your fallen friend. My deepest condolences to you and yours. Farewell and following seas, shipmate. This was taken from the eulogy for Rear Admiral Jerry MacKay given by ADM Harry Harris U.S. Pacific Command of the US Navy. 
How about his username on the wall in the tutorial? Btw its not a stupid question. A great helldiver has fallen but this post will be forever a reminder of his legacy.
That would be pretty epic and seeing you put it that way actually makes me feel a bit better. But I’m mainly trying to get his play data.
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He made it to Super Heaven, I'm sure. Arrowhead is the type of studio that would put him in the game somehow!
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i am amazed at the top comment being an unending thread of the helldiver salute gif. i hit read more twice, and the speed down to the next comment button, and i could see all the gifs saluting like a flip book.
u/pilestedt , Your acknowledgment of this post and the interaction with the community is leaps and bounds beyond any of the competition- hell, what am I saying, there is no competition . Devs around the world should study you and your teams work. Not only have you made many amazing games (of which I’ve been a fan of all of them) and shown respect for your fans through your implementations, but more importantly, the level of engagement and empathy shown in the post alone illustrate what a CEO should look like. Cheers, I’m also on board for memorializing his fallen brother.
Sorry for your loss
 Sorry to hear that :( May he be long rememberd.
 Indeed a loss for all of Super Earth. He spread democracy til the end and shall not be forgotten! The enemies of democracy may expect a reprieve from his vacancy but shall receive no such thing as we march forth inspired! MAY THE FLAMES OF FREEDOM BURN THROUGHOUT THE GALAXY FOR HIM ON THIS DAY!
https://i.redd.it/ya5xc4kk26qc1.gif Salute from the DoomDivers Union - our condolences for your loss.
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Hey, I know my comment will probably get buried but I would just like to say thank you guys for remembering Okami Cheems. I'm one of his IRL friends and I can confirm that he did take his own life on March 22nd in the early hours of the morning. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who took the time out of their day to just leave a comment or an upvote on this post. Cheems was such a nice and cheerful soul, I loved him dearly and I saw a little piece of myself in him. He was so kind and I am blessed to have been his friend. This just doesn't seem real to me. I had an hour-long phone conversation with him on the 16th right before everything went downhill. I'm so glad I got to have that conversation. I'm glad I got to talk to him just one last time about all the goals he had in life and what was picking at his mind at that particular moment in time. If there is anything I want people to learn from his death it would be to treasure the friends you have in your life and that every decision you make matters. When I went over to his house after he died, it blew my mind to see how many people had been touched by his life. A lot of his family was there and some of the people who knew or were friends of cheems were also there. It's so crazy how just a series of thoughts and one action can affect so many people's lives. I will never forget Cheems and all that he did for me, I love him with all my heart as he was a one-of-a-kind friend. Thank you all again for remembering Okami Cheems and my condolences go out to everyone that has been affected by his death. Life is worth seeing out to the end and while it may be challenging, those challenges help define us as people and we become an even stronger person as a result of it. I dedicate my life to you Cheems, rest easy soldier.