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Desmond “Etika” Amofah was a popular YouTube online gaming personality known for talking about new game releases, mostly from Nintendo.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jun. 25, 2019.

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Carmilla Satyr

July 1, 2025

I still miss the hell out of you 6 years later. You gave me the inspiration and courage to make my situation better an pull through despite being trapped at rock bottom in horrible places. Thanks for helping me change my in the best ways possible. The things I'd do to have you here still

BL4DEWORK5

May 14, 2025

I think I found something, *that* thing. So yeah, Imma try to keep going. Miss ya. I’m sorry. I’m sending three hundred Nessas and Corrins your way, just the way you like it.

Angel

May 7, 2025

Always missing you man hope your resting well I never go a day without thinking of you. 5 more days until it's your birthday wish you was still here bro. I'm praying I'll be able to see you in the afterlife. #LLE

E A

April 20, 2025

Etika, I miss you more then words can express. I hope you've found the peace you deserved. Hope we get to see each other one day.

Jay W

February 7, 2025

I was 10 turning 11 when you died bro, now I’m 17. I hope we’ll be able to see you again in the afterlife bro, rest well. ❤

Nikolai Keenan

June 20, 2024

We miss you so much Desmond, I hope when I pass, I'll be able to see you again. We will not forget you Desmond. Live on brother ❤. Much love. Amen.

Adam Bollinger

May 31, 2024

I was 17 when you died. I'm 22 now. Turned 22 2 days after your birthday. I haven't really spoken with anyone about you since it happened. I've tried. You'll come up in conversation with the wife or whatever from time to time, and my family got to hear me sob about you when the news first broke way back when, but I don't talk about you. Not really, anyways. Suppose it just hurts too much.

I tried today, though. I tried to talk to my camera about it to get some of these feelings out, but what's really left to say?

I miss you.

You *made* me.

Everything I do, it feels like, I do because of you. If I can bring even a fraction of the joy that you've brought me to someone else, just ONE person, it'll all have been worth it.

I'm not in New York, I didn't get to see the bridge memorial while it was up, and I really don't know how long the mural is gonna be able to stay up, but I'm glad I at least get to pay my respects now.

Goodbye brother.

If I'm ever in NYC I'll be sure to have a very public breakdown in front of your mural.

I love you.

I'll see you on the moon.

Keaton V

April 28, 2024

Desmond, I miss you and love you so much. I wish I could see you go live again. I cherish every interaction I’ve ever had with you and wish I could relive every last moment. I wish you found the help you needed in time, and that it didn’t have to end up like this. Almost 5 years later and your passing still breaks me down to my lowest. I love you and miss you so dearly, and hope I get to see you again someday. Joycon boyz for life. Thank you for everything

April 8, 2024

RIP Etika

Chase Owens

November 27, 2023

Still thinking about you to this day, love you Etika

Zander Schaill

September 24, 2023

There’s always something missing through the day when you’re not here man. Miss you tons.. hope you’re enjoying the next life playing Xenoblade and having peace.

#JoyConBoyz

Preston

December 13, 2022

We love you man, and we still miss you. Rest in peace.

Joevanni G

July 2, 2022

it’s been three long years since you left us and things still aren’t getting much easier. we all miss you dearly etika, everyday. I remember being in middle school watching your summer livestreams all night long and I was looking forward to your summer 2019 streams. Steve is in smash. Another new fire emblem game is out. Man you’re missing out. I hope you’re resting well wherever you are and don’t think we all forgot about you, because you haven’t left our minds since day one. Rest easy Etika, we love you.

quira r

July 1, 2022

i miss you dawg

Em

May 3, 2022

Me and my brother were a great fan of you etika buddy it’s so sad having you gone. We never forgot you. We never moved on. And we never will. Rest easy buddy. We love you

Isaiah

February 25, 2022

Rip Etika miss you man

Justin

January 25, 2022

We haven't forgotten about you Etika, and we won't. Would've loved to see your reactions to all of the craziness in gaming and entertainment the past few years. Thanks for all of the good memories. Rest Easy

Jay D

January 23, 2022

We miss you, brother. Thank you for everything

Teddy Chavez

December 28, 2021

We loved you etika. we miss you, so much. indulgences to your family and friends.

October 12, 2021

It always surprises me how influential and his ability to make anyone feel welcomed and helped so many people through hard times with his incredible laugh that you would see anywhere, may his soul rest in peace

Extra Thicc

October 12, 2021

...Sorry for being so late Desmond, two years as a matter of fact..but, since the day you died...well, everyday didn't seem so bright anymore..like it was just cold and dark since you left this world..I know that seems like a little much..but just know that many of us care for you..although its way too late for that now...I'll always miss your content, especially the reactions..have a good one on the other side, old friend... #JoyConBoyzForever

Moltern

September 4, 2021

After 2 years of your passing, people still talk about you & make content about you. You will never ever be forgotten Desmond. You have made a great impact on everyone. Joycon Boyz forever.

Mason M.

August 23, 2021

Even 2 years later we all still remember & love you. Rest in peace.

Ayden Morgan

August 7, 2021

I miss your internet presence more and more every day, please rest easy (that attack on titan ending slapped by the way, you would have loved it)

July 25, 2021

Although never having the chance to meet Desmond, I could tell he was a good person. He deserved and deserves more. Dear Desmond, I hope you finally found the peace you were looking for. We miss you. Love, Gia

C H

May 26, 2021

Your still here with me man. You imprinted something on me that I will never lose. I'll meet you in the next world. ♡

Kevin T

May 13, 2021

Happy birthday man, you would have been 31 years old today, know that your loss continues to affect us even 2 years since you've left us.

Daniel Casteel

May 12, 2021

I miss you my guy. Just sucks man, I wish you could still be here and know the impact you've had on everyone. We love you.

Cj Archie

March 31, 2021

Still miss you bro.. JoyconBoyz forever I wanna do streaming just like you did

Gage Allison

March 5, 2021

You always managed to brighten my days and I'll forever be grateful for you and celebrate your life. You truly were the greatest. I love you man.

Andy Collins

March 1, 2021

The Joycon Men will live on forever

Ally Lotti

February 15, 2021

A friend to all my hero will always love you etika

Ismael Macias

January 18, 2021

Thank you, my boy

Salvatore

December 27, 2020

Thank you for everything my brotha. Love you until the end of time. I hope you're up there gaming

Emmanual Lewis

December 24, 2020

I loved Desmond so much he was such a positive role model in my life & he always made me laugh and I always saw myself in him someone from the hood who found sanctuary in gaming. I've watched you Etika since your garbage bag background and 20,000 subs I love you man and please rest easy I'm gonna go hard for you!!

Callum Paxford

November 10, 2020

I love you forever

Noah Dennis

November 4, 2020

joycon boyz

Roy K

October 26, 2020

I will never forget about you, Desmond.

Marko Stankovi

October 14, 2020

Desmon was one fo the streamers and youtube personalities to have the biggest impact on me and will forever hold a dear place in my heart I will never forget him even tho he may not even know my name or who I am I watched him every chance I got because truly he meant a lot to every single one of us and I will never let him be forgotten, watch out for me because I'm about to try my hardest to make it big and never let the world forget Etika

Dominic B

October 12, 2020

thank you for fueling my love for nintendo. you were the reason i feel in love with gaming in general.

David Heffez

July 20, 2020

No one forgot about u Desmond

Enderpoo Time

July 13, 2020

Happy Belated birthday. Tell Reckful and Jesus I said "wassup."

Nat Uwu

July 8, 2020

i hope youre havin yourself a damn good one up there man. #joyconboyz

Sean Hall

June 20, 2020

i miss you man . #joyconboyzforever

A Joyconboy

June 20, 2020

Can't believe that it's already been a year, hope your having a good one up there.

Just Another Guy

May 13, 2020

Thank you for everything.

S R

May 11, 2020

Happy Birthday, Desmond! I hope your family is doing well and you are chilling and playing smash with God in heaven man. We miss you everyday and are trying our best to have ourselves a damn good one.

May 6, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Javier Olivas

April 9, 2020

I miss you every day man always tuned in to see everyone of your livestreams since 2014. Rest in Paradise. JoyconBoyz Forever.

G R

March 26, 2020

I never Forget the power he had and how influential he was. Rest in Power

Patrick

March 26, 2020

Miss you man. Your energy never failed to lighten my day. I spent many an hour in your company and enjoyed every moment of it. Rest in Peace. Joycon Boyz forever

Anthony Gangemi

February 27, 2020

Miss you man wish you were still here it was my dream to meet you,hope your playing smash with iwta in heaven,rip

Connor

January 21, 2020

Still wish you were here man, always brightened mine and so many others days up.
Joyconboyz forever.

Dante

January 18, 2020

Every direct, every day I miss you more and more. Joycon boyz for life. Rest well Etika.

January 14, 2020

Joy con boyz forever

Noah L.

December 23, 2019

I remember watching a Nintendo Direct stream where Isabelle for smash and AC 2019 was revealed, and me and him were both freaking out like crazy. We'll all miss you, Etika.

Riley The Human

December 17, 2019

Etika was the best streamer, and content creator ever. Now that he is gone, the world of youtube and twitch streaming, and video making as a whole isn't as good. RIP man, love you.
Hope you're in a better place.

Memento Mori

December 14, 2019

Miss you always Etika. Joycon Boyz forever

Jason Staffo

December 12, 2019

Suicide is a terrible thing and I'm so sorry it came to that, rest in piece my man.

Erin Fernandez

December 6, 2019

There is an empty space in the gaming sphere that you left that will never be filled. Rest in peace, Desmond.

November 28, 2019

Such a tragic loss and may God comfort you during this difficult time.

Fraser McAulay

November 14, 2019

You were a great guy who brought joy to many. Rest in peace, Desmond

Kathleen Wightman

November 12, 2019

Does anyone know about Desmond being on a national talent show? He had a great voice and believe it or not he sang country with a very deep voice! He surprised the judges with his voice!

November 6, 2019

So sad to never have watched you before you passed.
Rest my brother. It was a rough time.

RIP Etika

November 3, 2019

I hope you, Randy and other family members up there have a fun time in heaven. I'll forever cherish you even though I never watched you. JoyCon Boyz Forever

Joycon Boys

November 3, 2019

I still miss you dude

Ethan Dilworth

October 19, 2019

He was Probably My Favorite Nintendo Reaction channel out there. He did so much and made some of the jokes people go Back to forever and ever

Lamont Thomas

September 16, 2019

Thank you for everything Desmond, although I didn't know you personally you changed my life more than you will ever realize. I miss you but thank you for the wonderful time

n h

September 15, 2019

missing you bro

John Decker

September 12, 2019

Rest in peace brother

Roger DiLuigi

September 11, 2019

Still miss you every day, man. Thank you for inspiring me and believing in me.

Thomas Keating

September 5, 2019

You helped me through a rough part of my life. I cant thank you enough. Im going to miss you bro rest easy. forever

Donovan Owens

September 2, 2019

Rest In Peace Desmond, You will live on in my life and thousands of others forever and you will never be forgotten. I love you! JoyconBoyz For Life

Nathan Anthony

September 1, 2019

You were my favorite content creator. Sad to see you go so soon. Rest easy, joycon god.

Bilaal Ahmed

August 13, 2019

You were such an inspiration to me. Even in my darkest days you were there to cheer me up through your content. You didn't just form a fanbase, you formed a community full of nintendo and anime loving weirdos. no one will ever have the energy you had. RIP

Jackson Randall

August 2, 2019

This is a candle reminiscent of the joy and laughter I had from every one of your videos, streams, and stories on Twitter and Instagram. For the last 5 yeats, it's been the most exciting times to be on YouTube- Your humor never flickers, and neither does your spirit. You are a legacy entertainer, I just wished you had a bit more time to fully flesh yourself out. I miss you, man. You are truly irreplaceable.

Jackson Randall

August 2, 2019

Stay litt, Desmond. You taught me a lot that I will never forget. My #1 Inspiration.

D'Anthony Norman

August 2, 2019

He was great and just someone who was great to watch

Jason Norton

August 1, 2019

Goodbye Desmond. I'll never forget you.

Camden Wittenberg

August 1, 2019

Rip you will be remembered forever

Brandon B.

July 31, 2019

Rest in peace Etika you will be missed.

July 29, 2019

Gone too soon! Great sadness for the family, friends and fans of this ingenious young man. God will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time because he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

amy mortensen

July 29, 2019

Etika, I used to watch your videos when I was depressed and couldn't sleep. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

Bruce Smith

July 29, 2019

I didn't know him personally but I loved watching his streams and reaction videos all the time. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

July 29, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented man. I hope you find comfort and strength in God during this time of mourning.

Alecass .

July 25, 2019

I will always honour your life as being the best person I can ever be. Being happy and charismatic just like you were, much love to you my boy.
JOYCONBOYZ

nick ford

July 23, 2019

Desmond Daniel Amofah, we are all joycon boyz

Noah Blackstock

July 21, 2019

Rest in peace, Etika #JOYCONBOYZ

Jacob

July 21, 2019

Etika, I've been watching your videos for around 2 years now and they always made me laugh, you were an amazing person who we lost all too soon. Rest in peace Desmond.

Max

July 17, 2019

Rest in peace Desmond. Even though I only watched your videos for about four months, I enjoyed every single stream and was happy because you made my day and made me smile. You will be remembered for what a great person you were and still are. Rest in peace, Etika. The #JOYCONBOYZ will tribute to you.

Ash

July 17, 2019

I miss you every day, Desmond. I never met you personally, but you were a bright light in the lives of so many and that still rings true today. I will never look at another update from Nintendo without wondering how you would have reacted. The Joyconboyz are going to do our best to keep reaching for those same stars you did and carry out your legacy.

July 15, 2019

I enjoyed your videos and you had a bright and happy personality and I hope you do really rest in peace. I love you man and one day I hope we meet in another world. Godspeed.

Dan Yong

July 15, 2019

Rest in Peace man. I didnt know you as well as most other people but I did watch some of you stream highlights. I really hope you are happier where you are now.

Jordan Olaughlin

July 14, 2019

Etika was a great person. A bright light shines over the City of New York tonight. Desmond is always in our hearts.

Patrick James

July 14, 2019

I first met you at CND's switch anniversary party in New York. When you walked in, you saw me wearing the JoyCon Boyz shirt and shook my hand. When we were outside Nintendo NY, we had good conversations about various things. You were such an inspiration to me and I miss you more everyday.

Valenda Newell

July 13, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow..GONE TOO SOON..RIH❤

Peter Nguyen

July 11, 2019

your videos helped me fight through times whenever life is rough. honestly, you inspired not only me but others well. Thank you, Etika.. I will remember you. #JoyConBoyzForever

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