Although the news broke in 2021, it was recently unearthed by website Dexerto and has gone viral again due to the unique and touching nature of the tribute. Simon George Konrad Hill-Williams, a 22-year-old from the United Kingdom, lost his battle with cancer in the summer of 2021, but left an indelible mark on the Yu-Gi-Oh! community and the lives of his friends and loved ones.
Simon, who played Yu-Gi-Oh! since he was a child, was commemorated in a special way after his death. His tombstone, designed like a card from the Yu-Gi-Oh! game, stands as a tribute to his passion for the popular card game. This touching memorial was placed on Christmas Eve 2021, just days before what would have been her 23rd birthday.
Sam Render, one of Simon's closest friends, shared his memories of him in an interview with Bleeding Cool. According to Sam, Simon was a person who did not care about the opinions of others and enjoyed life to the fullest. This attitude inspired Sam to return to playing Yu-Gi-Oh!, a game he had put aside in high school, but which he took up again thanks to Simon's influence. He also fondly recalled how Simon used to call himself “Tricksterking,” referring to his fondness for cards with clown or jester motifs, which also reflected his inventive playing style.
Simon's mother, Virginia Denley-Hill, commented on the creation of the headstone, which cost £4,000. According to Virginia, the family was impressed by the level of detail that went into creating the headstone, which shows Simon in a happy image before the disease began to seriously weaken him.The detail in the stone is amazing, it is a true tribute to Simon's life.“, he noted. Virginia also explained that on the tombstone, Simon has a defense of '0', because “he fought with everything he had.”
The tribute to Simon has touched not only his family and friends, but also the Yu-Gi-Oh! community, who have shown their support and affection in response to this unique tribute.The response has been and continues to be overwhelming, much more than we expected.“said Virginia, who added that although it is a painful moment for the family, she feels grateful for the love they have received.
Through this tribute, Simon is not only remembered as a young man who loved the game, but also as a person loved by many. Their story has resonated with Yu-Gi-Oh! fans around the world, who have also shown their support for the family by donating to the charity Young Lives Vs. Cancer.a cause close to Simon's loved ones.
Fountain: Dexerto
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