Posted this in the other thread but I'd like to be sure he gets my support, so:

NaDa will be sorely missed. He's a legend to whom every single one of us is in debt; without the trailblazers like NaDa in the early days of esports, we wouldn't have the community we have now, the player base we have now, the sport that we have now. None of this would be possible without the early people who played when cash was as limited as global support was, players who in the early going said "esports is going to be big, and I'm going to make sure of it." The people with the dedication and steadfastness to take on something almost completely new...an unknown and unsure frontier.

Whether you know NaDa or not, to whatever extent you appreciate any of what the world of Starcraft is or esports in general, you owe him your appreciation along with all of those that were around in the formative years (of which we are still very much apart, I feel).

With all of that said, one of the great things about this sport is that this isn't really like football or basketball...you don't have to be a young guy to be great. For that reason, I hold out hope that in the years to come everything works out and we may yet see NaDa come back to the game he and his peers made possible.

Thank you, NaDa.

ChaiNs

57 Posts

June 20 2012 04:32 GMT

#167

NaDa you have helped make Starcraft what it is today. You will be remembered and missed.

EienShinwa

United States655 Posts

June 20 2012 04:38 GMT

#168

Life has only still begun. You have so many more things to look forward to, to do, to accomplish. I wish you the best in your future goals and hope that you will succeed in your endeavors. Be proud, be glad, be strong. You will always be one to remember. Thanks for everything you have done, you have touched many lives. Gamsa hamnida.
-EienShinwa

ZeromuS

Canada13393 Posts

June 20 2012 04:46 GMT

#169

NaDa,

You have done so much for StarCraft the world over. I for one will never forget the impact you have had not only on the game, and the sport but on me. Your passion is unparallelled, and your dedication inspiring. Good luck with everything else you do in life.

Luis

Noruxas

Netherlands129 Posts

June 20 2012 04:56 GMT

#170

We await your return terran friend ;3

SteemdRIce

Australia44 Posts

June 20 2012 04:56 GMT

#171

NaDa, thank you so much for all the great games that you have shown us in both Brood War and StarCraft 2. Remember that no matter how far away you go, and what you attempt, the StarCraft community will always be behind you 100%. You are NaDa, an inspiration for us all.

LuckyMacro

United States1482 Posts

June 20 2012 04:56 GMT

#172

Nada,

I've admired you as a person and as a player for more than five years now. Whatever you choose to do in life from this moment on, I hope you do well! Fighting.

-Lin

KARnyge

United States132 Posts

June 20 2012 04:56 GMT

#173

NaDa,
I loved seeing you play in the GSL. You have inspired me to push my multitasking and my multitasking of my opponents to the limit. I wish you the best of luck. Live a long, happy, and prosperous life.

GLHF
Kyle Reeves

DekkuM

United States149 Posts

June 20 2012 05:09 GMT

#174

Nada,

For many years I've loved watching you play. You've been one of my favorite progamers since I started watching Starcraft back in 2005. Your SK terran was always some of the best, and your Tornado terran style TvP was such a treat to watch. My heart sinks at the thought that I will never get to see you play again, but I wish you the best luck in your future endeavors. Nada Fighting Forever!!

--Dekkum

Seeker

Where dat snitch at?37058 Posts

June 20 2012 05:12 GMT

#175

이윤열 선수..... 그동안 너무도 감사했습니다...... 어디든 가든, 열심히 하실거라고 믿습니다! 이윤열 선수 화이팅!!!

Good bye NaDa! T-T..... You will be heavily/greatly/painfully missed...... Good luck in your future endeavors!!! Thank you for the amazing BW/SC2 years!

Rlentless

Hong Kong322 Posts

June 20 2012 05:42 GMT

#176

Nada, Lee Yoon Yeol hyung. You were my first progamer I've watched back in 2005. Since then I've probably watched over 98% of the vods. I felt happiness when you win, my heart wretched when you lose. In fact you were my inspiration, the reason I chose terran as my first and main race. Your SK terran style was simply an art, the style of your TvZ is why I have never tried to do mech in that matchup. Ever since you left BW and joined SC2 progaming I have stopped following and supporting you. I now deeply regret it. I have watched so many of your games that you have a special place in my heart. The retirement has left a hole in my heart that will never be refilled. I guess if you've so many games for so long of one particular person you will grow a connection and understanding of that player. Nonetheless if you feel that retiring is the right idea then I will feel that way too. Great luck in the future, you'll need it! This will be my first and possibly last "letter" to a progamer as by next year official brood war progaming will ceast to exist.

So again I'll good luck and thank you very much!! Nada Fighting!

--Rlentless, aka elegant_dreams

GenesisX

Canada4267 Posts

June 20 2012 06:01 GMT

#177

Nada,

Never forget the legacy you left on this game and the community. I will remember you and your accomplishments for as long as I live. You are one of my favorite progamers of all time. Do well in the future, we will miss you!

Sixer

United States278 Posts

June 20 2012 06:33 GMT

#178

Lee Yoon Yeol,

안녕하세요! I have loved watching you play from my home in Chicago for over 10 years, which accounts for nearly half of my life. Thank you for so many great nights of staying awake until past sunrise in anticipation of seeing the Tornado Terran in action. I switched from Zerg to Terran in Brood War and learned by emulating your builds and playstyle, and when it came time to learn Terran in SC2, I watched your stream religiously. Please understand that the distance from USA to Korea means nothing in regards to how much you have affected my life. Thank you so much for your years of passion for a game so many people love, and I wish you all the best of luck in your future. I hope to see 이윤열 in lights in one form or another in the future!

♥♥♥,
Jameson

wochttocs

1 Post

June 20 2012 06:51 GMT

#179

Dear NaDa,

Thanks for being such an inspiration for me. Whenever I play Terran, I like to aim to be as good as your plays. :D I wish you luck on your future endeavors.

SnowSeven

Wonderstruck

New Zealand16 Posts

June 20 2012 06:55 GMT

#180

Thank you Nada, for what you have done for starcraft over the years. The e-sports industry would not be anywhere close to as successful as it is right now without your contribution. I hope that any endeavours you have will be successful be it within e sports or outside of it.

You've gone far beyond your call of duty in raising and inspiring the next generation of gamers

<3,
Wonderstruck