I met him back in 2016 at Emerald City Comicon. I was so happy and thrilled that I go to finally meet one of my childhood heroes. I wore a Green Ranger shirt and he loved it he signed it additionally just cause he wanted to.
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I got a picture with him then, and then the year he died, I was supposed to get him to sign the cast DVD of season 1, but forgot it at my parents house, and thought I'd see him again because he loved doing conventions. This was at WA.St Summercon. Sadly I had no idea he was battling mental illness.
He tragically took his own life November 19, 2022. I would never meet him again. Tragically my DVD is now complete with the signatures from surviving rangers: David Yost (Billy), Amy Jo Johnson (Kimberly), Walter Jones (Zack), & Austin St. John (Jason).
Even the most mentally trained and disciplined martial artist can still fall victim to mental illness. Two years later it still hurts, and I don't know if I'll ever accept it.
Anyone who knows of someone who battles mental illness, please check in on them, even just to listen whether or not you understand. It's okay to be not okay. Reach out, don't bottle it up. You are not a burden. #RIPJDF
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