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Rick May Obituary

Rick May was a voice actor best known for his work in video games, including voicing the Soldier in Team Fortress II and Peppy Hare in Star Fox 64, whose signature line became a popular meme: “Do a barrel roll!”

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Published by The Journal on Apr. 15, 2020.

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Zachary Poh

February 6, 2025

Rest In peace Rick may the greatest soldier to ever live

Preston McGraw

December 5, 2024

I grew up with TF2 and always had a soft spot for the soldier class. When I herd the news that Rick May died, I was shocked. May he rest in peace for eternity.

Scott

October 12, 2024

4 years you have been gone and I still hear your voice everyday. Godspeed, soldier.

Gabriel

September 17, 2024

My condolences to the loved ones of Rick, and for the community that lost him 4 years ago. You were a good man, Rick.

Easton

May 30, 2024

Godspeed soldier. You were good son, real good. Maybe even the best.

Easton

May 30, 2024

You were the only one who could do what you did, Rick May. Soar high. You'll never be forgotten.

Harrison

April 8, 2024

4 years on and his work is still appreciated by hundreds of thousands daily.

Rest in peace

Just another gamer

December 30, 2023

Godspeed Rick May. We will forever have a Soldier-Shaped hole in our Soldier-Shaped hearts.

Julian Perez

April 27, 2023

You will live in our hearts forever. godspeed.

Shelby

April 6, 2022

I started playing Team Fortress in 2019, even as a young fan of the game I still show my gratitude to what a great man Rick was. God bless him and I hope he made it to heaven, may he be in Peace Rocket Jumping with Jesus.

Joseph

January 27, 2022

I Grew up with his voice and it pains me to know I'll only be able to hear it in the games he voiced characters in. Rest in peace soldier, Give em hell

Steven Ben Levy

August 31, 2021

Godspeed, Rick May. Your role as Tf2 Soldier and starfox 64 Peppy Hare & Andross was so incredible to many people. I offer my deepest sympathy to your family and friends. Rest peacefully, Rick, we'll honor your legacy.

Brian

June 8, 2021

Rick May's portrail of the Soldier (Tf2) helped me a lot while going through depression. I have shared many hours of fun with my friends playing as him. I hope that he makes God laugh, up their. I hope he lived a full, happy life.

Brian Ortiz Narvaez

June 8, 2021

Rick May's portrail of the Soldier (Tf2) helped me a lot while going through depression. I have shared many hours of fun with my friends playing as him. I hope that he makes God laugh, up their. I hope he lived a full, happy life.

Brian Ortiz Narvaez

June 8, 2021

Rick May's portrail of the Soldier (Tf2) helped me a lot while going through depression. I have shared many hours of fun with my friends playing as him. I hope that he makes God laugh, up their. I hope he lived a full, happy life.

D.C

May 24, 2021

It's been over a year but thank you for making our childhoods fun; I still hear your voice over those funny TF2 animations (SFMs) every time I watch them. You were good son real good, maybe even the best.

Kaizer Fuhr-Bock

May 15, 2021

Thank you so much Rick for the hours of entertainment your characters have made. And May you rocket jump in peace. You were good son real good maybe even the best!

Kaizer Fuhr-Bock

May 15, 2021

Thank you so much Rick for the hours of entertainment your characters have made.

Gumpi Scott

April 15, 2021

Godspeed rick.

Mary Tally

March 29, 2021

I just today, almost a year later, found out about Rick's death. We use to have fun doing community theater and laughing.

Kei Digiovanni

March 22, 2021

It's been almost a year and I still think about Rick as an icon and a role model for what I should be. I am blessed in that I lived in the same time period as he did.

Liam Delay

December 23, 2020

May he rest in piece.

Keagan

November 25, 2020

Rick, you were an amazing man. Rest In Peace, and Stay Frosty.

William

October 27, 2020

"You were good son, real good. Maybe even one of the best."

Amy May Kelly

August 21, 2020

Thank you all for yourkind words. We miss him every day. Amy, his daughter

Brody McCampbell

July 6, 2020

I should've said this sooner but i think about you everytime I play TF2. Thank you Rick, you will be missed forever.

Joseph Burton

July 5, 2020

On behalf of the Internet, and the many people who loved you, I am pressing F to pay my respects. I never knew you personally, but I am sure you knew that you were loved by many, myself included.
Rest in peace.

May 23, 2020

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TE

May 20, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family of Rick May. May the God of all comfort bless your hearts with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope as each difficult day passes. Cherish the memories.

soldier

May 16, 2020

You were good son, real good; maybe even the best.

Joe Wesson

April 29, 2020

RICK AND I WERE IN HIS DANCE BAND AT ROOSEVELT HIGH. MANY HAPPY MEMORIES RIP OL BUDDY

Bob Rapp

April 24, 2020

RIP, Rick. You are one of my favorite actors, and I very much enjoyed working with over the years. Thank you for getting me a role in Renton Civic Theatre's "1776" (even though I can't sing)! I miss you, buddy.

Tex

April 22, 2020

I never knew the man, but the legacy he left behind will speak for eons. His voice Defined my childhood and those of my friends and brothers-in-arms. Soldier-to-Soldier, adieu.

Colby Fox

April 22, 2020

i never got to shake hands with Rick May i Always wanted to meet rick may but i never able to meet him and shake his hand why do the virus Take away our Souls when it takes away our friends and family Like rick May i`m just a fan that just wanted to meet Rick may nut never got able to i crying while tying this God rest his Soul.

Tristan Fuller

April 20, 2020

He was an important part of my childhood when I played Starfox 64 and continued to be in my life as the Soldier in Team Fortress 2. A legendary voice actor, and I'm sure an amazing man in general. He will be missed. He's rocket jumping with the angels now, maybe he'll teach them how to do barrel rolls, too.

Kei Digiovanni

April 19, 2020

While legends aren't immortal, you will always live on in our hearts. "Your were good son, real good; maybe even the best."

Jo Anthony

April 19, 2020

Rick may, was a very talented voice actor and he bring a lot of personality to the characters he played. Soldier and peppy hare were his most memorable roles in gaming history and i send his condolences to his family and his friends godspeed!

Nicholas bronner

April 18, 2020

The man brought tf2 its life may he rest easy and beat the virus In heaven with his rocket jumping my deepest condolences to his friends and family you all were lucky to have him but as i am told dont think on that hes gone think and cherish the Legend he left behind and reread his book of life over and over

James A

April 18, 2020

My condolences to rick mays family, friends and everyone else. Stay strong soldier.
You will not be forgotten.

Sara Osborne

April 18, 2020

My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. Thank you so much Rick May, for entertaining us. I heard of you as soldier in Team Fortress 2. "You were good son, real good, maybe even the best". Rest in Heaven with much peace.

Taylor

April 18, 2020

My condolences go out to the family of Rick May. So sorry for your loss.

Kevin d Slimm

April 18, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss the many hours spent flying along side you. Keep rocketing towards the moon soldier.

Jack ALDERSON-SCOTT

April 18, 2020

RIP Soldier - real good son, real good. Maybe one of the best. Stay frosty

Chris

April 18, 2020

Devastated that a childhood game voice actor passed away,you will always be remembered Rick,thank you for all the laughs and joy you have all given us.May you find peace and happinnes on your long journey.Thank you.

Frank Hagen

April 18, 2020

His work as Soldier always put a smile on my face rest in peace

Shark

April 17, 2020

Rocket jumped his way to heaven

Gavin Reis

April 17, 2020

I remember when in the Team Fortress 2 Animation "Expiration Date," He said that they all would live forever. I wish that was true. If you haven't watched it, please do. Respect Rick May.

Gavin Reis

April 17, 2020

As a Team Fortress 2 player I am sad to think and realize the truth of what has happened, Thanks Rick.

Niko Ferrantello

April 16, 2020

Rick, thanks for all the laughs. Ill miss you

April 16, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Rick May touched the hearts and souls of many. May God heal your broken hearts and crushed spirits at this difficult time.

April 16, 2020

My condolences.

BRY

April 16, 2020

Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences to the May Family, May the God of Tender Mercies comfort your grieving hearts with comfort and and loving kindness forever as you cope during this very difficult time. Thank you for Rick's voice acting that entertained many.

Carl Darchuk

April 16, 2020

Quite the talent! One of a kind!

Gehrig

April 16, 2020

You were good son, real good, maybe even the best.

Avery

April 16, 2020

Thank you for your service, Soldier.

Hanna

April 15, 2020

Thank you for all the laughs and the talent you gifted the gaming community. You will never be forgotten. At ease, soldier.

Joe

April 15, 2020

Rick May was a good man. I'm really sad to see him go. I will miss you.

Jason Jessee

April 15, 2020

The reason I got team fortress II and got in the game if scene and how I mad almost all of my friends was because of Rick May. I owe a lot to this man and I was heart broken to find out he died. I wish his family the best.

CAS

April 15, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Rick Mays , May the God of all comfort be with your family during this most difficult time.

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