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Vami_IV

By JPxG, Oltrepier, sawyer-mcdonell and AirshipJungleman29

A picture of Vami from January 2024, shortly before his premature passing.

We are deeply saddened to inform you that American Wikipedia volunteer Vami suddenly passed away on February 13, 2024, aged 24, just one day after making his last edits on the platform. He was a contributor on Commons, Wikidata, Meta, the English Wikipedia, and elsewhere.

Fellow Wikipedians sawyer-mcdonell and AirshipJungleman29 wrote a brief note about Vami's accomplishments:

An armored person on horseback, holding a sword aloft. From a tarot card.

An image displayed since 2018 on Vami's userpage, with the caption "Be bold!"

On behalf of the whole Signpost staff, we would like to send our condolences to Vami's family and loved ones. You can leave respectful comments of remembrance on his talk page.

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24 is no age to go - I didn't realise Vami was so young; he showed a maturity of approach and of writing that masked his age entirely. I will miss reviewing his excellent articles. We are less well off than we were before. - SchroCat (talk) 12:54, 2 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In addition to his individual accomplishments and his collaborative work at Milhist and Women in Red, which the editors rightly highlight in the obituary, I would flag his collaborations at FAR. I worked with him on Belton House, and it was an absolute pleasure. It is a matter of deep regret that the opportunity will not reoccur. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. KJP1 (talk) 13:48, 2 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I suggest that all condolences go to the user talk page, where his relatives and friends will see our appreciation. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:05, 2 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Already done. KJP1 (talk) 16:57, 2 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
As had I. - SchroCat (talk) 11:05, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Courtesy link: User talk:Vami IV#Condolences. Wilhelm Tell DCCXLVI (^{talk to me!}/_{my edits}) 03:08, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I am also approaching age of 24 and I am in shock to hear about his passing. I can remember he posted heartwarming messages and barnstars to my talkpage in 2018 regarding Women in Red August Monthly. He was a true ambassador of Wikipedia and he had lot more to deliver. Its just unfortunate that he left us too soon at such young age. Hopefully his legacy would prevail forever. I only got to know about his passing through this Signpost. Really a talented Wikipedian editor he was. He has contributed a lot towards Women in Red campaign too. RIP. Abishe (talk) 03:06, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
...What... I can't believe Vami is gone. From a couple of interaction with him on Discord, I can see his passion towards Wikipedia with contributions in diverse topics from Hololive to MilHist and Women in Red. I just a year older than him. Rest In Peace, Vami.--Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 13:10, 6 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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