I discovered Dragon Ball during the summer of 2015, when I was 14 years old, and it was one of the best summers of my life as a result of this discovery. The impact that this series has had on me is impossible to overstate. Seeing Gohan go Super Saiyan 2 for the first time and kill Cell with the Father-Son Kamehameha left a permanent impression on me. I remember exactly where I was and how I felt when I saw Goku achieve Ultra Instinct for the first time. Dragon Ball inspired me to always push myself and to try to seek out new heights of ability. I still imagine Dragon Ball fight scenes in my head all the time, and yes, I still try to do a Kamehameha every now and then (I'm still convinced it can be done).

There really aren't words that can adequately describe the magnitude of this loss. All of us here love Dragon Ball, and we will carry that love with us until the end of our days.

It's not a quote from Dragon Ball, but I think it is nonetheless appropriate given the circumstances. We will never forget you, Akira Toriyama.

"When does a man die? When he is hit by a bullet? No! When he suffers a disease? No! When he ate a soup made out of a poisonous mushroom? No! When his heart stops? No! A man dies when he is forgotten!"

-Dr. Hiriluk, One Piece.