Floe, thank you for all your content, laughs, and good vibes. I watched a ton of your videos on YouTube and thought you were a hilarious and positive guy. I wish I could have met you in real life and know that you brought smiles to people from all over the world, even in a small room corner of New York City. I hope your family and friends heal from your passing, and know that your memory lives on through the Fighting Game Community.

-Galvis (A Random YouTube subscriber)

Sweet soul! You are missed by many! RIP
Hope you and dad are cracking jokes!

dear fLoE,

I sincerely loved every single moment watching countless SF tournies restreams with you and all of the awesome people in your community!!  You single handedly reignited my love for fighting games as we were chillin back before SFV had launched.  Always a kind, and caring person but always knew how to bring the mood back from a serious situation with a well timed joke!!  I will miss you and your huge smile that would instantly change peoples' days!!  <3  
                                                                                     your friend,
                                                                                                                 icey2369

Hello floe,
I was a huge fan of your content on twitch (I was more of a lurker), I really enjoyed that you shared your fighting game passion with your community, as well as other memories of your childhood. I grew a strong interest for your channel because i also enjoy fighting games (casually). You were also a funny guy & you really enjoyed what you did, I could tell. It's very unfortunate to see you go so soon, R.I.P.
-Jesse

R.I.P Ari, you were a good guy and long time friend, miss those days of seeing you at tournaments. May your family find peace, prayers to your family and you.

Ari was a funny guy and also an amazing player. He talked a lot of trash and it was very entertaining. I experienced that firsthand when Jason Wilson and I drove to the Midwest Championships and stayed at his house along with a few other folks. That night was a riot full of wonderful jokes and stories. Rest in Peace, Ari. (I think I took this picture of Ari at Evolution 2008 but I could be wrong)

Ari’s superpower was the ability to build up those around him. Whether it was through laughter or offering some caring words, he was a person you could count on. He will be greatly missed. Thanks for all the memories, fLoE

Your personality lit up the scoreboard when I first saw your exuberant nature as a figurehead in the FGC, and while I never got the chance to meet you face to face, I hope I get the chance one day in heaven. 

You provided countless moments of entertainment that were filled with so many laughs. You can rest easy knowing that all your former competitors and friends regard you as a legend not only in the FGC, but more so as a gentle and kind soul to those who knew you.

May you find peace in the afterlife 🙏

Thank you for all the inspiration and joy you brought.  You were a pillar of the community, an amazing content creator, and a great friend.  You took a group of rando stream monsters and made us feel like a family, and I'm honored to have been a part of it.  Rest in peace.

Ari hanging with Team Mighty Chi @  Midwest Regional tournament 2006 - Nickel City in Chicago .

He touched a lot of lives

So sorry to hear about fLoE's passing.  He brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.  I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, but I enjoyed the interactions that we had online, and he made me laugh whenever I tuned into his stream.  RIP Ari.

My sympathies to all of those mourning the loss.

I will dearly miss all the streams I watched on twitch along with my husband Ricardo. I will truly miss everything. Thank you so much for everything you shared with all of us. Rest In Peace Floe. ❤️

My Condolences to the Weintraub family and all of his close friends. He was a great person and always had this gift to make the people around him smile. May he rest in peace.

"Under the skies, under the heavens, we are but one family. We just happen to be so different" - Bruce Lee

Tuning into floe's stream meant you always had someone to share a good time with and be in good company with his stream community. floe's mark on the fighting game community will never be forgotten, and we'll carry floe's humor, charm and love in or hearts forever. rest in peace floe <3
-bren

Thanks for everything Ari, your streams got me through rough moments of my life and helped me keep living even when i was deep in despair. 

You built a wonderful community, with people all over the world tuning in for you to make them laugh.  Your sense of humour and compassion were a treasure and they will be missed by many.

I never got to thank you face to face at EVO like i wanted to, but at least i want your friends and family to know how much we loved you and how much you mattered to many across the world. My deepest condelences to you all.

Floe, 
I'm grateful for the many years spent enjoying the content you created, interacting with the community you built, and the many laughs shared during all those late night streams. 

I could never thank you enough for the compassion and humanity you shared for strangers around the world.  Rest in peace.

To the family and friends of the departed, 
I offer my deepest condolences. If we are to be known by the seeds we plant in life, then Ari was a sower of kindness, with incredible range.

Ari "Floejisan" was an amazing person. Despite not knowing it, he help me get through some of the toughest periods of my life with laughter. He brought smiles and laughs to thousands everyday for years. 
Floe will be forever missed, thank you for all the good times.

Brought so many laughs to so many fans.
Rest In Peace to a legend.

Thanks so much for the invite Sherry. Much appreciated. I’ll only be bringing a small group of 5-8. Thanks again! <3

Floe thank you for making our twitch community a family ,you were the reason I never missed a sub and were always there when any of us were having a bad day to cheer us up.

We love you always! 
On behalf of myself and all the Fliggas 

-Fallingknott

FLOE celebrated our victories on r/Kappa, an online subreddit dedicated to the fighting game community. We celebrate his life and the positive exuberance he exuded, which brought joy and laughter to the world. Thanks for the staring contests, "I Wanna Be the Guy," shenanigans on stream with Mike Ross, and being a pillar of the fighting game community. 

You left just before MOASS, but I will make sure your light does not go out for now.

fLoE gave me some of the best memories and is the reason I ever got into the FGC. Ari will be missed by all.

Condolences to Ari's family & friends.
One hilarious and outspoken guy. 
He will be missed.

By far my favorite fLoE moment was the episode of Excellent Adventures where he played Honda and lost. Floe correctly predicted that the player would assume that Mike Ross was the Honda, and then the message comes in: "Hold that L Mike Ross"

Everyone's reaction was hilarious and every time I think about it, even years later, I can't help but laugh. Rest well, fLoE.  I keep his friends, family, and the FGC in my thoughts. His presence and personality will be missed by many.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ari Weintraub.

Although I never knew him personally, his hilarious and entertaining personality captivated many like myself.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace, Floe.  You will be greatly missed.

He impacted more lives than probably he even would realize. Truly a kind and funny soul that will never be forgotten.

Never had the opportunity to meet him in person, but when i was first getting into the fgc as a kid still in high school I used to watch him on Excellent adventures and capcom pro talk regularly. He was one of my first introduction's into the world of competitive gaming and provided me with lot's of fond memories and many hours of joy and laughter.  Thank you for those memories Floe rest in peace.

Floe (Ari) made me laugh so much in a time when i really needed it. He touched so many people with his passion and wit. I'm gonna miss The Guy. Thanks for the memories bro.

Thank you for all the memories and entertainment. Through some hard times, you brought joy and excitement to my day.

Ran into floe at my first Evo and he took the time to take a photo with me and chat even though I was just one of his stream monsters. What a guy, will be missed

Thanks for all the memories, laughs and kindness.  You made the world a better place.

 - JiBbo

I didn't know you personally, but all the stream monsters loved you, Floe. Rest in Peace.

Ari was a funny person who put many smiles on the faces of strangers for years. He was talented and cared for his community. Condolences to all who knew him in person, thanks for years of entertainment Floe.

Rest in peace Floe. 

You were a huge part of what actually led to a core pillar of my life in your influence. You were a really fun, genuine person and you'll always be remembered.

Do not know Floe personally, but was always one of my favorite members in the community. Always so humorous and seemed to bring the best out of others. Sending love to family and friends

Sorry for your loss. Didn't know him personally. I'm just a fan of his and appreciate all the entertainment and laughs he has given to his community and to the fighting game community. Ari aka floE was entertaining person to watch on screen. I'm glad I had the pleasure to meet him at Evo and play street fighter against him and play hours of Diablo with him. He will be very much missed by this community. RIP! Your content will live on and bring laughs and joy for future viewers. Thank you floE!

My sincerest condolences to the family. Ari was an amazing human being in such an intense, intense world and all of our lives were just a little better just because of him - his sense of humor was so unmatched, we all know his skills across the FGC (and outside of it! He wanted to be The Guy and he made it known!) but most importantly - he was a kind, kind soul who embodied tenacity and joy in the best way. May he rest in peace.

I only knew him from afar, but was lucky enough to meet him in person at an EVO some years ago and take a picture together. He was very kind and happy to talk with me about the fighting games that we love so very much. It was like meeting a superstar in person, but he was so humane and gentle. 

Deepest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and fans all over the world. Ari/floe will never ever be forgotten.

You've provided me with so much entertainment and laughter over the years. Thank you for being such a warm person, and for being able to always know the funniest thing to say. Rest in Peace.

Ari brought joy to people all around the world, including me, never met him personally but I feel I got to share a lot of happy moments thanks to him. I will forever cherish those memories.

Sending love and my condolences to his family. Rest in peace.

Rest in power Floe. You were the greatest random select player, and always had the perfect comebacks. Keep washing players in the next life brother.

I didn't know you personally, Ari.  But I'm good friends with many that did.  It goes without saying your impact on them was nothing short of amazing.  The first time I did meet you was in one of my very first tourney matches, you were still a joy to be around even for just that moment.  My condolences to your family

My deepest condolences to the Weintraub family and friends - to the internet, Floe was an immeasurable source of joy and light. Thank you for sharing him with the world. We will miss him greatly.

I'm so sorry to hear about Ari. I never had the chance to get to know him on the level of others but when I did see him he was always nice to me. I always rooted for him to beat I wanna be the boshy and I watched every one of those streams. I know he is in a better place with no more pain and I pray for the Weintraub family and if you open a more public forum for his fans to grieve we will all be there. Thank you for blessing us with such a talented soul and may peace be with you.

Floe,

We didn’t know eachother personally but we interacted on your stream at times. I was in such shock when I heard the news. You brightened up so many peoples days with your personality and you will be greatly missed. I appreciate all that you did for the fighting game community. Thank you for being such a good person. See you on the other side.
-Chris (solidnashy)

Rest in peace man, thanks for the laughs.

Thank you Ari, for everything. I owe alot of who I am today to you. Thank you for making me better.

I may not have known you personally but thank you for being such a wonderful person.  You've provided everyone in the community much happiness, laughter, and joy.  Condolences to the family.

Rest in peace Ari (Floejisan).

So very sorry hear about his passing. While I didn’t know him personally, I knew his reputation as being a major name in the beloved gaming community and great at what he played. He will be missed.

Thank you for everything that you done for the FGC. You will always and forever be a Legend to us all.

Floe, Ari—was my introduction to the FGC and helped reignite my love for fighting games. My interactions with him were short but always bright and fun.

His live streams and online content brought me much joy and laughter. Whether playing a fighting game, a scary game, or just hanging out and chatting, it was always a great time to be in. He made many bad days into good ones.

While I'm only a fan and a viewer, I will forever treasure those memories and I will remember them fondly, always.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Rest in peace and God bless you, Ari.

—From Mexico with love, EltaninZ (a fan).

I grew up watching you on excellent adventures with Mike Ross and Gootecks. You had a great impact on the FGC and you will always be remembered

Thank you for entertaining me and my family over the years. Your appearances on Capcom pro talk, I still go back and watch to this day. Thank you again for the memories

Avid FGC follower and fan, I never met Ari but he was one of the most entertaining and passionate players I have ever followed. His streams with Mike Ross on Capcom Pro Talk have never failed to make me laugh—with that alone, he will be truly missed by thousands.

My condolences. I got into fighting game stuff many years ago and he was always a personality that I made positive associations with when it came to the scene, environment, and whatever game-related content I was consuming. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he certainly had a positive effect on my life overall and I'm sad to see him go. I'm sure many others feel the same way. I wish all of his family and loved ones the best.

I may have never met you Floe  other then your streams. Your warm and funny personality always cheered me up ,even when at a very low point in my life. I can never thank you enough for what you unknowingly have done for me.
You were my childhood hero during the soulcalibur 2 times ,thanks to you Floe, you were the one that got me into fighting games

You will be forever missed brother, and you  forever be that guy,

Rest in peace Arie David Weintraub

From 2016, I always watched Ari's streams. It saddens my heart that Ari may be gone, but I can only think of how much positivity that Ari brought wherever Ari went. I wish nothing but the best for you all and I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I understand it isn't much, but hopefully these condolences help.

I wasn't able to meet him in person, but I was a big fan of his personality on the FGC, I loved watching him play hard games on stream and seeing him compete, I wish I had a pic with him, but the good memories will remain forever.

Rest Easy Floe.

You have provided a group of guys solid laughs and entertainment many times over the years and would always perk us up when you would appear at events and on commentry.  

We were watching from north east scotland, surrounded by farms, sheep and trees.  You really reached a lot of people from all over and from many walks of life.

Best wishes to your family x

He was the first person I ever played in tournament. Great man the world will miss the wholeness he brought to us in a community and everyone that he touched. Bless you man, rest peacefully.

It may not be much, but I knew him as floe online. He was among the introductory forces for me getting into fighting games over 10 years ago now, and I still was checking his YouTube page every few months to see if he would come back to the scene. 

I never met him, I barely interacted with him over the years, but he felt like a core pillar to my place in my community. I know I amount to a stranger, but I mourn too. I wish his family strength in this time.

Although I've only talked to Floe through chat during streams and via Twitter, he always will be remembered as a hilarious  guy He was kind, amazing and very much a loved and genuine guy. He will very much be missed by hundreds, even thousands of people whose lives he has touched. My condolences to the family and close friends.

Rest in peace, Floe. I never knew you, but like many others I watched you on screen and loved your sense of humour and warm personality.   
You impacted so many people and will continue to do so even though you're gone. 

Condolences to the family.

RIP Floejisan

Floe made the world a better place. The lore was real, and I am glad to be a witness to it all. Thank you. Your legacy will live on forever.

Thanks for the hype moments on stream Floe, rest in peace

I grew up watching you and the FGC as a kid. Your group, presence, and streams made up a large part of my childhood. I can owe you guys for bringing me into the FGC. Rest in Peace.

Watched Floe play I Wanna Be The Boshy, Street Fighter 4 and various others on stream, he and the fighting game community helped keep me going toward the end of my teenage years. Met at Evo 2019, he was the first FGC player & personality i met, and was friendly & happy to take a photo. I was grateful for that. Very nice & funny guy. Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Rest in peace fLoE and condolences to the Weintraub family. I hope the support and condolences from the people he has reached across the globe will provide comfort in knowing how many people he has reached.

Floe,

You will be missed by myself and many of the folks who really loved and respected you. You are a strong player and super fun to watch stream/listen commentary. Thank you for being awesome and the pillar that the FGC needed. Especially in the midwest. 

God bless your family in their time of need and healing. 

- Webster

Floe had such a great personality and always seemed super fun to be around. Although I never got to meet him personally, I really loved the content he created. I've enjoyed his content since 2011. I enjoyed tuning in and hanging out. Watching him do what he enjoyed most, and it was always a blast watching him and interacting with him the few times I did. He was very talented and great at what he did. 

He is and always will be THE guy.

Rest In Peace Floe.

While I didn't know Ari beyond acquaintance, I can say for certain that he inspired me, like so many others, with his commitment to excellence in his fields of passion. For many years he stood at the forefront of competitive gaming back when it was considered a niche unknown, and continued to stand tall as it emerged as a legitimate sport thanks to the rise of streaming media. His legacy will live on forever, as will the memories of laughter and positivity that he brought as a human being.

Every year when I watch EVO early streams where Floe would play I Want To Be The Guy or various other games were very much one of my favorite things during an EVO Weekend. 

RIP to a legend.

Floe was a childhood hero of mine after seeing him play soulcalibur 2 at evo. He sparked a passion for fighting games in me that never stopped. I always looked up to him and he will never be forgotten.

I'm very sorry for your loss. The amount of people "fLoE" has reached to make their day a little brighter can never be understated.

Ami and Jody,

I am so very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.

Very sorry to hear about Ari’s passing

I never met him but was always impacted by his humor and way of being. 

I will miss him

I may have never met you Floe, but your presence in the FGC made me feel like we met in person. You always sounded chill and friendly. Willing to play games of all kinds and just have fun. 

I remember your “I Wanna Be The Guy” stream one year at EVO. It was so funny and I loved hearing your rage comments to the crowd and stream monsters during the playthrough. I also tuned it to all Capcom Pro-Talks with you and Mike Ross every stream! You two were amazing hosts and I was a teen during those times. You helped me get through the tough times of my life by just being you and all I have to say now is thank you…. Thank you for just being you Floe….. Thank you for all the memories, and thank you for making life feel brighter…. Rest In Piece fam… much love

Floe was a talented and insightful player. He had an amazingly hilarious personality that always caught everyone’s attention.

I never knew Floe on a personal level, but anytime I would catch him at an event I would talk to him and ask him how he's doing at any event and he always took time and talked to the fans, really appreciated that about him, His streams were also always bangers and I loved his dynamic with him and Mike Ross, it's sad to see him go at such a young age as well. Hope I can make it out to pay my respects.

One of the OGs, now and forever. Live on in the memory of all the lives you've touched and thank you for all you've given to the FGC.

Rest in piece.

Shoutouts to a real one. One of the funniest and most fun-loving dudes I've seen. Rest in Peace, dude.

Many years ago when SFV was just released FLoE would sell lessons. I bought two of these lessons because I was a new player trying to figure out the game.

FLoE left a lasting impression on me. He was so brilliant and also so kind and humble. He was a magnanimous teacher and possessed such a deep and thoughtful approach to these games.

I only had the pleasure of two hours on the phone with FLoE but I will remember him for the rest of my life. 

That's the kind of guy he was.

RIP Ari, Sensei

Thanks for all the memories, Floe. You were always my favorite FGCer. You'll be missed, brother.

I never knew Ari on a personal level, but to me he was witty, smart, talented, and one of the funniest person's I had ever met. He could always light up a room with the energy he brought, and gave countless people joy throughout the years. It's a true disappointment hearing about his passing, and I hope him and his family/friends find peace.

Always loved when floe was on the mic during the MvC3 days. RIP king

While I did not know Ari personally, I am a longtime fan of fighting games and grew up seeing him on YouTube and Twitch as "Floe." The news of his passing is heartbreaking and unexpected. He will be sorely missed, and I sincerely wish his family the best as they navigate through this difficult time.

His boshy streams will always live on in my memories as being some of the most fun streams I've watched since I've been on justin.tv (now twitch.tv) Coming home from a late night class to sit down and watch him absolutely rage at the game was definitely the highlight of an otherwise stressful day. Thank you for the memories floe, rest easy.

You will be forever remembered as being a part of one of the greatest moments in FGC history. Rest easy king

Dear Ilana and extended family
My heart is heavy knowing your loss is immeasurable. I wish I could erase the pain of this loss. Please know you raised a kind soul who left us way too soon. He was truly blessed to have you as a mother and guiding light in his life.
May you know no more sorrow.
Ilana please do not hesitate to reach out for a shoulder to cry on 24/7.
Love ya

OBITUARY

Ari David Weintraub

October 11, 1984 – October 16, 2023

King David Memorial Chapel & Cemetery

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