YOTESLAYA

Brian Joseph Rickard † (December 17, 1982 - October 23, 2013 [aged 30]), better known online as YOTESLAYA, was an American YouTube gamer. His channel was primarily focused on games such as Black Ops II and Borderlands 2, but he played other video games also. He passed away on October 23, 2013 from an automobile accident.
==Early Life==
Brian Joseph Rickard was born on December 17, 1982 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States to Darryl Wayne Rickard and Valerie Jo Gladden Rickard. He had one brother, Kevin Rickard, and two sisters, Michelle Lee and Renee Rickard; he had a step-mother named Kathryn Rickard.
Brian graduated from Terre Haute North High School in 2001 where he played varsity baseball.https://indiana.funeral.com/2013/10/27/brian-joseph-rickard/
==Death==
On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at approximately 2 a.m., Brian and his friends Ryan Cook and Ashlee Pugh were driving through Vigo County, Indiana. Brian was behind the wheel and attempted to outrun a train at a level crossing: he failed and the train collided with their car. This resulted in the deaths of both Brian and the two passengers.https://www.texas-wrongful-death-lawyer.net/27044/brian-rickard-terre-haute-in-killed-train-accident-alcohol-suspected.htmhttps://fox59.com/news/three-dead-after-vehicle-collides-with-train-in-vigo-county/
===Spread===
Before his name was even announced, fans of his works had already begun to send their condolences over social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Short videos were posted in memory of Yoteslaya.
===Legacy and Gearbox===
After his death, many people went to the Gearbox forums and support to request he be added to the game. Petitions have been created and Gearbox had responded to these messages:
“Very saddened to hear of Yoteslaya, Ryan and Ashlee passing away.”
“Threads, comments and requests like these help reinforce just how appreciated Yoteslaya was and how much he will be missed”
“The many requests for action have been heard, but my thoughts are first and foremost with the many friends and families of all those affected by this tragic accident and I ask that you please join me in respecting their privacy and wishes during this extremely difficult time.”
==References==
Category:Gaming YouTubers
Category:American YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2007
Category:Deceased YouTubers