Hikaru’s tribute to Byron “Reckful” Bernstein

July 3, 2020 ArinaSapglype Personalities, Contemporary Masters

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Hikaru talks about losing his friend Byron who streamed on twitch as Reckful. Reckful was a streaming legend, one of the original streamers on twitch and he never hesitated to help others learn how to do it well. Byron will be missed. Mental health is as important as physical – here’s a page of resources if you’re in need: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-cares-mental-health-support-information?language=en_US . Please take care of yourselves and take care for those around you.

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