The Stephen Hillenburg Memorial (And How We Did It!)

You may have seen the news about Spongebob actors dedicating a bench for Stephen Hillenburg, but what’s the full story? Well, let me break it down for you!
Look mom I made the news:
www.ocregister.com/2021/11/19...
The who's who in the thumbnail: Top row, left to right: Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabbs), Tom Kenny (Spongebob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Jill Talley (Karen Plankton), Derek Drymon (creative director)
Bottom row, left to right: Marc Ceccarelli (executive producer), me, Karen and Clay Hillenburg

[@rfwm]

Imagine not showing up to school that day only to come back and find out that the cast of SpongeBob was at your school.

[@sp0ngystxr]

I would literally cry on the spot

[@okjeffy6581]

I live in Canada. There’s no chance any celebrity would come to my school.

[@onikaconstantine8861]

I miss you Stephen Hillenburg.. God bless to you 😥😥😥

[@lambiegabby4055]

This is one of the best memorials for me. I think Stephen would be happy with it.

[@user-qe3gl1sc7j]

The memory of Stephen hillenburg thank you old pal. (1961/2018)😢❤

[@LoveHandle4890]

He’ll live on throughout his amazing cartoon forever.

[@Caleebbb]

This is one of if not the best memorial stories I’ve ever heard man. If only I went to that school. That would’ve been the best day ever. RIP Stephen Hillenburg your legacy will always live on

[@sp0ngystxr]

This must’ve been such an honor for you to do. Great speach, amazing memorial. ❤❤

[@ryanleonard3308]

I can't wait to go see him in heaven in 2097

[@guffitrash]

How does this not have more views, what you did was so beautiful and everybody should be proud of you.

[@spongetrek7049]

This made me both happy and sad. Your speech..my goodness, I nearly cried. I can understand why no one else went up. It was perfect. And the cast reuniting over this too. How wonderful. Plus, you definitely chose the right backing music. It pulls those heart strings even more. Edit: I noticed Carolyn wasn't there. I hope she's OK.

[@colynrobinson212]

What do you mean cast reuniting? They literally STILL make the show and have to communicate all the time

[@spongetrek7049]

​@@colynrobinson212 my comment was two years ago. I think when I said reuniting, I meant in the fact it was during covid and they got tonsee each other in person, rather than zoom/video recording sessions, after such a long time. They were continuing and still make episodes. But for a while, they were doing it from home made studios (like cupboards). They still do a little. So please check the year of the comments and videos before posting things sometimes. Thank you.

[@birdcomixstudios]

Man, this is absolutely amazing! What a brilliant project and you pulled it off spectacularly! You should be proud of yourself for helping continue the legacy of someone to integral in the lives of so many. Bravo!

[@Gigan10610]

RIP Stephen Hillenberg (1961-2018)

[@flexttmx]

You did a great thing, man. This kind of video and memorial feels just right for (at least my conception of) Hillenburg and his spirit. Truly an extraordinary and humble individual. His creation has taught me and so many others so much

[@Trainboy452]

5,846 views? You guys deserve a million views.

[@shaneharrisnj3484]

13,000 plus now for this video. I may not be a fan of the world's only talking sponge, (I love you Wayside) but his passion and execution is what led him to spearhead a new generation of cartoons, where the best can only be determined by near record ratings of 2 million+ per episode back then, fun jokes, good music and eye catching Designs... and 1 thing was for certain, your cartoon can be the best if It can beat SpongeBob on 1 of those check boxes (fails at theme music though, It made Hunter season 7 sound like a Grammy winner). But overall,, This guy was a legend, and he needs an H.O.F. spot.

[@MikeChhem]

Sir. You just made the entire Spongebob community very happy at you. Good job. 👍

[@timrob12]

Such a great tribute to Stephen Hillenburg and amazing videos of the event. The Spongebob cast and crew truly are a family.

[@ryanleonard3308]

I really miss him So much

[@ryanleonard3308]

Mr Hillenberg A word Hey You're a great creator of SpongeBob With his episodes and movies But I'm really gonna miss you buddy I'll be waiting for you in 2097

[@DigitalLife3000]

This deserves at least 100k views..

[@Chimedoodles]

Much love and peace to the hillenburg family and I hope he is studying the wildlife in his own way still he loved tl learn and let learn in a way that let people really shine. I wanna be a marine biologist because of just seeing how much of an inspiration he is to so many generations and many more

[@Chimedoodles]

Im also an aspiring artist so it’s just wild to see how I’ve always been inspired by this show I’ll always respect him as well

[@Paul2hip8]

My favorite Z-tier KZbinr🤩🤩🤩

[@1000Orgasms]

Infinitely wholesome.

[@ssrrhhh222]

This is so sweet

[@jessejamesanderson7461]

God bless you, Steven Hillinburg Rest in peace. 💔 🙏 😪 In Jesus' name, Amen.

[@jagerzaku9160]

Excellent

[@traceylaguerre1591]

thank you

[@WeirdAlSuperFan]

Derek Drymon!

[@brandonperez9466]

It’s crazy how I go to the same school as the creator of SpongeBob

[@shaneharrisnj3484]

I graduated in the same school where Indianapolis Colts standout and NJ rushing record holder Jonathan Taylor came out of (Salem) and that school is near where Bruce Willis graduated (Pennsgrove). So yeah, you sort of won. But not by much.

[@sobloom71]

I would fight anyone for ALL of them 🥹⭐️

[@biancashaywalton7618]

Me too

[@WeirdAlSuperFan]

Wait, you weren't born yet when Spongebob came out lol?

[@rgarcia0806]

390th Like

[@okjeffy6581]

Why did Stephen Hillenburg die??

[@Suboytheinternational7]

He died of als

[@mrkiminewer]

We Love Your Favorite Episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. And We Miss You. 💛👍🥺🧽