Mark Hamill & Lucasfilm Thanked Star Wars Fans On The Front Line Of Coronavirus
Master Skywalker Spoke to inspiration in the time of COVID-19
Usually, it’s people talking about Mark Hamill or his character Luke Skywalker providing inspiration. But today, Mark, filming from home, spoke directly to the front-liners, first responders, and volunteers putting themselves in harm’s way.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put police, firefighters, EMTs, doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel in the middle of a war.
And this enemy is merciless.
Facing the Challenge
Hamill said, “We find ourselves facing challenges like we’ve never seen before.
“But I have to tell you, I’m finding so much inspiration in the compassionate, courageous, and selfless fans in our Star Wars family,” he continued. “So many of you have stepped up to help; especially, those on the front lines who face new and dangerous risks every day.”
An impressive list of Star Wars fans, all pictured in medical or protective gear, twinned with a picture of their SW cosplay ran behind his words.
“So many of you have answered the call of your countries and communities to lead this fight and to offer the one thing that Star Wars fans seem to inspire better than anyone else: Hope.” Mark Hamill
The entire video is very moving. We see fan after fan after fan – from all over the world – working hard for all of us.
And to see each of them, costumed, wearing their Star Wars love, literally, on their sleeves brings it home, hard.
Hamill added that hope “is what binds our galaxy together, today, and every day; as we each search for our own personal path to this challenging unifying moment.
“So, a heartfelt thanks to our heroes on the front lines, the doctors, nurses, scientists, and volunteers,” he added. “You’re not only our protectors, but also an inspiration for each of us to discover the hero within ourselves.
“May the Force be with you….”
The video is below:
A Message from Mark Hamill and Lucasfilm
The challenging times we’re currently facing have truly brought out the best in many from the Star Wars community, especially those first responders, front-liners and volunteers who are working to keep us all safe. Mark Hamill and Lucasfilm would like to thank all the heroes who put their health and well-being on the line for us every day – the Force is truly with you, and we salute you.
ILM Art
Hamill’s sentiment is company-wide. ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) produced a series of social media posts to say thank you, too.
In the global effort toward unity and support for our frontline heroes, Lucasfilm will be lighting our iconic Yoda Fountain blue each night as we join the #LightItBlue campaign. Blue for you we are💙. #LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/olnxqFnNAj
— ILMVFX (@ILMVFX) April 22, 2020
And ILM also contributed a gorgeous set of artful tweets thanking essential workers for their service:
Remember to stay far, far away from others and thank the true Heroes of the Pandemic.
(Number 1 in a series, Artist: Casey Straka) #covid19 #starwars pic.twitter.com/0krZNdu3V0
— ILMVFX (@ILMVFX) April 14, 2020
The video and art were all very inspirational. Here’s hoping that all of us can thank our heroes when we run into them at the theater or Disney Park, sometime soon.