'What We Left Behind' Tribute to Aron Eisenberg
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- The DS9Doc cast, crew, and wider Star Trek family have been devastated by the sudden loss of our friend Aron Eisenberg ("Nog"). As a tribute to him, we are honored to share this extended piece from our time filming with Aron on 'What We Left Behind.'
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A ‘like’ doesn’t really reflect it properly - really need a ‘love’ button for this. R.I.P. Aron - your legacy lives on forever.
Truth
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U.S.S. Defiant plaque quote:
"All I ask for is a tall ship, and a star to steer her by."
Aron helmed her well.
RIP Aron.
Amen brother! This video had me in tears!
I watched Nog in my teens. Got a commission in the US Army years after the end of DS9. He inspired my journey. Never got the chance to tell him.
"That seven years changed my life." -Aron
...and you changed ours forever.
LOL.
Amen
May the registrar at the gates of the divine treasury accept your bribe and usher you in.
Rest in peace.
TangyLizard K Well said 👍🏼👌🏼
Rest In Profit. May his accounts be forever full.
@@TheMrPeteChannel haha that fits very well, RIP
@@daddyleon Welcome. Aron was a great underrated actor.
@@TheMrPeteChannel yes, he certainly was!
one of my favorite things about DS9 was to watch Nog go from a punk kid to a respected Star Fleet Officer.
I think that's every punk kid's dream. I know it was mine.
That’s probably one of my favorite moments in all of Star Trek. It was when Nog finally poured his soul out to Sisko and explained his reasons for wanting to join starfleet. That was the moment when Nog became my favorite character.
SAME! SOOOO underrated
and war veteran
At a gaming convention called GenCon, I played in a live action roleplaying game based on DS9. I played Grand Nagus Zek (one of several), and throughout the weekend, I "won" the staves of the other (now false) Grand Naguses (Nagi?). My prize? A surprise that I will never forget! I got to sit down at the Dabo table and play a game with Aron, who roleplayed Nog throughout the game. He treated the game, and us nerdy geeks, with love, humor and respect. It was an honor to spend time with him-thank you Aron! You are missed!
That sounds like an awesome memory
Thank you for sharing, brilliant!
WOw, what a thrill that was. I know, time sure flies doesn't it? It sucks that as you get older, people important to you pass away, until finally, it's your turn...🖖
Incredible. GenCon is a wondrous convention. Which year was this?
@@RedQueensAce Probably late nineties. I played the LARP eight year in a row, but it was so many years ago…I don't remember the specific year.
RIP Aron. Nog's storyline was one of my favourite bits of DS9. From the sulky teenager sitting on the promenade, to the moment he fell in love with a girl who just happened to be a village leader, to his goal to join Starfleet and finally his learning to cope with one leg. Brilliantly written and brilliantly acted by Aron. The scene in which Nog tries to convince Sisko that he is right for Starfleet and finally admits that he wants to make more of hi life than the father he respects as an underappreciated genius. That scene was so well acted.
Bitch that part sent me. Nog came a long way.
that scene was wonderful
Nog had some of the best character development in Star Trek history & Aron's portrayal will stand the test of time.
R.I.P Aron. We will miss you
As I’ve heard before... Nog was Wesley crusher done right.
@@nuckenfuts7750 Nog was more like 'Wesley Crushers, best friend done right. only because Jake is Wesley done right,. (actually, Wesley is Wesley done right,. Wesley was there to make Roddenbury feel good, about his own youth.. Antything that made that man happy, makes me happy.) But I take your point nonetheless, all of Trek would be far less rich without Nog/Aron.
A hundred years from now, Nog will still be showing young men, what bravery looks like (not like a Comic book hero, but someone afraid who still does what needs to be done!)
That whole drama with the PTSD and kinda meltingdown in Vic Jazz dive, man that shit hit the feels for me. Having lost multiple people to ptsd (two war vets one from Iraq, and another Vietnam PYSD, a friend who couldnt get past a physical assault , and two friends who where sexually assaulted) this felt like such a ... real... thing. We all need a Vic fontaine in our lives, and we all need a Nog
"I will _forever_ be part of this"
Yes you will, Aron. Yes you sure as hell will.
Well said...RIP
Nog, Quark and Rom really gave the Ferengi in Star Trek a lot more depths. When they were first introduced in the Next Generation they were very one-dimensional villains.
The Ferengi were actually supposed to be the primary villains on TNG, but viewers just couldn't see them as a credible threat. The producers later introduced the Borg as a replacement enemy.
I could never get over those weird whip weapons lol...glad they really fleshed out the ferengi race
Fun Fact the actor who played Quark Armin Shimmerman played one of those original Ferengi and when they were poorly received he made it his mission to do right by them and that's why Quark is the man.
"It wouldn't be make believe if you believed in me."
I believed in you, little Nog.
Paper Moon great line
@@swishzonetech2551 Glad people get it :) Great episode too
You made me love that song all the more
Paper Moon was one of the very best DS9 episodes. Aron did a fabulous job.
All I've wanted to do since I was a kid was to visit the DS9 set and dangle my feet off the promenade like Nog and Jake used to. That's one of those things that made that world so real to me.
RIP Aron, and thanks for everything.
Yes...so true
Yes, I share the sentiment so I play Star Trek Online to do these things, its not much of a game with its dated mechanics and features but its a nice fantasy Star Trek themed amusement park.
This got me teary-eyed, especially seeing how much Nog meant to Aron. Thank you for letting us watch such a complex character grow and mature.
Ditto
I was binging on DS9 when I got the word on Twitter from his wife that he passed. I literally cried. He and I are the same exact age and my boys loved watching Nog & Jake get into trouble and being chased off by Odo. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
RIP Aron...you will be missed.
RIP Aron Eisenberg. A part of him "will always remain here on Deep Space 9. " Nog is one of my favorite characters.
He and Rom evolved the most as characters I feel on the show. Look at the first episode, and they are completely different.
Anastasia Louis ...the Ferengi episodes were the Best on DS9
I loved the ferengi episodes. Especially the one where they had to rescue moogie lol 😂
Nog and Jake were the only truly authentic teenagers I saw on TV. Aron took what could have been a caricature and turned it into a fully developed character with joy, mischief, and growth.
teenagers with no angst. teenagers without rebellion. Not real teenagers by any stretch. Will Robinson and Wesley Crusher (and Wesley was the worst) sometimes acted more like "teens" than any portrayal on DS9. Nothing personal, just bidness.
@@TheShootist "Real" teenagers tend to be different in different cultures ie i dont think they are even allowed to behave like spoiled brats in many asian countries. Even likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger could either listen to every word of his family or just leave country. He could not afford to be stupid teen, he would regret it physically. And thats just few decades in past. I gave such example, because you hardly find "stronger" man or teen. Its just his family would not be commanded by child.
And I bet Sisko would hardly be too same goes for uncle Quark :-)
Well as Garak once pointed out- "Cadet, there may be hope for you yet!"
@@TheShootist Nog's angst was finding purpose beyond profit and becoming more than a stereotypical Ferengi. Nog rebelled by joining Starfleet. Jake rebelled by hanging out with Nog and some other stuff I forgot. It's been a while.
I agree with you Laura. Both actors nailed their roles for sure, and came off very authentic. I don't know what Scott is going on about. Not every teenager is rebellious, or full of angst. AAMOF that's how I was when I was a teen in the 80's, and many of my friends too. Always getting in trouble. Always in the principals office, or the police station. However we were far from the majority though. We were more like outsiders really. Most of the other kids stayed away, because they didn't want any part of what we were doing.
Aron Eisenberg was a good friend of mine on Facebook and in person i will miss him deeply he was a amazing person and actor on Star Trek Deep Space 9
Deep condolences on your loss. He will be sorely sorely missed. -from a longtime Nog fan and watcher of DS9
A genuine tragedy that Aaron has gone well before his time. He will be remembered.
See you in the Divine Treasury friend. x
He’ll have a pile of gold pressed Latium waiting for us when we get there.
Nucken Futs He has millions of bars.
say his to him for me...im destined for the Vault of Eternal Destitution myself...
@@Wes8761 He's got bricks my guy.
How many times can I like this? *200? 300?*
So humble. So grateful! What a generous guy!
Thank you Aron for the entertainment. You offered us a break from our worries. RIP
We will miss you Mr. Nog R.I.P. warp speed
Self-sealing Stembolts: that was the episode that made me realize Nog, and the actor, was so much more. RIP Aron.
And they traded them for "dirt". That was a wonderful moment.
Almost brings me to tears as it reminds me of Nog's talk with Sisko about giving him a chance to be in Star Fleet. Nog was one of my favorite character developments in DS9. The writers really caught Aaron's personality and gave it to Nog. Rest well Aaron.
What makes DS9 great is it resonates with all of us somehow
I loved Aron’s work in DS9. He was amazing. I will always remember his performance in ”It’s only a paper moon”. Watched it again today and it is heart breaking. RIP Aron ❤.😊
RIP Aron, you will never be gone from my mind as I keep re-watching DS9 as long as I can.
I have no words. Such a tremendous loss. Heartbroken.
His scene in "Heart of Stone" where Nog tells why he wants to join Star Fleet was one of the best scenes in the entire series. For the first time, the audience was able to see more in Nog than just a typical Ferengi. We got to see a Ferengi who wanted more out of life than just the pursuit of profit."It's Only A Paper Moon" was, in my opinion, the 2nd best episode of the entire series (just behind "In The Pale Moonlight") due to the acting and interacting of Aron and James Darren. That was one of the few episodes of any TV series where the plot completely revolved around two recurring characters instead of someone from the main cast. In this episode, the main cast were all peripheral supporting characters.The recurring characters, including Aron as Nog, were a major part of what made DS9 the best of all the Star Trek series. Rest in peace, Aron!
He was obviously a beautiful soul. He had a passion, a dream and he went for it. He will always be remembered by what he has given to us with his acting - especially the role of Nog. I am very sad, that I had never the opportunity to meet you. Thank you Aron and RIP.
Beautiful, passionate words from a beautiful, passionate man. May he rest in peace. He will always live on in our hearts
He seemed like a really genuine and great guy to the fans and everyone for that matter. He will be missed. Thanks Aron for playing a character that showed we could overcome and accomplish our dreams. And on a personal note showing a character that was a veteran of war and the consequences not only physically but emotionally to. As a Veteran watching those episodes of DS9 after I came back really made me feel like I wasn’t alone. Fiction or not, and gave a public face to something many of us struggle with in private.
Aron, you were so true as 'Nog'. For me, Nog was one of the best written and played character in DS9. All my thoughts go to your family, now. RIP, Aron.
Nog will always be my favorite Ferengi character. Aron Eisenberg will always be remembered as a legendary person bringing a legendary character to life.
Thank you Aron for showing us who you are as a person thru Nog
Aron was an absolute treasure. He has left a legacy of joy. Nog became one of my favorite characters on the show, alongside Odo and Garak.
Your legacy will live on.
You were so fortunate to be a part of something wonderful. You will be missed, you will be remembered.
R.I.P. Aron! Thank you for posting this in honor guys!
Thank you for this. Aron was such a gifted performer and he poured so much into this part. When I watch DS9 on DVD I do look forward to the Ferengi Trio of Quark Rom and Nog. Not theee stooges but the beating heart of the show. RIP Aron/Nog. You left us too soon.
Nog was a character who really lived Gene's dream of growing past yourself and your shortcomings to become something more. Amazing to hear that Aron did the same.
Regretting not meeting him. Very sad. Feel like I know him & miss him. Deserved everything good thing that he got & more.
I have a signed picture of him. He had the best character arc in Star trek! Rip Aron. Nog was the best! So hilarious!
Nog was an awesome character and his development throughout the show reflected this. RIP Aron Eisenberg
Nog and Jake's friendship really humanised what could've been a very stale promenade
Vaya Con Dios Brother
Thank you Mr. Aron Eisenberg. You were a pleasure to watch every week, for seven years, playing the iconic character "Nog." You will be sorely missed. RIP..
I got very emotional watching this. I say this as someone who just picked up the show and decided to watch it from beginning to end to give it the proper chance that in retrospect it very much deserved: Nog's development as a character is one of the best, most in depth and most rewarding to follow from the beginning of the show to the very end, and knowing that Aron's portrayal was so heartfelt and genuine puts the ultimate exclamation point on DS9's posthumous success as a complete -if, at times, quirky- series, owing in large part to its cast of actors and characters that made the show memorable even with relatively minor parts to play. Thank you, Aron, for gifting us with Nog who we got to see develop and be raised from a punk Ferengi kid hanging out on the promenade and engaging in mischief to carving an almost unbelievable path as a capable, respected, well-rounded Starfleet officer. Rest in peace; you will remain in the Star Trek hall of fame for eternity, and it's very well reserved. ❤️
RIP. Great show. Great character.
Aron was just a genuine human being. So appreciative and grateful. He was an wonderful actor who has left us a legacy. Nog's journey on Star Trek: DS9 was my favorite. And that is all due to Aron's incredible portrayal.
It’s small comfort I know but I hope that his wife Malissa and his boys understand, at least, in some small way, how much Aron the man, the actor, the fan touched us all. So many fans, myself included couldn’t sleep the night they heard of his passing and we continue to mourn. We mourn and celebrate a man some of us were lucky to have met but whom we didn’t truly know personally. Yet, we feel like we did. We feel like he was our friend. We feel the loss. We love the man and the character he brought to life. Thank you Aron for making our lives better by simply being you. You are missed. Much love to Malissa, the boys and your family.
That choked me up
.....for any who never really got to meet Aron... he was the real deal. I worked with him on DS9. He was Just So Happy to Be there!... Pleasant and Grateful for Everything he had. He IS the Example of How to Approach Life... Follow it... You wont be able to be disappointed when you learn to be thankful for all that you have.
Brilliant, Top Man ;-)
Nog was a great character with a great arc and Aron seems like a really nice guy.
RIP
‘All I need is a chance to prove it’. Best line ever.
Aron Eisenberg was a true hero to me in life. Not just because of Nog, which really introduced me him, but because he was one of the few down to earth people that didn't change because of stardom. He was always smiling and cheering for someone or something that he believed in. I will always miss you Aron. You truly brought so much happiness to my life and I thank you for that gift. It has been the highest honor to of haven you in my life 🖖🖖🖖
I walked past him at a star trek convention in Vegas. He was talking to some fans and I didn't want to interrupt. I figured I'll get a chance to talk to him another time. But I didn't.
I'll forever regret not talking to him. Telling him what his character meant to me. I joined the military against my family's wishes just like Nog did to better myself. R.I.P Aron. You are missed but not forgotten.
Chillingly poignant. A battle cry to the brave and those that don’t yet know they’re brave. RIP Aron Eisenberg
This segment had me in tears when I saw it in the theater, and even more so now. Rest in Peace, Aron. We will miss you. ;_;
He brought a lot of people joy and will be remembered. RIP friend.
You will forever be part of this....R.I.P Aron. We will miss you ...
Rest in peace you gave us one of the greatest characters in not just Star Trek book The Golden Age of TV science fiction we miss you
DS9 helped me get through high school, and I'll never forget the characters and incredibly-talented actors who were there for me once a week to make that possible. Thank you, Aron and Nog.
*_Thanks for the memories, Mr Eisenberg._* DS9 was the 1st Star Trek series that I watched from the beginning, on TV.
The 100 gross of self-sealing stem bolts has been beamed over near the gates of the Divine Treasury to use at your disposal, Captain Nog. Live long and prosper 🖖🏻
I just re-watched "The Siege of AR-558", which was always a tough watch for me, but it took on new meaning this time. Getting ready to ball my eyes out (even more) when I get to "It's Only a Paper Moon". Thank you for the gift, Aron. Forever in the Divine Treasury.
I just binged watched DS9 all 7 seasons, and it was the first time watching it too. I fell in love with DS9, when I younger, I didn't give it the time of day. I longed more for the TNG style of adventure, and felt that DS9 didn't deliver that as it focused more on politics and morals. Now it's one of the best I've seen in a Star Trek series, along with Voyager.
He was a great actor on DS9. Loved his episodes!
Someone is never truly dead, so long as their name is remembered.
May we never forget your name, Aron. Thank you.
Powerful. I had no idea Aron was so insightful about the parallels between his life and his character. RIP Aron, you are a special being.
I went through a major car accident. Nog losing a leg and coping spoke to me. Vic Fontaine channeling the Rat Pack vibe and my Grandads WW2 generation brought a fondness and determined grit to those two very special episodes.
How can 7 people dislike this? Shame on them. RIP Aron and Nog.
Thank you so much for posting this! Having had the honour to get to know both him and Malissa, his passing has hit me harder than ever. He had such a strong voice for things he believed in. May his words continue to echo in our hearts! R.I.P. my friend!
Priceless. Great bit of advice from Aron - go do what you love to do because you never know how long you have #RIPAronEisenberg 💙
I've had things start happening to me in my life that were just beyond my control. I'm looking at my life in a different way. But transitioning into someone that can take control of the reins is a process. I'm not there yet, but I'm really trying to work towards it.
Wow!.......Your dream is your gift to us!.... THANK YOU.......R.I P!
The Feringgi episodes are one of the best Star Trek episodes ever. Really loved how Nog evolved from that illiterate runt, into a Starfleet officer. Especially loved that episode where Jake was secretly teaching Nog how to read. RIP Aaron, you really touched hearts with your performance.
What a great man! Rest in peace, Aron, you won't be forgotten. Thank you for giving all of us this great joy and for sharing your experience. Thank you!
Aron! You will be missed! You made my husband so happy by portraying the first Ferengi to join Star Fleet! He loved Ferengi already but he really loved your character the most because you portrayed Ferengi in a light that brightened his days! You will be missed buddy!
Not just a superlative character actor, a sweet, wonderful, totally inspirational human being.
I rewatch DS9 regularly and I love you Aaron over and over again ❤️
What a beautiful way to look at his experience on the show.
As others have said, thanks for posting this.
He seems like he was a really great guy. Nog's arc was certainly a powerful part of DS9's story. I'm glad we all got to enjoy Aron's work while he was here.
DS9 marathon tonight. RIP mate, played a fantastic role. Great character.
Man, I'm tearing up watching this. Wow! So powerful.
No one can take it away from him... and no one can take it away from us. Aron gave his character "Nog" so much life and it really shined through in his performance. He gave us a part of him. RIP Aron.
Truth is power. The reason this is powerful is because its true. Thank you Aron for being a part of a greater Truth than any of us realize. Those 7 years changed his life, and in those 7 years he changed mine. LLAP
I have no words, only tears and fond memories.
It was fun to watch Nog & Jake together. I was hoping to maybe see Captain Nog on Picard but Star Fleet had other plans for a blessed actor who spent to little time here but made a huge difference with his fans!😞 RIP BIG A!✌🏾
What a nice guy ! He'll be missed ! I love Nog ! Time for another DS9 marathon !! Never gets old!
He lived his dream
What a genuine human being! He has a great outlook and everyone in the world should listen to him and emulate his driving motivation.
Eternally grateful to have known Aron personally. He will be greatly missed.
I really feel yet another piece of me has broken off.. it is rare that I feel this about a person I litterally never met.. Rest In Peace Aron. You will be missed but.. Never forgotten,,, Never..
Nimoy and Gandolfini
Hearing Aron talking so passionately about how much he loved playing Nog makes me tear up. 🥺
Knowing he was so happy makes me happy. Thanks for spreading the joy, Aron. You were a really special guy.
Memory eternal. Thank you for being part of my growing up and bring such a special part of my youth. You made me love the Ferengi. You had such talent. You will never be left behind.
Nog was great, we all watched him grow from a mischievous kid to a professional young man. Aron/Nog will be missed
Aron, those 7 years saved my life. Nog was such a great character and you played him incredibly well! I will forever love Nog and just how courageous he became.
Thanks Aron - and rest in peace.
Thank you for sharing this. I've been tremendously sad over this loss, and I haven't even met Aron personally, can't imagine how his friends and family feel. For me as a trekki he joins Nimoy and others, in that his legacy will go on, and he will keep changing lives to the better all over the globe with what he's done in Star Trek, if nothing else. Thank you, Aron.
It's a crime that he's not still here with us. I would've loved to see him reprise his role once more - perhaps in a cameo in the new Star Trek. He still had so much energy and love for his craft, it would've easily brought him as much joy as for us fans.
Gone well before his time, he will be missed. RIP Aron.
Thank you for sharing this clip.
More moments like this should have been in the documentary, I would have happily dropped some of the singing and light weight fan chats to hear more from the cast and crew.
This is truly What Was Left Behind, moments of reflection on a legacy that people like Aron were part of.
So sad that Aron died at such a young age. He has left his mark on millions of fans worldwide.
Live Long and Prosper.
Totally agree
I'll be re-watching this show for the rest of my life.
I remember him in Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes (made for TV movie). It was about 5 years or so, I think, before DS9. He died too young. God bless him.
He's sitting on the landing above the promenade in heaven