Star Trek Online players from around the globe took to the in-game venue of Quark’s to remember Aron Eisenberg, an actor who sadly passed away over this past weekend.
Eisenberg portrayed Nog on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, taking the character from a street rat-like child to a Lieutenant in Starfleet by the time the show concluded. Eisenberg’s wife, Malissa Longo, took to Facebook to relay the sad news of his passing.
“It is with extreme regret and sadness to announce that my love and best friend, Aron Eisenberg, passed away earlier today,” Longo wrote. “He was an intelligent, humble, funny, emphatic soul. He sought to live his life with integrity and truth. He was so driven to put the best he had into whatever work was put before him. He lived his life with such vigor and passion. He was like a breath of fresh air, because I knew I would always hear the truth from him. Even if I didn’t want to hear it and even if the truth was inconvenient. He made me (and still makes me) want to be the best human I can possibly be, because he always strove to be the best human he could be. His resilience and willingness to learn was and is an inspiration.”
In response to the news, Star Trek Online players headed to Deep Space Nine’s Promenade, specifically Quark’s, and carried lit torches in hopes of guiding Nog to the Divine Treasury, as is Ferengi spiritual tradition.
Online, Star Trek actors took to social media to remember Eisenberg, who’s survived by his wife, mother and two sons.
We bid farewell to our brother, Aron, with love.
We thank you for everything and will miss you forever.The Divine Treasury has a new Grand Nagus.
-Cirroc, Ryan, and the T7R family.https://t.co/cf91WdAZr3
— The 7th Rule: A Star Trek Podcast (@7thRule) September 23, 2019
I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a great heart @AronEisenberg He was a man of conviction and enormous sensitivity and the best of humanity. Kitty and I grieve for Aron, his boys, and Malissa. Flights of angels my friend…you will be missed. There are no words… https://t.co/Q18yIVeZEe
— Armin Shimerman (@ShimermanArmin) September 22, 2019
I have just learned of Aron’s untimely passing. I have to catch my breath. Aron was such a pure, sweet soul and gifted artist. He was a dedicated collaborator and friend. My condolences and love to his wife and family.
— Rene Auberjonois (1940-2019) (@reneauberjonois) September 22, 2019
This sweet spirit. I knew all this to be absolutely true. One of the bravest people I knew. I am devastated. Sending love to everyone who loved him and his family. https://t.co/7VFYFR2qkY
— Nana Visitor (@NanaVisitor) September 22, 2019
We are aching and sorry more than words can ever say. Rest In Peace, @AronEisenberg. We will always love you and Nog💔
We love you, Malissa. You are family, and you always will be🙏 https://t.co/yaOXTNbeAy
— Chase Masterson (@ChaseMasterson) September 22, 2019
Rest in Paradise, Aron. You were a gem amongst a universe full of coal. Thank you for making me feel like family from day one. Conventions will never be the same without you to make me laugh and play pranks on Cirroc… https://t.co/aIxOkpKXiD
— Hana Hatae (@HanaHatae) September 22, 2019
My friend, my pal, Aron Eisenberg, has left us. Over the years it was always, always a joy to be in his company, to work with him, to play with him, to laugh with him. I admired his courage as he dealt with his lifelong health issues. He was a man filled with passion and love.
— jeffrey combs (@jeffreycombs) September 22, 2019
Dear Aaron, I will miss our playful spirited bantering and I will miss our deep conversations. I will miss your kind and loving self, thank you for our friendship. RIP. ❤️
— Terry Farrell (@4TerryFarrell) September 22, 2019
We join those in wishing Eisenberg’s family and friends our best wishes.
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