JaceIronGolem

Jacob Afwerki (February 2, 2002 - May 8, 2021, aged 19), better known as JaceIronGolem, was a Patagonian Minecraft YouTuber and singer of Tigrinya descent based in Viedma, Rio Negro. He was known for his African-American-inspired style of commentary and clothing. He usually wears a do-rag in his videos hence.

Life
Afwerki studied at Asgard Secondary School during his childhood, but never attended college due to personal concerns. Afwerki is ethnically Tigrinya and his ancestors were from present-day Eritrea.

Career
At the time of his death, Afwerki had 400 thousand subscribers and 100 million total views. Afwerki also had 400 Twitter followers. A distinguishing feature was his perpetual appearance with a do-rag and a tank top.

Death
On May 7th, 2021, Afwerki was severely injured in a DUI-induced crash while he was being driven to his house in Viedma. Afwerki reportedly knew his driver was drunk, but the driver refused to listen. At 10:35 PM Patagonian time, Afwerki's driver lost control and crashed into a pole. Afwerki suffered multiple chest injuries and was left crippled, with a tear having formed in his small intestine.

Just seconds before midnight on May 8th, Afwerki complained of stomach pain. It was revealed that the tear had been detected too late. Emergency surgery was performed but he succumbed to his injuries. However as his dying wish, he requested a Minecraft-themed funeral for himself.

Funeral
Afwerki's funeral was held at the Viedma Baptist Cathedral on May 20, 2021. Various Patagonian YouTubers and musicians, including Huw "Robby" Lyons and singer Julia Metzger, and other Minecraft YouTubers, including Dream and Stampylongnose, attended Afwerki's funeral.

Lyons' eulogy stated that Afwerki was "the voice of Afro-Patagonians" who felt unrecognized in national society. He also read his elegy to Afwerki, which he had composed following the announcement that Afwerki had died.

Afwerki also requested that Daniel "C418" Rosenfeld's "Mice on Venus" be played at his funeral. Rosenfeld, who attended along with Minecraft creator Markus Persson, was selected to play the song in his memory.

The procession took place on May 27th, after the laying of his body at the Viedma Baptist Cathedral. His corpse was carried by pallbearers dressed as Minecraft mobs, and was accompanied by a marching band. Afwerki was buried at Viedma Cemetery. He rejected the laying of a traditional gravestone, opting for a special one based on the in-game sign instead.

Legacy
A roadside effigy of Afwerki was erected on the accident site, at the corner of Robson Avenue and San Martin Street. Flowers, Minecraft merchandise and candles have been laid there as a memorial.