It is no surprise to many of you why we named our annual Memorial Game Days for Ethan “Jolt-on!”. His beloved Pokémon of all time is a Lightening Pokémon named Jolteon. This classic electric-type character was introduced in Generation 1 and is highly regarded by Ethan for his incredible speed and special attack in competitive battles. We find his JOLT character hanging out in many circles these days and look after him with great care. Ethan brought his love for the game of Pokémon, card collections, and team building into many communities throughout his life. Our goal for this year is to remember Ethan through the joy of sharing the abundance of the Pokémon Universe.
JOLTEON SIGHTING:
Jolteon continues to find his way into our daily life just like he did with Ethan. You might find him hanging out with the
Purdue University Battle
Association game events,
or Purdue’s Splatoon
ESports Club, during
Pokémon GO! maps and even just the everyday trips to work or the store in a carry bag!
Many of you also know that 2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon GO! This worldwide event kicks off here in Chicago in just a few days on June 5th with the Pokémon Festival. We look forward to joining in the festivities as we know Ethan would be excited for the discovery of all that is planned in honor of the game. Remembering Ethan in honor of his love for Pokémon is an exciting Memorial Game Day event we hope you will share with us!
WHAT: JOLT-ON 2026 Memorial Game Days Pokémon Universe
Our joy in remembering Ethan’s love for Pokémon and specifically his Jolteon friend.
WHEN: June and throughout 2026
Traditionally, our Memorial Game Days’ time period starts on Ethan’s 26th Birthday and ends with his Heaven Day on June 9th. This year, you are welcome to extend out into the year ahead due to the multiple festivities in the Pokémon Universe!
Schedule: Wang Family Events to Remember
There are many ways in which we will share our memories of Ethan with Pokémon throughout this year. Some of the events you can look forward to during the Memorial Game Days are:
- Pokémon Universe
- Ethan’s Team: Townsville Thunderbolts
- For the love of Pokémon Cards!
- Field Trip: Pokémon Fossil Museum at the Chicago Field Museum
- Honoring PUBA
- Lego and Pokémon… who knew!
- Pokémon sightings: Where in the world is Jolteon and other character favorites
HOW: Calling all Pokémon Trainers!
Join with us in sharing how you are remembering Ethan through the Pokémon Universe this year. Some ideas to get your creativity started…
- Wear your favorite Pokémon gear on Ethan’s Heaven Day, June 9th and share a picture with us!
- Host a Pokémon tournament
- Share your Jolteon sightings in the Comments
- Find community sharing card collections and trading with friends
- Jolt-On! Play your favorite Pokémon Game
- Join us online for Pokémon Universe trivia! Date TBA
- Trek to the Chicago Field Museum to experience the Pokémon Fossil Museum between now and April, 2027
In whatever way you choose to join us… We are looking forward to all the ways you are remembering Ethan as this fourth year since his passing comes to a close. Remember, when you share in the Memorial Game Days with us, we will send you our 2026 Commemorative Pokémon stickers and wear-ables as a thank you for joining us! We are planning a special Jolteon Keychain for the 2026 Memorial Game Days.
Please share in the comments below. If you have a file or image to include, please email it to jolton@wfour.net and we will add it to your comment post.