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'''Joseph:''' ''(Unsuccessfully rushes to stop him)'' Don't do it! I still have questions for you! '''[[SayMyName VON]] ''[[SayMyName STROHEEEEIIIIIIIM!]]'''''\\

** Unlike the other Pillar Men, there is a genuine CryForTheDevil moment here, as reduced to a severed head, Wamuu has no ill feelings toward Joseph. He commends him as a WorthyOpponent, and even tries to save him from Kars' vampires with the last of his strength.

*** It also makes Joseph's reaction to Caesar's death even worse because you can hear him ''bawling his goddamn eyes out and howling like someone tore a limb off of him'' over the death of his [[FireForgedFriends rival-turned close friend]], as the music and narration starts to drown out all other sound.[[note]]And this is the dude that once had a hole punched into his throat and forehead and barely seemed to notice.[[/note]]

*** It also makes Joseph's reaction to Caesar's death even worse because you can hear him ''bawling his goddamn eyes out and howling like someone tore a limb off of him'' over the death of his [[FireForgedFriends rival-turned close friend]], as the music and narration starts to drown out all other sound[[note]]And this is the dude that once had a hole punched into his throat and forehead and barely seemed to notice.[[/note]].

*** It also makes Joseph's reaction to Caesar's death even worse because you can hear him ''bawling his goddamn eyes out and howling like someone tore a limb off of him'' over the death of his [[FireForgedFriends rival-turned close friend]], as the music and narration starts to drown out all other sound[[note:]]And this is the dude that once had a hole punched into his throat and forehead and barely seemed to notice.[[/note]].

*** It also makes Joseph's reaction to Caesar's death even worse because you can hear him ''bawling his goddamn eyes out and howling like someone tore a limb off of him'' over the death of his [[FireForgedFriends rival-turned close friend]], as the music and narration starts to drown out all other sound.

*** An additional element that makes this even more tragic is the guilt that Joseph must feel for having pressed Caesar's BerserkButton, which led the latter to his death out of pride and anger to prove the former wrong. [[PartingWordsRegret Having the last thing he and his rival every say to each other is in anger, undoing the good will that they had built up just prior to that point and how that death could've been avoided if he had chosen to be more tactful in his words]], truly must fill Joseph with self-loathing, even into his autumn years, which likely explains why he's significantly nicer to his colleagues during the crusade to find DIO years later to not have a repeat of the same ordeal. And even ''then'', [[HistoryRepeats he goes through the same thing again]] with the death of [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders Noriaki Kakyoin]] decades later; another brilliant, brave young man who gave his life to save him.

** It makes it even more awesome when he comes back rebuilt as a cyborg to fight on par with Kars for a short time, and even stays on as a cast regular. That said, it makes Stroheim's ultimate fate rather sad as well; he died fighting in UsefulNotes/WorldWar2, sacrificing himself to [[TheMenFirst singlehandedly cover a German retreat]] during The Battle of Stalingrad in 1943, ultimately dying at the hands of a Russian Stand user. The last we see of the Colonel is him proudly [[LastStand staring down the approaching Soviet forces with a grim smile]] and [[DyingMomentOfAwesome extending several very large, mechanically-mounted guns out of his back]], well aware that he's not going to live through it.

** It makes it even more awesome when he comes back rebuilt as a cyborg to fight on par with Kars for a short time, and even stays on as a cast regular. That said, it makes Stroheim's ultimate fate rather sad as well; he died fighting in UsefulNotes/WorldWar2, sacrificing himself to [[TheMenFirst singlehandedly cover a German retreat]] during The Battle of Stalingrad in 1943 and ultimately dying at the hands of a Russian Stand user. The last we see of the Colonel is him proudly [[LastStand staring down the approaching Soviet forces with a grim smile]] and [[DyingMomentOfAwesome extending several very large, mechanically-mounted guns out of his back]], well aware that he's not going to live through it.

''[[StuffBlowingUp [The Stick Grenade detonates, engulfing Stroheim in a massive explosion and throwing Joseph backward.]]]''\\

** It makes it even more awesome when he comes back rebuilt as a cyborg to fight on par with Kars for a short time, and even stays on as a cast regular. That said, it makes Stroheim's ultimate fate rather sad as well; he died fighting in UsefulNotes/WorldWar2, sacrificing himself to [[TheMenFirst singlehandedly cover a German retreat]] during The Battle of Stalingrad in 1943. The last we see of the Colonel is him proudly [[LastStand staring down the approaching Soviet forces with a grim smile]] and [[DyingMomentOfAwesome extending several very large, mechanically-mounted guns out of his back]], well aware that he's not going to live through it.

*** This is even sadder by the fact that [[VillainousFriendship Kars genuinely cares for his comrades.]] There are many moments in the story where this is made clear. Most clear of which is when Wamuu dies, he internally writes off his sense of honor as a flaw that made him weak... [[HypocriticalHeartwarming and then kills a group of vampires]] [[NeverSpeakIllOfTheDead that spoke ill of him]]. And yet when push comes to shove, Kars chooses his goal over truly honoring their memories without a hint of remorse.

** And on Joseph's part, he cuts his wrist and gives Wamuu some of his blood, in hopes of easing the pain of his passing. [[DontYouDarePityMe Wamuu cries out that he doesn't deserve his pity,]] to which Joseph clarifies that it wasn't an act of pity, but rather [[WorthyOpponent one of respect and honor.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:'''''[[BerserkerTears "CAEEEEEEEEESAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!"]]''''']]

[[caption-width-right:350:'''''[[BerserkerTears "CAEEEEEEEEESAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!"]]''''']]
->''"It was 50 years ago... and still... those events... haunt us!"''

''[[StuffBlowingUp [The Stick Grenade explodes, engulfing Stroheim in a massive explosion and throwing Joseph backward.]]]''\\

* [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Two. Words]]: '''''CAESAR'S DEATH'''''. It's not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, ''period''. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see blood leak out from the cross-shaped rock, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with [[BrokenTears highly emotional]] and [[BerserkerTears wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them, and the episode ends on Caesar's headband and Wamuu's ring lying on the rock.

-->'''Joseph:''' Von Stroheim... don't you dare!
-->'''Stroheim:''' ''"Human greatness lies in one's ability to face down their fears"''. [[WickedCultured Do you know who said that? The Greek historian, Plutarch]]. Farewell... annoying Englishman!
-->'''Joseph:''' (''unsuccessfully rushes to stop him'') Don't do it! I still have questions for you! '''[[SayMyName VON]] ''[[SayMyName STROHEEEEIIIIIIIM!]]'''''
-->(''[[StuffBlowingUp the Stick Grenade explodes, engulfing Stroheim in a massive explosion and throwing Joseph backward]]'')
-->'''Joseph:''' Damn that crazy German and all his honor! (''starts to cry'') [[WhatASenselessWasteOfHumanLife ...I'm sure that we could've found another way]].

* [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Two. Words]]: '''''CAESAR'S DEATH'''''. It's not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, ''period''. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with [[BrokenTears highly emotional]] and [[BerserkerTears wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

** Making it even more awesome when he comes back rebuilt as a cyborg to briefly fight on par with Kars for a short time, and even brought back as a cast regular.
** That said, it makes Stroheim's ultimate fate rather sad as well; he ends up being gunned down during the Battle of Stalingrad as [[GoThroughMe he tries to cover a German retreat singlehandedly]], his pride and honor intact.

* Stroheim's HeroicSacrifice by [[MutualKill blowing himself up with a Stick Grenade to stop Santana]] from being unleashed upon humanity; one of the ''few'' times you will ever cry for ''any'' Nazi, let alone one as heroic as him. Heck, even ''Joseph'' himself was crying with respect for his bravery, and before Stroheim does the deed, begs him not to go through with it; to which Stroheim reaffirms that he must, and [[FaceDeathWithDignity quotes Greek Philosophy to comfort himself]] before he faces down (what initially seems like) his final destiny.

-->'''Joseph:''' (''rushes to stop him'') Don't do it! I still have questions for you! '''[[SayMyName VON]] ''[[SayMyName STROHEEEEIIIIIIIM!]]'''''

-->'''Joseph:''' Damn that crazy German and all his honour! (''starts to cry'') [[WhatASenselessWasteOfHumanLife ...I'm sure that we could've found another way]].

** That said, it makes Stroheim's ultimate fate rather sad as well; he ends up being gunned down during the Battle of Stalingrad as [[GoThroughMe he tries to cover a German retreat singlehandedly]].

* Stroheim's HeroicSacrifice through a suicide by hand-grenade to stop Santana from being unleashed upon humanity; one of the ''few'' times you will ever cry for ''any'' Nazi, let alone one as heroic as him. Heck, even ''Jojo'' himself was crying with respect for his bravery. Making it even more awesome when he comes back as a cyborg to briefly fight on par with Kars for a short time, and even brought back as a cast regular.
** Which actually makes Stroheim's ultimate fate rather sad as well; he ends up being gunned down during the Battle of Stalingrad as he tries to cover a retreat singlehandedly.

* [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Two. Words]]: '''''CAESAR'S DEATH,''''' which is not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, period. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with [[BrokenTears highly emotional]] and [[BerserkerTears wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

* EightDeadlyWords: '''''THE HORRIFIC AND TRAGIC DEATH OF CAESAR ZEPPELI,''''' which is not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, period. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with [[BrokenTears highly emotional]] and [[BerserkerTears wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

* Two words: '''''CAESAR'S DEATH,''''' not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, period. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with [[BrokenTears highly emotional]] and [[BerserkerTears wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

* Two words: '''''CAESAR'S DEATH,''''' not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, period. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with highly emotional and [[BerserkerTears wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

* Two words: '''''CAESAR'S DEATH,''''' not only the saddest moment in this part, but also quite possibly the saddest moment of the entire franchise, period. To elaborate, from the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with highly emotional and [[BerserkerIdeas wrathful]] ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

* Caesar's death. From the very realization he's dead, Joseph and Lisa Lisa are clearly distraught and trying their best to maintain their composure as they continue on deeper into the mansion, and then they find where Caesar died under the piece of debris. The moment they see it, Lisa Lisa, who was up until now the calmest of the group, breaks down into tears along with Joseph who screams his name, complete with highly emotional ManlyTears. Only silence answers them.

[[caption-width-right:350:'''''[[SayMyName "CAEEEEEEEEESAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!"]]''''']]

[[caption-width-right:350:'''''[[SayMyName "CAEEEEEEEEESAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!"]]''''']]

*** WordOfGod states that it wasn't a random Russian Soldier to kill Stroheim, but a random Russian Soldier with an unnamed Stand, possibly one of the earliest known (as not even Joseph, by then, knew about Hermit Purple and how most likely his future insight was the growing manifestation of the future sight Hermit Purple would later bestow him). The latest fighter of the Hamon era, albeit with prosthetics made to harness the powers of the Sun in an artificial name, was killed off by the first Stand User, in a world where Hamon users and super-Cyborgs are no longer the apex fighters.

** It's also the end of Hamon. In Parts 3 and beyond all combat is Stand based, and it isn't until Part 6 when we get a style similar to Hamon to compliment said Stand based combat, but Hamon itself is abandoned from this point onward.