One of our members died last week. The police came and informed me on Sunday. This is not a joke, and this screencap has not been tampered with (if you click on the pic you'll see the news story). I just thought some of you would like to know.

Edit: Thanks to everyone for your kind messages. I'm sure if Shuya could see this he'd be really touched.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:24,
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Edit: Thanks to everyone for your kind messages. I'm sure if Shuya could see this he'd be really touched.
Shit shit shit shit!
edit:
www.b3ta.com/users/profile.php?id=25649
So long lad thanks for the laughs!

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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:26,
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edit:
www.b3ta.com/users/profile.php?id=25649
So long lad thanks for the laughs!

"Clear off the lot of you!"
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45,
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would any of you find out..
*slaps self for depressing thoughts*
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:29,
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*slaps self for depressing thoughts*
I've wondered about it too
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:30,
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that are largely b3tards . . .


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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:38,
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The whole world would remember you with a smile, including the virtual one!
But not for a long time yet, we've got the pleasure of your company to enjoy for a good while yet I'm sure :)
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:44,
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But not for a long time yet, we've got the pleasure of your company to enjoy for a good while yet I'm sure :)
gee thanks
aw, this is too depressing
RIP Shuya
and thanks Ellie for letting us know
ps - missed 22k on a lighter note
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33,
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aw, this is too depressing
RIP Shuya
and thanks Ellie for letting us know
ps - missed 22k on a lighter note
Wondered about me dying
/selfish
Just wondered if anyone would notice
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:34,
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/selfish
Just wondered if anyone would notice
I'd think 'where's that fucking greylag goose I ordered?'


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and if you don't reply i'll assume the worst and tell everyone.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:42,
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I have a couple of days off either side of the Derby bash and a week at the beginning of December. And I can't turn out-of-office on because of the way my email account is used in this office.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:48,
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*word censored in case Shuya's parents see this
(I think they should)
Sort of morbid I guess, but it's an odd thought that a regular would suddenly not be on anymore, and we may never know what happened.
:(
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31,
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:(
Should have read the comments first, I sort of didn't want to incase everyone was taking the piss and linking to /talk
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:37,
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I was worried about that too, but the reaction has been very pleasent... B3tans are surprisingly nice sometimes.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:42,
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if you want to talk or rant or anything my email's in my profile.
i can't gaz...
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:44,
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i can't gaz...
...even the ones who act like twats on here on occasion!
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45,
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but I would have to agree 100%
actually make that 97% Ska King Cody took us for a nice financial freeloading ride.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 13:00,
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actually make that 97% Ska King Cody took us for a nice financial freeloading ride.
truly the last word of a B3tan :)
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:32,
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there are signs that he wasn't very happy.
Alas sometimes there's nothing that can be done


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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:47,
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Alas sometimes there's nothing that can be done


up at the big gig in the sky :)
Really sad news, you ok chick? My hugs go out to you.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31,
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Really sad news, you ok chick? My hugs go out to you.
It was just a major shock! I suspect it was suicide. he had been threatening to do it and had already attempted suicide twice in the last 4 weeks. We had split up, and now I feel so guilty. :(
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:35,
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There's no way you could be to blame for something like that...
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:37,
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i'm sorry to hear that.
just remember it wasn't your fault.
he was his own person
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:38,
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just remember it wasn't your fault.
he was his own person
it is pointless to put yourself on a "what if" coulda/shoulda/woulda guilt trip. all you can do is to make peace with the shitty situation, don't put yourself on a guilt trip it'll only make you miserable, try and get on with your life the best you can.
*hugs*
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:50,
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*hugs*
Unless, of course, they're personally responsible for making him feel suicidal.
Silly people! Unconditional consolation undermines your human decency!
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:59,
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Silly people! Unconditional consolation undermines your human decency!
First thing I see when I log on =[
*skulks off feeling low*
RIP
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33,
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*skulks off feeling low*
RIP
Thank you for telling us. You must be having it far worse right now
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:39,
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he had friends and was amongst people who shared his sense of humour on here.
Lets hope he finds his own peace now :)
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:40,
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Lets hope he finds his own peace now :)
my thoughts go out to his friends and family
RIP old chap
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:34,
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RIP old chap
But very fucked up... I think he was severely depressed. Perhaps he's in a happier place now.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:39,
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flickr.com/photos/jcrawford/sets/72157601955980745/
Can I suggest you tell the police this?
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:41,
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Can I suggest you tell the police this?
He told me many times he wanted to kill himself... and actually attempt to twice in the last 4 weeks. I have told the police everything.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45,
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is very sad :( Wherever he is, hopefully there are kittens.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:13,
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:(
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:31,
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Goodbye Jonathan, take it easy my friend. I'll miss our conversations on msn.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:42,
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My thoughts are with you - this must be a lousy time.
Do try to keep well.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:49,
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Do try to keep well.
Take care of yourselves people.
No body wants to see more of this, you are loved and appreciated no matter what you think at the time.
If you have any problems feel free to gaz me. (and dont worry, nothing will be repeated to anyone at all. /experienced in this field with no degrees what so ever apart from geniune life experience)
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:55,
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No body wants to see more of this, you are loved and appreciated no matter what you think at the time.
If you have any problems feel free to gaz me. (and dont worry, nothing will be repeated to anyone at all. /experienced in this field with no degrees what so ever apart from geniune life experience)
but having flicked through some of his pictures and postings I can understand the heartfelt reactions of the b3tan community at losing someone who obviously had a lot to offer the world.
RIP
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:58,
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RIP
your phtotos brought inspiration to newbies
ideas for shoppers and were a bloody nice guy
I hope your at peace my freind.
:,-(
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:37,
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ideas for shoppers and were a bloody nice guy
I hope your at peace my freind.
:,-(
my thoughts are with his family and friends. :( RIP.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:59,
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we had spoken several times on flickr and we mutally liked each others work, he was a wonderful photographer.
my heart goes out to his family and nearest and dearest.
xxxx
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:06,
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my heart goes out to his family and nearest and dearest.
xxxx
I don't know you or him....but i do hope this very kind response from all the b3tards up there are making things at all easier.
thoughts go out to close ones and family...
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:30,
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thoughts go out to close ones and family...
He was an ace fellow. Hopefully he's up there drawing CDCs in the sky.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:48,
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10 stands up
20 raises pint to nikon
30 hug for e.b.
40 sits down, sad
50 Goto 10
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:55,
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20 raises pint to nikon
30 hug for e.b.
40 sits down, sad
50 Goto 10
sorry for your loss Ellie. i never met him but i used to chat to him all the time on the gayshift. he was a good bloke and a fine photographer.
RIP
my nightly read b3ta and have a laugh isnt going so well!
Sad shit.
RIP bloke.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:16,
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Sad shit.
RIP bloke.
I don't private message many B3tans at all. In fact, I checked my inbox, and there's only three. One was him (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/thegingerpoolie/123.png), and he was a fucking great bloke.
Fuck. I'm absolutely gutted.
*doffs cap*
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:25,
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Fuck. I'm absolutely gutted.
*doffs cap*
I haven't seen him on the board for quite a while
but he was nice to me even when I was new
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:27,
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but he was nice to me even when I was new
It's always sad to see someone leave b3ta, but for a b3tard to go like this...
Rest In Peace Shuya.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:33,
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Rest In Peace Shuya.
Damn. Take care of yourself Ellie Bites.
RIP Mr Crawford /Shuya. The good folks here'll remember you.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:33,
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RIP Mr Crawford /Shuya. The good folks here'll remember you.
one of the first friends i met here, but only as ThatNikonFella. Sadly missed :(
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:43,
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Had a few good laughs. Sad news. :(
Don't beat yourself up Ellie, depression can do funny things to people. Take care.
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Tue 16 Oct 2007, 23:45,
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Don't beat yourself up Ellie, depression can do funny things to people. Take care.
Deeply sad. Very talented guy. My sympathies go out to all his family,friends and loved ones.
think its fair to say....we will miss you. The gay shift just wont be the same without you.
*hangs head
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 6:11,
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think its fair to say....we will miss you. The gay shift just wont be the same without you.
*hangs head
i just sent him an email last month of pics to fwap to - i hope he got some good enjoyment out of them.
thanks for the thread, and thanks shuya/that nikon fella for all the fun we had. see you when i get done on this level.
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 6:13,
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thanks for the thread, and thanks shuya/that nikon fella for all the fun we had. see you when i get done on this level.
For somebody I never met in person, just chatted to on the interweb these past few years..
this chills me to the very guts.
Much love.
very sad news, and nice see B3ta DOES have aheart when needs be.
So long fella
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 8:11,
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So long fella
i remember having conversations about our cameras and my old NK11, with you, probabaly a good while ago now.
You were a b3tan, one of us
As your friends, we're on your list
As all B3tans should be,
you will be sadly missed
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 9:10,
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You were a b3tan, one of us
As your friends, we're on your list
As all B3tans should be,
you will be sadly missed
This place just won't be the same without him around.
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 13:31,
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He simply came across on the board as a decent bloke.
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 20:27,
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My condolences to everyone close to him. He'll be missed.
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 20:34,
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Sorry to hear about this, he had an eye for good photos and a good sense of humor..
He'll be missed.
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Wed 17 Oct 2007, 22:38,
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He'll be missed.
I hope you find your next spin of the wheel more enjoyable.
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Thu 18 Oct 2007, 4:51,
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I'm sorry to hear it, he seemed like a good guy. :(
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