Hello everyone,
Last night we got the tragic news that one of our former SMF teamies: metallica48423 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?action=profile;u=6160), better known as Justin to friends, has unexpectedly passed away at the unreasonably young age of 29.
Justin has helped literally thousands of SMF users with their problems during his time here.
Anyone who has had the pleasure of receiving his help will know and remember how kind of a person he was, and for that very reason it is also why many people from the SMF Team and the SMF Friends consider him a true friend. I'm sure this will also be the case for many community members, and people that remember him from other websites he frequented. Great guy.
Needless to say, this is a really big loss which has saddened all of us.
Speaking on behalf of the organization, the SMF team, the SMF friends, and I'm sure on behalf of many community members as well; we would like to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends, and keep them in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Justin will always be remembered here for everything he has done, and the appreciation for his work will linger on forever.
Thank you Justin, and may you rest in peace!
Shocking and tragic news.
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So sorry to hear this. metallica48423 was a terrific help to many here on SMF's Support Boards. He will be remembered for his generosity and kindness to others. Truly a Great Guy. Sincere condolences to his family & friends.
while he and I no longer spoke he was a great guy and it was a pleasure to meet him at the MoTM!
He will be missed!
What happen then? some kind of an cancer or tragic accident. Damn so young, He's is so young and died without an great life ahead of him
I didn't know him but I would like to extend my condolences to his family and his friends, both in real life and here. It's incredibly sad when someone dies at such a young age. May he rest in peace.
Thanks for posting <3
RIP Justin <3
RIP BlackMage!
Rest in peace!
Condolences to his family and close friends.
RIP and blue skies.
Justin was always one to help others.
I am deeply saddened by this news.
His family and friends, are in my prayers.
This is very sad news indeed. :( While I haven't spoken to him in a few years, the interactions I've had with him earlier were always positive. He was truly a great guy and seeing something like this is quite tragic.
R.I.P Justin
Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Rest in peace :(
You will be remembered
I don't think we really interacted much, but he seemed like a good guy and it's sad to hear about this.
RIP. :(
I didn't know him personally either, but I also agree with the fact that he was a great guy. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace. :(
RIP Justin, have a good time in heaven
Oh WOW!! :-X
You meet many people online over the years, and this guy was one of the Genuine good people that you don't forget.
Never did I witness Anything unpleasant from this guy...
Such sad news...
O:) May you find eternal peace my friend O:)
I feel so ashamed, that I read this after so many years. Nothing more I can currently say/write/think of. Just... :'(
He really was one of the good guys...
Quote from: Daniel D. on September 19, 2020, 12:19:33 PM
I feel so ashamed, that I read this after so many years. Nothing more I can currently say/write/think of. Just... :'(
Quote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on September 19, 2020, 12:44:58 PM
He really was one of the good guys...
I still think about him almost every day. He was one of those people who really made an impact on the lives he touched <3
And he did! Cannot agree more with you there, Jade E.
He was one of the two persons who talked me into trying SMF, must have been like 2009 or so.
And it was not until 2016 or so that I joined this forum, cause I hated SMF so much at first ;-)
But in the end he did his impact and I am using it since more than half a decade myself now...
Does anybody know what happened to my "Mr. Just-in-time-with-help" or is that too personal to post?
Quote from: SMiFFER on July 14, 2021, 03:48:57 PM
Does anybody know what happened to my "Mr. Just-in-time-with-help" or is that too personal to post?
If I remember correctly, it was a hidden medical issue that sadly decided to make itself known.
On the bright side, according to his family, it was fast and he didn't have time to suffer.