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# RIP Shuya Nanahara (aka. Jonathan Crawford)
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.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:24, archived)
# Fuck no!
Shit shit shit shit!
edit:
www.b3ta.com/users/profile.php?id=25649
So long lad thanks for the laughs!
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:26, archived)
# "...and you can tell they're not proper keep left signs."
"Clear off the lot of you!"
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45, archived)
# Blimey
*doffs hat*

*looks sombre*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:26, archived)
# All of this
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:27, archived)
# I always wondered if I died in a fatal road accident
would any of you find out..


*slaps self for depressing thoughts*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:29, archived)
# I would try to find out where you'd been
I've wondered about it too
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:30, archived)
# Me too actually
I have a feeling I'd just die into obscurity
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31, archived)
# You ok hon?
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33, archived)
# Yeah, I'm ok
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:40, archived)
# i work with a b3tan,
so i'm sure he'd tell you lot.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33, archived)
# I think TLH would tell my MSN contacts
that are largely b3tards . . .


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:38, archived)
# Hun, we'd have a massive party in your honour
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 :)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:44, archived)
# I'm going nowhere!
*puts blu-tak under bums*


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:46, archived)
# You have more than one bum?
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:49, archived)
# yeah! course!


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:51, archived)
# oh ... yeah me too
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:01, archived)
# wondered about me dying?
gee thanks

aw, this is too depressing

RIP Shuya

and thanks Ellie for letting us know

ps - missed 22k on a lighter note
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33, archived)
# No, you idiot
Wondered about me dying
/selfish

Just wondered if anyone would notice
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:34, archived)
# who said that?
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:35, archived)
# *cries*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:36, archived)
# *hug*
I'd notice :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:41, archived)
# me too
I'd think 'where's that fucking greylag goose I ordered?'


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:42, archived)
# o_O
you're very sweary today!
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:46, archived)
# meh!
some days . . .


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:48, archived)
# =(
i was only messing..
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:51, archived)
# I know!
dinna fash!


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:52, archived)
# *fashes*
*mightily*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:54, archived)
# Haha, you arse
I feel guilty for laughing at that
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:47, archived)
# i'll email you everyday.
and if you don't reply i'll assume the worst and tell everyone.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:42, archived)
# Then it'd turn out she was on holiday and you did'nt hear.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:46, archived)
# Then I'll warn you now
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.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:48, archived)
# No probs
I have a feeling he'd want you guys to know
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:36, archived)
# depends if they trace the car back to me... ;)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:35, archived)
# Well they will now....
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:36, archived)
# hahah - cnut! *


*word censored in case Shuya's parents see this



(I think they should)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:36, archived)
# *stifles smirk*
you bad bad man!


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:36, archived)
# =(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:27, archived)
# fucking hell!
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:27, archived)
# oh fuck.
no.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:28, archived)
# Oh shit :O
This is terrible :(

Thinking of his family.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:28, archived)
# Fuck.
RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:29, archived)
# : (
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:30, archived)
#
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:30, archived)
# sad news :(
Rest in Peace, Nikon, you'll be missed
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31, archived)
# You know, I've wondered how b3ta would react to a member dying
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.

:(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31, archived)
#
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:34, archived)
# Heh, yeah
Should have read the comments first, I sort of didn't want to incase everyone was taking the piss and linking to /talk
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:37, archived)
# Yeah...
I was worried about that too, but the reaction has been very pleasent... B3tans are surprisingly nice sometimes.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:42, archived)
# that we are.
if you want to talk or rant or anything my email's in my profile.
i can't gaz...
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:44, archived)
# Most b3tans are actually lovely people in my experience
...even the ones who act like twats on here on occasion!
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45, archived)
# only met a few
but I would have to agree 100%

actually make that 97% Ska King Cody took us for a nice financial freeloading ride.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 13:00, archived)
# What's that supposed to mean?
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:18, archived)
# *puts black armband on hat*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31, archived)
# I noticed that as well, but was unsure about saying anything...
truly the last word of a B3tan :)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:32, archived)
# ^
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:35, archived)
# amen bro :)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:39, archived)
# Jesus, the signature as well.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:43, archived)
# Oh man ...
I never even noticed that :'(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:46, archived)
# yes
there are signs that he wasn't very happy.

Alas sometimes there's nothing that can be done


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:47, archived)
# That gave me goose-bumps
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:09, archived)
# ^ Yeah, me too.
:(

Sad stuff
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 9:44, archived)
# He's taking photos of all the late great rock stars now
up at the big gig in the sky :)

Really sad news, you ok chick? My hugs go out to you.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:31, archived)
# Yeah, I'm OK... mostly
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. :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:35, archived)
# You shouldn't feel guilty m'dear
There's no way you could be to blame for something like that...
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:37, archived)
# ^ this
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:39, archived)
# ^ yep
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:40, archived)
# ^ This
In buckets
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:11, archived)
# absolutely
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 22:05, archived)
# Poor love
You need to talk, gaz me.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:37, archived)
# oh christ.
i'm sorry to hear that.
just remember it wasn't your fault.
he was his own person
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:38, archived)
# ^this
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:13, archived)
# C]:0(
If it was suicide it wasn't your fault.

Bless you!


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:40, archived)
# if he did then it really isn't your fault
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*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:50, archived)
#
Unless, of course, they're personally responsible for making him feel suicidal.

Silly people! Unconditional consolation undermines your human decency!
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:59, archived)
# Oh my god
that's awful :'(

RIP dude
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:32, archived)
# oh no :(
sorry to hear about that *hug*

he was a nice chap
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33, archived)
# Shit me..
First thing I see when I log on =[

*skulks off feeling low*
RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:33, archived)
# Sorry
Didnt mean to ruin anyones day
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:38, archived)
# Stop that kind of talk right now
Thank you for telling us. You must be having it far worse right now
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:39, archived)
# you haven't ruined anyone's day, you've been thoughtful enough to let us know, in what must be the worst of times for you, and indeed the family, so thank you.
he had friends and was amongst people who shared his sense of humour on here.
Lets hope he finds his own peace now :)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:40, archived)
# ^ all of this
:)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45, archived)
# ^ This
Well said Archie.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:53, archived)
# hey
you havent ruined anyones day
*hugs*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:28, archived)
# Sad news
my thoughts go out to his friends and family

RIP old chap
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:34, archived)
# Oh no
He was a nice guy :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:35, archived)
# He was
But very fucked up... I think he was severely depressed. Perhaps he's in a happier place now.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:39, archived)
# :(
sad news.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:37, archived)
# Very sad indeed

(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:41, archived)
# On his Flickr page he says he is going to kill himself.
flickr.com/photos/jcrawford/sets/72157601955980745/

Can I suggest you tell the police this?
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:41, archived)
# Oh, I know
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.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:45, archived)
# oh dear
i don't know either of you, but are you ok?
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:49, archived)
# how awful
:(

*sads*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:50, archived)
# *delurks*
*salutes*
*relurks*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 11:56, archived)
# RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:01, archived)
# This is so tragic
I am terribly sorry :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:07, archived)
# Wow.
That's some sad news.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:07, archived)
# Fuck
:-(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:10, archived)
# :'(
farewell, Nikon
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:10, archived)
# Really bad news :o(
Here's hoping you're OK.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:11, archived)
# ^^This
is very sad :( Wherever he is, hopefully there are kittens.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:13, archived)
# Aww
That's sad to hear :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:16, archived)
# sad news
:(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:25, archived)
# :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:25, archived)
# *hugs*
sorry hear that...I hope he is at peace now
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:25, archived)
# I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you and his family are ok.
:(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:31, archived)
# Oh no !
This is awful !!!

I'm so sorry , poor Nikon Fella :(



(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:32, archived)
# Sad News :(
Stay strong Ellie, Stay at Peace, Nikon Fella
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:37, archived)
# Aw man
RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:39, archived)
# Thanks for letting us know.
Goodbye Jonathan, take it easy my friend. I'll miss our conversations on msn.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:42, archived)
# I'm so sorry to hear about this.
My thoughts are with you - this must be a lousy time.

Do try to keep well.


(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:49, archived)
# *saddens*

(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:49, archived)
# R.I.P. Shuya, you will be missed
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)
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:55, archived)
# I didn't know him at all
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
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 12:58, archived)
# *salutes*
RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 14:22, archived)
# :(

So long Nikon Fella! You *will* be missed.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 14:47, archived)
# Rest in peace Nikon
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 15:04, archived)
# Rest in Peace Shuya.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 15:39, archived)
# RIP

(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 15:47, archived)
# Oh my god!
Fucking hell - one of our own!

My god.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 15:53, archived)
# I am very sorry to hear this. RIP.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 16:02, archived)
# :(
bye Nikon fella :' ¬(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 16:55, archived)
# He was an amazing photographer.
Sorry for your loss.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:34, archived)
# RIP Mate
your phtotos brought inspiration to newbies
ideas for shoppers and were a bloody nice guy
I hope your at peace my freind.

:,-(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:37, archived)
# *sads*
RIP fella.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:45, archived)
# RIP
:-(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:46, archived)
# very sad news
my thoughts are with his family and friends. :( RIP.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 17:59, archived)
# what awful news :(
RIP fella
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:03, archived)
# bye bye johnathan
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
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:06, archived)
# oh fuck :(
my condolences

(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:11, archived)
# R.I.P. fellow :(
thanks for the laughs. You'll be missed.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:16, archived)
# *wanders over from /links*
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...
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:30, archived)
# =(
that am sad
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:19, archived)
# awful news
:(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:30, archived)
# :(
Very sad news.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:32, archived)
# Nice to know some of us care.
RIP fella.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:33, archived)
# Sad news indeed
My condolences to his family and friends.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:39, archived)
# RIP
.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:39, archived)
# RIP Nikon
we'll miss you.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:41, archived)
# RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:48, archived)
# D:
He was an ace fellow. Hopefully he's up there drawing CDCs in the sky.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:48, archived)
# this is tragic
RIP dude
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:53, archived)
# :-(
10 stands up
20 raises pint to nikon
30 hug for e.b.
40 sits down, sad
50 Goto 10
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:55, archived)
# tipped one back for him
couple more later tonight...
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 0:10, archived)
# thats rubbish

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
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 18:58, archived)
# i'm unhappy
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:15, archived)
# blimey
my nightly read b3ta and have a laugh isnt going so well!

Sad shit.

RIP bloke.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:16, archived)
# sorry to hear
RIP Nikon
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:18, archived)
# ...
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*
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:25, archived)
# :(
I haven't seen him on the board for quite a while
but he was nice to me even when I was new
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:27, archived)
# ...
It's always sad to see someone leave b3ta, but for a b3tard to go like this...

Rest In Peace Shuya.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:33, archived)
# Christ...
Damn. Take care of yourself Ellie Bites.

RIP Mr Crawford /Shuya. The good folks here'll remember you.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:33, archived)
# shit
one of the first friends i met here, but only as ThatNikonFella. Sadly missed :(
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 19:43, archived)
# Shitbags!
RIP
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 20:16, archived)
# Goodbye, Shuya.
Come back soon.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 20:27, archived)
# *salutes*
Sad news.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 21:45, archived)
# Bum! :O(
My prayers go with you and those he left here.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 22:14, archived)
# RIP Jonathan
*hugs* to you, Rik and other friends and family.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 22:37, archived)
# Bye Nikon
Had a few good laughs. Sad news. :(
Don't beat yourself up Ellie, depression can do funny things to people. Take care.
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 23:45, archived)
# ^ this ^
from me too
(, Tue 16 Oct 2007, 23:47, archived)
# RiP Mr Nikon Fella.
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
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 6:11, archived)
# damn. what terrible news.
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.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 6:13, archived)
# holy fucking shit.
 
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.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 6:34, archived)
# Sorry to hear this news...
:(
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 6:59, archived)
# The world is less for this.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 8:04, archived)
# As I normally skip news mashes I completly missed this...
very sad news, and nice see B3ta DOES have aheart when needs be.

So long fella
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 8:11, archived)
# Ahh shit.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 9:00, archived)
# RiP Nikon
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
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 9:10, archived)
# Fuck
x2
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 10:48, archived)
# RIP
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 12:50, archived)
# He was the only guy I really spoke to on here
This place just won't be the same without him around.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 13:31, archived)
# RIP mr Nanahara
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 13:34, archived)
# :'(
poor sod
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 17:57, archived)
# Rest in peace matey
:(
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 18:00, archived)
# RIP Nikon
He simply came across on the board as a decent bloke.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 20:27, archived)
# Shit.
My condolences to everyone close to him. He'll be missed.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 20:34, archived)
# That's awful news..
Sorry to hear about this, he had an eye for good photos and a good sense of humor..


He'll be missed.
(, Wed 17 Oct 2007, 22:38, archived)
# RIP Shuya
I hope you find your next spin of the wheel more enjoyable.
(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 4:51, archived)
# RIP
(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 14:28, archived)
# ...
:(
(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 17:37, archived)
# Bloody hell!
I'm sorry to hear it, he seemed like a good guy. :(
(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 17:47, archived)
# *RIPs*
I remembered his FP when Bernard Manning died... he was a funny guy... one less b3tan in the world, what a horrible thought! :(

(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 20:44, archived)
# I didn't know the guy but RIP
(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 21:58, archived)
# RIP
.
(, Thu 18 Oct 2007, 21:58, archived)
# Arses
Condolences to family & friends.
:-(
(, Fri 19 Oct 2007, 4:34, archived)
# Well, shit.
(, Mon 22 Oct 2007, 23:12, archived)