Young Shpud and his Airplanes

14-04-2019 7:25pm #1

Boards lost a young poster last month. Some of us heard the news today. We knew him as Shpud. He loved airplanes and taking photos and his drone and his dog. Really he loved a lot of things. He could have been a pilot or a photographer. He could have been anything.Yet the lad struggled.

Not in a million years did I think I would be reading his obituary. We know so little of each other. We think we might have an idea but really we are completely clueless. I certainly was and am. Shpud I hope you are up there in a gigantic airplane taking photos of us all down here. Wherever you are I hope you are at peace and the demons are gone. Farewell young man x

TheValeyard · 14-04-2019 7:28pm

That's a very sad post. But very well put Persepoly.

RIP

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 14-04-2019 7:34pm

I don't really know why I'm posting this, as there's no more can, or needs to, be said.

His struggles and pain are now gone and he is, without doubt, finally at peace.

TG1 · 14-04-2019 7:36pm

Finally at peace and reunited with his grandad.

Autosport · 14-04-2019 7:37pm

Well written Perse

His love for photography and his dog always shone through

I remember spending many a night talking to him and hoping and praying that he could somehow find peace. He really missed his grandfather and I know they are both together again

Rest In Peace Shpud xxxx

SEPT 23 1989 · 14-04-2019 7:38pm

RIP kid

Kitty6277 · 14-04-2019 7:38pm

I’m knocked for six by this. I was thinking I must message him to check in recently but it slipped my mind. Really wish I had now.

RIP lad, we’ll miss you.

Erik Shun · 14-04-2019 7:41pm

He used post as Shannon 757, and then as Shpud..and as people have said, planes and photography were the 2 things I always noticed...he would sometimes pm me about tech issues, he was always polite and he was very proud of his insta account.....an 18yo boy should be looking forward to a long and happy life.... but instead, here we are mourning the sad loss of one of our own, blessed be.

Trigger Happy · 14-04-2019 7:42pm

That’s a lovely post Perse. I really feel for his family and can’t imagine what they are going through. RIP young man.

Ted_YNWA · 14-04-2019 7:43pm

Well said Persepoly,

Some of us are just names on a screen to each other. Over time and interacting with each other across numerous threads and forums, we become a lot more connected.

I didn't realise how much until I read his obituary posted earlier this evening.

I was on cloud 9 after the Liverpool win today, but read that post a few minutes later. Firmly crashed down to reality again.

Those of us who knew him, knew the struggles he had with the daily physical pains and struggles he dealt with with his condition. We all pointed to his love of his drone & planes to help him focus his thoughts. We were members of a private forum together, along with other posters we tried our best to help him. I know I am not alone in saying that there was plenty of late nights chatting with home. Also a few more worried about his posting style.

I never met him, but feel like I lost a brother tonight. Hope you are finally at peace.

RIP .

This is it · 14-04-2019 7:47pm

RIP.

The Crazy Cat Lady · 14-04-2019 7:48pm

This has come as a complete shock, RIP shpud:(, I'll always remember our chats

Poochie05 · 14-04-2019 7:48pm

I often thought of him when he wasn’t posting. His love of planes and aviation was clear and his close relationship with his grandfather.
For someone so young he suffered so much. Kind of a shock to see his photo posted, I didn’t follow his Instagram so didn’t know his name but what a beautiful soul.

Sleep well Shpud, finally at peace and free from pain.

La.de.da · 14-04-2019 7:53pm

Your battles were mighty.... and now young man, your war is over.

rest easy .

Xx

Ariadne · 14-04-2019 8:03pm

Wherever you are right now I hope you're at peace , I'm just so sorry that you couldn't find that peace here.

Witchie · 14-04-2019 8:28pm

A young man with such potential and so much pain. Am so sorry you couldn't make it through to a better and happier life.

Heartbroken for his family and friends.

RMAOK · 14-04-2019 8:45pm

RIP

Mrcaramelchoc · 14-04-2019 8:50pm

**** it.i don't know anything about him and never heard of him but thats sad.i hope you are happy where ever you and your grandad are.

Rothko · 14-04-2019 9:21pm

I didn't know him that well but I'm still in shock over this

. Poor guy, I hope he has found peace. RIP

Sephiroth_dude · 14-04-2019 9:55pm

Got a shock when I read this, Like tedo I posted around him in noc forum and in a private forum, wanted to give him a big brother hug, RIP bro, hope you're at peace.

7 Seconds... · 14-04-2019 10:05pm

RIP, Sphud.

pew · 14-04-2019 10:35pm

This has floored me. I have no words. I got to know him through a forum we both were part of. I just hope he has found his peace

RIP x

Tauriel · 14-04-2019 11:08pm

I'm lost for words. I can't imagine what his poor family are going through.

I got a shock when the news was shared in a private forum, in which I got to know Shpud and his love of airplanes, photography and cars. I really hope that he finally finds the peace he so truly deserves.

RIP.

Eeden · 15-04-2019 1:30am

Oh no. So sorry to hear this

Gimme A Pound · 15-04-2019 3:07am

Ah no... Shpud was Shannon? Only a young boy.

I didn't know him other than familiarity with his posts but a person's life ending so young is just heartbreaking.

Kitty6277 · 15-04-2019 4:13am

I hope he knows, wherever he is, how sad all of us are. I think he would’ve thought that none of us would notice or care if he was gone, but clearly that isn’t the case.

15-04-2019 4:40am

RIP young man. My condolences to your family and friends. Don't even know you but wiped away a tear reading through this. No doubt you're at peace now.