We are saddened to inform you (in case you haven't already heard) that one of our own has unfortunately passed very recently. Earlier today, we learned that family members of @Buddy confirmed that he has unfortunately passed sometime over the past few days. Buddy was a part of our little community here on ATRL for going on an entire decade. At 27 years of age, this loss is indescribably tragic and impossible to put into words. Many of us on ATRL have had the pleasure to get to know him during his time with us. He was a charismatic and fun individual with a deep passion for pop music, political conversation, and this community as a whole. 

 

On behalf of the ATRL community, the staff wish condolences to his friends, family, and loved ones and that he can rest in peace. 

 

We know many of you (including several of the staff) got to know him pretty well, even if in passing. Please use this thread to remember, commemorate, and mourn him. We just ask that this thread stay respectful and sensitive. Further, we strongly discourage discussion surrounding the circumstances of his death. Nothing on that end is confirmed and those circumstances do not need to be speculated as they are unimportant in grieving this tragic loss.

So sad, R.I.P. and thoughts/Prayers for his family ?

WTF???? When, what, where, why, how????? This caught me so off guard. His last post was last Friday too...

 

RIP he was a pillar in the atrl community and was always so nice to me 

this is sad, only 27, a year younger than me, rest in peace buddy

I wish so badly that this wasn’t real. He was so young, and such a lovely presence around the forum. Rest in peace Buddy.

RIP He was so so young, praying for his family and his loved ones to get through this tragic lost

Shocked and hurt. Buddy was always a real and genuine person. I've spoken to him in the ADHD base. I know how destructive our illness can be and I am sorry that you had to suffer so much during your lifetime -- you didn't deserve it.

I saw his posts all the time through the many years lurking and being a member here, so sad

 

And only 27

R.I.P. Buddy

omg. i would only interact with him occasionally but he was always super nice and an iconic user. rest in peace buddy  

I’m gutted.

 

Hope you’re in a better place, RIP Buddy

OMG, I am an ATRL vet, original ATRL too, so this is like big news.

 

RIP

So sad. May they rest in peace. 

Damn, RIP. 

 

Many condolences to his family and friends . Fly high, Buddy.

RIP, wow this is really shocking, wishing his family the best

Wow. Very unexpected and very sad. My condolences go out to all friends and family. We know you’re in a better place, Buddy!

May he rest in peace

oh my gosh that's so sad 

 

r.i.p. and hope his family and friends are holding up well 

I'm very shocked to hear this, may Buddy rest in peace. 

Rest in Peace Buddy <3 You will always be remembered here

 

 

this is genuinely shocking, i've always appreciated his point of view on here throughout the years. may he rest in peace

RIP fellow Sufjan stan 

It says he was last online on Friday. How sad. RIP

rest in power, buddy

 

RIP  these are tragic news, praying for his family and loved ones

This is quite shocking, I don't think we talked or not that I remember but I saw his posts here and there and he seemed to be a nice guy, no problematic. May he rest in peace and hope his family find the peace they will need in these hard days.