Ian Beech - sad news

[Nick_Chim]

I stumbled across the original "TVR dreaming" video of Ian's on the 'net a couple of years ago - before I got my Chim or was on PH; a great dreamy video nicely synched to 'Everything' from Thomas Crown - perfectly captured what driving a TVR is all about - had a chance to say thanks in Jan, but t'is a loss that there will be no more from this great guy. RIP.

[old64er]

Its very sad news, at least we have his fantastic videos to remember him by.

[geoffvalenti]

Just read this

I am truly saddened by the news.

Like lots of people on PH I only knew of Ian through his videos.

A great loss to the world in general, and PH especially.

He will be truly missed.

[sideways mostly]

I never met Ian but the number of posts here show how much he will be missed.
I would like to add my condolences to those already expressed and hope his family find peace.
What a tragic event.

[gifdy]

Very sad news.

Ian kept encouraged me to go along to an East Anglia meet when I was having a rough time last year. He sent some very kind emails. Unfortunately I moved away and never got to meet him.

RIP Ian

[TVRtoe]

I never met Ian, but his video's are inspirational. He left his mark. Condolences to his family.

[NoisyGriff]

Oh dear.

RIP Ian - Thanks for the videos.

[fredleicester]

Haven't been on PH for months and heard about this from a fellow PH'er.

Very sad news indeed. Condolences to family and friends.

[john75]

The Eastern Daily Press carried a peice on Ian's suicide today no mention of Pistonheaders but it give some idea of the turmoil Ian ws facing at the time.

Such a waste of a really great guy.

Was looking over some old emails from Ian and he will be missed greatly.

[Hotwire]

such sad news. RIP Ian.

[Nick P]

john75 said:

The Eastern Daily Press carried a peice on Ian's suicide today no mention of Pistonheaders but it give some idea of the turmoil Ian ws facing at the time. Such a waste of a really great guy. Was looking over some old emails from Ian and he will be missed greatly.

Really sad....if only he had asked someone for help or advice

[mxdi]

Nick P said:

john75 said: The Eastern Daily Press carried a peice on Ian's suicide today no mention of Pistonheaders but it give some idea of the turmoil Ian ws facing at the time. Such a waste of a really great guy. Was looking over some old emails from Ian and he will be missed greatly. Really sad....if only he had asked someone for help or advice

Yeah, I read it too and it seems such a small thing to take the action he did

[ferg]

john75 said:

The Eastern Daily Press .......

That is just heartbreaking. Terrible.

[gtr-gaz]

http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/s

[Nick P]

mxdi said:

Nick P said: john75 said: The Eastern Daily Press carried a peice on Ian's suicide today no mention of Pistonheaders but it give some idea of the turmoil Ian ws facing at the time. Such a waste of a really great guy. Was looking over some old emails from Ian and he will be missed greatly. Really sad....if only he had asked someone for help or advice Yeah, I read it too and it seems such a small thing to take the action he did

the irony is his dad saying "I would have given him the money"......heartbreaking

[carsarecool]

ferg said:

john75 said: The Eastern Daily Press ....... That is just heartbreaking. Terrible.

Indeed. What a sad loss. Best wishes to all of his family in this terrible time.

[Muncher]

Is there anything that can be done to help the family?

[zippee]

Nick P said:

mxdi said: Nick P said: john75 said: The Eastern Daily Press carried a peice on Ian's suicide today no mention of Pistonheaders but it give some idea of the turmoil Ian ws facing at the time. Such a waste of a really great guy. Was looking over some old emails from Ian and he will be missed greatly. Really sad....if only he had asked someone for help or advice Yeah, I read it too and it seems such a small thing to take the action he did the irony is his dad saying "I would have given him the money"......heartbreaking

Sometimes people are just too proud/scared to ask for help. A fact I know from bitter experience.

Simpo/Ted, is there any way we can start a collection to give a little help at this most terrible time? Else if theres anything else we can do as a collective group please let us know!

[Piglet]

I would imagine, having dealt with some debt cases, that this is only the tip of the iceberg. Mostly by the time families fall into mortgage debt all other lines of credit have been used.

It is just so desperately desperately sad that Ian felt that this was the only way out and I can't imagine what his family are going through right now.

It would be good if his Pistonheads friends could help the family in some way.

[PetrolTed]

Thanks for your thoughts all. Please could we keep this thread as a thread of condolences.