I’ve decided to create this new thread in order to honor and remember our friends and loved ones who have sadly passed away. Many of us knew them as valued residents of Taiwan and their presence, whether through their words, kindness, or contributions left a lasting impact.
This space is for anyone who wishes to share memories, offer condolences, or simply take a moment to reflect on the loss of someone who was part of Taiwan and/or our Forumosa family. Please feel free to post thoughts, stories, or messages of support for those who knew them.
Today, I would like to remember Charles Shuttleworth who was a very close friend of mine living up on here on the north coast. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been eleven years since he passed away on November 30, 2014.
Some of the fondest memories I have of this amazing English gentleman was drinking Guinness beer and watching football at his house or in his beer garden which he constructed himself. Or drinking beer, laughing and singing karaoke at my beach coffee shop at Baishawan on Moon Festival or Double Ten or just whenever! I still have some of the recordings I made of him during our karaoke sessions as he was a very good singer and he really enjoyed it. I loved listening to all of his stories and boy did he have a lot of them! He didn’t just live life, he experienced nearly everything it had to offer. He graciously gave me a personally signed copy of a book he wrote detailing his life. It’s one of my most treasured possessions.
So, Charles my friend. On this anniversary of your passing I salute you and will drink a nice cold Guinness in your memory. Rest in peace.
Today, I’m taking some time to remember Forumosa’s own Shiadoa who sadly passed away on December 1, 2019. I never met the man in person, but we shared some good humor private messages and I was always interested when he had something to post. I still miss him from our daily banter here on the threads. I’m certain that he was even more interesting in person. You can see from the pictures that he definitely had a zest for life.
Keep racing my friend wherever you are and please keep the rubber side down! Cheers.
The others from this forum I can remember passing are Dragon Bones, Jimi Presley, and Mick. I am an introvert and rarely meet people from this forum (although I have met a couple like @TT ), but it sucks whenever I hear of someone passing. Their absence certainly leaves a void.
And then I also wonder about those who have disappeared and whether they passed and we just don’t know….
I appreciate when long time posters leave but just kind of let us know without making a big scene. Some have done that and we wish them well like @finley
A few dropped off during covid time and I do hope the worse didn’t happen to them.
