# Remembering Shawn Garcia **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 6, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149 "2025-10-06T19:19:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DocPop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/docpop/32/605009_2.png) [@DocPop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DocPop)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/1 "2025-10-06T19:19:33Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/3/c/83ca0c9a0c5eaffd5c330b3de21b9128b70dabda.jpeg "Remembering Shawn Garcia") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtEU-RNA_pM) I just learned that my friend, Shawn Garcia, passed away yesterday, and I wanted to take a moment to remember him. Shawn was a yo-yoer and photographer based in El Paso, Texas. He had a wife and a loving family, and within the yo-yo community, he was best known for his incredible photography — which he shared as _[@yotoyimages](https://www.instagram.com/yotoyimages/)_ on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. He had an amazing imagination and a real gift for capturing yo-yos in ways no one else could. I was a huge fan of his exploded-view photos, where every part of the yo-yo seemed to hover in midair. Shawn inspired a lot of people, myself included. I was lucky to collaborate with him a few times, including on a yo-yo we made together called the _Shawn Exploder_. But what I’ll remember most is his creativity, his kindness, and his love for this little community we’re all part of. We’ll miss him deeply. A few years back, I asked Shawn to share some behind the scenes footage from one of his yo-yo shoots. I’m really glad I did, it’s great to hear his voice again. You can see that clip about 16 minutes of this video [https://youtu.be/nCuaiO7xeTc?si=uJW99Q4Ur8G6\_dmX&t=935](https://youtu.be/nCuaiO7xeTc?si=uJW99Q4Ur8G6_dmX&t=935) ---
**Author:** ![OG\_Chimera](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/og_chimera/32/645488_2.png) [@OG\_Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OG_Chimera)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/2 "2025-10-06T19:26:24Z")
This is really sad to hear Doc, I remember Shawn from the old days and always loved his work. Thank you for sharing with us. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/3 "2025-10-06T19:29:12Z")
RIP @YotoyImages ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/0/9/10949a2e540b9d751d3df470c19c9e6570f5e49a.jpeg) always inspired by his photography and trick clips ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/4 "2025-10-06T19:31:25Z")
This breaks my heart ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/5 "2025-10-06T19:31:41Z")
This is so sad. I love seeing his photography pop up. ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/6 "2025-10-06T19:36:03Z")
Aww man, this is terrible to hear. I feel like I JUST saw him post a trick the other day. Life is nuts man. His work was SUPER high quality and he has such a unique perspective in his photography with the “exploded” view of yoyos. There will truly be a void in the community now. RIP ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/7 "2025-10-06T19:42:48Z")
Heartbreaking news that no one wanted to hear. Mr. Garcia was such a loving member here there and everywhere that has been yoyo for so long. Thoughts and prayers go out to his closest friends in the community and his family. This is all so fresh to everyone but I can’t help but smile to think about some of artist ways that Mr. Garcia shared his incredible yoyo collection with us. And honestly it was never talked about much, but Mr. Garcia had some of the most rare pieces you will see in our community. Here’s to you brother. The hours of talking freehands, takeshi mods, throws and life bro. I will miss your work man. And also. I’ll miss you dude. Until next time. ![127](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/4/82456c8a2a96997ecc428f459fcf53faee066e2f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![kawaii.kaede](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kawaii.kaede/32/640481_2.png) [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/8 "2025-10-06T19:43:52Z")
dddd ---
**Author:** ![Yooo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooo/32/196320_2.png) [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/9 "2025-10-06T20:06:12Z")
I’m going to miss his awesome yoyo photos. RIP ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/10 "2025-10-06T20:06:14Z")
Oh noooo, so sad to hear this, I really enjoyed his contributions. Much love to his family and friends… ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/11 "2025-10-06T20:41:40Z")
Shawn was one of the most amazing talents in the yoyo world and his loss hits really hard. Much love and condolences to his friends and family ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/12 "2025-10-06T20:50:11Z")
I’m going to miss seeing his posts. This is terrible news and my thoughts are with his family ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/13 "2025-10-06T20:54:39Z")
His photos are incredible and his yoyo style was smooth and unique. It was a surprise to learn that the man behind the #oldmanyoyoing hashtag was only in his fifties and really sad now to hear that he’s gone so young. ---
**Author:** ![DHwreckage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@DHwreckage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DHwreckage)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/14 "2025-10-06T21:38:38Z")
what…i just bought a yoyo from him last week, such an awesome guy and he had the most amazing photos, i cant believe it! ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/15 "2025-10-06T21:46:02Z")
this is terrible and a big loss for the community overall. Shawn was one of the best and his work as yotoyimages is iconic and historical. May he rest in peace and may he always be remembered 💔 ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/16 "2025-10-06T22:53:23Z")
This is shocking! Such a loss to the community. Sending love to his family. :heart: ---
**Author:** ![nappyrat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nappyrat/32/162747_2.png) [@nappyrat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nappyrat)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/17 "2025-10-06T23:03:41Z")
This is terrible news to hear, the yo-yo community really lost a real one. I actually recently won a Julyyoyo Sharpness from his generous giveaway. It’s definitely going to stay in the collection in memory of Shawn. 😭 ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/18 "2025-10-06T23:04:41Z")
very sad. his exploder images are legendary ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/19 "2025-10-06T23:51:29Z")
Such a good dude. He made yo-yo’s and yo-yoing cooler because of his combination of skill and stoke. I think this is still quite possibly the coolest pic of a yo-yo ever taken. ![IMG_3360](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/3/1/5316070a4fdf327123360af83939fc32c9eb4501.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![kyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/df705f/32.png) [@kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyo)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149/20 "2025-10-07T00:21:56Z")
Very sad to hear, he was a great guy who contributed a lot to our community. He will certainly be missed 😢 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remembering-shawn-garcia/434149.md?page=2)