R.I.P. Niki Stetkiewicz : April 11, 1995 - January 23, 2018

This is a video in memory of a fellow elevator filmer based in Los Angeles, CA, who passed away. Story is said in the video, feel free to leave any memories of him in the comments below. Anything hateful, rude, or offensive will strictly be prohibited.
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[@onhiatus526]

Five years on, we still remember Niki! Soo devastating even it if was five years ago! I'm from Los Angeles, also one of the newest! Still devastating from five years ago. I am either the 20th or 21st elevator photographer in Los Angeles Area, or even California. I don't know exactly. I cannot believe we lost 2 elevators filmers 2 years ago, but hey, we might gain 3 this year! We'll see! RIP Niki Stetkiewicz even though it was five years after, he still leaves a legacy. Hopefully we don't lose more elevator photographers! Save our community! Let's hope we gain photographers, not lose photographers! RIP Niki! Save our community! 5 years, we still remember Niki.

[@CaptainOtis380]

Niki was the first Elevator Enthusiest I've actually had a conversation with. It was on FaceTime back during my Senior Year in High School; December, 2014. My prayers are out to him and his family.

[@Happytylermovieproducction]

So sad that this accident can be avoidable. I will miss you man!

[@allenswope6620]

RIP niki I will miss you

[@theodorepfeffer7342]

Niki was one of the first enthusiasts I became friends with as well as one of the friendliest. Though I was informed of his passing a few weeks ago it is still just as shocking. It’s comforting to know that he will live on through the many videos he uploaded and that he is now in peace.

[@onhiatus526]

6 years ago now. Also some sad news. That same day, this year, my grandma died, on the 23rd of January. This is so sad for me, as a Los Angeles based elevator enthusiast. What a sad place I'm in right now. I'm so devastated. Two people I knew who died the same day, what a big devastation on me. I'm so devastated, I'm very sad! I pray for both my family and Niki's family. 😢😭💔

[@TransitUSA]

R.I.P. We will NOT let this happen again. Save our community!

[@FloridianElevators]

SO SAD!!!! I didn't really know him either, and while this isn't quite as upsetting for me personally cause of that, still VERY SAD and I definitely am praying for him and his family!!!! And now seeing 2 ENTHUSIASTS DEAD IN LESS THAN A YEAR, It scares me to think what could happen next.

[@jamespaullopez5221]

Hi Jim. My Name is James Paul Lopez, Nikki's Friend. Nikki and I been know each other since Middle School.

[@JimLiElevators]

Hi. Are you referring to Nikki Mason?

[@Anatole2201]

That’s very sad to hear! Even though I barely knew him, he will definitely be missed.

[@bannersxyz]

So sorry to hear about the loss. He was way too young and nice...The roadway tragically devastates hundreds of loved ones every day. TT

[@Clock1010]

RIP NIKI

[@WonderGirl9]

I never heard of this person and sorry for your loss. May God bring peace to his family. May he rest in peace.

[@mallguy8970]

I'm sorry Niki, I will miss your videos. :(

[@Mohsonicdaybreaker]

Aww man I'm so sorry for this loss.

[@williselevators]

I Haven’t Watched His Videos, Until Now, First Of I’ve Watched This Video, And I Know That He Died, So Rest In Peace Niki. Niki, You Were The Coolest Elevator Photographer. I’m Watching Your Videos Now.

[@Lucky_Wolf_2008]

Jim, i'm Sorry 😢

[@Thevidgame]

Aww! That’s unfortunate! May the elevator community never die! I’m from Houston! Hope you stay strong! Did you get affected by Hurricane Harvey?

[@subhasriprasad3896]

Oh Jim! That's very sad! You told that he died in a car crash. So , I pray to God Almighty for Niki to reach heaven very soon. May his soul Rest In Peace - R.I.P. All elevator photographers of KZbin Elevator Community , let us join our hands and say our prayers to Niki Stetkiewicz. We pray thee.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@subhasriprasad3896]

We all will miss him forever. We all will remember him. Let us pray for him.

[@LocoRails79]

He never commented on my videos, but he subscribed to me. I never knew him, but I’m upset about what happened! HOW MANY ELEVATOR ENTHUSIASTS ARE WE GOING TO LOSE?! Also, I made a video recently!

[@elijahtehaviationist]

So Sorry For your loss, Jim I feel your pain. Who agrees? Like and reply. This is so sad :( I had a loss once And God bless Niki🙏🙏

[@elijahtehaviationist]

And Also what caused the car accident? It feels deadly.

[@JimLiElevators]

I think it was either him or someone else who drove at the highest speed.

[@elijahtehaviationist]

JimLiElevators Dang! That's awful. Hopefully he will blend in Heaven with Jesus. God Bless your family. I had a loss once. Due to a heart attack and sickness. Once again so sorry for your loss :(

[@aceee06]

First James Brock now Niki Stetkeiwicz, although I didn't know either personally it still is still sadly touching finding out about people who share a hobby dying.

[@EWPA14]

Wow. The 1st 2 deaths in less than a year. How sad. He never Commented on any of my videos, nor did I watch any of his videos, so we didn't really know each other too well, but still, this is a very sad loss.

[@jdrailfan5424]

So sad 😭😭😭😭😭 he will never be forgotten

[@jonathanocto]

Don't worry Jim. I'll be praying for everyone. :)

[@elevatorboy2615]

I'm sorry about what happen to your favorite elevator filmer.

[@PNWElevatorAviation]

I’m terribly sorry for the loss

[@trevorlafalce5789]

Prayers sent to his family

[@elijahtehaviationist]

Trevor L. I 100% Agree with you he lived A long life but he belongs in heaven his new home.

[@JimLiElevators]

Niki is actually a he.

[@elijahtehaviationist]

JimLiElevators Ok I edited it

[@BostonElevatorDude]

Another one?! Ugh!! I don't know him at all but that sucks!! So sorry about this!! :(

[@JimLiElevators]

Yeah! First we lost James, and now Niki. I am SO DEEPLY SICKENED & DEVASTATED by this!!!!! 😡😡😡

[@BostonElevatorDude]

I don't know Niki personally, but still, very upsetting!!!! :-(

[@JimLiElevators]

I agree with you strongly!

[@Elevatorman2005]

@@JimLiElevators, we even lost Tan Jing Kai!

[@JimLiElevators]

@@Elevatorman2005 What happened to him if you don’t mind describing to me?

[@williambrown4540]

The KZbin elevator community even lost Jeff Burns the father of TJElevatorfan

[@SamG2808]

I missed that video and I don’t know who he is but It’s very Sad to lose an elevator Enthusiast 😢😭

[@thomaswarren3154]

😭

[@elevatorsincity]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Anthony-zl3pk]

Sorry that happend to you prayers are with you

[@elevcan2312]

Very sad that he died.

[@khaihopkins8882]

R.I.P Niki

[@BostonElevatorDude]

Jim, some people don't believe this is true (not mentioning names). They need proof (news articles etc).

[@JimLiElevators]

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[@averylogan6832]

SO SAD Jim!

[@YENATTIRB12]

RIP 🙏🏼

[@LanotaRitmo]

I an super sorry I pray for the family

[@geneseetrainselevators2448]

Thank you for the shoutout, Jim! Now we lost ANOTHER enthusiast! 😭😭😭 The elevator community is a VERY sad place now!!!

[@JimLiElevators]

Especially the toxic drama.

[@geneseetrainselevators2448]

JimLiElevators Yes, that, too! 😞

[@jonathanmayse3353]

Elevating New York by Genesee Elevators I know and I well always pray to the elevator community

[@FloridianElevators]

Elevating New York by Genesee Elevators That, and also the fact so many awesome lifts are being modded/replaced.

[@jonathanmayse3353]

Floridian Elevators I know and in my opinion is to keep old elevators like Otis black button and Otis lexan

[@busdriver6937]

I'm sad 😢😥😢😥

[@Blinddragon]

💔

[@daredevil3744]

Hi, you should know that crime is more prevalent in America than in Europe.

[@sodabuster26]

I'm sorry. How did that happen?

[@ee4u]

God has a purpose for everyone and maybe He said it was time to go.