I’m new here. I’ve read many posts of Old-Lumens but I just found out he’ll not write any more. A great loss for this forum. I’m also sorry for Mrs. V, but on the other hand feel kind of relief they’re together again.
Looking at first post I realized yesterday was secend anniversary of his pass away. Last seen: 2 years, one day ago.
By writing this post I want to let you all know the Old-Lumens has left great legacy in this forum and he was and he will be admired over times. Being a newbie here I do not hesitate to call him a guru of flashlights. He is still living in followers who inspire by his projects.
R.I.P wise man
I have been around this hobby for a while but never communicated directly with Old Lumens.
Recently I found Old Lumens channel on youtube while I was exploring knife sharpeners. His videos are a part of his extraordinary legacy and forever there to enjoy - so are his posts on here.
Rest in Peace Justin and Val. You will be remembered and missed by this community.
J-Dub, so nice to hear you were there for Val with conversation and listening after Justin passed. My condolences on your loss. Having lost three family members myself over the course of 2018, I can appreciate the grief you are going through. It takes a lot of strength and bravery to open one's heart and love. Hang in there buddy.
Rest in Peace Mr. Justin and Madam. Val.
We all will face the day that they had passed. We have the time to do something that can make profits to the others. Thanks his hot for the BLF.
Hope all BLFers a happy holy holidays.
Justin and Val, may both of you rest peacefully together for eternity.
I just signed on for the first time in a while and saw this in my subscriptions. Sad to hear about Val but glad that her suffering is now over.May they now rest in peace together.
I thought i would post here to keep the legacy of Old Lumens alive. He was an great inspiration to many of us here on BLF, even though he has been gone now for nearly 5 years, … and Mrs. Lumens has also passed on… The legacy & inspiration will live on i hope. It was Old Lumens’s custom MagLite creations i seen first, to discover the Budget Light Forums, and since that day i consider this community a home to one of my most favorite interests & hobbies. We will never forget you Justin. 
Wow 5 yrs already — He was a true Flashlight Modder / Builder —— 
:+1:
I am still subscribed to his YouTube channel! I loved his builds and ideas for custom lights. Especially like how he didn’t use advanced tools like lathes or a mill. I came to the forum a little late to catch the main content, but it’s fun to read back through.
OL inspired my first real build, a maglite of course! I think for many of us here modding wouldn’t be a thing if it wasn’t for him.
This maglite holds a special sentimental value and is actually the only flashlight I would never sell.
I can't believe he's been gone for nearly 5 years.
It seems like it hasn't been that long to me. 
I watched some of his videos yesterday —- He had a cool way about explaining things —- Reminds me of that Artist Bob Ross
That’s sadly true.
5 years…incredible 
RIP
Dude you nailed it…He was the bob Ross of flashlight enthusiasts 
THANK YOU, DBSAR, for reviving a remembrance of Justin (Old Lumens). What a great guy. As a newbie, I was reticent to bug him with a question, but he was very helpful and not critical at all. What a wonderful pillar of the flashaholic community… I’d actually not thought of him for quite a while, so it’s good to see this.
I hope Mrs. Old Lumens is doing alright and keeping her life bright. 
I’m glad to know his videos are still around. I’ll have to watch a few. I wonder what he’d think of the Anduril UI? I imagine he’d be a super enthusiast for it, given how he appreciated the NovaTac 120P.
HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Unfortunately Mrs. Old Lumens passed away back in 2018.
I am unaware of they had any children, and if they did, -do they know of his significance & skills here on BLF. Maybe Dale (DB Custom) would know…
Just re-watched one of Old Lumen’s vids, can’t believe it’s been 5 years.
Rest in Peace Justin and Valerie.
On my first return to this forum after nine years away, I’ve just learned of this tremendous loss to our community. I’m heartbroken at the loss of Old Lumens and his wife. At the same time, it warms my heart to see how Old Lumens was remembered here. I’ll cherish the light we built together.