A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Rest In Peace: Adam Aries

It is with great sadness that I have to post that the BME community has lost an awesome, funny, brilliant and kind member. Last night, Adam Aries passed away in his sleep. Adam was like a brother to many. He touched hundreds if not thousands of people through his work with RoP as well as being a body piercer. Unfortunately we do not have any more details other than what I have posted. Please see the update at the bottom of the post regarding services.

Rest In Peace: Adam Aries

He will be missed.

March 24th Update:

Services for Adam will be held this Saturday March 26th.  1pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm

They will be held at the Davis Funeral Home: 1 Lock St.  Nashua, NH 03064

In addition where will also be a party held at ZuZu (where Adam worked) on April 2nd from 12pm to 4pm.

ZuZu is located on 474 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139

Comments

128 responses to “Rest In Peace: Adam Aries”

  1. Cere Avatar

    He’ll be sorely missed. I still vividly remember the first time I met him…

  2. Cere Avatar

    He’ll be sorely missed. I still vividly remember the first time I met him…

  3. Cere Avatar

    He’ll be sorely missed. I still vividly remember the first time I met him…

  4. Cere Avatar

    He’ll be sorely missed. I still vividly remember the first time I met him…

  5. Sean Philips Avatar

    Zid was a hell of a character and I too vividly remember my first time meeting him, which is impressive since we were both shit face drunk.

  6. Sean Philips Avatar

    Zid was a hell of a character and I too vividly remember my first time meeting him, which is impressive since we were both shit face drunk.

  7. Sean Philips Avatar

    Zid was a hell of a character and I too vividly remember my first time meeting him, which is impressive since we were both shit face drunk.

  8. Sean Philips Avatar

    Zid was a hell of a character and I too vividly remember my first time meeting him, which is impressive since we were both shit face drunk.

  9. Rachel Avatar

    He was always super nice to me and incredibly helpful. I remember the first time I met him too. He was way too young to go. He had so much left to give.

  10. Rachel Avatar

    He was always super nice to me and incredibly helpful. I remember the first time I met him too. He was way too young to go. He had so much left to give.

  11. Rachel Avatar

    He was always super nice to me and incredibly helpful. I remember the first time I met him too. He was way too young to go. He had so much left to give.

  12. Rachel Avatar

    He was always super nice to me and incredibly helpful. I remember the first time I met him too. He was way too young to go. He had so much left to give.

  13. Mandic Avatar

    I just realized my copy of “Suspended In Time” is across my living room staring at me. He will be missed.

  14. Mandic Avatar

    I just realized my copy of “Suspended In Time” is across my living room staring at me. He will be missed.

  15. Mandic Avatar

    I just realized my copy of “Suspended In Time” is across my living room staring at me. He will be missed.

  16. Mandic Avatar

    I just realized my copy of “Suspended In Time” is across my living room staring at me. He will be missed.

  17. Shawn Porter Avatar

    Adam and I shared a few misadventures that officially never happened. Every time I met with him, which in retrospect seems way too infrequently, he greeted me with a hug and a smile. I was lucky enough to call him a friend and hope that each of us, in turn, can impact the lives of those we love in even a fraction of the way Adam impacted mine. Good Journey my friend.

  18. Shawn Porter Avatar

    Adam and I shared a few misadventures that officially never happened. Every time I met with him, which in retrospect seems way too infrequently, he greeted me with a hug and a smile. I was lucky enough to call him a friend and hope that each of us, in turn, can impact the lives of those we love in even a fraction of the way Adam impacted mine. Good Journey my friend.

  19. Shawn Porter Avatar

    Adam and I shared a few misadventures that officially never happened. Every time I met with him, which in retrospect seems way too infrequently, he greeted me with a hug and a smile. I was lucky enough to call him a friend and hope that each of us, in turn, can impact the lives of those we love in even a fraction of the way Adam impacted mine. Good Journey my friend.

  20. Shawn Porter Avatar

    Adam and I shared a few misadventures that officially never happened. Every time I met with him, which in retrospect seems way too infrequently, he greeted me with a hug and a smile. I was lucky enough to call him a friend and hope that each of us, in turn, can impact the lives of those we love in even a fraction of the way Adam impacted mine. Good Journey my friend.

  21. Brian Decker Avatar

    These are hard times. Adam was such a lovable friend. So upfront and friendly. It’s a terrible loss for us all.

  22. Brian Decker Avatar

    These are hard times. Adam was such a lovable friend. So upfront and friendly. It’s a terrible loss for us all.

  23. Brian Decker Avatar

    These are hard times. Adam was such a lovable friend. So upfront and friendly. It’s a terrible loss for us all.

  24. Brian Decker Avatar

    These are hard times. Adam was such a lovable friend. So upfront and friendly. It’s a terrible loss for us all.

  25. Warren Hiller Avatar
    Warren Hiller

    I was missing him already…Now it hurts how much I miss and will miss him.

    I have to say Shawn you said it best. He was always there with a hug and smile and great friendship.

  26. Warren Hiller Avatar
    Warren Hiller

    I was missing him already…Now it hurts how much I miss and will miss him.

    I have to say Shawn you said it best. He was always there with a hug and smile and great friendship.

  27. Warren Hiller Avatar
    Warren Hiller

    I was missing him already…Now it hurts how much I miss and will miss him.

    I have to say Shawn you said it best. He was always there with a hug and smile and great friendship.

  28. Warren Hiller Avatar
    Warren Hiller

    I was missing him already…Now it hurts how much I miss and will miss him.

    I have to say Shawn you said it best. He was always there with a hug and smile and great friendship.

  29. Liz Polay-Wettengel Avatar

    Shock and sadness last night for us all. Adam was such an amazing human and so loved by all of us. Always had a hug. A smile. A helping hand. A kind word.

    So missed already. And so loved.

  30. Liz Polay-Wettengel Avatar

    Shock and sadness last night for us all. Adam was such an amazing human and so loved by all of us. Always had a hug. A smile. A helping hand. A kind word.

    So missed already. And so loved.

  31. Liz Polay-Wettengel Avatar

    Shock and sadness last night for us all. Adam was such an amazing human and so loved by all of us. Always had a hug. A smile. A helping hand. A kind word.

    So missed already. And so loved.

  32. Liz Polay-Wettengel Avatar

    Shock and sadness last night for us all. Adam was such an amazing human and so loved by all of us. Always had a hug. A smile. A helping hand. A kind word.

    So missed already. And so loved.

  33. varevinc Avatar

    i don’t know him , but my condolensses to his family , friends and all the rest who knew him…

    ps: sorry for my english

  34. varevinc Avatar

    i don’t know him , but my condolensses to his family , friends and all the rest who knew him…

    ps: sorry for my english

  35. varevinc Avatar

    i don’t know him , but my condolensses to his family , friends and all the rest who knew him…

    ps: sorry for my english

  36. varevinc Avatar

    i don’t know him , but my condolensses to his family , friends and all the rest who knew him…

    ps: sorry for my english

  37. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    I’m very proud to have known him for as long as I did.

    We hadn’t been in touch for some time, but with a person like Adam, you know the bond never weakens, fades or dissipates. Once a friend and brother, always.

    I’ll always remember parties in high school when his family was gone, and the first helix piercings he ever did on my left ear. The only time in my life I’d ever seen the man nervous.

    He will be missed by so, so many.
    And he was taken far, far too soon.

  38. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    I’m very proud to have known him for as long as I did.

    We hadn’t been in touch for some time, but with a person like Adam, you know the bond never weakens, fades or dissipates. Once a friend and brother, always.

    I’ll always remember parties in high school when his family was gone, and the first helix piercings he ever did on my left ear. The only time in my life I’d ever seen the man nervous.

    He will be missed by so, so many.
    And he was taken far, far too soon.

  39. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    I’m very proud to have known him for as long as I did.

    We hadn’t been in touch for some time, but with a person like Adam, you know the bond never weakens, fades or dissipates. Once a friend and brother, always.

    I’ll always remember parties in high school when his family was gone, and the first helix piercings he ever did on my left ear. The only time in my life I’d ever seen the man nervous.

    He will be missed by so, so many.
    And he was taken far, far too soon.

  40. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    I’m very proud to have known him for as long as I did.

    We hadn’t been in touch for some time, but with a person like Adam, you know the bond never weakens, fades or dissipates. Once a friend and brother, always.

    I’ll always remember parties in high school when his family was gone, and the first helix piercings he ever did on my left ear. The only time in my life I’d ever seen the man nervous.

    He will be missed by so, so many.
    And he was taken far, far too soon.

  41. Jen Avatar

    I’ve only ever met him in passing but he was incredibly nice. I took a picture of him that, unfortunately, is very blurry but is still one of my favourite photos.

    My condolences to all those who knew and loved him.

  42. Jen Avatar

    I’ve only ever met him in passing but he was incredibly nice. I took a picture of him that, unfortunately, is very blurry but is still one of my favourite photos.

    My condolences to all those who knew and loved him.

  43. Jen Avatar

    I’ve only ever met him in passing but he was incredibly nice. I took a picture of him that, unfortunately, is very blurry but is still one of my favourite photos.

    My condolences to all those who knew and loved him.

  44. Jen Avatar

    I’ve only ever met him in passing but he was incredibly nice. I took a picture of him that, unfortunately, is very blurry but is still one of my favourite photos.

    My condolences to all those who knew and loved him.

  45. philipbarbosa Avatar

    At a loss for words right now. I was shocked to hear the news last night and almost broke down having to make phone calls to people I knew cared deeply for Adam on this side of the border.

  46. philipbarbosa Avatar

    At a loss for words right now. I was shocked to hear the news last night and almost broke down having to make phone calls to people I knew cared deeply for Adam on this side of the border.

  47. philipbarbosa Avatar

    At a loss for words right now. I was shocked to hear the news last night and almost broke down having to make phone calls to people I knew cared deeply for Adam on this side of the border.

  48. philipbarbosa Avatar

    At a loss for words right now. I was shocked to hear the news last night and almost broke down having to make phone calls to people I knew cared deeply for Adam on this side of the border.

  49. Brother  Droogie Avatar
    Brother Droogie

    I’ll always remember the ROP BBQs/Camping Trips and our conversations over Spazz,, beer, and how the hell could I ever like vegan food. You were always there to talk to whether it was at 1369 coffee, on Mass Ave while we rode bicycles side by side or in the middle of nowhere during a suspension; you were pretty fantastic Adam.

  50. Brother  Droogie Avatar
    Brother Droogie

    I’ll always remember the ROP BBQs/Camping Trips and our conversations over Spazz,, beer, and how the hell could I ever like vegan food. You were always there to talk to whether it was at 1369 coffee, on Mass Ave while we rode bicycles side by side or in the middle of nowhere during a suspension; you were pretty fantastic Adam.

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