Source: Imgur user MacMansen [1]

From the moment Nintendo announced that its president and CEO, Satoru Iwata, died on Saturday [2], the outpouring of tributes and memories to celebrate his life have been pouring in. People are posting a variety of photo collages and GIFs, as well as telling their stories related to gaming and Nintendo.

If you log onto Imgur, you'll notice sentimental artwork, whereas on Twitter, the hashtag #ThankYouIwata [3] is commemorating Iwata's life. While it's definitely a sad day for gaming, the little glimmers of the joy [4] that Iwata brought to people are helping ease the pain. Below are a few of the most touching messages.

Goodbye and thank you, Mr. Iwata [5]

View post on imgur.com [6]

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata [7]

Halfmast [8]

Thank You, Mr Iwata [9]

R.I.P. Satoru Iwata [10]

Some of the best images I've seen today. #ThankYouIwata [11] pic.twitter.com/oIo3ge88p8 [12]

— Paul Darbyshire (@pablo_0151) July 13, 2015 [13]

Best of my abilities. Here's to a good man. #ThankYouIwata [14] pic.twitter.com/H0WDNnH7YS [15]

— Lily Feng (@NotThelastMAybe) July 13, 2015 [16]

I won't be afraid. #RIPIwata [17] #ThankYouIwata [18] pic.twitter.com/c2ZeNuRXYc [19]

— Oliver Campbell (@oliverbcampbell) July 13, 2015 [20]

#thankyouiwata [21] for making me love video games again. Sad to see you go. pic.twitter.com/CuGKWogn41 [22]

— Neorice (@Neoriceisgood) July 13, 2015 [23]

The gaming industry definitely lost someone very important and special. These posts serve as a reminder about how Iwata and his love of gaming brought many people together.