WATCH: Videos immortalise keen YouTuber Lewis
A keen motorcyclist and video editor, Lewis, 16, from Mansfield Woodhouse was a prolific vlogger on the free movie-sharing site.
The enterprising teen had built his own channel to showcase his work, by making all kinds of videos from vlogs, to filming bike rides on his Go-Pro and cutting together footage from computer games.
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Hide AdBut he was also known for his sense of humour, which shines through in his videos.
So here's a compilation of clips to immortalise the 'special teenager' in his medium of choice, courtesy of his parents.
His mum Cheryl Broughton, 45, who runs the Black Bull pub in Mansfield Woodhouse, said: "He was training to be a mechanic but really we always thought he'd end up doing this, making his videos and it was his dream to be a YouTube star.
"He would love to think that everyone was remembering him for his videos and watching his channel.
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Hide AdDad Jason Crouch, 45, who lives in Forest Town added: "Lewis was perfect teenage boy, "He's incredibly humourous and talented - he tried his hardest at everything he did.
And through his YouTube channel the family have found huge solace as they watch his back-catalogue (which can be found here).
Jason added: "You would think he was spending time in his room playing games, but he would be making these videos."
Manor Academy hold minute's silence for Lewis Crouch
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Hide AdStudents at Manor Academy recognised a minute's silence today (Tuesday, February 7) to remember their former class-mate Lewis Crouch.
A gathering for friends and family is organised at the Black Bull pub in Mansfield Woodhouse tomorrow, and some of Lewis's old teaches shall be attending.