[Chase’s Family]

Thanks for stopping by! Chase left the physical world on 11/30/2021 after a long struggle with mental illness. He was 14. With the help of our community, we built this bench to be a place to connect, whether they knew Chase or not. It is a place to connect with your self, nature, friends, family, and the universe. Please enjoy, and also respect this beautiful preserve.

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We are building out other parts of this site to facilitate discussion and education on suicide prevention, teenage mental health, and suicide survivor resources. Please reach out if you’d like to get involved.

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[Michael Boring]

Chase,

Although I never met you…  I unknowingly mountain biked to this bench and I’m so glad I did! I paused to reflect on all the blessings I have in my family. I’m sure you’re missed everyday. God bless you. ❤️

[Dylan]

Found the bench incidentally on a hike while visiting for a work trip. What a gorgeous tribute. I lost my best childhood friend years ago when he had to bow out early. This bench reminded me to take time to honor his life and reflect on how precious and tenuous our time here is. Chase must have been so very loved.

[Jonathan]

[Kyle Pinkalla]

…Inspiration…

 

[Kyle Pinkalla]

…Inspiration…

 

[Sandi]

I come here knowing that this is a place where there has been deep love and deep pain. I come usually to pray about all the hard things, and feel comfort in knowing that others have come here before me and experienced love, grief, joy, and peace. Thank you for building this lovely place of solace.

[N]

It’s a beautiful day today, you can see Black Mountain in the distance and people walking the trail below to the waterfall! Wish u could see it! Rest easy, Chase.

[N]

It’s a beautiful day today, you can see Black Mountain in the distance and people walking the trail below to the waterfall! Wish u could see it! Rest easy, Chase.

[Jeff]

Out here mountain biking with a group of friends. RIP Chase 👊🏻

[Hunter]

<span style=”-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>We have been phone friends for almost ten years and supported each other through mental health struggles and life events. This is our first time meeting in person in 9 years!</span>

[Billy Griesbach]

Thank you Chase, for everything you were in your life, and for everything you taught me after. I miss you every day and will never forget the day I heard you were gone.

[Maddie]

[N]

A warm breeze with clear skies, the birds sang their songs above Chase’s bench.

[Annalisa]

Chase’s bench and area are beautiful. I sat with my husband and daughter on Mother’s Day. Thank you. Today must be hard for a lot of mommas ♥️.

[Johnny Lopez]

Johnny and Jennifer from Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. God bless you Chase family

 

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