[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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[Forest Donovan]

Sending love to Chase’s family. I didn’t have the honor of knowing him, but sitting here today, I can feel how much he is loved. Thank you for sharing this space with us.

[Mike Culvet]

Thank you for enhancing this beautiful place and helping us to enjoy it. As two former scout leaders and a scout, we appreciate all that went into this in honor of Chase. He is remembered.

[Mike Culvet]

Thank you for enhancing this beautiful place and helping us to enjoy it. As two former scout leaders and a scout, we appreciate all that went into this in honor of Chase. He is remembered.

[Mallory Szalay]

A beautiful view of this beautiful place. I will treasure my moment at Chase’s bench.

[Nate]

Went on a hike this morning in the canyon and came across the bench towards the end. Took a rest and reflected on my own struggle with mental health. Hoping this bench helps others reflect and for people to be more aware of the invisible struggles many go through.

[Owen Lavetan]

thank you, this bench has allowed me to connect with my friends more and have those tough conversations to allow us to build stronger bonds. Rest in peace chase. <3

[Owen Lavetan]

thank you, this bench has allowed me to connect with my friends more and have those tough conversations to allow us to build stronger bonds. Rest in peace chase. <3

[Elisha Green]

Thank you for making this bench on Chase’s behalf for all of us to enjoy. What a beautiful thing to do in his name. With love, the Burdman and Green family.

[Sulaiman A]

Beautiful bench, allowed me to really observe nature and appreciate it. Rest in Peace Chase.

[Dhruv Sehgal]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>One of the few moments I’m glad the modern internet exists. The bench felt like a safe space. Thank you for creating a memorial like this one.</p>

[Dhruv Sehgal]

One of the few moments I’m glad the modern internet exists. The bench felt like a safe space. Thank you for creating a memorial like this one.

[Dhruv Sehgal]

Seeing a QR Code like this on a hike is one of the few moments I’m glad the internet exists. The bench felt like a safe space.

[Kaely]

recently moved to the city and have had some trouble finding my footing in a new place. Felt the urge to get up and move and return to my beloved hobby of hiking. What a pleasant and comforting feeling I had sitting on Chase’s bench, left me with lots of reassurance to keep on keeping on. Rest in peace, Chase 🤍

[Nico Rodriguez]

Rest in peace brother ❤️

[Trail Walker]

What a perfect moment to pause. Life moves in so many directions all at once. May this Bench and Chase help foster many more moments of reflection and self-love.

I started hiking more after losing my older brother to suicide, hikes have been a way to allow myself to grow. This spot captured the beauty of a moment and how important every single moment is.

 

love.

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