[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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[Marco Amselem]

A friend and I had the pleasure to meet Chase’s dad and his friends while we were there. They were maintaining the bench and we were kindly invited to help them. It was an honor to help and share the meaning of this bench. I will definitely remember this moment every time I pass by there. With love, Marco and Andrew

[Patty Atkins]

❤️

[Alex Willms]

❤️

[KK]

Best spot in the park. It has good vibes

[Edgar Ramirez]

Peace and love

[Mason & Jacquez]

Wonderful view, Chase and I share the same birthday. I hope he lived to the best he could and is in a much happier place looking down on all of us. 

[David]

Stumbled upon this bench while running. Serene view! Thank you Chase and Kaelem.

[Ava Hennings]

What a beautiful memorial.

[Ann Bone]

Peace to you and your family. 🙏🙏💕

[Martin]

I hike in the canyon almost everyday. I stop by Chase’s bench about once a week. This is a wonderful place to reflect and connect with those we love who have passed on to another realm.
I never knew how much I loved, until my love turned into grief.

Chase, you were loved.

[Jonathan]

❤️ Happy 18th birthday, Chase. You are loved.

[Carmen Isabela, Chano, Jaclyn & Sierra Ibarra]

Jan 18th 2025

a beautiful place & memories created here <3

[Chris]

I don’t know where this is or who created it. But thought that Chase’s loved ones might want to know someone created it a Point of Interest (POI) in games by Niantic, such as Pokemon GO. Stumbled across an edit for this while reviewing nominations. 

[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.

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