[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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[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]

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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

 

[Johnny Lopez]

[James Zajac]

[Kurt MacLaurin]

<p style=”text-align: center;”>20 yrs ago I ran this trail nearly every day.  Today I have a 14 yr old and live across the country.  This has been a special canyon for me and now even more so.  Thanks to the community for putting this here for us to connect and contemplate.  Saying a prayer today for everyone affected by mental illness, including my own family.</p>

[mark santos, matthew smalley]

thank you chase

[Mo and ryan]

Beautiful resting spot. Thank you for leaving the world something beautiful.

[Karsten Swenson]

I grew up on this Mesa. My family was here before any of the homes were built around this area. I used to ride my horse down into Peñasquitos Reserve and probably came down this path many years as a 14 year old. I have a 14 year old boy and his favorite place to come visit is my parents house which is still here on this Mesa. My prayers and love are with your family and pray that Chase is in the presence of our Lord and Creator who created him and loves him infinitely. 💗🙏

[Karsten Swenson]

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