[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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[Wentao Ni]

Thank you for sharing about Chase. We really enjoy this spot and hiking here. It is a beautiful spot.

[Abby]

We had a wonderful time hiking and enjoyed a peaceful stop at Chase’s Bench. Thank you for sharing Chase’s story and providing a serene rest spot to remember him by. Sending love to Chase’s family and friends.

[SD Hiking Ladies]

We feel blessed and honored to have a quiet moment at Chase’s bench. Many of us are mothers, and some of us have experienced loss; we send love and strength to the family and friends of Chase. We will definitely visit this spot again and sit and contemplate. Thank you.

[SD Hiking Ladies]

We feel blessed and honored to have a quiet moment at Chase’s bench. Many of us are mothers, and some of us have experienced loss; we send love and strength to the family and friends of Chase. We will definitely visit this spot again and sit and contemplate. Thank you.

[Jack and Sienna]

Rest easy and love the view

[Jillian]

Beautiful hike! Thank you for sharing Chase’s story.

[Bob Gillespie]

The love I felt in this video will keep Chase alive in all of us.

[Olivia Z]

I’ve been enjoying life and the passage of time a little more with some big recent changes in my life. Sitting here and meditating and enjoying the morning sun rise has been some peace I needed.
Thank you Chase.

[EBasil]



[Stephanie &Tamaris from Hawaii]

1. Thank you for this beautiful bench and lookout area. We will keep Chase in our thoughts and prayers. Mahalo🤙🏼

[Alex Berg]

<p style=”text-align: center;”>Came to get a break and clear my head during all the craziness of finals for this semester, I miss you brother.</p>

[Matt]

I visted Chase’s Bench on November 20th, 2023 and I felt at peace with myself while alone on that hilltop. The sun was shining and the breeze calmed my nerves; it was a serene feeling after a long day. Thank you for sharing Chase’s story and building this bench for people to visit.

[Matthew Tibbetts]

My family and I visited this area during thanksgiving week. This bench just about saved my mom after a long uphill walk- thank you to the Friedman family and friends for constructing this bench and contributing to mental health awareness.

[savanna]

Aw so sad i am so sorry. beautiful bench in a beautiful spot. fly high chase

[Martin Banks]

What a lovely memorial to your friend Chase. It’s sad to loose someone who should still be with us. Your thoughtfulness shows what a great friend Chase must have been to you

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