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We love you. Now and always!

You know how much I love and miss you. I tell you everyday, and I can feel you listening.  I know you wouldn't want me to cry, but sometimes the pain comes in such big waves that I can barely stand it. I'm not sad for you. I know you're safe and your healing is...

Our mom was looking for something meaningful to donate to in memory of Chad, and she found an organization called One Tree Planted. For every dollar donated, one tree is planted. So on August 18, 2021, she donated $1,500 to have 1,500 trees planted in Chad's name. He...

If I had only known the last time would be the last time I would've put off all the things I had to do I would've stayed a little longer, held on a little tighter Now what I'd give for one more day with you 'Cause there's a wound here in my heart where something's...

Chad, Todd, myself and a few friends were hanging out, drinking beer and had some music cranked. (shocker right!?) Chad stood up and said "I feel like doing back-flips". So we went out into the back yard and you guessed it, Chad started doing back-flips. Just like...

I was just looking at Facebook, and there was a post asking you to tell what words your kids didn't pronounce correctly. Most of those are scams to get your info so I never respond. However, this is a safe place! When Chad was a toddler and I would ask what he wanted...

I was the first to love you, before you were even born. My tears will never dry; my heart will forever mourn. But life must go on without you, even though it's hard to bear. No one really understands my pain, and it hurts too much to share. So I'll cry my silent...

https://youtu.be/AD6_xntAUoA These are 8mm clips of chad from his early childhood. All music was written and performed by Chad. When we were kids, mom and dad would occasionally break out the screen, film projector and slides and we would have a family movie night....

Christmas was a pretty big deal at our house. Lots of presents, family gatherings, and more. Little did I know that for a few years, Chad had been opening his gifts, sneaking a peek and then rewrapping.  I really don't remember how I found out, but Todd and Chad were...

For as long as I can remember, Chad always had a fun-loving spirit and was eager to find that next fun thing to do. When we were kids he was always laughing and smiling, while I was probably a bit too serious about things. He had one of those smiles and laughs that...

I spent a lot of time with Chad for a couple of years. He was pretty quiet and reserved and had a very unassuming look and presence. The trucker hat, tattoos and scruff gave him the appearance that he was average at best. But after you got to know him, it became...

When Chad would be in-between projects he would go into, what he called, "survival mode".  During these times he could make $1.25 last 2 weeks.  On one occasion we decided to take Chad out for dinner and to watch a game.  After our food came, he dipped a French fry...

Chad was a great guy. One of my favorite memories of him was Amber's 30th Bday. Sean threw her an Epic 70's themed Surprise party. We Showed up at the venue, Vegas and Chad were dressed perfectly to the part. Not just hats like the avg. joe, he had the best costume...

Chad and I created a flash game a few years back. The story was that you had to go around to collect money and kill aliens with farts while assembling the parts of a big missile. Once the missile is finished, you launch it at the mother ship.  Unfortunately,...

About 11 years ago, Chad built the world foundation, map, buildings and most of the 3D assets for an open-world game called RePower. The game is a prototype that was developed to educate young people about energy production, renewable energy, and the limits of fossil...

Chad (R) Todd (L) getting some Christmas goodies. When Chad was 7 or 8 he came to me and said someone had told him Santa wasn't real. I always had mixed feelings telling my sons about Santa, the Tooth Fairy etc. After all I was trying to teach them not to tells lies,...

Back in our young adult years, I remember that Chad would frequently make chili, and I loved it. Pretty much all that I would eat was frozen burritos, ramen noodles, and pasta. But Chad had a knack for whipping up some pretty tasty meals. Anyway, I have been going...

I was always blown away by how fast Chad could pick up new skills and learn new things. His passions were primarily focused on art, animation, music, and design, but he could figure out and master pretty much anything someone could throw at him. Chad and I started a...

1994 - Chad at the top of a mountain near the timberline in Colorado. Chad had this inquisitive spirit that often led him to do some pretty wild things. If he dared to ask himself if something was possible, he was most likely going to try it and see. Being his older...