"I Am What I Am" Chad Gaskins

Chad was the best friend anyone on this planet or any other planet could ask for. If you needed ANYTHING Chad would be there for you, most the time you wouldn't need to even ask. Many people could call Chad there best friend in the world (my self included) Chad may be gone from here but he will never be gone from us. He has touched all of use in some way, many people don't even know that they where touched by Chad, (that was him with his head hanging out the window barking at you on your sunday walk) I feal privleged to have Chad in my life for the last 8 years and I know he will still be there for me when I need him for the rest of my life. I love you my brother.   Ben Greaby

My dearest Chad, my baby boy,
I still have no idea how I'm going to deal with you being gone.  I never in a million years thought this would happen to me.  Your friends have been totally awesome to me, they've been helping with your house, and they try to keep me "upbeat", sometimes it works other times not. We had a big BBQ here today to honor you, it was hard for me to not have you here with us. Grandma and Grandpa were here, Christy, Uncle Curt and even your cousin Sarah and her family.  Your best buddies were here, and I wish I had been around you
all more before you were killed, they are awesome friends Chad.  I miss your hugs, your smile and your "I love you's" at the end of all our conversations.  I wished I would have hugged you for just a little longer the last time you were here at the house -I miss you so much, my heart will never be the same.  I really need to have a dream with you in it, telling me
"Mom I'm okay, please don't cry"!!  Love you my baby boy!!!
  Love, Mom
 

I have no words to express how much Chad will be missed, I am a better person for knowing him. Chad, you will always be in our hearts, and not a day will go by that you are not thought of, and loved. we miss you and love you with all of our hearts. RaChelle Hobbs

Sherrie & Family,
Through the years I have grown close to one of God's most perfect creations,our Chad, but have also grown close to your family. You all will always be in my prayers and know that I am here for you if you need anything. Cortnay Knowling

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He was a wonderful person who opened his heart and home to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed. Ken & Alene Burnham

Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have worked with Chad for many years and had come to think of him as not only a boss but one of the best all around guys I have ever known. He will be truely missed. Troy & Teresa Hestkind

Chad,
Thank you for being. I have always been so grateful that you were such a good friend to my brother. You are loved. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.Teddi Braid

I just wanted to say that i had the pleasure of meeting Chad one time. I truely feel blessed to have met such a wonderful guy.
I know Chad had just recently started dating my friend Dana, and I just wanted you to know the imapact he had on her life the past few months has been amazing. I have NEVER seen her so happy in the 14 years I have known Dana. He was a true blessing in her life.I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Rachel Brown

Dear Sherrie,
I was so very sorry to read about Chad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I sincerely pray that you and the family will find the strength to get through next days, weeks and months. I am here if there is anything that you need.My love and prayers are with you Kathy Halverson

The amount Chad will be missed is beyond words. He was a wonderful friend to everyone he knew and touched many lives with his positivity and fun-loving attitude. He lived every moment to the fullest and brought those he knew along for the ride.Maggi K

Chads Family,
I knew Chad through my dear friend Dana. He was one of the most sincere, honest, warm and loving individuals I had ever met. He held her on a pedestal, treated her like a queen. This man was a true and genuine gentleman. We will miss Chad. You truly raised a wonderful son. Praying for peace... Sincerely,Mary Black

christy gaskins: i am sorry to hear about your brother,GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS shirley kelsie

I met Chad at Mcdonalds, when I first started working at Everett mall way, he was a fun loving person and always could make me laugh. My best memory of Chad is one night we were all working and it was pretty slow, and we were suppose to be giving out those Mcdonalds antenna balls, along time ago and we decided to throw them at eachother, and Chad and Rob got one in the Vat and it melted very fast, I will never forget that night, it was fun. Chad, I will never forget you and my heart goes out to the family. I am so sorry for your loss, I love you Christy and I am here for you.Kari Anderson

I worked with chad at mcdonalds. He was a funny guy always talking about fixing his truck. he always had a smile on his face. i know he will be missed by lots of people. i know he's in a better place now.ashley reed

Dear Sherrie and Family
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family, always. I wish I would have had the opportunity to know him better, but if he is anything like you, he is amazing.The angels are with him. Love to you all, your cousin Lesley Halverson-Riley

Christy:
We are so sad to hear about your loss. I know your brother was very dear to you. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Take care. Jane & Albert Muldrow

My son Ben has been one of Chad's best friends for 7 years. While I did not know Chad very well I know that Ben and RaChelle both loved him and had plans for Chad to be the best man at their wedding. I never heard anything negative about Chad - only that he would do anything for anybody and always had a smile on his face. I know that he will be missed now and in the future. My heart and thoughts go out to Chad's family and friends. Sally Greaby

I ONLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET CHAD A FEW TIMES. BUT I KNOW HE WAS A FAIHFUL AND CONSENT FRIEND-- CHAD BROUGHT SO MANY GOOD TIMES TO THE PEOPLE HE CARED ABOUT AND THAT CARED ABOUT HIM. THE RESPECT HIS FRIENDS HAD FOR HIM SHOWED. HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH MY SON-IN-LAW,BEN WILL BE MISSED EVERYDAY. KNOWING CHAD MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON. A LIFE LOST TO SOON. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE THAT KNEW CHAD.----------CHERYL MCGUIRE

God Bless your family! I only knew Chad for a few weeks when I just recently started to work at Rabanco... and in that time I got to know a great guy. Chad always had a joke to throw out and a smile. Chad was just a great positive person to have around and you all are in my prayers.Terrah Tucker

From Alison: I worked with Chad at McDonalds, he was funny and outgoing and always had a smile on his face, he will be missed dearly, especially by my boyfriend Rob Gipson, they were good friends and I know he will be deeply missed by both of us, and my heart goes out to the family and Christy.
From Keri: I never got the pleasure of getting to know Chad, but I can see the affect of grief in all the people I work with at McDonalds. He will truly be missed, and I am sorry for his loss. Chad was an angel and God needed another angel. And to Christy, I'm here for you! Alison and Keri Primm and Richards

Chad was one of the most loving people, he always was willing to help anyone in any way. I met Chad at Mcdonalds and have become close to him over the years. He will be missed but never forgotten.Kendra Burnham

Chad always had a smile on his face and a laugh to share.  He's a guy who will be truly missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Jeff, Nicole Carlie & Jake Neatherlin

Chad you will be very missed!!  You had accomplished such great things in the time you had here with us!  I will always cherish our childhood memories and the first time we went house hunting together, me as the RE Agent and you as the purchaser!!  Thanks for your great personality and love to others!!!  Love Always your cousin Jennifer
 

Chad, I only met you once, but just being around you, I could tell that you were a gentile, warm soul. You sent a cool, calming vibe out, that I'm glad that many got to feel from you. Now the world will get to feel that warmth on a much deeper level. Especially your loved ones. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and friends, But I have this funny suspicion, you've already got that covered. God Bless Pete Mirante

I will always remember Chad as a legitimately great guy. He was a "friend-of-a-friend" who refused to settle for that designation. I have held him in the highest of regards since the day I met him and will forever do so. Cool. Carl Wagoner

Dear Sherrie, Tom, and many others, My neighbor Al and I wish we could have done more to have help Chad. It was unexpected and tragic for everyone. If it is consoling, he died on a beautiful spring afternoon, the sun on his back while he rode his bike, the skies blue. I hope you are sustained by the wonderful memories of your son. Kathryn Aalto

I've known Chad for almost 8 years and he was like a brother to me. We met while working at McDonalds and I became close friends with his sister, but all in all everyone that worked at McDonalds at that time were all pretty close. I will never forget all the times we shared together and what a great man Chad was. He will never be forgotten and he will always have a special place in my heart. Chad, I hope you know how special you were and still continue to be in so many peoples lives. May God be with you and all your loved ones. Kelsie Braceros

Sherrie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had only met chad a few times and I could tell he was a wonderful person. He will always be with you. Let me know if I can do anything for you. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.Sonja Hanning

Dear Sherrie and Family, I was so saddened to hear about your loss. I only remember Chad as a child running around I wish I could have known him as an adult. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the rest of the family. If there is anything I can do please let me know Stacy Halverson-Franklin

Dear Tom,Sherrie,Christy,Garrett and families. Chad was the type of person that other people can only aspire to be like. He was a great example for people to look up to. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor and pleasure of knowing him. May peace and love in your hearts for him be with you forever and memories never fade. Take care and if we can do anything please let us know. We love you all. Love Uncle Jim and Aunt Cheri

Chad, I only met you once, but I met you through Ben, and Ben is not one of those guys who gets all "bent out of shape"  about things.  Ben is one
of the most genuine, nice, down to earth, no B.S. guys.  He's a guy that "don't believe the hype!"  But would be the only one there for you
when it counted.  So for Ben to call you his best friend, that really means something.  I'm sure all of you that know Ben and knew Chad, can
obviously relate.  What great guys, what great souls.  Chad is the type of person people need in their lives.  When we are all spending so much
time focussed on ourselves, resisting the flow of life, as it comes to us.  It's like "flopping around in the water, in a panic, when one
doesn't know how to swim.  Chad would be the guy saying, "hey, if you just relax, and calm down, you will float and be fine.  Everybody needs
more people like Chad in there lives.  Just to say, calm down, everything is going to be fine. The cool thing is, now, in spirit, if you listen, he will be there even more. Pete Mirante
 

Chad, Thank you for being Craig's Best Friend and the Best Friend to many others in my life. Thank you for always making sure Craig was safe for me. You honored us by being Austin's Godfather and the Bestman in our Wedding. You touched so many lifes in so many unique ways. What will we do without you. We miss you many times each day and night. You will be a part of us forever, Chad. We love you and miss you. Thank you for the time you gave us.
Love Always, Diane Braid

Sherrie and Tom,
We are so saddened about your loss of your precious Chad.  We wanted to honor your love for him in some way so instead of flowers, we have made a
donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of Chad.We hope you know that we are keeping you in our prayers.
Our hugs and prayers, Karen Grosz and Family

There are some many things that I can say about you and I will miss every one of them.  I am very grateful for the time that we had together.  I will always remember when you were born.  I thought it was so cool.  Being that I was the oldest grandchild of all girls you were the best thing that could have happened.  I will always remember growing up with you, playing games and going camping.  I am sorry for one thing, and that is that my own children did not have a chance to get to know you better.  You are a great role model.  You will always amaze me with the drive that you have.  If you said that you were going to do something you would never stop until it was done.  I will not say goodbye to you, as I know that I will once again see you.  With all my love to the best cousin anyone could ask for ,Teresa Varnes