In Loving Memory

Photo of Chase McCain

Chase McCain

January 6, 2002 — March 27, 2026

Chase McCain tragically (and somewhat dramatically) passed away on March 27, 2026 after a prolonged and devastating case of being ignored by his closest friends (or so he thought they were). Born on January 6, 2002 (lmao ikr), Chase lived a life full of music, laughter, and—most importantly—rapid response times. Known for his love of the saxophone and his unwavering commitment to replying within 30 seconds, give or take, Chase set a standard that few could meet and even fewer could respect. His untimely demise was reportedly caused by his close friends—Christian Bard, Nico Thapa, and Mary BoBurry—collectively deciding to ignore his messages for what experts are calling “way too long.” A witness states Chase sent multiple follow-ups, including “I'm going to spread you wide open” and the fatal “PLEASE” before succumbing to the crushing weight of digital silence. Medical professionals have since classified the cause of death as Acute Conversational Neglect, a rare but entirely preventable condition. Chase will be remembered for his musical talent, his impeccable comedic timing, because he is the most hilarious human being he has ever met, and his inability to let a conversation die… even when everyone else already had... His legacy lives on in group chats everywhere, where his final message still remains unanswered. He is survived by his grieving family, as well as three very guilty friends who “were gonna respond later," we may never know. A memorial service will be held pending a reply from those three individuals. Chase's last words before his passing were, "Thank you, you pretty boy Ladiner." In lieu of flowers, please respond to your friends’ messages. It’s what Chase would have wanted.