Anyone who knew him would agree: Chase was a genius with computers. I met him on THPS online early in my life and later worked with him in 2012–2013.  I met him in San Francisco in October 2012 and he came to Michigan in 2013 for a few weeks to work with me on his project. I last spoke with him in 2016 or 2017 and assumed he was doing well, but am just now learning that those were the last messages I would exchange with him. I consider him one of my true friends and will never forget his influence on my life.

I knew of Chase initially from the online THPS community when him and I were roughly 12 years old. We'd shared similar friends and had similar interests, but never really got the opportunity at that time to know each other. His reputation preceded him and due to that I'd always found him to be inspirational. 

Roughly 5-6 years ago, Chase and I had formally met each other online on THPS again and ended up chatting for a awhile about our experiences on THPS when we were younger, about our experiences since then, and about our current interests. Seemed we had a great deal in common, with the exception he was a genius of course!

Over the past few years I'd tried to contact him and wasn't able to reach him, and then had found out last year that he'd passed away.  I can't say I knew him very well, but it truly saddens me. I'm here typing this now as it's clear he has impacted my life, as I'm sure he has for many, and will always live on in memories.

I'm confident to say that Chase was one of the most brilliant minds of our time and that the inspiration and impact he had on others alone will do wonders for the world.

Chase was always a great dude. We kept in contact for a long time. He was a legend in the THPS community, and he always will be. There are a whole lot of people out there that will never forget Chase.

Chase was one of my few friends that really impacted my life in a great way. We had never met in person but had become close through our similar interests over the internet. He was the smartest person I've ever known and his work continues to bring joy to people around the globe today. I hope to continue some of the projects we worked on together in the spirit of his tremendous passion. My condolences to his family. The memory of Chase will continue to live on in me and many others for the rest of our lives.

Chase has always been a good friend to me.. I spent countless hours in his room playing videogames and learning about computers an how they worked from him. I had him as a character in the comic book I made, and he was always enthusiastic and supportive of my creative outlets. He was a brilliant, kind soul, and will be missed dearly. 

Chase was my best friend through middle and high school. He was so smart. He helped me through a lot of dark times and I'm deeply saddened by this loss. Rest well, ol' pal. 

I didn't know Chase for very long but we worked together at BlueJeans. He was a good person, had a brilliant mind, and I always enjoyed working with him. He helped save BlueJeans in one of its two near-death experiences and I will never forget him. Rest in Peace, Chase.

I love you forever, rest in eternal peace. Mom

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Michael Chase Sechrist

March 16, 1992 – August 23, 2017

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