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Aloha,

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Lance Brandon Chavez, known to his Ohana and close friends as Bo, was the eldest son to Terrie and Rick, brother to Gina (Ipo) and Anthony (Oné), loving husband, phenomenal father of five, and caring uncle, grandson and cousin.  He had a boisterous laugh, infectious smile, the most welcoming personality, and an immense heart of pure solid gold.

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Bo was extremely proud of his Hawaiian heritage and made it his mission to spread Aloha wherever he went.  He lived by the motto "live aloha" and you would always hear his jovial, "chee-hoo" while in his presence. For Bo, it was Ohana over all else. 

 

On Sunday, September 11, 2022,  marked the tragic day that changed our Ohana's life forever.  Bo attempted to take his life.  He was rushed to Inland Valley Hospital where they were able to make him comfortable and bless our Ohana with a week of being by his side.  His happiness was overcome by the deep darkness he was suppressing within and hiding from his Ohana and friends.  He could no longer fight this darkness and the silent epidemic of suicide devastated our Ohana and changed us, our lives and our hearts forever. 

 

Our new reality is not one, any of us would ever have imagined. We will constantly be plagued with the questions of what could we have done to change this horrific ending to a beautiful life lived.

 

This disease of despair has caused a void and pain in our hearts that will never be filled in this lifetime. It has taken away one of the most beautiful souls from this earth far too soon.  However, in normal Bo custom, with his huge heart and need to help every soul on this earth; he decided years ago to become an organ donor.  This one magnanimous choice has allowed others to continue to be with their loved ones and friends.  His heart went to an Army veteran, left kidney to a woman and right kidney to a man.  Additionally, his tissue donation is a gift of immeasurable value.  His bone and ligament tissue can restore quality of life, skin tissue can be used to fill soft tissue loss, and his cornea tissue may restore sight.  Bo is able to continue to give the gift of life and Aloha, a hero here in this life and even after. 

 

In honor of Bo, we will push forward and spread the Aloha that he lived by.  We will keep his legacy alive by dedicating our mission to shattering the silence and stigma of Veteran suicide while also providing support and hope to loved ones left behind.  Together, with your support, we can help stop this silent epidemic. 

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We will never be able to hug him, see his smile light up on his face, or hear his laugh from across a room, ever again. But what we can do is continue to live Aloha, for Bo and in doing so walk with you to save your loved one.

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Mahalo for your support of any kind,

The Ohana

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A LETTER FROM HIS OHANA

SHARING LOVING MEMORIES

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"We’re going to miss his smiling face, boisterous laugh, and giving personality. He always wanted to be with the Ohana spreading his Aloha!!"

- Terrie and Rick Chavez

Mom and Dad

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"I was lucky enough to be brought into this world with a built in protector and best friend."

- Gina Cloyd aka Ipo

Sister

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"He was the best big brother I could ever ask for.  Always looked out for me and the Ohana.  He treated all my friends as his little brothers and that just goes to show the heart he had!"

- Anthony Chavez aka Oné

Brother

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"He had an infectious laugh that brought pure joy and you couldn’t help but be happy around him. He had the kind of laugh that was so unique that when he laughed you could hear the joy in his voice."

- Lori Chavez

Wife

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"Bo is the bravest person I know with the biggest heart, most welcoming personality and the warmest Aloha spirit.  As soon as anyone met him, they immediately felt like part of the Ohana."

- Jozie Chong

Cousin Sister

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"There are so many moments that bring tears of pride to my eyes...your love of our country, love of our culture and best of all, your love of our Ohana."

- Maile Chong

Cousin Sister

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"I was lucky to have a cousin who was more like a brother and a brother who was my best friend from birth.  My voice of encouragement and soul that touched so many.

- Curt Chong

Cousin Brother

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"Ohana, "family" meant everything to Lance.  And you knew this of him instantly as he always made everyone feel welcomed, and made you feel like Ohana."

- Kaui Cachola

aka Cousin Kaihui

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"Lance would do anything for those he loved. He would give you his bed if you needed shelter, money if you needed to make ends meet, his jacket if you needed warmth, his last piece of poi if you were hungry."

- Med Baheta aka B

USMC Brother

Active USMC

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"Lance was somebody that was really outgoing and treated his friends like family. He was somebody that you knew would look out for his family."

- Charlie Jaudon aka Big

USMC Brother

USMC Veteran

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