The late Chad Gilbert, from Yuba City, California, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 15, 2024. His family and community are grappling with the sudden loss, and his brother, Casey Gilbert Jr., has organized a fundraiser to support the family during this difficult time.
Chad was a beloved member of his community and was looking forward to becoming a full-patched member of his club, as shared by Arnie Partridge on Facebook: "We lost a good man today. One of our soon-to-be brothers. Chad Gilbert. Gone way too soon and will never be forgotten by any of us who got to know him in the short time we did. He was very proud to be a part of our club and looking forward to becoming a full patched member and sharing his patch with us and his blood brother Casey Gilbert Jr. This loss is devastating."
The family’s GoFundMe campaign, organized by Casey Gilbert Jr., aims to raise $10,000. As of now, $700 has been raised from four donations. Casey shared the family’s heartbreak and the mystery surrounding Chad’s death: "I’m sharing with a heavy heart our family lost our brother Chad Gilbert unexpectedly on Saturday, June 15th, 2024. We are still waiting for the autopsy to be done for more answers on what happened; at this point, we don’t even know. We would like to reach out to our family and friends for any assistance you may be able to spare, even a prayer for us in this hard time."
The community has rallied to support the Gilbert family, expressing their condolences and offering assistance. Michael Wilson commented, "Rest in peace, Chad. This is fucking terrible, bro. I’m sorry for your loss, Casey Gilbert Jr. and your family, brother. Please reach out if you need anything." Similarly, JenniFyre Wood remarked, "He’s so young! I’m sorry for your loss," highlighting the shock of Chad’s untimely death.
Chad’s friends and acquaintances shared their memories and grief on social media. Zachary Stidman remembered him fondly: "Man, so sorry to hear this. He was an awesome guy, always good-spirited, and we had some awesome conversations in the short amount of time I was with him. RIP, big man." Randall Waters reflected on their past: "RIP Chad, it feels just like yesterday we were all kicking it at Kyle Clanton’s having a blast running Marysville. Rest easy, bro."
The support from the community underscores the impact Chad had on those around him. The Gilbert family’s fundraiser continues to seek contributions to help cover the unexpected expenses and provide some relief during their mourning period.
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