Chance Harper Smith

Raine was my best friend for 5 years. We had a lot of good times together. Spent many many years hanging out, going on adventures all around the state, going to concerts together, going to Gun Lake, and so much more. She was funny and kind. Very gentle soul. I will miss her so much.

I hold the memory of use crossing paths on the bus last year closer to me than I thought I would previously. Though we grew apart a little, you didn't hesitate to pipe up with a, "What the heck are you doing around here?". Those 15 minutes we got to talk and catch up on our way to central station... I felt so blessed by your presence that day. And even though I wasn't much for taking pictures anymore, I felt compelled to ask for a selfie together. Your eyes were closed in them so I hadn't posted it but I sent it to you and showed it off to my friends like "This is my childhood friend! We go way back! She was there for me during the beginning of my adulthood and is just such a sweet woman. You should meet her sometime." You said you love my aura in that photo when I sent it to you. My aura only shined like that though because crossing paths with you was truly a blessing, I felt blessed in that moment. I felt like I was overreacting then because running into people you know is sort of normal? Why was I so ecstatic? I'm so happy to have met your friends, I'm so happy to have introduced you to mine. Your memory shall live on among us all. I miss and love you, Raina, and my heart goes out to your family and loved ones.

Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost my youngest daughter, I know how you feel! Stay strong, the hurt won't go away but it will get easier.

My deepest condolences to Dawn and family.

Chance, where do I begin. You meant the world to me to myself and my family, I'm not sure you knew this in your adult years- as I had not seen you in so long, but my heart us broken. I want to share just one memory I will never forget. When you were I wanna say like 7 years old, one I the many times I was watching you while Mom (my best childhood friend in the world)was working. I would read you a bed time story well I asked if you would read me one, one night you said, sure, well in you're oh so sweet little voice, and you were such a great reader, " at such a young age, you read me a book, not sure how much you read, but after a short while. I fell asleep...before you. I might add. We love you Chance, and not time or space will ever take that love in our hearts and memories, we have for you. Fly so high! Missing you. . Jessie ....my heart is with you my Dawn....all my best, always to you and your family, with the loss of sweet soul Chance. ❤

I’m saddened to hear of your loss. I’ll be praying for all of you.