Love Like Beefy

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Thank you for being here and honoring Ethan’s memory ❤️

Ethan’s time with us here on Earth ended on June 8, 2022, at just 14 years old, but his spirit continues on with us through our hearts and in our memories. His bench stands as a living tribute to him, offering a space for reflection, connection, and remembrance.

May his bench bring joy and connection the way that Ethan always did. Let it be a space where you can connect with his memory, with yourself and others, and with nature. Thank you for enjoying and respecting this beautiful spot that honors him, in a place that brought him so much joy.

Whether you knew Ethan personally or not, we invite you to share a part of your experience here. Please use the guest book to share a photo or memory, leave a positive message, or offer a kind word in memory of him. Every contribution is a beautiful part of keeping his legacy alive.

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As we continue to honor Beef’s memory, we will also build resources here to raise awareness around suicide prevention and teenage mental health. If you would like to get involved, please reach out.

  • Justin Graeber

    I had the pleasure of seeing Amanda and her daughter leaving a picture and flowers on Ethan’s bench on the anniversary of his passing. I don’t think I’ve seen any of you guys since the service so it was definitely a mix of emotions, but I felt grateful to give Amanda a big hug that seemed to clear up the peaks and valleys that was going through thinking about it

    I am a high school teacher in Baseball Coach at San Pasqual and we just had our high school graduation yesterday which is when I got hit again emotionally because I thought to myself will shoot. Carter Tsai was a senior this year which means that this would have been the year that Ethan would have been graduating from high school.

    After a couple of hours of Hitting Lessons this morning I took about 30 minutes to hang out with Ethan at his bench, which is how I stumbled across this QR code. I’m not sure who gets to see these messages but I definitely hope that Ethan‘s mom and dad and siblings see this And find comfort in knowing that he is still often thought about and missed, but also never forgotten and not just by you guys. If you ever need anything at all, you have my email and if you reach out soon, I would be happy to reply with my phone number, so you can have it as well if you guys ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Once you are one of my guys, you’ll always be one of my guys in the same as true for Ethan

  • Danielle

    Walking around with my little guy while his brother plays baseball. This bench made me pause and take a minute to be grateful 🥹

    Rest easy buddy! Hope your hitting home runs in heaven 🩵

  • Auntie Hannah

    Had a Heavenly Doughnut with you today .. hoping you had one too. 🩷 Love you so, Beefy

  • avery

    happy 18th birthday E💜

  • Anonymous

    Enjoying a beautiful Saturday afternoon baseball practice on the bench.  Saddened to learn of Beefy’s passing but encouraged by the outpouring of support from his family and friends.  I have no doubt that his legacy will help others that are going through tough times.

  • Gandma

    Hi Beefy,

    I came to sit on your special bench today . Thinking of all my memories with you. I miss you! You have left a big hole in our hearts  , but your love of life and infectious laugh always surround us. I do know you are at peace and always not far away.Christmas is always hard without you here. Have a good Christmas and win that baseball game We all love you to the moon and back!

    ❤️ Grandma

     

  • Olivia

    Hi  beefy It is Olivia  thank you for playing with me when I had no one to play with when Xander was making s’mores you taught me how to to play baseball I wish I could have One more Christmas  with you miss you- Olivia your cousin

  • Auntie Hannah

    Walked for you today, Beefy. ❤️‍🩹 Miss and love you so.

  • Anonymous

    beefy,

    In a time where I felt out of place and sad, I sat on your bench with my kids. My son immediately pointed to the picture of you playing baseball. After seeing your bright smile and reading about you, I felt a sense of peace. Thank you Beefy for the reminder! I’ll be back to visit your bench soon 🤎

  • Auntie Hannah

    Beautiful day in the California sun missing you, Beefy … enjoyed this bit of sun touching the candy I brought to share. Love you so 💖❤️‍🩹

  • Bill Wagner

    Continuing to pray for healing and comfort for the Bariteau family!  Luke’s Dad

  • Stephanie

    Thinking of and missing you.

  • Theresa Arntsen

    I can’t believe it has been 3 years today. We miss you every single day. It has been a hard day for all of us. I went to your bench today to tell you how much you are missed. The Mavericks were playing in front of me. I felt your presence.
    A  darling girl was sitting on your bench. I assume missing you too. As we passed each other she told me she was thinking about our family.
    Your Auntie Hanna had one of your favorite treats delivered to our house this morning  LOL you know you would have been the first one in the box. We miss you always and love you more💗

    Grandma

  • Amanda

    Miss you, E. Three years today since I’ve seen your smile and heard your laugh. Seems like a lifetime and also no time at all. Grateful for all the joy that you brought to my life, and that you bring still when I can clear a little space for it alongside the pain. Thank you for helping me to hold it all. I love you, Beefy. XOXO Mom

    ❤️💔✨

  • Auntie Hannah

    Beefy, I miss you so incredibly much. I so wish you were experiencing all the fun and adventures of life. Because you can’t, I carry you with me every day in my heart, on my arm, and often times in what I wear… I keep you nearby with so many mementos and in doing things you’d enjoy… I cherish my memories of and with you. Love you forever, sweet boy. ❤️

  • Bob

    Beef, your second baseball tourney was pretty rad. We got a little rain in the morning, but we all knew that was just you saying hi. Was great to see all your friends and family. I’m sure you saw them too…

  • Christian, Tracy, Garrett, Liam and Declan Kelly

    Declan and pops went for a fun bike ride and end up hanging out with Beef at Alga Norte. We miss you Beef and know your always with us. Feels extra comforting when we are at Alga and able feel your presence. Looking forward to our next hang out man!

    CK

  • Bob

    Beef, saw your mom tonight and can see so much of you in her face.  It made me smile. We are doing our second Bases for Beef baseball tourney next weekend. Hope to continue to make a positive impact on a few young ball players, like you had on all of us.  Send us some good weather, dude.

  • Joanna B.

    Hey Ethan, I’m sure you’re busy running around in heaven, making everyone smile, organizing bball games – Sandlot style… thanks for throwing rainbows down to us once in awhile 🌈 ☀️ ♥️

  • Grandma

    Beefy 💗
    I think of you every day. I miss the sound of your feet coming quickly down the stairs saying “Good Morning” Grandma. I can still hear the cupboard opening and you grabbing what you called lunch. You would peek through the opening between the kitchen and the family room….That sweet impish grin telling me it was more sweet snacks than healthy lunch. Oh! how you loved your sweets! It’s been almost 3 years .Our family is not the same without you. We miss everything that stood for. Our sweet, kind, playful boy. I hope you are flying around those bases and sliding to home plate. I know you are.🩷 Run free Beef. Love you always 🩷
    Grandma