Lost to gun violence on December 22, 2023 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Photo sources:
News sources:
You can add to Chase's profile:
-
Nickname:
49
MacGyver
49
mastermind
6
Van
14
Van Lion
-
Number of children:
-
Personality:
135
Goofy and fun loving
133
Father figure π
133
Genuine, empathetic, amazing soul.
127
Highly Creative, dedicated and loyal. So special β¨
7
A go-getter who put everything he had into his love of music.
-
Occupation:
4
Audio Engineer & Artist
-
Workplace:
88
Audio Engineer/Artist/Producer
-
Schools attended:
-
Comments:
111
I love you Chase. Forever and always β€οΈ
111
I miss you every single day.
111
You're so special. And missed!
111
Such a talented artist. Your songs get me through the days. Rest in paradise Van Leeuwen! ποΈ
111
I miss you to the end of the universe & back. Nothings the same without you
58
Oh my beautiful son we are so lost without your light π―οΈ
114
You're so deeply missed Chase. I will always love you. To the end of the universe & back
116
We will forever miss you. It will never make sense why it was you π I love you Chase.
101
I miss you everyday, life is so changed without you. Fly high Chase.
105
I still just cannot believe this happened to you. I miss you so much today & everyday
98
I miss you, beyond measure. I need your words of support and everything else you gave <3
66
My beautiful, talented son had a golden heart πβ€οΈβπ©Ήπ
165
How cruel this world is to take such a god send. You're missed every day! β€οΈ
48
You are missed π¦
100
I'm at church with you in my heart. We missed you at football so bad :( we love you
18
We are fighting for justice, of course! You would be so proud sonβ£οΈ I miss you every day π€ β€οΈβπ©Ήπ
81
I miss you so incredibly much. What an amazing loving heart. Forever cherished β€οΈ
75
what I wouldn't do to still have you here. I love and miss you so much Chase.
31
i have so many songs that we made in the vault. Most dedicated person I ever met.
66
I wish things were different.
21
ill love u forever bestie
61
Life could never be close to the same. So blessed I got to know you. I miss you so much
65
Almost six months without you and my heart still breaks for you. π we love you and miss you so much
70
How I wish you were here....I'd do anything. We miss you soooo much. I love you Chase
68
I miss you everyday. β€οΈβπ©Ή so many things remind us of you. We love you β€οΈ
78
My son got an ase charm he wears around his neck for you. We love you and miss you everyday β€οΈβπ©Ή
50
i miss you so much. there's still just no words. we will make you proud though. love you foreverrr
64
I still don't understand....and never will. We miss you immensely and love you foreverπβ€οΈ
22
oh my beautiful son, I cry everyday missing you is the hardest thing I've ever had to do ππ
13
Chase, we heard you π You got your wings today β€οΈπͺ½
12
Son you will undoubtedly shine brighter πβ¨
34
I miss you and your beautiful soul to the end of the universe & back. Love you so much β€οΈ
10
My Guardian Angel ποΈ We all missed you for Papa birthday. I took a part of you with me son ππ
4
Still canβt believe this is real Van!! Gonna make sure the world knows your music!!
16
You didn't deserve this Van!! You had a heart of gold!!! So sorry this happened to you!! Love ya!!
28
we love and miss you ..so so much Chase.
6
Still unreal Van!! π Bro!! ππ
3
Hey Van, bet you set up your music boards in Heaven.
2
I look back at old messages just so it feels like you sent me a new one π
60
I miss you so very much every day. A Diamond in this world. I love you! β€οΈ
2
Hey Bro, send me a sign soon. miss ya! β₯οΈG
3
Got your sign! Filmed a guy who lives in his Van! π’β€οΈβπ©Ή G
57
We miss you everyday! You changed us forever. We love you Chase π¦
4
Hey Van - hope they vote to end gun violence! β₯οΈsis G
2
Hey Van! miss you bro!! β₯οΈG
65
One year without you and we've missed you every minute. β€οΈβπ©Ή
55
The hardest day of my life, is the day you lost yours ππLove always, Momβ£οΈπππ―οΈβ¨ποΈ
2
Hey bro! still unreal πππ½ love G!! ππ
50
I'd do anything to hug you again. We miss you soooo much. Forever. I love you
30
I miss you every minute
4
Miss you bro!! Making sure they know your music! β€οΈG
15
My Sonshine π You are with me Every single day β€οΈβπ©Ήπ€πͺ½
13
I miss your beautiful heart every day. I feel you with me still I just wish you were here π
8
I look at the clock at exactly 7:24 & smile thinking of your beautiful soul. Love you forever.
5
I miss you so much babe. Everyday. I love you
1
You are such a beautiful angel son π So blessed you are still looking out for your family ππ
Other nearby fatal shootings:
-
Asheville, NC
- November 14, 2025
-
Asheville, NC
- December 16, 2024
-
Asheville, NC
- November 9, 2024
-
Asheville, NC
- October 3, 2024
-
Asheville, NC
- July 26, 2024