16/12/2025
Today Chad would have turned 5️⃣5️⃣.
Chad was a man of words.
Direct, thoughtful, sometimes uncomfortable — but always honest.
He had a way of naming things clearly, without dressing them up, and he expected the same honesty in return.
He didn’t love walking.
He did it.
Often as a way out, sometimes as a way back in.
Chad understood the healing power of walking and being out in nature — long before it became a trend or a slogan. He knew and experienced himself that movement clears the mind, that silence has weight, and that time outdoors can put things back into perspective when nothing else does.
Many of you walked with Chad.
You talked, listened, debated, laughed — and also argued — usually ending the day with a better understanding of the world, and of yourselves 😀
If you feel like it, please share a photo of Chad, or a photo of yourself with him, in the comments.
Or a memory, a sentence he once said, or a moment that stayed with you.
This is not about nostalgia.
It’s about acknowledging a life that was lived deliberately, with curiosity, conviction, and a deep respect for nature.
Happy birthday, Chad.
Your words — and your way of moving through the world — are still with us ❤️
