View Gallery: Chase gets to see Sadie's first diving meet at IUPUI NatatoriumĬhase's kind heart was felt by just about everyone he encountered. And if not that, then for peace and comfort for Chase. He wanted to know how he could use his cancer to spread God's word. The lives and love together: Chase and Sadie's incredible journey of love amid cancerĪs cancer ravaged his body, Chase went to his pastor wearing a backpack filled with chemotherapy. Known for his competitive spirit in the pool as a nationally-ranked swimmer, his loyalty to friends, his adoration of family, Chase was not shy to tell the world of his two greatest loves: Jesus and Sadie. They got 11 joy and tear-filled months together.Ĭhase Smith died April 4 at his home with family and his beloved Sadie by his side. Chase's heart was pure - and his heart belonged to Sadie.Ĭhase and Sadie (Mills) Smith, who married as high school seniors on April 29, four days after Chase was given just months to live, captivated a nation with their story of raw and extraordinary devotion. His mind was etched with memories of the unrelenting pain.īut his heart. INDIANAPOLIS - Chase Smith had a wise soul and a deep maturity earned from an intense 6-year battle with cancer. His body was scarred with battle wounds from surgeries.
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