Chaddy the man, You beautiful soul. The inspiration for me to begin drumming and find my love for beats and music. You will be forever remembered, the legend you are. The biggest heart. We will miss you daily. Love you always my cousin in this life and the next ❤️❤️

To Jeanette, Leanne, Richard and Arbie, all of whom are our friends, and all the whanau, our apologies for being unable to be there for you all today and to say goodbye to dear Chadd. We certainly would have been there if we could. We watched the live stream and it was just beautiful. Chadd will never be forgotten. Those eyes of his were the mirrors of his soul and will stay with us forever. He was one of life's beautiful people. A gentle giant. Our love and hugs to you all. RIP dearest Chadd XX

Love you my cuzi you are an inspiration I'm going to miss you 😔 ❤️ goodbye till we meet again love you forever and always my brother 😢 😭

KO TOKATOKA TE MAUNGA KO KAIPARA TE MOANA KO WAIROA TE AWA KO MAHUHU-KI-TE-RANGI TE WAKA KO POKOPOKO TE TANIWHA KO HAKIPUTATOMURI TE TANGATA KO NGATI WHATUA TE IWI KO TE URI O HAU TE HAPU NAUMAI TE MARAE NGA URI O TE KOTAHITANGA TE WHARE MIRIAMA TE WHARE ORANGA KO KĀPEHU TE WAHI TAPU O NGA TUPUNA Ki taha o tōku māmā Ko Richard (Dick) Te Paa rāua ko Hoerakau (Edna) ōku mātua tūpuna Nana kaputa ko Nancy Te Paa Nana kaputa ko au Ko Laverne Clarke tōku ingoa My heartfelt and deepest sympathy and aroha I send to you, Jeanette and all my cousins at this very sad time. I cannot begin to even know or understand the pain of losing a child. Chadd was such a humble, gentle, loving soul and highly skilled musician who has left behind a legacy that will always be remembered and never forgotten as he touched the hearts of so many people in his life. I have no doubt that your grandparents, uncle Chadd and aunty Mana were there to greet you as you left this world and to help you on your journey into the next where there is love, peace, joy and no more worldly matters. You are home....haere, haere, takoto mai,takoto mai,takoto mai, moe mai rā e taku irāmutu.

Sorry to hear of your passing Chad. The memory that comes to mind is of you playing drums at Tikipunga High School a Marilyn Manson number (the beautiful people) lol that was epic I have never heard anyway play the drums like that since. Wairua Tapu I ask that you comfort the whanau at this time. Grief lasts for only a moment memories last forever.

Go easy cuz, the music awaits you, dam be some good sessions up there with the best of them and you will fit right in ! bye for now Chad

Moe re ra Chadd - a force of nature in the NZ music scene, your talents and love for music and joyful personality will be missed. My love to the whanau on this sad day

My darling Chadd. I still can't believe that you have gone and far too soon. You were so talented, kind and a beautiful soul. Our country music whanau have lost a great musician and man . Heaven is lucky to have you - man the people you will meet again and jam with - a party will be happening there. Forever my "toy boy" and will forever be remembered with love and a smile on my face. Going to miss you Chadd xx

Rock In Peace Bro!!! We never did get around to that jam session, but keep the lights on and I'll see you when I can! Thanks for always believing in me even when I didn't. I'm gonna miss you man Love ya always Kj & Jen

To kuzzy Chaddy, It's hard for me to say goodbyes and for the memories we shared spending time at your whare,coming over home and also for the laugh and jokes you shared .. I'm so sad your gone too soon kuzzy ❤️🕊️😭 May you rest eazii and flyhigh Love you and miss you my Kuzzy 😭🕊️❤️😭🕊️❤️ Love from our Katipa Whanau ❤️🕊️😭

Our brother, gutted we couldn’t make it there today but we love you always! Your friendship means the world ❤️ and always will

Rip my brother ur a music 🎶 Legion and will live on forever till we met again my bro fly high with ur beat in the sky 🫡🫡🫡🫡

Kia ora cuzzy gonna miss them drum beats you play 100% ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Me mihi atu kia koe e te rangatira e Chadd. Noreira haere, takoto, moe mai ra. Haere ki te Torona o Ihoa o nga Mano. Will always remember the great times we share since our school days. You will be missed. Big aroha to Jeanette and Conan. Ma Ihoa e manaaki e tiaki. Homai te taro ko piki te Ora piki te kaha piki te maramatanga me te Rangimarietanga.