Me and keyi used to play video games I was a online friend of keyi and like we played a lot of games together with other online friends and it just doesn't feel the same anymore without keyi and he was a good friend that was annoying at some times and I regret being mean to him sometimes and I can't believe it has been 7 months without him and I'm just glad that he was in my life and I will forever miss him for all the good memories that me and my other online friends had with him

I was shocked to hear that one of my classmates died,  I knew Keyi since 6th grade and I got to know him in 7th.  In 8th, we did not communicate a lot but I still knew who he was. I realized his absence halfway during 8th grade and was shocked to learn his diagnosis. I was glad to learn he had recovered but after learning he had been diagnosed again and passing way, I was shocked,  I never had someone this close to me passing way. I send my condolences to his family and his closest friends.

Boarding the bus to youth retreat — with Keyi and Toby Wei

Translated letter that mom read at memorial service.

永远爱你的爸爸妈妈

can’t really see him 🤣

Me and my brother would play video games with keyi a lot he taught me many things, we would talk and he was always there for me I'm glad we crossed paths and I hope in another life we can meet again

Keyi I knew him on a server that my friend invited to but when I meet him we had the same interest about other games but the server where in everyone did something special for keyi but for me I just want to say this thanks keyi I may know you from a discord server but the games we play there where fun thanks to you but I hope your doing good 

Keyi was one of my beloved friends in primary school when he attended Merlinda elementary. 🤍 Today was the day I had found out he had passed. The guilt of not keeping in touch with him will forever weigh heavily upon me. Keyi was a kind, humorous soul who had never ceased to amaze me. Although we haven’t seen or spoken to each other in years, I am willing to write my deepest condolences here. My heart goes out to Keyi’s family. He will always remain in our hearts ! 🥺💐🕊️

I had the pleasure of having Keyi in my 8th grade Language Arts class at Suzanne M.S. Keyi was a quiet student but in every interaction he was polite and respectful. Then I saw him participate in our CAPA Chinese New Year luncheon (see the picture with him in the red coat!) and his charisma was brilliant!! I remember calling him out the next day asking why I didn't get to see that Keyi in class. He smiled and shrugged BUT that day his participation increased and the Keyi that his friends and family enjoyed emerged in my class. It was only a month later that he received his diagnosis and I was extra sad because I felt like I was just getting to know the real him. My heart breaks for everyone who loved and were blessed by his life. Sending love, prayers, and good thoughts to you all.

hi im one of keyi's many friend online on discord and me and everyone else who knew him wanted to do this in his memory we will always miss him (btw we call him speed)

I want to express my deepest condolences to the Chen Family. Losing a son is something no parent should ever have to go through. I was a good friend of Keyi Chen. We were in the same orchestra ensemble at school and spent almost every lunch together at Suzanne. I believe I have known Keyi since 6th or 7th grade. He was always that kind and funny friend I hung out with.  I will always cherish the memories I had with him. I am deeply sorry for your loss, and my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. 

I was so sorry to hear about Keyi's passing. He was an amazing friend to have and such a nice person. Every time talking with him was fun and exciting. He was an amazing friend to have during homeroom in 8th grade. I wish his family well and hope to see him fly high in heaven. My deepest condolences.

Birthday trip to Knott’s and he clutched up and won the big prize!!

I first met Keyi in my Sunday school class where he was assigned to my discussion group. He was shy at first, but I soon discovered that he was bright and curious and often had unexpected insights to share. He was also adventurous and funny (and part of the “all-nighter” experiment group of youth at our first retreat) I got to know Keyi a lot better from walking with him and his family through his first battle with cancer from which he emerged victorious! I was so proud of him and happy to be able to celebrate a cancer free summer with him in 2024. He and his family were determined to train me in eating spicy foods, which regretfully i have yet to master. Whenever I visited, Keyi would tell me stories about his life or ask me order/bring his current food cravings. He knew his parents couldn’t always understand what he wanted so I was happy to be able to translate both literally and culturally. In some ways, I feel like my role in Keyi’s life was to be there for his parents. In other ways, I feel like I was his friend too, and I tried to help him stay connected with his friends. I’m honored to have been able to walk with him in these last few years and see him grow and I’m deeply saddened that many of the things that he had planned will not come to pass here on earth. But I believe we will meet again in heaven and I’m grateful that he no longer has to endure the sickness and pain that he went through here. Keyi, I miss our talks and being able to bring you watermelon juice. You inspire me and I’m sure many others and I’m extra sad that we won’t see you at retreat this year.  But I hope you’re having an amazing time in heaven, and we’ll see you soon, ok?

Awww… Keyi. I’m thankful for the music and fun we created in orchestra. I’m glad you are free from pain now. Rest well. My condolences to your family.