Maddy's Last Year

Madalyn Rae (Welsh) Smith passed away just weeks before her 27th birthday at her home next to the love of her life and her beautiful children. They were surrounded by friends and family. This was far too soon, but everyone knew Maddy had lived every day with urgency. She loved deeply and showed sincere interest in everyone. She could overpower a room with her smile and energy, while at the same time not being at all attention seeking. She remembered everything, but especially what was important to you, and she asked you about those things frequently. She was beautiful, confident, patient, and gentle. She had a special depth to be able to understand any room or situation and make it better. She was one in a million and the hole left by her passing is devastating.
Her battle with cancer was fought quietly and courageously. She had a hope and positivity til her last day that left everyone believing there was no way anything could get her down. And nothing did. When the cancer had closed in on all of her organs, she told her family she wanted to have a party at the house. She wanted two days to spend time with close friends and family, and then she was ready for what was next. Those days at home were incredible for everyone that visited her, and she passed the next day just like she had planned. She lived a life on her terms, and those were always determined after thinking about the ones she loved most, first.
Maddy was born June 10, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Robert Joseph Welsh Jr. and Karen Lynn Gammon Welsh. She was a sweet and inquisitive child who was very close to her three siblings, Matt, Chloe, and Jake. She was adored by her entire extended family.
Maddy was passionate about music. She worked hard and learned how to play both the piano and the violin. Ultimately, the violin became her passion and she began performing in middle school and continued throughout her life. She was chosen to participate in an elite city-wide youth orchestra. One of the highlights of her musical experience was being a member of The Zion's Youth Symphony and Chorus which gave her the opportunity to perform numerous times at the Smith Center for Performing Arts in Downtown Las Vegas. She continued to share her talent playing for Christmas programs and at Grandma Smith's funeral.
Maddy was voted Senior Class President, crowned Homecoming Duchess, and dubbed "Best Hair" in her senior class superlatives. She was an active participant in all things student government, school spirit and leadership, but most importantly she was a friend to ALL.
Maddy played soccer and was on the swim team. She was a Second Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and very skilled at nunchucks and the bow staff. She worked during high school at Tilley's and Fabulous Freddy's car wash. As with everything in her life, she was meticulous with the details. Her co-workers loved her, and customers requested her.
After graduation, Maddy attended Brigham Young University-Idaho. She earned her Bachelor's Degree studying Public Health. It was at this time she dated and then married Chandler David Smith on September 5, 2015. They were married in the Las Vegas LDS Temple, but always enjoyed telling people simply they were "married in Vegas" just to keep them guessing. Their relationship was one in a million, true soulmates.
Together, they built an incredible life, initially in the grueling world of door-to-door sales and managing large teams of associates. This eventually lead to real estate investing and a successful KZbin channel. She was the boss, counselor, hype man, editor, co-negotiator, encourager, and more often than not, the voice of reason. They were unstoppable!
Wren Yantorno Smith was born at the end of 2017. Andi Kristine was born just 21 months later in 2019.
The children thrived with their proud parents leading the way. Maddy was an incredible wife and mother. She was constantly supporting or censoring Chandler's every endeavor... and there were many! She never missed an opportunity to educate the kids through endless activities and hands-on experiences. Each day was planned with a purpose. She was constantly exposing them to great books, museums, people, places, and things. Their little family was in constant motion. Hiking, biking, skateboarding, swimming, visiting parks, zoos, and exploring new destinations, particularly their new backyard. The Hawaiian Islands were a favorite vacation spot; sailing, swimming, playing in the sand, eating their favorite Acai bowls and Hula Pies.
Maddy's trademark attribute was kindness. She was an incredible listener and could perceive people's needs. She was not afraid to jump in and help under any circumstances. She was a fast friend to anyone fortunate enough to know her. She had a close group of girlfriends who would gather often for girls’ nights or tea parties at the Grand America. They supported her tirelessly throughout her battle.

[@gizzbeth]

As I write this, I’m battling aggressive cancer too. “Not today” that’s my mantra too. I will use Maddy as my inspiration to keep fighting and live every day with love and positivity and gratefulness. Her light and strength is eternal ❤

[@Jessie_Hope]

Prayers and the best thoughts and wishes are with you. 🙏♥️

[@patricaowens]

May Jesus give you a miracle in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen.

[@suescherdel6278]

Praying for you, @gizzbeth. 💜🩵💜

[@marycanady8861]

Prayer going up!

[@laurel2666]

Prayers to you... I hope you know the fuel source for cancer is sugar in any form (brown, white, honey, maple syrup, fruits, etc.) and carbohydrates turn right into sugar. Alcohol is providing sugar too. Veges and clean protein is great.

[@caitlinscancerchronicles6545]

I’m so sorry your family lost Maddy. She looks like an amazing human that the world shouldn’t be without. You are doing a beautiful job honouring her memory.

[@T_YYYYY8]

What a beautiful family 😢 so sad

[@barbaraseccombe2421]

So sorry. I was diagnosed with same this year. I refused chemo and am doing pk now Decided i will leave it to god. Barbara

[@allison3852]

​@@barbaraseccombe2421she has kidss too

[@mariapaolavisintin286]

Nooo una ragazza meravigliosa perché povera piccola ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacqueline8559]

​​@@barbaraseccombe2421 May God embrace you with His love and Grace, Barbara. Your brave decision will give you time to actually LIVE, not endure the rest of your life having painful, debilitating treatment for its own sake. Be blessed

[@ellybechtel387]

I pray that those who have cancer will have miracle to get well recovery soon

[@nancybcbg4316]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@anafletes6893]

Doing volunteer work tomorrow for that exact same reason

[@kirstj94x0]

She still had that beautiful smile going through all that, I lost my grandad to pancreatic cancer it's horrible but she's still smiling I'm heaven..🤍🤍🤍😇

[@jasonreed7608]

I went to high school with her. She was a big ball of energy that lit up the room. Always kind and made people smile

[@sadie4me2]

I am literally bawling my eyes out. I asked God has such a beautiful angel on earth can be taken away from those that she loves, and that love her back? Her strength is remarkable. Her smile is imprinted on my heart. This beautiful girl endured so much while striving to stay alive for her family. May she rest in peace.

[@NiallProGaming]

​@@sadie4me2so sad

[@CindyMac4104]

You have a memory to share with all- to a time when Maddy was younger. Even though most here have/had never met her…another piece to the puzzle was just added on to it. Thank you for that.

[@georgegarvey7338]

It's awful to watch your wife die before your eyes. I really feel for this young man & the immense pain he's going through.

[@NiallProGaming]

It's so painful to watch a parent outlive their child

[@cpg8000]

These videos are a gift to some of us that don’t even have cancer, but have other substantial obstacles in life that feel impossible. Maddy is an angel.

[@Jcolorado555]

You were blessed to have her in your life. She was amazing 🌹

[@allison3852]

​@@Jcolorado555my uncle had cancer he passed August 17 of 2022

[@ottiliekandume2362]

😢

[@Jcolorado555]

@@allison3852 so sorry

[@tammyr3255]

@@allison3852 so very sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@thanishasanthosh2204]

As a medical doctor who has been around patients that died, even young ones, and is expected to be desensitised to the realities of life, and also as someone who is not even a crier, I was sobbing by the end of this beautiful montage celebrating your wife and your life together. Maddy was obviously a remarkable, beautiful and incredible mother, wife and human being. Any of us, never having even met her, can recognise that. My heart breaks for you, Chandler, and your kids. But you have also displayed an extraordinary amount of courage in the malevolent face of cancer as you held your wife’s hand through this and so, I have no doubt that you will not only dust yourself off and show up for your children but rebuild a beautiful life for them where all of you will thrive, just like Maddy would’ve wanted. Rest in paradise to your dear sweet wife

[@pattidale7968]

😢wow almost 6 million views in the past 6 months!

[@dailyinspo8724]

as a fourteen year old girl watching this for the first time i wanted to let you know how incredibly sorry i am for your family. I know that thi swas a while back but no one should have to go through this. Maddy was a beautiful warrior and she truly deserved the best in life. I hope your family is doing okay now. Your children will be so proud to know that she was their mum. Rest in peace beautiful angel xx

[@kimberleerovenski9231]

Well said. 🙂

[@georgegarvey7338]

I was 25 & a soldier when I lost my wife 35 years ago. And I have to say your're a wise young lady & have alot of compassion for others. Please don't lose that.

[@mariatan7177]

So utterly unfair that she had to go. She was an epitome of positivity and loved life fully. RIP Maddy.

[@tamitribbiani7907]

So heartbreaking, i will never understand why God takes a wonderful wife and mom from this world and leaves me here when nobody really needs me😢

[@finncarlin7173]

@@tamitribbiani7907It’s important to distinguish that god had no hand in taking this poor woman’s life. hopefully, though, she is now in his hands as she rests in peace

[@whipchick90]

God seems to take the spirited and beautiful ones. He took my daughter when she had just turned 20, 12 yrs ago. She lit it all up just like this beautiful lady did. God bless her family!

[@RazorSharpMC]

She was so confident that she could beat it again.

[@ma0491]

@@tamitribbiani7907well obviously your prayers to your god didn't work, did it?

[@xt.7933]

As a mom of three kids, I cannot imagine how hard it was for Maddie to say Goodbye to her little kids and her family. Chandler, so sorry for your loss. May God bless you, the kids, and your family.

[@42.0Transformers]

I can't even imagine losing my own mom, I respect you ma'am! :)

[@monicaduffy7910]

💔

[@austinallermann6580]

I'm about to cry at your message and your video

[@austinallermann6580]

The video

[@gerag5707]

You can literally see her name in the title and still manage to spell it wrong.

[@robharkins9412]

As a single father of three children now,after losing my wife of 22 years at the age of 44 to corectal cancer , the pain and suffering she went through in her 4 year battle was the hardest thing we've ever had to endure.may they RIP.

[@andreawenck2544]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@Free_palestine427]

I’m sorry for your loss❤

[@user-fq2kr8yo3d]

I will keep you in my prayers. Much too young. God bless you and your precious little family ❤️

[@staydan1982]

@robharkins9412 I’m so sorry for the loss of your wife….may God give you and your family strength to endure the tough days ahead…my husband passed away in 2001 from a ruptured brain aneurysm…. we were 36y/o…I was devastated!!! 😭😭😭😩😩 so I know how y’all feel!!! 😢😢

[@kimoridoreen]

Am sorry for your loss

[@gearupbooster20]

is it me or are a TON of young people dying of colon cancer after the mrna genetic injections in 2021? all the blessings to your family. may the videos help the children understand forever who their mother was.

[@thesimplelife963]

What a brave, optimistic woman!!!! She continued to make memories for her kids even if she felt bad.... and continued to smile through it.

[@sheilacirioni4676]

Whst a beautiful strong soul* wonderful mom& wife. May she rest in peace.God Bless& so sorry for your loss.🙏💞😥🌟She is now your guardian angel.

[@tanmoseley4954]

Man you’re a solid dude. I hope my daughter has the opportunity to meet someone like you. Your love for your wife is beyond love.

[@jsayssands2299]

He's engaged now! Not even five months after his 'soulmate' died. He was probably only single for a few weeks.

[@jsayssands2299]

He's engaged now! Maddy wasn't even dead for six months before he had a whole new family. He was probably only single for a few weeks.

[@jsayssands2299]

He's engaged now! Maddy wasn't even dead for six months before he had a whole new family. He was probably only single for a few weeks.

[@victorcoleman8155]

@@jsayssands2299how do you know? Please share your sources because you say this as if you know him personally

[@hittpitch1019]

Good for him! I know of a couple once where the wife died of cancer. She had a really good friend who helped her husband care for her during her dying. She sensed that the two of them would be good for each other after she was gone. At one point when she was still alive, she held both of their hands, and then clasped them together, as if giving her blessing to their future union. After she died, that’s exactly what happened! They got married. It just happens that way for some folks. Nothing wrong with it at all.

[@cindiemoore2530]

I think stories like this make me question my faith. When there is so much darkness,evil, and hatred in this world why would God take such a bright and beautiful soul with so much good in her. I don’t understand but I believe heaven is more beautiful with Sweet Maddy there.

[@Yperkeimenos]

And how do you know she ended up in Heaven? Are you in direct communication with Peter , heavens Gate keeper?

[@lesliejohns987]

That’s right unless Maddie believed on Jesus she did not make it to Heaven No one is good not one only Jesus … to her family we are in the last days God loves us all but we live in a fallen world of sin… here is the truth we are all sinners …All of Us So Ask Jesus go to him and believe on him… because if you don’t you will go to Hell..my sister dies a d my father and they didn’t not believe in God , they are probably in Hell and that is their fault you have. Notice you better make it now …we are on the cusps of world war 3. Don’t blame god for her cancer ..you will. EVER GET TO HEAVEN being good ! There is only one way and his name is Jesus… Believe on him John:3:16 and you will be saved….✝️🙏

[@TS-xw3zr]

In the Jewish faith we believe that every soul chose their life before coming down to this world and agreed to it. We agree to it because there is something we need to do on earth to elevate us higher in heaven, and bring us closer to God. Some ppl do the work that their soul needs quickly and go back to heaven, leaving pain in their wake but we know they're in a great place near God, others need to live longer lives to achieve that which their soul needs. Maybe this can give Chandler and his adorable kids, and the rest of the family some peace, to know she's in a better place surrounded by holiness and God. Sending love and hoping u guys can brave the days ahead without her.

[@maenelgarmalacad1271]

😭😭😭 I Am diagnosed of ovarian cancer last February 2024 and now I’m on my second chemotherapy, I feel so sorry to Maddy 2 beautiful kids and to her loving and caring husband may God bless this family and God will guide this kids until they grow up.

[@pb6899]

I hope things improve for you and you get to live a long life, all the best

[@maenelgarmalacad1271]

Thank you, and God bless you and the family.

[@reneebk1999]

Bless you, saying a prayer for your recovery. Stay strong.🥰

[@maenelgarmalacad1271]

@reneebk1999 thank you so much God bless you too and be safe 🙏

[@deborahhurley3832]

I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer too in February 2024 and just finished my 3rd chemo. We are healing now. We are winning. We are victorious ✨✨✨

[@tcusack2106]

Hello from Canada. I am watching this for the first time. I am in tears. I sit and again wonder why I survived Stage 4 metastatic cancer. I had cancer twice. I really did not have much hope . There was no one who survived the type of cancer I had. I am still the leader 5 yrs later . My oncologist keeps saying I am special. I look at Maddy so happy a mom and wife. Everything I am not. So with this, I shall keep Maddy in my mind when my depression knocks me down. I fought and beat cancer, but I can not win depression. I will replay this video to remind me that life is a gift. God Bless

[@chubbsdapengi2055]

Man, great job for beating stage 4 cancer twice! Man, I hope your depression gets better, just remember that God loves you!

[@tcusack2106]

@@chubbsdapengi2055 Same to you.. Thank You

[@undeuxtrois123]

Avoid inflammatory foods, sugar, gluten, processed foods etc. Glucose actively feeds cancer cells. Take care ❤❤

[@ginabenda9026]

Přeji vám hodně štěstí ❤

[@puntinprincess7343]

You were meant to be HERE, you have more work to do on earth, you will find your purpose. It's sad, because in this day and age, it seems EVERYONE is depressed, including me. Something in our world needs to change.

[@CrazyDemiFan1]

This woman deserves a movie. This showed up at the top of my recommended videos. Idk why. And I don’t know why I felt compelled to click on this 20 minute long video about some random woman I’ve never met. But I did. I spent just over 20 minutes getting to know this woman, getting to watch her hold onto so much positivity when all the odds were stacked against her, something that I, myself am painstakingly terrified of. She also seems so incredibly lucky that she has such a supportive family and the ability to afford what looked like just about the best last year you can have. By the end of this video, I now feel like I know her myself. I won’t lie, it made me tear up. Maddy sounds like a wonderful, amazing wife, mother and everything else. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

[@menamurray4389]

I’ve been sitting on my bed bawling and never realized it’s been 20 minutes. I agree with you, it needs to be a movie.

[@Hangwithcoco123]

It popped on my page too also I 100% agree with you

[@griffinclary61]

Unfortunately she won't because she's no celebrity or a stupid politician

[@Romy---]

It's popping up on the recommended of everyone randomly

[@elisasiqueira_]

I’ve had the same feeling, and so I came!

[@wathsalananayakkara1825]

I’ve buried a friend today who battled cancer leaving her 2 kids and husband. Thinking of you and your little family and sending love from New Zealand ❤

[@marievickers7848]

What a beautiful woman. RIP Maddy

[@dannyfowler4845]

She lived more in 27yrs then most people do in 90yrs. Thanks for sharing... I needed a reality check of the precious moments we take for granted. My deepest condolences to you, sir. May God bless you and your children!

[@Skyblow300]

Appalling strength to live such a full life in her last year. Thanks to Maddy her kids were left with this lasting memory of their many wonderful experiences.

[@user-ms5ju5di3g]

My dad had stage 4 colon CA-I understand. My prayers and blessings are with you and your family 🙏💕

[@marietuller22]

God Bless ALL...WE WILL ALL BE ONE AGAIN...LOVE IS ALL AROUND...❤

[@jessesmithchannel]

This is so brutal and unfair. As a dad of two small kids (about the same age as yours), I cannot imagine what you all are going through. Incredible tribute to her.

[@Nobody91795]

He will be just fine. Look at this sick photo of all family (including husband) at funeral with her coffin behind them. Every single person there is laughing like it was happy function and not one too young life lost too fast…

[@amysupanich2677]

I don’t even know what to say to your comment except, Wow! What’s wrong with you? Your user name is fitting!

[@cathrynm]

She was so young, and those kids are so small. Rest in peace.

[@jamiegould689]

She died but your sick…

[@pennyg777]

Amy & Jamie, wow, wait, how you both have possibly misinterpreted Jesse's comment, as sick & negative in your own heads is quite unrealistically baffling. What is actually brutal & unfair is, that all these cancers & so-called diseases, which are intentionally engineered & evily being inflicted on many. Yet let's not get that confused, as those evil causes are NOT done, by the hand's of my God in Heaven, which is now where sweet Maddy rests.❤ Sooo..whom does that leave in your mind's, as the legit culprits, that are literally being brutal, unfair & are literally causing, these evil types of harms, on so many of our loved one's, both young & old. Don't bother answering... point made.

[@amandawinnerl]

It was no accident that I watched this. Though I am in tears over strangers, I cannot tell you how much I just learned from the courageous and beautiful soul Maddy seemed to be. I am about her age, I just turned 27, and I am a mother of a one year old. I can't imagine what it took for her to have to say goodbye to her family and to do her best to keep a positive outlook. She radiates strength, hope, and perseverance, and I have no doubt she will always be with your family. I will never forget her story. God bless you and your family.

[@abbyshabbby]

I’m 21 and my mom just passed away from a chronic illness a few months ago at 52, it’s really hard right now but I can’t image losing my mom at such a young age like your children did. It’s only been a few months and it’s still hard but I know she’s always with me, just like Maddy will always be with you 💕

[@bethf1111]

She was so full of life and joy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Cancer always seems to happen to the nicest, kindest people.

[@joeypilewsky1148]

I get so angry when I see such young beautiful people inside and out die of cancer. Especially when they live a healthy lifestyle and do all the right things plus they are living their lives to their fullest. But then you see people that live into the 90’s who just waste their life with drugs and they are terrible people. They smoke cigarettes, eat whatever they want and never exercise a day in their lives. I’m not much of a religious person but I really hope that there is a good reason for it.

[@Ricky-ke5qc]

@@joeypilewsky1148Nice people don’t have to be trained too much anymore, so God call them back earlier than bad people. Nice people “get to” graduate from The School Of Life early! This is the theory what I choose to believe in:)

[@main2333]

I watched a wholistic doctor say nice people get cancer cause they don’t express themselves. They hold things in to not upset others

[@alesandrabiasello]

@@joeypilewsky1148 I hope you’re joking with this ridiculous and judgemental comment. People who smoke and do drugs have had to overcome horrible tragedies and obstacles in life too. Like being molested as children or physically abused and the list goes on for a while…. Nasty people like you say we’re wasting our lives away well I promise you this, if you had to walk in my shoes and what I’ve been through, you wouldn’t last a year.

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

E.g. my beautiful lovely mom.

[@gingersnapped5235]

I am so sorry for your loss! What a beautiful woman Maddy was, inside and out, she brought two beautiful little kids into this world, fought cancer like a true warrior & has a husband and family that clearly love her very much!!! This was an amazing tribute to an amazing woman/wife/mother/daughter/sister/friend. Well done, she will live on in your hearts forever.. Rest In Peace Maddy.

[@user-lq8yy1pf8l]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@charlenecrane2050]

Beautiful lady so young

[@masniahadi9972]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@Jessysun-ku6rt]

@@user-lq8yy1pf8l I do not understand why died more peoples ?! Vaccines? WHY GOING AT DR ? 😢😢😢💔!! DR KILL ? IT'S DEPOPULATION .😢😢😢😢💔

[@pokemongamer7550]

What shines the most is Maddy’s strength and spirit. Her positivity and light during such difficult times is very admirable! She is and will forever be a role model, an inspiration to all cancer battlers in the world.

[@jhoni-gailedwards9124]

Every once in a while I visit this story to be inspired to be positive, determined and live my best life 😢

[@trentonudovich7265]

The way her mood didn't change even after finding out the cancer was back again 😭 She was just living life for herself and your family, truly amazing! ❤ So sorry for your loss Chan! 💔

[@elizabeth2087]

Such a beautiful person.Full of heart for her family. Such sad news for 2nd time,but still enjoying her life and family.What a beautiful person you are .And pretty too..

[@legrandeileen4863]

I have no words, sorry, so sorry. 😢😢😢😢 ❤❤❤ it's just not fair. Keep smiling for the kids, you're a beautiful family. You don't deserve this. She was so beautiful.

[@TheAmyyyG]

This left me sobbing. You could tell from the very first few seconds how incredible Maddie was. My heart is broken for you and for those sweet babies 💔

[@all-gone]

@@debb789 Me three and I’m a 59 year old man. God Bless Chandler, Wren and Andi. May Maddy RIP 🕯️

[@kimberleygribbenilove7848]

💔💔💔💔 I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. I have been crying, your beautiful story has brought me to tears from the unimaginable grief I feel for your family. Please know you are in my prayers. God Bless and comfort you all daily. She, INDEED, was BEAUTIFUL

[@teijaflink2226]

She looked so young too, so unfair.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

I am not sure what made you share Maddy’s story with the world but I am so glad you did. I am so sorry and hope you all find peace.

[@valerialuna2172]

YT suggested this video out of nowhere and I don't regret watching it. It was heartbreaking but beautiful at the same time. I'm very sorry for your loss, she seems like a marvellous person

[@wendyschutze2818]

Her smile. It’s like God added a little bit of the Sun to her, and she shone so brightly, and beautifully, and warmed others with it.

[@petronarowe5445]

It's so sad to watch. But you said it beautiful.

[@zaraagazie1374]

so beautiful

[@barbaragallagher9972]

It’s amazing how she kept smiling thru all her pain . I really admire her spirit

[@triciaviera7419]

I noticed that as well. She was always smiling.

[@lucy2014]

What a truly beautiful soul she was ❤

[@janimarytrusty2884]

Which concert was that she was jamming to?

[@libbybailey847]

I truly admire how she kept smiling even through the hardest times ❤ I can’t imagine what her family had and is having to go through now that she’s gone. I’m gonna keep their family is my prayers ❤❤❤

[@libbybailey847]

@@janimarytrusty2884Taylor Swift

[@creepiercoast1317]

I am so sorry I for your loss. I didn’t know my husband had cancer until it was too late. We only had 12 days from diagnosis until death. He worked until a week before his death and all he did was work. I’m glad you guys were able to have some much fun and make so many good memories.

[@bradleyjohnson6107]

I have lived through this exact experience. My wife died of cancer and we had two small children together. It changed me forever and I don’t know that it will ever all make sense to me.

[@The.Lil.Artist]

I was watching and when I saw she was only 26 and had 2 kids and died from cancer, my heart broke. I feel terrible for her loss in their family but she fought so hard and that’s what matters. Even with cancer she still had lots of fun with her family and let nothing stop her. I am sending my prayers for their family. But I know she is in heaven smiling and watching her family grow. ❤

[@breannaalger9585]

She was only a few week away from turning 26. I can’t imagine dealing with everything she did in only two years.

[@souei9289]

@@breannaalger9585she was a week away from turning 27, not 26. Either way, still so young had such a life ahead of her.

[@rei__tv]

I'm at a loss for words as this video was recommended at random. My heart breaks for you and your children. I admire her positive attitude and I commend you for editing this together. Prayers to you and your family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

[@beckyboo1433]

Me too, I have the feeling I'm not going to make it through this one without crying 😔

[@vinhtran1790]

My heart breaks watching this video🥲Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@k.jlmfharrington3437]

As a grieving mother of two beautiful children myself 19 😇😭💔 8 😇😭💔 Omg so so sad 😭💔 R.I.P Maddie 😇😭 Condolences to Your Beautiful Kids,Family and friends xox

[@mysticjc]

Don't worry, he's already engaged to be married, not even after 6 months of his wife's death...

[@beckyboo1433]

@@mysticjc 😬😬

[@michelletoler1528]

Oh Chandler I am so sorry you lost Maddy. My brother died of colon cancer. I hate cancer so bad. Best of luck to you. I hope to follow you more on KZbin. You are such an inspiration.

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

She brought these wonderful two souls into the world....what a gift!

[@mariadenise1965]

Now I know what they mean by a smile that lights up a room. What an incredibly brave woman. She did not allow cancer to take away her happiness or her light and even in the end she faced death with a smile on her face. She is truly a hero. My condolences to you, your children and your entire family for losing this angel.

[@suomynonaanonymous]

It is amazing how to an outsider you would never know how ill she was by how full of life, smiley, and healthy she looked when she first found out it was back. Cancer is the worst. I teared up watching this.

[@TheNightwolv]

This woman was incredible.. everything with a smile on.

[@Harryplaysnv]

My only sister got cancer I cried so hard when she got threw the cancer I cried even harder I respect anyone who went through this❤❤❤❤❤

[@coryn5487]

In this 21 min video you can’t help but to feel you knew Maddy. What a beautiful soul. So sorry for your loss Chandler, may Maddy forever RIP. 🙏🙏

[@mattmorby9204]

I’ve been sitting here sobbing for the past 25 minutes after seeing this video. I love how she gets to spend her last years with the people she loves most, she’s such a beautiful, and kind women and she will always be in our prayers 🌹 🕊️

[@mattmorby9204]

I just needed to come back and watch this video again, I also love that they are happy at their funeral. It’s what she would have wanted.

[@PeaceSM1954]

Me too crying 🥹 what a beautiful angel Maddy ❤️❤️

[@donnareed9325]

What a short but beautiful life well lived. I pray peace and comfort to all. 💖🙏

[@susanwaltman2607]

This is so sad. She was so young and had so much to live for. Thanks for honoring her memory. I lost my husband to cancer in 2005. Cancer sucks.

[@BrianZ-27]

Theis kinds of illnesses should never affect anybody especially a mother of two young children. May Maddy rest in peace 🕊.

[@saddlepotato159]

I was moved to tears. This is an incredible tribute to her and her legacy. I’m unbelievably sorry for yours and your kids’ loss.

[@genevieveshaffer6686]

Sitting here crying quietly. My husband has been fighting Stage 4 esophageal cancer for the last 4 almost 5 years. Your video has me here with tears streaming down my face. What a beautiful woman. May these memories bring you peace.

[@francinelatorraca8885]

Easiest cancer to beat. Wishing your husband the best

[@sharonread7674]

❣🙏

[@salomecornwell1373]

😢 I know the pain, lost my husband nearly 5 months ago, oesophageal cancer😢. God’s blessings over you and your lovely family 🙌🏼.

[@christiniyoutubesux]

@@francinelatorraca8885please no it’s not I finally broke down reading this comment. My dad died when I was 11 of aggressive stage 4 esophageal cancer and it only took three months after his diagnosis for him to pass away. I hope things get better

[@Naisavrein]

@francinelatorraca8885 I’d love to know your sources, as this is the opposite to all I’ve ever read.

[@DrStark-wr4kb]

I've never seen any woman as strong and as kind and as powerful as her I'm no joke bawling rn i just watched a life of a power full wife , mom, sister ,cousin ,daughter ,and more i cant imagine what it must be like for you to lose her , your forever, your soul mate . god must have very special plans for you and your family , Today i lost my grandma at 6 this morning and it cant compare to what you must have gone through im so sorry for what you and family must be going through , god bless you and your family .

[@mariekimbi]

He got engaged to another woman 5 months after she passed. Talking about soul mate?

[@jeancampbell6641]

I’m so sorry you lost Maddy and your children lost their mummy . She looks so vibrant. ❤️

[@Lilazn216]

You can tell the type of person Maddy was through this video. The love and strength through your journey. Your memories will keep her alive. I'm glad your kids have all these videos.

[@Kony-2012]

This video randomly came across my feed and I watched every second. Your wife was and is so stunning, perhaps the most beautiful person I have ever seen. The love she had for her loved ones was so obvious and present, I can’t imagine the void you are all feeling now. She was courageous in her fight, but so are you, Chandler. And I know you’re STILL fighting with the loss of the love of your life. I can’t make it better, but I will be praying for your healing and the healing of everyone she touched with her exuberant presence. “I’m sorry” really just doesn’t cut it, does it? I know you will continue to be an amazing dad to Wren and Andi and keep Maddy’s legacy alive. I just hope you have a strong support system. Sending all my love to all of you ❤❤❤

[@theHannahBLISS]

This also came across my feed and I too watched every single second and cried.

[@minigirl6839]

He's already engaged to another woman, according to his Instagram account.

[@helllllloworld]

@@minigirl6839 They're both widows and still continue to honor their partners.

[@magix33]

@@helllllloworld pfffffff

[@mashaj8369]

@@minigirl6839life happens

[@harlie2009]

I do i have to say something. Usually when watching this stuff, I don’t cry or tear up. But there was something about this one, when I saw her ill and in a wheelchair, then saw the casket, I cried. She seemed like just the sweetest soul. I just wish she could’ve lived longer for her family. That’s makes me so sad. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@karenjohnson8945]

What an incredibly sad story, but boy oh boy, wasn't Maddy one tough lady. Both you & Chandler & your 2 gorgeous children were dealt the cruelest blow. Thank you for sharing her/your story. I'm so sorry that your family lost a beautiful, strong, & talented young lady. I do hope that the love from Maddy guides you all through the future & gives you strength to deal with whatever comes along.

[@RABPWarrior]

It’s official. This grandma wants to be like maddy when I grow up! The grace and joy she emanated in the face of adversity lifts me tremendously. Well done Chandler.

[@rmilkyswife]

I am so sorry for your loss. I really understand the loss is great. I was led to these videos by someone greater than myself. I have been doing ct scans and blood work because I have a large mass in my pelvic area. I am so afraid because my Dr said I have to have a biopsy plus the large mass removed. Im scared it’s cancer and I’ll have this battle. I pray for you all and everyone going through this. 🙏🙏🙏💕💕

[@ronaldsantos9478]

I'm sorry for your family's loss Maddie memories are priceless she handled her disease like a warrior keeping everyone around her happy and positive even after second diagnosis kept her composure....It's wonderful to see you and family and friends celebrating her life especially the last year...To see Maddie so young and full of life succumb to colorectal cancer is heartbreaking... Hopefully the medical world wakes up and starts realizing cancer can hit at any age than maybe more people can be saved...RIP Maddie condolences to you, family and friends

[@aarronbrinkman3379]

So sorry for your loss chandler. Thanks for sharing the memories with us. I’m praying for you and the kids

[@AltitudeAerialCornwall]

Dearest Chandler. I have just cried my way through this video. My heart breaks for you, as I know what you went through. I lost my wife to cancer 4 years ago, and shared all the experiences you and your beautiful Maddy went through. You have 2 gorgeous children who need their Dad now, more than ever. Cherish the memories you had together, and stay strong. Sending you and your family love, from Cornwall in the UK 😢💔

[@DefiantAngel87]

I'm so sorry

[@ATXDavid123]

So sorry for the loss of your wife🙏❤️

[@AltitudeAerialCornwall]

@@DefiantAngel87 Thank you.

[@AltitudeAerialCornwall]

@@ATXDavid123 Thank you.

[@amyralls6218]

I hope you are able to enjoy the beautiful memories you had with your precious wife.

[@jelisadavis2712]

You should see my face right now. I am bawling my eyes out because of this and I'm just now seeing it. I always saw a smile on her face, and it truly was remarkable like he said. This is so beautiful, but yet so sad. I wish this world could have every human being die of old age sometimes. All these diseases that people die from them, just get to me. The lyrics in the background just makes everything so much more beautiful. May she rest in peace as she flies high into the heavenly skies with God. We love you, Maddie. OMG.❤😢😢💓💔🕊️

[@kathyann8974]

What a beautiful light she has cast on this world. A loving soul that we only knew for a short time. Thank goodness she had children so parts of her are still with us into future generations. I'm so sorry you lost Maddy.

[@JimmyBhoy71]

I don't think I have ever seen anyone get anything so right in my life. I never expected this video to change my perspective on how strong a Dad can be when its needed. Amazing.

[@ashleycanova18]

I've been here before. Nothing worse than watching your spouse go through this. You feel numb. My wife passed away in 2020 from esophageal cancer leaving me and three young kids behind and our youngest child was just six months old. I'm definitely praying for you. I'm so sorry this happened to your family.

[@sammyc9617]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@samnsjdwiwk]

I imagine that what you are going through is really difficult, but I would like to talk to you about someone very special. God gives us free will to choose to live our life our way or choose to live it with Him and for Him. That is why I advise you to repent of your sins and give your life to God. Jehovah is a triune God because he is the Holy Spirit, Jesus (son) and Father; and Jesus died on the cross for our sins because we cannot be saved and we were condemned to hell because we are all undeserving of the kingdom of heaven and the grace of God. (Romans 3:23)(Romans 3:10-12). But God, in his mercy, sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and later be resurrected. JESUS ​​IS GOD and everyone who repents of their sins, believes in their hearts that Jesus died for our sins and confesses him as their lord and savior, will be saved. Romans 10:9-10. Sorry if I made some grammar mistakes, english isn’t my native language so I had to use translator. ❤

[@jamesdenton94]

And I'm so sorry for yours ✝️=💜 😢

[@nikivicki516]

Sorry for your loss ❤ Nobody should go through that.

[@Ahturro]

Ehh... Prayers for you as well

[@ayselle4479]

What an incredible young, beautiful, brave and positive young lady, mother, daughter, sister, friend, niece, cousin❤ She took the bull by the horns and faced her situation head on. She chose to be happy despite her pain. What an inspiration and legacy for such a baby! My love goes out to all of you (her spouse) and family. For the first time, I saw a magnificent and gorgeous woman take her struggle and chose to celebrate it to every second. I am proud of people like her. She makes death beautiful as we are spiritually beings living a human experience. Her job was done and complete, she was called. And so she gracefully accepted her next mission over. Just remember this Angel was called back for something new; and didn’t complain. Thank God for all of her friends and family that supported her. And God bless her spouse and children. Just remember, she now watches and protects from above. God bless all of you.❤❤

[@LG-tp5nj]

As I watched your beutiful wife fight this monster in this video, I just can't stop 😢 and remembering my late husband going through it for 3 years giving it all he could and they both died 4 days apart from the same colon cancer in 2023 at 49. I'm sorry for your loss and I wish you the best to you and your kids.

[@x.o.-13.]

I love that at her funeral you all didn't wear black. Cancer is cruel and when a loved one has it, life gets rough. Maddie is such an inspiration and never gave up and let her cancer get in the way. I know in my heart that she was an amazing woman, mother, wife, daughter, and friend to all. I know she is looking down at you and your children and the rest of your family. Rest in peace Madalyn Rae Welsh Smith. 🙏❤

[@littlebeluga2537]

This woman radiates energy through a screen and her smile is so bright. May she rest in the peace she deserves, and may her children grow to understand how loved they were by an amazing mom❤️

[@josearthuroliveira6825]

😢

[@user-uz7gi3oj8b]

Impossible not to bawl watching this video and wondering all the moments the kids specially will not be able to share with her. She was so beautiful and full of life . May God bless the family and friends affected by this unbelievable loss. 🙏🏼

[@Janice789]

I’m so sorry about this. 😔 Cancer is the worst! Maddy should still be here. She fought so hard and so bravely, all whilst smiling through it all. Life isn’t fair at all. Rest easy, Maddy. Her light will always shine bright! Please take care of yourself and the kids, Chandler. 💜

[@shelaghfunnell2753]

She lived more in her short life than some people live in a whole life. What a beautiful smile. Rest with the Angels Maddie xx

[@destroymads]

The last 5 minutes absolutely broke my heart and made me start crying. Even though I don't know her, it looked like she was so joyful and grateful for every single day on this earth. I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. May she rest in peace, knowing how excellent of a human being she was. ❤

[@HStorm510]

Me too 😿

[@MarlzJinx]

Me too🥲❤

[@liseklerekoper2441]

Such a beautiful comment 🫶

[@jamiedebra3493]

I cried too 😪

[@olguiq1013]

I'm gutted... Man life can be so cruel .. God bless you and the kids.

[@DonnaDrawdy-qm8ek]

Feeling like an absolute jackass for ever complaining about anything,she makes me want to be a better person.

[@derpyderp1991]

No one deserves to die that young so brave so beautiful

[@fallingjeff]

We lost my wife’s father yesterday to his 3rd cancer fight. Not sure why the KZbin algorithm brought me here, but they got it right. After a near death experience in my childhood, my father said “you fight. You always fight. God wants you to fight.” I can tell Maddy fought. My prayers go out to the fighters and families.

[@TishaPerez214]

She looks like a warrior, full of bravery and so much love!

[@wendyjo1997]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife I pray that you find healing … the beautiful memories you have shared with the world are a testament to the love you have for your wife … may Maddy rest in heaven 🙏🏻♥️⛪️

[@Larsman73737]

I don’t even know you, but I’m touched. What a beautiful tribute to your wife. You’re a very loving man and I applaud that.

[@nvmee8]

She was an angel, this made me reflect on my own attitude towards small inconveniences … she left such a positive message without knowing it.. I’m glad she was surrounded by people who adored her. 💜

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

Things like this make you realise how most matters are petty when you put them into context!

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

​@@joannesaltfleet2071 absolutely!

[@Lauraamelia2]

She won that cancer battle, no doubt. She LIVED even with the odds against her and left a legacy of love and energy to her kids.

[@meraiahconde]

This was truly heartbreaking. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this season.

[@Slong970]

I have a rare and chronic illness that's been very progressive the last 3 years. Because of the opioid crisis and I don't have cancer yet, the pain docs don't want to help me in that regard. It's made me an angry person I don't recognize. I was a Wildland Firefighter/EMT for years until this health issue forced me to change paths not being able to work. Maddy has the biggest Texas smile! It makes me dumbfounded how some people are still a happy person going through a chronic and painful health issue. I try so hard to smile and be happy through this process... I've failed miserably and watch videos for encouragement... like this beautiful one you made of Maddy 🙏 God bless

[@a-mbren358]

❤ Bless you. You are taking it 1 step at a time I guess, day to day. I wish you at least 1 smile every day even if you have to force yourself.... ❤

[@CodyBMcGuire]

Sorry for your loss. My childhood best friend of 20 years was taken by cancer in 2018, just two months after his 28th birthday. There's nothing as terrible as to see a person so full of life and strength wither to a shadow of themselves in being defeated after a long struggle with cancer. Wishing your family well in this tragic time.

[@sabinekoch3448]

So young. I’m so sorry. I watched my husband fight and struggle, but eventually succumb- but much, much older.

[@mjmikaelson]

Dear Chandler, I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your wife, Maddy. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. Maddy's light and love touched many lives, and her memory will forever be a source of inspiration. If there's anything I can do to offer support or simply be a listening ear, please don't hesitate to reach out. You're in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Michael J. Mikaelson

[@florairvan8305]

This is a story of grace and beauty dispite this dread disease. Maddy triumphed despite the outcome because love is stronger than death, and their love was triumphant, despite circumstances.

[@tomlamore4982]

She was absolutely adorable and her smile is so genuine. Godspeed. God bless those little children and may God give them the answers they need as they grow up without their mama. Luckily, they seem to have a very good father.

[@Mike_Hog_A_Nator]

I lost my best friend from elementary school to age 35 to lung cancer & he wasn't a smoker. We both worked together, had 2 boys the same age & our wives were best of friends. I quit my job to help care for him, my kids & wife were right there with me! Here's something that will make everyone think. While on Hospice, a few minutes before he passed. He gently whispered in my ear, "I can see him Mike! I'm going to be OK! It feels so good here!" I wasn't a "True Believer" either but i wonder everyday, even years later what it was that he saw & made him at piece? I think we all know.. There really is something better out there for us when we pass. The Good are always taken away too soon from the ones they love.

[@GeorgiaJakes7]

Beautiful testimony! This world isn’t all there is. I feel it in my soul. I lost my dad who was my best friend for 50 years this year I’m lost but I know he’s with my identical twin daughters that died two days after they were born. And also my niece that died suddenly at 26 of a blood clot. She lived with me and my dad at different times during her childhood and teen years. The four of them are happy and no longer suffering like us.

[@user-xh5wx2nk1b]

I lost my mother when I was 10. She died from stomach cancer. The last time I saw her before she passed away, I got so scared. Several months later, after she passed, I had a dream of her. And she had on a beautiful blue dress and she told me she was fine. It helped me over the years when I had tough times of missing her. I pray for you and the children. Some day when your daughter is a young adult, there is a very good book called “motherless daughters, a Legacy of Loss”. She may want to read it . I could not read more than 2 chapters at a time. But, it helped me a lot God Bless

[@Rubyluna2432]

I am so so sorry for your loss (I feel so bad for you guys)

[@bushlovesska]

That's cool before my mom died in hospice she looked terrified had the death rattle and just stopped breathing

[@laremabella]

Was your friend a Christian?

[@jamesricks]

Miss you all. How Maddy kept her huge smile throughout this unimaginably painful journey is unbelievable. This is a beautiful tribute to the incredible person she was, thank you for sharing.

[@laura4703]

What a beautiful woman she was! I’m so sorry for your loss. She is an Angel and she makes me want to be a better person. Thank you for sharing Maddie with us ❤️

[@SadieHelton727]

This left me in tears. 😭 😢 maddy was so beautiful. I bet you guys miss her a lot. I just started watching you guys. And I’m glad this popped up on my fyp. I love you guys already. 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WaferBrik]

Life can be so bloody unfair. To see such a lovely young woman taken by cancer is heartbreaking. RIP Maddy, one day you'll be with your husband and kids again. God bless you and the young ones, Mike. I know how hard it is to lose your wife. Others living with cancer, I wish you the very best of luck on your journey, great strength and positivity, and hope you can kick this damned terrible disease to the curb. Bless you all.

[@CassidyPresley]

........God didn't promise us a life that would be easy and fair, just live and enjoy today.......as we don't know what tomorrow may bring us.

[@WaferBrik]

@@CassidyPresley God didn't promise that, because there is no god. Don't delude yourself that there's some super being looking down on us. We're on our own.

[@frances-cx1rm]

Even though her cancer came back, she fought it. She did not let Cancer define her. She fought the good fight through everything, and she competed the course. Her undying love towards her children and husband will never be forgotten. Even though the hardships were there, she lived life to the fullest. Instead of laying in bed all day, she got up and continued her life with her family. The children that she and her husband had will never be forgotten. She will always be their guardian angel in Heaven.

[@Niall_horan_rocks]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm just a teenager and I have my dad going throught the same thing. As soon as I got to the end of the video I found my self having to close my computer crying. She was smiling in every last picture and you can just see how bright she was even trought all the hard times. I just know shes looking over you and your family. ❤

[@chelseamiranda6651]

I must say, she was the prettiest cancer patient I've ever seen. What a beautiful family! So sooo sorry for your loss 😢

[@petelovesbevsills]

Her courage, love for her family and determination to beat cancer were nothing short of breathtaking. RIP Maddy.

[@stinkynacho2362]

Man, I had no idea who you even were before this, but I am so sorry for your loss. This has made me realize I should cherish my wife and my family even more. I don’t want to have any regrets. God bless you, your kids, and all of your family.

[@basoledispa]

This is beautiful. Thanks for allowing me to know Maddy and your family as well! I am so sorry for you loss. Sending you strength today and peace in all the days ahead.

[@amyk3020]

Chandler, I found your channel on buying apartments and from watching that it lead me to you here. As a Hospice RN, I have to say your Tribute was absolutely beautiful and I am so sorry for your loss. Mad was from what I could view a wonderful woman with soooo much love for her family and friends. You were belssed and your children had so much love right up to the end. Know that she is with you and the kids and will guide you forever. Love your Real Estate content. Best

[@JenPsychomachia]

I have 6 kids and stage four cancer. You have the strength to care for your children and you will guide them and provide all the love they need. God will give you the grace to give them the love of a father, but also the love of their mother. I am praying for you and your children!

[@sammyc9617]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@christinep7577]

Praying for you and your children. Praying for a miraculous healing for you, in Jesus’ name 🙏🏼

[@samnsjdwiwk]

I imagine that what you are going through is really difficult, but I would like to talk to you about someone very special. God gives us free will to choose to live our life our way or choose to live it with Him and for Him. That is why I advise you to repent of your sins and give your life to God. Jehovah is a triune God because he is the Holy Spirit, Jesus (son) and Father; and Jesus died on the cross for our sins because we cannot be saved and we were condemned to hell because we are all undeserving of the kingdom of heaven and the grace of God. (Romans 3:23)(Romans 3:10-12). But God, in his mercy, sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and later be resurrected. JESUS ​​IS GOD and everyone who repents of their sins, believes in their hearts that Jesus died for our sins and confesses him as their lord and savior, will be saved. Romans 10:9-10. Sorry if I made some grammar mistakes, english isn’t my native language so I had to use translator.

[@ph7346]

Praying for you Jen!

[@bpro3396]

❤

[@sweetpeas8206]

I have breast cancer. Cancer is a very tough road. I admire Maddy’s spirit. I am so sorry you’ve lost her. I hope you will find some comfort in that other cancer patients like myself are inspired by and learning from her journey. Thank you for posting this. I pray you and your children are healing.

[@bronwyncookson9309]

Hi my name is Bronwyn from Melbourne Australia and I'm sending love,strength and prayers to you...straight to you...🇦🇺🌸🦋❤🙏

[@yesno-tm7tu]

praying for your safe recovery 🤍🤍.

[@sophiec.365]

hoping with all my heart that you recovery

[@sweetpeas8206]

@@bronwyncookson9309 Bronwyn, your kindness touched me deeply. Thank you so much for your kindness and well wishes. I am doing okay but my heart breaks for Maddy’s family. Bless you and be well friend. TY!

[@sweetpeas8206]

@@yesno-tm7tu Thank you so much for your kindness. I am very grateful. Wishing you and yours well.

[@sarahmorrow208]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Her spirit and love for you all is so evident in this video. You can easily see that together you lived every minute full of love and grace.

[@summer-roseknight]

It makes me so angry that so many good people, like Maddy, have to suffer like this. But you can tell from pictures and videos that you guys, as a family, enjoyed every day you could together, and you celebrate her life, not her death. Heaven has one more amazing angel, and I hope she’s resting peacefully ❤