Fundraiser Created For Family Of Vet Who Went Missing In Kennesaw

KENNESAW, GA -- A couple days after police in Cobb County said that they've found remains near where an Army veteran went missing, an online fundraising page has surfaced for the family of Chase Massner. The 26-year-old husband and father disappeared in Kennesaw in March 2014.

Some remains -- Cobb police didn't yet know if they were human or animal -- were found by authorities Tuesday behind a home in the 500 block of Farmbrook Trail. (SIGN UP: For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Or if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

The GoFundMe page, created by Ross Warnes, says that Massner's family is in need due to travel costs and "final expenses" related to his disappearance.

"As most of you know we finally have answers to this sad case that has eaten away at our hearts for over 3 years," Warnes says on the GoFundMe page. "While the family had greatly appreciated your support through this we can't stop now. With travel pays, final expenses and everything in between. Chase signed on that dotted line to give his life for ours, now it's our turn to help his family.

Earlier this week, Cobb spokeswoman Officer Alicia Chilton confirmed to Patch that the remains were discovered at an address that is the last known location of Massner.

"We located remains (unsure if human or animal at this time) at 555 Farmbrook Trail," Chilton said in a news release. "The remains have been removed from the backyard of the residence, and the medical examiner and detectives are now working to identify the remains."

The GoFundMe page goes on to say this:

For those of you who don't know Chase I'm sorry you never had that pleasure. No matter the situation or circumstance he was always making a joke or doing what he could to brighten somebody's day. every day he lived his life with the philosophy that a good laugh heals a lot of hurts. Chase was a loving and devoted Father, Husband, Son, Brother in arms, Soldier, Friend, and a caring soul. From Georgia to Kansas to Iraq this one of a kind angel is now watching over each and every one of us. for those of us that do know Chase personally, let's be honest, he's having one hell of a party upstairs! Cheers to Chase!

Group organizes search for Chase Massner

Massner reportedly went to stay at a friend's home after having a marital dispute. The friend, Brad Clement, was fought allegations for three years that he had something to do with Massner's disappearance.

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