Polaris Guitarist Ryan Siew Dead at 26

And the musicians noted he’ll forever hold a place in their hearts. 

“And most of all, he loved & adored his family & friends,” they added. “He was also much admired and beloved by so many. Ryan, we will love and miss you for the rest of our days, and we will never fill the hole that you leave in all of our lives.”

Furnari, Steinhauser, Hails and Schneider also expressed their condolences to Siew’s loved ones and asked for privacy as they mourn his passing.

“Our hearts are with his family first and foremost, but also with all those whose lives he touched,” they stated. “We ask that you please respect the wishes of Ryan’s family for privacy at this time, and likewise that you give us, our team and family the space to grieve & attempt to heal from this immeasurable loss. We know that you will be grieving with us and that we, and our community, will hold each other through this.”