In Loving Memory of Alec Chambers
With broken hearts and profound sorrow, we remember and honor the life of Alec Chambers, a 31-year-old whose life was tragically and senselessly taken in a traffic incident in Wilmington on Tuesday, December 30. Alec’s passing has sent waves of grief through his family, friends, and the many communities that loved him, leaving an ache that words can scarcely capture.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, Alec was standing near the edge of the side parking lot at Satellite Bar and Lounge along Greenfield Street when he was struck by a Jeep. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the driver as Michelle Lane Masiello, 34. Police allege that after striking Alec, the vehicle continued forward, colliding with a tree and the metal fencing surrounding the bar’s outdoor seating area. The investigation remains ongoing, and the case is now moving through the court system.
But beyond the details of that tragic night, Alec Chambers was so much more than a headline or a developing story. He was a son, a friend, an artist, and a cherished presence in the lives of so many. Those who knew Alec describe him as a gentle soul—kind, creative, and deeply authentic. He expressed himself through art and found his truest joy on a skateboard, where he felt free, alive, and completely himself. The skate community, in particular, has lost one of its own, and the absence of Alec is felt in every shared memory, every familiar spot, and every quiet moment that once held his laughter.
At Satellite Bar and Lounge, Alec was not just a patron or a friend—he was family. In a heartfelt message shared by the business, they spoke of their love for Alec and the immeasurable impact he had on their lives. In his honor, Satellite announced it would close temporarily, allowing time to grieve, to process the loss, and to hold one another close. Their words reflect what so many feel: that Alec was taken far too soon, and that life will never be quite the same without him.
This loss is unimaginable for Alec’s family, who now face a future forever changed. It is also deeply felt by friends, coworkers, artists, skaters, and community members who were better for having known him. While justice will follow its course through the legal system, nothing can undo the pain of losing someone so vibrant and so loved.
As we remember Alec Chambers, we choose to hold onto the light he brought into the world—the creativity he shared, the kindness he showed, and the joy he found in simply being himself. May his memory live on in every board that rolls across pavement, every piece of art inspired by his spirit, and every heart that carries his name forward.
Rest in peace, Alec. You were loved beyond measure, and you will never be forgotten.