Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n“Our hearts are with his family first and foremost, but also with all those whose lives he touched,” they wrote, “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.” Before concluding their message, the band members sent a message to Siew in which they wrote, “May you be at peace.” This statement was re-shared over a 100,000 times on Twitter and received thousands of comments with fans expressing their grief and offering their condolences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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