Surviving Members of Linkin Park Share A Message to Chester Bennington

One year ago today the music world lost Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Today, many friends and family members of the late frontman are taking a moment to take a look back on the singer’s life and the joy his music. 

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The surviving members of Linkin Park have shared an emotional letter and tribute to their bandmate.

The message reads:

To our brother Chester,

It has been a year since your passing — a surreal rotation of grief, heartbreak, refusal and recognition. And yet it [still] feels like you are close by, surrounding us with your memory and your light. Your one-of-a-kind spirit has authored an indelible imprint on our hearts — our jokes, our joy, and our tenderness. 

Eternally grateful for the love, life, and creative passion you shared with us and the world. We miss you more than words can express.

Love,

M, J, D, R, B

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— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) July 20, 2018

Linkin Park bassist Dave “Phoenix” Farrell his own remembrance to the singer on his personal Instagram account explaining why he couldn’t speak at his funeral. He writes:

Chester,

In the past year, there hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I haven’t thought of you. I miss you, and it still hurts to not have you here. I chose not to speak at your memorial because I couldn’t formulate the words to adequately express how I felt… I chose not to speak at the Celebration of Life Concert honoring you because I knew I’d struggle to even be able to speak at all. And today, a year after your passing, I still struggle to try and eloquently express what you mean to your family, your friends, your fans… and to me. There is so much that I feel, and that I could say, and that I would want to say, and that I don’t know how to say… but one thing I know for certain, is that you are loved, and you are missed. 

Be Well My Friend,

Dave

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Chester, In the past year, there hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I haven’t thought of you. I miss you, and it still hurts to not have you here. I chose not to speak at your memorial because I couldn’t formulate the words to adequately express how I felt… I chose not to speak at the Celebration of Life Concert honoring you because I knew I’d struggle to even be able to speak at all. And today, a year after your passing, I still struggle to try and eloquently express what you mean to your family, your friends, your fans… and to me. There is so much that I feel, and that I could say, and that I would want to say, and that I don’t know how to say… but one thing I know for certain, is that you are loved, and you are missed. Be Well My Friend, Dave

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