Dear Chris
Dear Chris,
I can’t believe I am writing these words down for you. The world feels empty without you in it. I thought you would be immortal and dreaded the time of your passing. I hope wherever you are you are in peace, but I know you must feel pain without your family. I cry for you and them.
You gave the world so much and to the people around you, who knew you and for those who did not. I never met you Chris, but I knew you in my heart. Your words and music filled my ears millions of times throughout my life, which comforted me, inspired me and challenged me. This cannot be taken away.
You have taught me so much and there are lessons I now must take from you about integrity, kindness and love. Your fans ache for you right now and will always do so. But we carry you in our hearts and minds, so that your flame will never extinguish.
You were taken too soon so God must have an even greater plan for you. You can see Andy and Jeff, and Layne and Kurt and all those friends who died, but I know you miss this world and your family, and we will do everything we can do to help them.
We love you Chris and we will never forget your broken heart.
Tom