Last Fall was tough. It was also the first time I ever understood the lyrics of Linkin Park's music.

I also finally understood what people meant when they said that Chester poured himself into his music.

I couldn't believe I had been this deaf, I was lacking this understanding. But I understood it, I embraced it and I accepted it. I grew out of it, I grew from it.

Chester, I think of you and pray for you and feel for you fondly. As a fellow human being, I can't help but hope your legacy will be honored, and for your loss, some won't be thanks to you.