as a reflection of the one year anniversary of chester bennington's suicide, his linkin park bandmates paid tribute to their lost "brother."
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in an emotional message dedicated to the singer, band members mike shinoda, joe hahn, dave farrell, rob bourdon, and brad delson shared the pain and mourning they have experienced this past year without bennington.
“to our brother chester,” they wrote. “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.”
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it was signed with “love,” along with the hashtags, “#makechesterproud” and “#320changesdirection.” contact information for the suicide prevention lifeline was also provided in hopes of helping those who are suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts.
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our hearts are with chester bennington and his family and friends during this difficult time.
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