I have been a fan of Linkin Park probably since 2013. I remember counting the years before and I remember being a bit mad at myself for not remembering the exact year I became their fan but it's 2020 now and wow, time does fly. "Time is a valuable thing.
Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings."
No matter what year it was, I fell in love with Chester's voice. A voice so raw (Crawling), a voice so powerful (Given Up), a voice so beautiful (One More Light). His voice is not the only unique thing here, though. His whole being is unique - caring, loving, pure, full of joy and love. He made me fall in love with music, especially with his music. He sang and continues to sing the words we cannot say. He is the voice. He is the voice of a generation, indeed.

Till 2017 i had a safe and sound life.. So I cannot really say that I had those kinds of feelings and he picked me up. He helped me in a way I cannot express. Actually I can, he helped me be a better person. Inspired by his life, i learnt many things and his songs worked like a shield for me. But after 2017, everything changed. Along with him, my dad also went to visit the heaven.... I was broken.. And his songs are the reason I'm again living a happy life. They made me move on. That's all.

Chester has impacted my life in so many ways, but I'll try to keep it brief. He helped me deal with my family situation when I was just 9 years old, after I found Blackout on my mum's ipod. My uncle bought me LP CDs for my 12th birthday and since then I've been hooked. I found all the interviews and information I could on them and learning about Chester just resonated with me. For years, his voice and humour got me through the tough times and that never stopped. He's been a constant I can always turn to if I need support and I'll always be grateful I found him and LP.

What I admire about Chester is that he is funny and jolly. Me as a nurse or even just a simple fan, an individual regardless of status, I was able to understand him when I have been sooo down too. Mental health issue like depression is real. We all have our own deep issues and they are real and we must learn how to address them. We all struggle and our battle has its own unique nature. Whenever Chester sing the music turns so emotional with very deep personal meaning that maybe for others its about life in general. Songs that are so meaningful that you can interpret it in a way you want depending on what you are going through in your own life right now. Chester sings and performs professionally worth watching always. He has a powerful voice a true legend.

I can relate to the lyrics Chester wrote a lot. Listening to them makes me feel like someone understands what I'm going through. That's the main reason why Linkin Park's music always makes me feel better, no matter what's going on in my life. Thank you Chester, and happy birthday. <3

Before Chester passed, I wasn't a huge fan but I regularly listened to Linkin Park. When I heard of his tragic passing I decided out of respect to listen to all of his music. I began to realized suddenly that I had a great band right in front of me this whole time. I started to get closer and closer with the band, learning everyone's names, all the unreleased stuff, everything. Then when the hashtag MakeChesterProud came out, I based my day to day life around MCP. When I wake up and see my posters in the wall of Linkin Park, It gives me motivation to get up and do something. Im glad to have had the opportunity to hear Chester's voice.

I listen to LP since my tean age since Meteora.I fell in love with their music.It helped me when i felt alone and was bullied at shcool and also in my harder times fightin for life with depression and eatin disroders in hospital. And it still helps me when i need.Chester inspired me to helping people who need it, people like me. Thank to him i have many friends know.And I also sing and give my emotions to it what really helps me.Thank to God he sent us him here.I pray for his beatiful soul very often.R.I.P,angel.

Chester is my hero ... He has been with me every moment of my life ... Happiness, sadness anger, in everything he was with me, his voice gave me and continues to give me strength always ... I will not stop never be grateful to him for this and not a day goes by that I don't miss him ...love you Chaz
Anastasia

When my struggle with gender dysphoria was at its worst, my parents were yelling at me. I was so lonely. My parents hated me and I had no real friends. Chester was everything then- a friend, a brother and a parent. Today, as I struggle with depression, he's the one who understands me. He can comfort me, tell me it'll all be fine. 5 suicide attempts and he's the one who saved me each time. Thank you for everything, Chester.

Chester has grown deeper to my heart every year! He absolutely was and will always be the best singer of all times in history. His kindness and gentle nature he shared is selfless ❤️💫 He singing and kindness and generous heart has impacted so many people worldwide, generation after generation! His charities have been overwhelmed. There will never be another Chester Bennington in this world or universe. May he always R.I.P. and the sun will set for you everyday Chester ☀️ I will continue to honor every sunset in your memory and capture it in my own photos for life! And your Thank you voice after every song you sang will be held in my heart eternally 💔

Chester impacted my life very much i am thankful him. I know him since Meteora, i was teeanger this time.I listen to his music everyday. His music helped me when i was bullied at shcool and also wehn i was in hospitla fighitng for my life for depression and eating disroders and everytime i feel dawn and alone.He showed me his big good heart open for those who need help and i want to do the same,help people..I also sing.I love singing, cause it helps me.He changed my life, I am thankful and I pray for him a lot.He is foerver in my heart.

Thank you Chester for being so open about your mental health. One statement you made helped me put into words how I feel on my darkest days & realise I'm not alone.
I will be watching a compilation of acoustic Chester, funny Chester... entertaining people with his amazing sense of humour and any LP concerts I can find & if I have to go out, LP will be playing!
#MakeChesterProud