Chester Bennington Tribute

RIP Chester!

Never has a celebrity death made me feel a great sense of loss until Chester Bennington, the Linkin Park frontman took his own life in July of 2017. It feels as if an acquaintance of mine has passed away. I understand how absurd it may sound to be devastated by the passing of a stranger whom I have never met. However, Linkin Park is my favorite band of all time. Those songs have helped me cope with break-ups, release stress, and give me the adrenaline rush to continue to push through my work-out.

One thing I truly enjoyed about his music is that there was a deep sense of pain, anger, and struggle, yet there was a sense of optimism and hope. The most devastating thing is that the darkness and the conniving demons have prevailed with Chester resorting to suicide as a means to cope with his past trauma. It reminds me that suicide is not the end of pain, but the amplifier of suffering. My prayer is that God can use this loss to stir hearts toward faith in Jesus Christ to take on our burdens on the cross.

Here is “One More Light” by Linkin Park. A PMV Tribute to Chester Bennington.