Dear John,

 

 

My first memory of you was at the age of 4, the night you entertained us with your friends (Paul, George and Ringo) on the Ed Sullivan show. I've been hooked on your music ever since. I grew up listening to your music with the Beatles and then followed your solo career. I waited through the silent years, as many did, for you to give us more. Then just as you returned, you were taken away and we were robbed of your musical genius forever.

 

However, you can be proud of what you accomplished in such a short span of life. The inspirations you have given to many musicians in the past 20 years, has filled a little of the void you left behind. Your message of Peace and Love lives on in their music and in all of our hearts as well.. I'm lucky enough to live 15 minutes away from New York City, and John you should see the multitude of people that come to your "Strawberry Fields". We come to celebrate your life. A life that gave so much to us, throughout the years.

 

Rest in peace John, as long as there are fans speaking your words and playing your music to the new generations, there will be hope for all of us to "Live life in Peace". Imagine that!

 

Love,

 

 

Argie Blanco

22ndDecember 2000