Dear John,

 

I was just a kid when you were murdered. I didn't have a clue that you'd done more than just the "Double Fantasy" Album I knew nothing about the Beatles, or any of the things that you did while you were on this earth. I remember grieving for the pain I knew that Sean had to have been going through when he lost you. I knew what it was like with me loosing my Mom when I was the same age he was. I felt for Julian...I knew that he had to be hurting too. But at that time, When you passed away, (Just Like) Starting Over and Watching the wheels were my favorite songs on the radio.( Along with anything by Billy Joel or The Eagles)

 

I did eventually find out that there was more to what you'd contributed to music that just those two songs. I did find out who the Beatles were and how they had changed the world, our culture and our society. I finally did understand why Everyone wept at your passing. (Truth is I wept too, When I finally did understand what had happened.)

 

It's been a little over 20 years since you've been gone. And to me, in a way, it seems like there is still a void where you fit it perfectly. And there are times that I need to listen to some of your songs....especially "Watching The Wheels", "Imagine", and "Jealous Guy" ....But then there's times that I get into some of the old Beatles stuff, too. I guess all I'm saying is that You touched my life, too even if I didn't live through most of the 60's.( I was born in May of 1968...)

 

And by the way, your son Julian's actually a pretty kick ass musician himself...He's pretty cool.. ( not to mention a hottie!) I haven't heard any of Sean's stuff yet...I'd say that you're still loved and still missed....I know that I miss ya.....You take care of you,ok?

 

"Reality leaves alot the imagination"

John Lennon(1940-1980)

 

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Genita Love

27th July 2001