My Chemical Romance: A Tribute

March 22nd, 2013. A day that will be remembered in the hearts of the fans of My Chemical Romance. A day that will live on in infamy, as the day that MCR ended. So unexpected; so surprising. I discovered the news at 2 am Saturday morning, and wondered if I had already fallen asleep and was dreaming. Or having a nightmare. I thought, "It can't possibly be. They just finished releasing Conventional Weapons. They have so much ahead of them. Why?". Why. A question I believe is repeated in the minds and on the lips of man of the fans. I am confused as to the reasons why, and so are all of the other people who listen to this talented group. Even though I didn't really discover them till   the release of The Black Parade, I consider myself a fan and consider them one of my favorites. Songs like "The Ghost of You", "Welcome To The Black Parade", "Sleep", "The Light Behind Your Eyes", and many others will stay with me for a long, long time. They showed us songs that make you want to scream and shove your fist in the air, but also made songs for those times when you didn't want to do anything but curl up in a ball and cry. They created such a variety of songs to fit a variety of times in life. I know I've danced around my room to some of their songs, but I've also laid in my bed and stared at the ceiling, contemplating life and its difficulties while listening to their music. They made quite an impact in only 12 years, and it is a testament to the power of music. I sadly did not get the chance to ever see them perform live, and now I really wish I had been able to. This band has helped so many people. They have saved so many who were close to ending things. Their music reached out and gave people something to hold onto. That is exactly what music is for. These boys decided to do something with their lives and talents, and that's just what they did.

On the car ride to home for spring break, my girlfriend, Lauren, asked me what bands I would show my children when I have some. My first few answers were bands like Linkin Park and Blink-182, (because they're my favorites), but I also included My Chemical Romance, because they made quality music that will last in the hearts of many, and had an impact on me. So don't be so down Killjoys. They may be gone for now, but that doesn't mean this is permanent. And this doesn't mean that they'll leave your hearts and lives. If they've made that much of an impression on you, then you will never forget.

"So long, and goodnight"