Hello everyone. My name is Darlene, I'm 27 years old, and I
currently live in New Jersey. I have been a huge Blind Melon fan
since the beginning. I remember seeing the video for "No Rain" early
in the morning on MTV when it was first released. Ever since then,
Blind Melon has been a huge part of me. How? The voice of Shannon
comforts me, as if I can feel his spirit here with me. This has
always been the case, even before his tragic passing. I'll admit,
there have been times I kept rewinding the song 'All That I Need' to
the part when Shannon says, "Everything Will be Ok". When I listen
to that song, it's as if I'm receiving a huge hug. Am I crazy? Does
anyone else experience this?

I never had the honor to see BLIND MELON perform live in person. And
that kills me. And I want so much to attend the vigil. I have never
been to Indiana, but I hope to go there someday. I don't know how
I'd feel standing at Shannon's grave....I don't know the emotions I
would feel. I know that my eyes fill up with tears just thinking
about it.

Shannon Hoon is irreplaceable. His energy, his passion, his free
spirit. I miss him. But I know he is still here; just in a different
way. Shannon Hoon, and the music of BLIND MELON, will forever live
on. Music of such power can never be for forgotten.

I would love to hear from other Blind Melon fans. I would love to
hear about the vigil from anyone who attended.

Thanks for listening

//Darlene Ferrante, a forever Blind Melon Fan