 Letters
From Aaliyah's Fans
 I
have been an Aaliyah fan since "One In A Million". When I
heard the news... I was chocked! I remember I was on a trip
and one of my friends told me. I loved her new CD "Aaliyah"
then. I didn't belive my friend when she told me. Then when
I got home I saw it all over the news and the internet. It
was such a big loss. Aaliyah was a very sweet kind person.
RIP.
Prinza, 22
Canada, BC
When I first heard the news, I couldn't believe what I was
hearing. I started crying and telling myself that it
couldn't be true that such a talented, beautiful young woman
could be dead. I was online and started asking all my
friends if they knew, and most did. I found that most were
crying along with me. Every time I turn on the TV or radio,
I hear about her death and it's been driving me insane. I
would do anything to bring her back, but I can't. I hope
that there will be something to go to for her fans to pay
their last respects. We will always remember her and she
will always be in our hearts. We pray for you and we miss
you, Aaliyah. Your life had just begun when it was taken
away.
Jessica, 14
Las Vegas, NV
Aaliyah was like my heart and soul. She was all I listened
to. I couldn't imagine going a day without her, and now
she's gone. I saw people talking about it, but I didn't
believe it; I couldn't. How in the world could this happen?
What went wrong? The second I saw the article, I began to
cry, and I'm crying right now. I feel like a part of me is
gone. Life will never be the same. Now I truly know what
they mean when they say you're here one minute and gone the
next. I won't miss her, because I feel like she's always
with me. I just wish I could've met her, touched her, or
even seen her in concert. I'll always love you, Aaliyah.
Gail, 16
Kansas City, KS
I think the most devastating thing about Aaliyah's death is
that she was not ready to go. Anyone who saw MTV's "Diary"
remembers how grateful Aaliyah was for the life she had. She
was happy with her profession and her friends, and said
herself that she "wouldn't trade it for the world." Aaliyah
was one of today's only young stars who couldn't complain
about fame. I also feel for her stylist, Eric Foreman, who
also died in the crash. He had amazing character.
Maria, 20
New York, NY
I am heartbroken. Aaliyah's music transcended boundaries. I
grew to listen to and love her music after hearing what a
Nine Inch Nails fan she was. From there I grew to really
admire her. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. I
will pray for her family, and for all those killed.
Dean, 20
Dallas, TX
Just recently watching the "Diary" of Aaliyah, I found
myself becoming a bigger fan. Today while watching MTV the
biggest devastation came about. My stomach dropped and I was
in shock, thinking to myself, "she didn't deserve this." You
could tell she was genuine and passionate towards her work,
family, fans, etc. To have something like this happen is a
horrible thing. My sympathy goes out to her all of her
family.
Danielle, 16
Lynn, MA
Not just young people mourn Aaliyah. I am a grandmother of
five and a big fan. When I heard the news, I cried. She was
a bright star whose light will shine on, even though she has
gone on to a better place. My heart goes out to her family
and friends.
Shirley, 46
San Jose, CA
Aaliyah was one of the few artists out there that made music
that was alive, music that had a heartbeat. A song of hers
that makes me go "Wow!" is "At Your Best (You Are Love)."
It's amazing to me how a 15-year-old belted out that song
with such a strong voice, in such a lovely way. She sounds
like an angel on that track and now she's an angel in
heaven. I want to give out my condolences to her family and
the families of all of those who perished in the crash.
Let's keep her memory alive through her music. Aaliyah,
thanks for leaving us your amazing music and the memory of
your beautiful smile that said what a sweet person you were.
Rest in peace, Baby Girl.
Audra, 19
Fowler, CA
I spent half of my life listening to Aaliyah. I know she
doesn't know me and I'm not a family member or a close
friend, but she has touched my life in a great way. In her I
saw everything I wanted to be. She was such a sweet and
kind-hearted person who put her fans before anything and
always gave thanks to them and God. She's made such a
positive impact on my life, and I thank her for that. I'm
going to miss her and I send my heart out to her loved ones.
Chantel, 14
Carteret, NJ
We already miss you, Aaliyah, even though we didn't see you
on a day-to-day basis. Your music and your unique style and
attitude were really like no other. You made fame a
beautiful thing. You will always remain in our hearts, even
though you are no longer with us. We heard on your biography
that you would want us to keep you and your music alive when
you die, and we will honor that wish. I wish Aaliyah's
family and close friends the strength to go through this.
Rest in peace, Aaliyah. You are our star in the sky.
Abyna, 24
Cleveland, OH
Aaliyah, you will be truly missed by all of us. Not only
were you a talented singer, dancer, and actress; you were a
class act. You let us know that sexy didn't equal sleazy.
Your dance moves and style always grabbed my attention. When
I first heard the news, I thought it was a rumor. Now that I
know the truth, my heart is broken. I get teary-eyed
throughout the day. Although you are no longer with us
physically, your spirit will live on. We love you.
Keisha, 24
Kansas City, MO
I just read about the death of Aaliyah and I couldn't help
but begin to cry. Not too long ago I watched her on MTV's
"Diary" and got to see this amazing, talented young woman
sharing stories and laughing with her friends ... and now
she's gone. It's always sad when someone in the
entertainment industry passes away, because people feel as
though they know them, whether through a song an artist
sings or a line an actor will say in a movie. Everyone can
relate to what is being said, and it helps people to cope
with whatever is happening in their life. To her family and
close friends I'd like to say that life is never fair, and
some people say that things happen for a reason, but no one
reason can ever make you feel better. Although you can never
get over this, you can get through it with lots of prayers,
hugs, tears, screams, and by remembering she's watching over
you.
April, 20
Centreville, VA
This is the first loss of a positive entertainer that this
generation has had, and I just don't know what to say.
People say that everything happens for a reason and that it
was her time, but I don't think so. Someone so young and
with so much promise, that can't be God's plan to rob the
world of a true gift. I guess angels don't belong on earth.
We'll miss you, baby.
Toni, 17
Immokalee, FL
It seems every generation is doomed to lose some of its
greatest musicians long before their time, and it is always
a terrible loss to bear. Aaliyah was an artist who could
transcend the gaps between generations, and her loss affects
even an oldie like me. Her talent was already proven, and I
looked forward to hearing what new joys she could make in
this world. It is terribly saddening that we must all now
wait until the next world before we can hear those things
she was not given a chance to do with us!
Stephen, 44
Auckland, New Zealand
When a young person dies, the world mourns. When a diva
passes, it is unbelievable. Aaliyah will be missed, but her
star has not fallen. It will shine brighter because she is
sitting on it smiling, watching the world allowing her to
live through her music. She will be missed extremely. Her
life has given her immortality through all her fans, and I
know she will forever live through me.
Claudia, 18
Dallas, TX
In an industry surrounded by hypocrisy, lies, and countless
15 minutes of fame, Aaliyah understood and withstood the
pressures of the industry she worked in, and we lived
vicariously through the words she sang and spoke. Aaliyah
was foremost an amazing human being with many God-given
talents. May she and the eight other stars who perished rest
in peace. We will not forget any of you.
Annie, 19
Vancouver, BC
Aaliyah's death shocked me to the core. She was a beautiful
young lady, and she touched me.
Myrdiana, 15
Brooklyn, NY
I am so shocked to hear about Aaliyah's death. It is just
unbelievable. She was so young, so talented and so
beautiful. I feel like I have lost someone close to me. This
is like when Princess Diana died but worse, because I could
never relate to Diana. It's just so scary because it shows
that anything can happen to anyone. It saddens me that her
life was taken away so fast. I prayed for her family and her
friends. Rest in peace, Aaliyah. I love you very much and
will miss you forever.
Kaveri, 17
London, England
I thought that I heard wrong when I was first made aware of
this tragic news. Only last week had I read a recent article
in Rolling Stone about Aaliyah and her new album; the
article highly praised her new sound and gave me the
impression that her career was about to move to a whole new
level. How sad that she was taken from us just when it
looked like she was about to become bigger than ever. My
heart goes out to her family, especially her parents. I
guess there's nothing else to say but that this really makes
me think about mortality and the unpredictability of life
and death.
Angel, 19
York, PA
Upon hearing of the death of a well-known singer, one word
comes to mind: tragic. The death of Aaliyah has truly
affected a great many people. She was so young, vibrant and
unimaginably talented. She was a gift to the music world and
she won't be easily forgotten. She recently appeared on
"Diary" and spoke of leaving a legacy even when she was long
gone. Hopefully, this will come true, even though her life
was cut extremely short. This news is extremely tragic and I
hope that the world will remember how truly talented she
really was. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and
friends.
Arielle, 16
Cherry Hill, NJ
Before I heard what happened to Aaliyah, I didn't think I
was much of a fan. These tragedies happen a lot, and I don't
usually care much, but I was devastated for her. I still can
hardly eat or have fun. I'm crying inside, but I feel so
strongly about this that I can't just cry on the outside for
a day then get over it. I have no idea how I can get the
pain I have for Aaliyah away. I think of Aaliyah as
everyone's guardian angel, because she sacrificed her life.
I will be everything I can be from this day on, trying to
live up to her greatness. The parents of Aaliyah should be
proud of the great job they did raising her.
Casey, 16
Easthampton, NY
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences
to Aaliyah's family and to the families of the other people
whose lives were suddenly taken to be with God. Aaliyah was
one of the most positive role models in our black community.
She was talented and seemed to be a person of good nature. I
never met her, but I am saddened by her death. I hope the
families affected by this tragic mishap can find the
strength in God to find peace and a way to deal with their
sorrow. I hope Aaliyah's family can find comfort in knowing
that Aaliyah was loved by many and touched many people's
lives, both strangers and friends. She was truly
God-blessed. My prayers go out to all the families and to
Aaliyah. She will be greatly missed by all.
Honora, 31
ON
I feel as though I lost someone in my family. Aaliyah meant
the world to me. She was like the big sister I never had.
She had the style, the voice, and the skills to achieve
anything and everything. Aaliyah, I love you and I'll miss
you.
Becky, 16
Boston, MA
This is a tragedy and a great loss, but her heart will go on
living in all of us. We will miss Aaliyah.
Bobbi, 25
Lathrop, CA
I wasn't aware of Aaliyah until my 9-year-old son kept
singing her song "Try Again." That song has become our
mom/son motto when things get difficult. It saddened me to
hear such a beautiful and talented young lady lost her life
just as she was gaining momentum as an actress and singer.
She'll be missed, but I will always remember her for the
uplifting song that has helped my son get through some tough
situations! She'll be with us always.
Julie, 38
Houston, TX
Even though I'm more of a heavy rocker, Aaliyah's death
shocked me so much that I felt something inside. Perhaps
it's just the fact that she was young, around my age, and
going high and fast with her career. How quickly it all can
disappear.
JTC, 21
Vaasa, Finland
I was listening to Aaliyah's CD when I got the call from my
friend. I was in complete shock. When I heard, something she
said came in mind. When she was on "Diary" she said that
someday, after she was gone, she hoped to be remembered as a
good entertainer and a good person. She was both of those
things and many more. My sympathy goes out to her family and
friends. I can't imagine their feelings right now. Aaliyah
was an amazing person, with an untouchable and unbeatable
talent. Her voice and smile and inspiration to everyone will
go on forever. I love you, Aaliyah.
Laura, 19
Bountiful, UT
Aaliyah will get her wish to be remembered as a full-on
performer and a good person. My heart is broken, and she
will have an eternal flame in the hearts of me and all of
her fans. Prayers to her family and friends and the family
and friends of the others who lost their lives on that
tragic accident. We love you, Aaliyah.
Tomika, 26
Cleveland, OH
Hearing the terrible news, one's heart couldn't help but
burst into pain. Aaliyah, a rising star and angel in the
eyes of many, fell in an unexpected and tragic death. Her
inspiration and gentle soul will never be forgotten. May she
live forever in our hearts and minds. My heart and prayers
go out to her and her family and to the families of all
those we lost in this tragedy.
Diana, 18
Donna, TX
Aaliyah's untimely death makes us appreciative of our own
lives. A talented woman whose career was at its peak, she
touched lives young and old. I just hope that we start to
realize that this can happen to everyone. Life's too short,
and you're dead too long. I hope we will learn to live our
days as if they were our last. Aaliyah, you will be missed
by us all. See you in the sunset.
Yearning, 20
St. Louis, MO
I was completely devastated to hear about the tragic death
of our beloved artist Aaliyah and the others who were also
killed in the plane crash. I am so shocked and sad that such
young people died in this crash. My deepest and most sincere
sympathies go out to all of the family, friends, and fans of
all those who were killed. They will be missed by so many.
Although I do not know them on a personal level, I know they
were all so dedicated to their work. I wish that Aaliyah
could have lived her life to her fullest potential and
accomplished all of her dreams and aspirations. She was
truly an inspiring individual to many around the world. Her
accomplishments will be recognized and remembered forever by
those who loved her and her work.
Erica, 15
Bronx, NY
Aaliyah was a great artist and dancer, and it's horrible
that she passed away. It's weird that on her "Diary" she
said, "When I pass on, I hope that everyone remembers me as
a great artist and as a great person," and then just a few
weeks later, she passes on. My deepest apologies to her
family and the families of the other eight people on the
plane.
James, 15
Knox, IN
I admit I was never really a big fan of Aaliyah's, but now I
regret everything! I was at my friend's house when I found
out about what had happened, and I was absolutely
devastated. I just can't think of her being dead. I was too
afraid to cry then, but once I got to my house I cried so
hard. Aaliyah was a great singer and she was beautiful, so
of course she will truly be missed.
Samantha, 14
Costa Mesa, CA
How does anyone come to terms with losing a superstar? I
didn't realise how talented she was until she died. How sad
is that? You don't appreciate what you've got until it is
gone. God bless everyone affected by the Aaliyah incident.
May God protect all who died.
Mathew, 17
Wales
I just found out that Aaliyah died. I'm shocked. Just the
other day I was watching the "Diary" of Aaliyah and I was
thinking that she is so cool and so positive. I really
looked up to her. I'm very sad that she had to die so young.
She had so much more to accomplish. I hope she rests in
peace.
Jessica, 16
Milford, NJ
I am shocked and shaken to my depths to hear the news of
this young starlet's death. I have been a witness to many
stars passing, and I find myself to be particularly
disturbed over her. She has been an inspiration to many
young women, including myself, through her beautiful voice,
stunning features, slammin' style, energetic dance, success
in crossing over to the big screen and lack of being caught
up in controversy. This is a huge loss to the world, this
nation, our culture, music and movies as well as her fans,
friends and most importantly, her family. She was loved and
will be missed. To her family I say we only live so we can
die, so remember to rejoice for she has accomplished much
and has been called home.
Jana, 27
Spartanburg, SC
My blessings and prayers are extended to all those who loved
and knew Aaliyah. There is a strange emptiness and sadness
inside of me now as I think of this devastating day. It
hurts to know that someone so gifted, beautiful and
genuinely sweet has passed. My friend and I just watched
"Diary" not too long ago and all we could say was "Wow.
Aaliyah seems like such a sweetheart, not someone who has
forgotten herself in all the fame. She deserved every second
of all the wonderful things she has been worked so hard for
in her life." I have been fighting back tears all day over
this. I am truly in mourning. Aaliyah, you are truly loved
and missed. I will remember this day forever.
Victoria, 19 Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Oh, Baby Girl! Have you found your resolution? Aaliyah, I
remember the first song of yours I heard was "If Your Girl
Only Knew" when I was like 10 or something. All I knew is I
could groove to that song. I loved it and I have loved all
of your songs since. I hope that wherever you are right now,
you are watching your fans. 'Liyah, we all love you. Funny
how you can love someone you don't even know, isn't it? I
always admired you. You always had the voice of an angel.
Now you can sing with them.
Heidi, 17
Kirkland, WA
We here in Detroit feel as if we've lost a close friend.
This is a very sad day, and my prayers go out to Aaliyah's
family and the families of everyone on that tragic flight.
Thor, 36
Oak Park, MI
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