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Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky addresses vandalism to his Seattle statue: “Hate will not win”

"In the face of this hate & destruction we are thankful once again to the fans who stood up to support him & showed such immense love"

Newsroom August 28 03:29

Chris Cornell‘s widow Vicky Karayiannis-Cornell is speaking out after a statue of the late Soundgarden frontman was vandalized in Seattle.

In a message shared on Cornell’s Facebook page, Vicky, 42, said that she and her children “are heartbroken” after the bronze statue, located at the Museum of Pop Culture, was defaced with white paint last week, local news outlets reported at the time.

“The statue is not only a work of art but a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and everything that he stood for,” Vicky wrote. “It represents Chris, who is beloved not only in Seattle, but worldwide.”

Vicky went on to say that “in the face of this hate and destruction, we are thankful once again to the fans who stood up to support him and showed such immense love.”

“It lifted our hearts to hear that fans brought supplies and attempted to clean up the heartbreaking vandalism,” she said. “The statue will be restored. Hate will not win. Chris is Seattle’s Son!”

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Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky is speaking out after a statue of the late Soundgarden frontman was vandalized in Seattle.

In a message shared on Cornell’s Facebook page, Vicky, 42, said that she and her children “are heartbroken” after the bronze statue, located at the Museum of Pop Culture, was defaced with white paint last week, local news outlets reported at the time.

“The statue is not only a work of art but a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and everything that he stood for,” Vicky wrote. “It represents Chris, who is beloved not only in Seattle, but worldwide”.

 

Δείτε αυτή τη δημοσίευση στο Instagram.

 

I know the news of the vandalism was as heartbreaking to many of you as it was to our family. So I wanted to share this with you and clarify the misinformation that continues to be spread online about supposed rioters and “save the children” protestors being responsible for this senseless based on a image being circulated showing writing on the sidewalk … A few days prior to the vandalism, someone wrote in sidewalk chalk “Save the Children” in front of the statue. It rained the night before. Consequently, by Thursday AM when the vandalism occurred, much of the chalk writing was gone leaving only the words “Children.” Sadly, the same accounts involved in spreading this false narrative are the very ones who previously “liked” posts wishing/encouraging that someone would deface Chris’ statue. It is heartbreaking to think that anyone would wish for such a senseless act. It is equally upsetting to now see these same people falsely blaming others. We would appreciate it if those accounts would stop spreading misinformation and fomenting discord, as it tarnishes Chris’ legacy, masks the truth, and hurts those who Chris loved as well as Chris’ true fans – @vickycornell #seattlesson #lovealwayswins PC: Janet Hall

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Chris Cornell (@chriscornellofficial) στις 25 Αύγ, 2020 στις 10:07 πμ PDT

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Vicky went on to say that “in the face of this hate and destruction, we are thankful once again to the fans who stood up to support him and showed such immense love.”

“It lifted our hearts to hear that fans brought supplies and attempted to clean up the heartbreaking vandalism,” she said. “The statue will be restored. Hate will not win. Chris is Seattle’s Son!”

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