" I do not know how to get it or where to start.
First, I would like to thank all the fans for their support as a
result of the death of Jimmy.
It has been comforting to see his fans, our fans, and everyone in general give support.
Jimmy was my best friend, and was best friends with many
other people, including the members of Avenged Sevenfold.
It was by far the best damn person I've ever met. I told him I loved him everyday.
He demanded your love and was never afraid to return it.
I have walked side by side with Jimmy, everyday, for the last 18 years of my life. I have no memories before Jimmy, and
will be very difficult to follow without him here.
Still does not seem real. He was my best friend, songwriting
partner, band mate, confidant, and most importantly, he was my brother.
A crazy thing about Jimmy was that everyday was a crazy story. We share our favorite stories about him in the last two weeks and never repeat any. This guy was magical.
The art expression of his soul was unlike anything the world
has ever seen. Unless you spend a day with Jimmy, or
18 years, it is impossible to explain, so I will not try.
He inspired people in different ways. It was
not just a drummer, he honestly did not care much for
the technical side of drums, because he could play anything
he wanted. He devoted all creating beautiful songs,
original beats and hoped to touch people with his art and mind. He said to all of us for years, including his parents, that he
knew two things in life. I wanted to be a rock star and he
would not live beyond 30 years of age.
He was right on both counts. But I know Jimmy, and if he knew what pain it would cause to whom he left behind, he would
have done anything to get a little more.
Jimmy gave so much and in the end, it was time to go. All
the reasons for wanting him to stay are selfish and
I know he is in a better place than this.
In a way, I'm glad my friend is at peace. He went to the other side first and I can not wait to meet him again.
I have so much to say, but I can not find the words so I will
wait until time permits I have a way to express myself.
For the rest of us, it has become clear what we need to do. We just wrote a song with Jimmy. I can not know what the future holds because right now it's too painful to think about it,
but we know we need to record and release this record in
honor of Jimmy, for Jimmy. He would call me every night to
talk about songs and say " That shit will change the world."
I agreed with him, but unfortunately, I did not know that would change this way. Please be patient with us for we know how
difficult it will be to overcome.
We just know we should do it for his legacy. After that,
who knows? But I know Jimmy will help us make that decision when the time comes.
I love you, Jimmy, and I feel like the luckiest guy in the world to have known you and spent 18 years of my life with you.
Rest in peace, my friend. "
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