For those bashing Sam, you have NO idea what she went through with Chester. Only she does now. And she has a child with Chester and deserves the same respect as Talinda and his other children’s mother. Draven is the spitting image of Chester and Sam is raising him right. Rest In Peace Chester.🙏🏼♥️

I am so glad that people are finally speaking out against the destruction of Chesters legacy. No one should be solely defined by an illness physical or psychological. Chester was so much more!!!!

Chester is truly missed! I agree he is so much more than the face of depression. He was an amazing soul! Rest easy Chester!

Draven looks and sounds like his father. He will let the Bennington name shine on. Samantha is a very kind soul you can hear it in her voice. Peace to you both. ❤️

Wasn’t ready for the “I love you dad” at the end. I lost my father to suicide as well and that hit home.

Well said, he should not be remembered as the face of depression. He will always be so much more through the years of hard work. Peace XX

Chester's wives were very lucky. Imagine being loved by such a man. A man's who's soul was so radiant he's being grieved by millions years after his passing.. 💔💥

I met Sam accidentally waaaaaaay back in the day. It was just a single instance but she was very nice to me and that always stuck with me. No matter what, both families lost a loved one. That's the hardest part about all of this.

One year has passed and it hasn’t got any easier😢

Draven is literal copy paste of Chester :,) he’s so adorable

Draven sounds is like his father

Draven looks just like his dad! He has his kind eyes and their voices are so similar 😭💚💚

I really appreciate how honest Chester was about his depression. I watched a interview where he opened up and what he said sounded exactly like me trying to explain to people how I felt. I know it's so hard to make people understand how it feels when you have clinical depression. Everyone knows how much more there was to Chester than just depression, he was a kind,good hearted man and incredible person and I'm glad he was honest about what was going on in his head because he helped me to reach out for help 🙏

I have so much love and respect for Sam & the amazing mother that she is to Dra. Dra absolutely has the best parts of both his parents! Sam has done a remarkable job raising him as a single mom, for the most part, considering he had a new family. It's easy for people to speculate about both sides, but only God and Chester know the whole truth, so let's not rush to judgement, ever. Chester impacted the entire world in so many ways and his legacy will continue to help heal people in our struggle with depression/mental illness. His voice is forever etched in my soul and I'm so grateful that I was able to live at the same time he did. God bless you Sam and Dra as well as all of Chester's immediate and extended family members as well as all his fans worldwide. Be the change that you want to see in the world and #makechesterproud ! #OneLove ♥️🙏🏽#namaste ♥️

I love when they talked about how chester isn't the face of depression and he's IS so much more... what a hero.. in my and everyone else's life he touched. when Samantha said about chester looking and singing directly into you it really was like that for me and every other devotee fan. glad I found this interview :) hope Samantha/Draven/the interviewer have a good one 🤘🤘🤘

Chester has said it many times, the divorce really fucked with his head and I think he never truly recovered from it even after another marriage with Talinda. With that being said, I'm not blaming Sam for anything since no woman truly wants to deal with adultery and drugs. I still love Chester despite of that. LP was such a huge part for me growing up. RIP Chester. We miss you!

Sad to hear they where somehow not really welcome at his own dad funeral..I feel for you Draven,your a good kid that can say my dad lives forever he is a legend..

Rest in Peace Chester! We love you!!

I saw the ex-wife, the mother, the sister and many friends cry, the voice breaks and the tears fall, when one suffers it is so, but I have never seen the wife cry, you cannot act on everything, it is not about to be strong, it is a question of being really desperate in reality

"love you dad" that made me break down crying

When he said love you dad at the end that is painful. I wish him all the best.

My gosh he has his dads eyes and facial features are so similar to his dad

The Bennington’s, I wish you all of the strength and resolve in accepting your grief’s path. No matter where you take that, know that you are never alone on your journey. You always have each other at the very least. I hope that some day soon you will begin recognizing grief as a companion that can be loved - just the same way you love your father/husband. Sending you hopeful blessings. Thank you for sharing your story. 💙

I think Samantha truly loved him more than the other one I've never seen Talinda she'd a tear but I have so much respect for Samantha and her son

Samantha and Draven I Love you xoxoxo!!! Your father saved my life. And I will forever be grateful.

Draven is so cute

Please be nice ppl. Everyone loves and grieves in different ways. Life happens. The POINT is Chester was a VERY complex person, as we ALLLL are.

'i could feel his impact' dont we all realise what that is♥+ love dear chester♥ soo touching & beautiful how he-they adopted a son he didnt even know he had! shows his heart♥

Draven looks just like his dad!

Draven does look and sound so much like his father. Samantha sounds like a sweetheart. They shouldn't have separated them at the funeral. I do not think that Samantha should have sat in the front row, but Draven should have been and Samantha should have been directly behind him. To not even be thought about to get a call from immediate family members or band members that day is a complete sin. I understand how broken up the family could have been, but we still call those closest to the deceased.

Draven looks so much like his Dad. He seems so very mature.

Damn, I was fine till the end. I feel BOTH of their pain, but I can say confidently he loved you both and he would never want you guys to feel slighted, or to feel left out. Not being told about what happened, but finding out through TMZ, that really bothers me. There is so much more to all this I feel. I'll never forget meeting Chester in 2001 randomly at a gas station. This man was so kind and took time out of his busy day to give a 15 year old kid the moment of his life. I'll never forget it. Love be with you Sam and Draven.

Oh Samantha & Dra, It was so nice to listen to this and hear and see your faces, to hear about your lives, and how you spent them with Chester. Sam you are so elegant and a professional, full of class lady. I so enjoyed seeing the brief smiles, you both enjoyed while talking about the good memories. Draven is growing up to be so professional and composed himself, as he spoke about the good times between just him and his Father. The two of them together, listening to Chester's music in the car. Draven has stood so tall, and proud through this difficult and very painful year. I applaud you, for raising such a well majored son Sam. I love Draven as if he were my own and with his beautiful, composure and kindness. I thank you so much for doing this interview! Where some LP fans are greatly saddened ourselves, but especially you two for sharing your life and time with him. I respect you both more than words can say. And the end Sam, I had tears burning my face, listening to the afterwards and when you tried to remain strong, but you couldn't contain the sadness, I broke. And that is perfectly fine, and certainly expected. That's the ONLY time I have seen ANYONE out of the whole circle, cry tears of grief. My heart hasn't stopped stinging, since that day it happend. I can only imagine your level of pain and grief. I just wanted to hug you all, through the screen. My deepest and sincere condolences, for you Sam & Dra and your family. I love you both dearly. Always know it's ok to cry. It's just a part of grief and healing. You have to let it out. Much love today and forever with you both. 😭🙏💔💜😘

These two never cease to amaze me! So glad Samantha and Draven are happy where they are. Draven is looking more like Chester every day. I'm participating in the AFSP Out of the Darkness walk in Chester's honor. The anniversary is coming up and I don't know what or how I'll feel that day! I'm glad that they're healing regarding Chester's passing. It'll take time but it's for the best.

Close your eyes and listen to Draven... you guys are right! He sounds just like his dad! ❤❤❤

It’s been two years already, we love and miss you Chester❤️

Some of you all are so unnecessary in these comments. Sam was Chester's wife at some point, get over it. Whatever beef they had, they squashed it before he died. What basis do you all have to be judging her? None.

Yep, I cried.. I can’t believe no one called Sam and Draven and treated them like that. Unbelievable..

Lovely interview. Draven is so strong and a true soldier. Chester will be proud..miss Chester so much and I cry daily so hats off to Samantha for being a strong mother and being true and showing emotion.

Love you Chester 💔❤️💔❤️

omg, Draven is definaetly his father's son :)

Samantha and Draven have really really gotten a raw deal out of this. I'm so proud of Draven and his strength is admirable!!! Samantha is a lot more mature about everything then the media made her out to be! Samantha- you and Chester made an amazing young man!!

Honestly, it's not understandable why Samantha is frowned upon. she only says the truth, she is more understandable than Talinda. Chester should have stayed with Sam, they were fine together. what a mess all that. 💔

What be upset about Chester being the face of depression? People who have true depression are the best at making you see what they want you to see. We have faked emotions so everyone else is happy. Chester had the world by the proverbial balls and it wasn't enough to save him. It can happen to anyone is the point, there had to be signs, those who live with depression sometimes just can't understand this life. We are tortured emotionally on the inside and selfish people don't care that they hurt us more. A woman I knew jumped off a bridge leaving her 5 yr old son who struggled with his mom's death, the dad was an asshole, anyway I go to this school lunch thing at a chinese restaurant and a mom who knew her as well says this to me "she was selfish for doing this" that pissed me off to no end and I said "if you have never had real depression then consider yourself blessed, it is a walking living nightmare into hell" she just looked at me and didn't know what to say. Walk a mile in someone else's "mental" shoes before you judge. #DEPRSSIONSUCKS!!

So cute, he keeps the singing to the shower

Aww Draven looks so much like Chester. Has his mannerisms...:( R.I.P Chester)

Oh wow I never knew she was married to someone else before Chester!

What a fantastic young man Draven is. Hid dad would be proud.

Draven looks and sounds so much like Chester ❤️❤️

Still in mounring... Chester you are greatly missed. Linkin park was there in my darkest days....

She said nobody from his other family has called them about his death to this day.. That’s absolutely crazy.

Draven you’re the best❤️we are with you! Rest in peace Chester💔

When a family can unite like this says so much about who he was. Look at the impact the entire family has made on the world. Picked up the tourch too hug us all through their pain. Amazing. Theyre worried abt us can you imagine? incredible. Dont stay silent if your hurting and in a dark place. dont be ashamed we're here. Reach out. God bless this family.

I miss his smile

I miss Chester Charles Bennington 😭 🤧😭

I miss your words, how you sang to the World about me and how I feel. This still hurts, 2 years later and there is a hole close to my heart that will never heal. I miss you.

Draven looks so much like his dad!!!!

10:19 She said "Thank you". I'm dying 🤣🤣🤣

Everyone is allowed to grieve in their own way... it is a process, and we all go through it differently. Anyone who was part of Chester's life, especially close family, is part of him. It's sad that they weren't called, and I'm glad Draven is handling it as well as he can. I think Talinda and Samantha must be doing something right because all of his kids are remarkable. Let's love each other, as Chester always asked us to.

CHESTER😢 WE miss you💔

Seems like a really chill kid and good natured

I was with her up until the end... he talked about his depression all the time. He chose that for himself, she has no business saying we shouldn't remember him for that. I get that she might not want him to be remembered ONLY for that, but that's not the case- we still remember his music, his charity work, how he was a husband and a father and a friend... but his struggles, and his death, are a part of his story.

R.i.p. Chester Bennington!!!💖💙♥️

Be in PEACE 🌈🌟✨

God bless his soul.

I FUCKING love her! She's honest and real and humble! Samantha is an AMAZING mother! And what talinda did to her and draven is NOT RIGHT!

Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Chester, he saved my life😢❤️ I love Samantha and Draven, they are beautiful people inside and out❤️❤️

She seems great. Sounds like they loved eachother and once his career took off, he wanted to reap what he sowed and she wanted to be good mom and stay out of the rock life. Its so beautiful that they made up and could be friends later. She loved him FOR REAL, because even now she loves him still. So proud of them both

Samantha has in interesting perspective that I hadn’t thought about him being the face of depression and how that might not sit well with everyone close to him. I’ll have to ruminate on that. It’s strange, the whole dynamic of how the band and his new wife have treated her and Draven since Chester’s death. We can’t know the whole truth so I will always tread lightly and hope for the best for this family in need if healing. It’s hard to understand why the funeral was allowed to be one side but maybe there is s reason? The place where I kind of jump on the Samantha wagon in all this is the apparent joint shunning of Draven as well and the thought of that is despicable. Holding a grudge against an ex is one thing, but having that extend to the child is really indefensible.

Nearly 15 years after they divorced she's coming out the woodwork

Draven looks just like Chester. He sounds just like him. He even has the same gap in his teeth as Chester did. Samantha seems so sincere. What a beautiful connection.

this is not a snide thing.. a judgement thing, but i don't think i'm the only one who sees the physical similarities between samantha and talinda.. i'm just speaking of the skin/hair/eyes.....

Chester Bennington RIP 😢🖤🤘

So sad.. my heart goes out to u Samantha and ur Beautiful Son he looks alot like his dad. I love linkin park Chester bennington will forever be my favorite singer he was so talented and ur so right he shouldnt be the face of depression. I been to his concerts and I'm glad I had the chance to experience the amazing talent he had ..I just wish I could have met him like l met chris when they played project revolution together..deep down I my heart I feel that both Chester and Chris Didn't commit suicide. I've watched interviews after interviews of his and be loved his children. I've also watched interviews with the new wife and as a wife myself having a husband who suffers with depression u know if something's not right with ur husband .I would never had let him leave alone would have went home with him. It just seems odd to me from my experience with my husband I mean. As a wife u know ur husband u know if hes not acting his norm. She claims he was her soulmate (talinda). She could ha e saved his life if she truly was. I have saved my husband's live many times there's warning signs. I watched I believe was if not the last than on of his last interviews and he even said that he was finally at a place in his life where hes at peace with all that he had been through. Why would a person struggle to get sober and be at peace with himself to end his life.dont u think he would have done it when he was going through that difficult time in life. Just seems very odd to me. Theres so much more to Chester and Chris story when what's been told.

Cheaters loss will stay with us all for the rest of our time durring this life. Linkin Parks music touched all of us in one way or the other especially lyrically. No matter what our taste in music is, we was all brought together by those powerful lyrics n amazing songs. Linkin Park brought rock n rap together in the most cohesive balance ever. Rest peacefully Chester it still hurts even a year later. Positive energy to Mike n the rest of LP I can't imagine how testing it was for you guys but Chester would be smiling down on you all for continuing to give your all on stage.

Awwww Samantha your so brave and strong We believe you we love hearing your story yes it is true Chester should be remembered for who he was...you should know! you were there from day one and there when he needed someone after his new marriage and that say ALOT! We love you Sam n draven!

Im glad Samantha got awarded 50% of all Chesters money. She deserves that and much more. I look up 2 this beautiful woman. .my upmost respect to her and her son 💙❤ im sorry dont wana bash anyone but not even being divorced for yrs from Chester does she announce a engagment. Lol. Like some other PERSON lmao

Now this is genuine family. So healing to see this. ❤️

This interview was so calm and peaceful . Just something about it just gave me so much peace. REST IN PEACE Chester . YOU TRUELY ARE MISSED

He talks like his dad too, so gentle spoken. That's bulshit how he never got to send his own old man off, pay his respects or say goodbye properly. That's his flesh and blood! Chester probably be spewing in his grave about that shit. His new wife and kids are water pretty much and she should be grateful she had a husband etc in him who had a huge heart and took her kids on as his own. I remember when she (Sam) was pregs with the boy, I can't believe he's 18/19 now !! Dang. He's like his father in the way of being humble and true. Just seems to be on the more quiet, shy timid side or whatever.

We love everyone connected to Chester xx

I love her. Im not even a huge fan... Of anyone, really. But i am of her... And of susan silver and lili! Im their number one fan and now Samantha and Draven too. Bless u both. I think lili is older but i hope u two become friends because ur both sweet kids

Thanks for the upload really enjoyed watching this. Such a shame how everything has turned out..

Draven seems like a wonderful young man Samantha did a wonderful job raising him.

Wow chester was really confident lol

Great interview guys, i held it together until the last 5 secs.. Your doing a great job Samantha.

This ripped my heart out that's bullshit that you guys got shoved to the side of his father's funeral and werent properly informed. Chester would have been furious.

Draven is identical to his father. Not only his looks, the way he speaks, carries himself, his laugh, he’s the spitting image of Chester. I wish this beautiful family all of the love and healing, and God, it’s been 6 years.

Thanks 4 upload ....so sad esp at end samantha teary " be in peace" 🦋

Draven and Samantha make me tender, when Samantha started crying now I cried together with her...poor thing! It's bad to lose a loved one even if you were an ex it doesn't matter it was nice that they had made peace! Chester, Samantha and Draven were and are beautiful as a family... even with Talinda but I don't know who my favorite is! Chester is immortal and untouchable!!!! I miss you more and more every day!❤️ My love for life❤❤❤❤❤

and now we know the worst, the dear widow talinda announced her wedding with her new love, at first reading the facebook of this man she learned that they were promised in marriage from April 2019 but instead we found out that the whole family knows that they have been living together since November 2017, yes, you have understood it correctly just 3 months after chester's death, talinda has moved into a new home with her children and her lover, you draw your conclusions about the love this woman had for chaz, why he died and how much he lied to you

Awesome upload... thank you !!

Ok, this is just my opinion and I don't need to be attacked for it, but this is an awful interview. I think the host is terrible at asking questions, poor Draven looks uncomfortable as all hell, and I feel like it's appalling that nobody called them to tell them about Chester....

THANKYOU for that interview/talk So lovely to hear this side of life with Chester, and his brave Son Draven Thankyou to you too Sam. Too many tears.GOD be with you Chester 🙏✝️

"Love u Dad" ok that broke me 😪

The last words from Samantha...

I just love Samantha Bennington she’s so sweet!

"To this day nobody called us". Wow.

It breaks my heart that after Chester died a lot of things happened, Samantha and Draven left to mourn on their own, I'm not blaming his wife because we all mourn differently, but I feel like his family broke up after. And Jamie on the other side not having a relationship with Chester at all prior to Chester's death.

It is insulting to have him as the face of depression because it's easy to label that he died of suicide ...two different beers in the room when he was found dead... Open your eyes people. Sending my love to Sam and Dra ..this is what real grief looks like.