On November 24, 1993, Arlyn “Heart” Phoenix published an open letter in the Los Angeles Times on her son’s life and death. It read, in part:

“His friends, co-workers and the rest of our family know that River was not a regular drug user. He lived at home in Florida with us and was almost never a part of the “club scene” in Los Angeles. He had just arrived in L.A. from the pristine beauty and quietness of Utah where he was filming for six weeks. We feel that the excitement and energy of the Halloween nightclub and party scene were way beyond his usual experience and control. How many other beautiful young souls, who remain anonymous to us, have died by using drugs recreationally? It is my prayer that River’s leaving in this way will focus the attention of the world on how painfully the spirits of his generation are being worn down.

River made such a big impression during his life on Earth. He found his voice and found his place. And even River, who had the whole world at his fingertips to listen, felt deep frustration that no one heard. What is it going to take? Chernobyl wasn’t enough. Exxon Valdez wasn’t enough. A bloody war over oil wasn’t enough. If River’s passing opens our global heart, then I say, thanks dear, beloved son, for yet another gift to all of us.”

I am in tears, rest in peace beautiful soul.

"She’s this peaceful sweetheart, you know? But she’s also radical, unpredictable, and she knows how to move mountains if she wants to. She’s intelligently aggressive toward things she really digs." - River Phoenix

“‘There’s a River born to be a giver, keep you warm won’t let you shiver, his heart is never gonna wither come on everybody time to deliver.’ #giveitaway #happybirthdayRiverPhoenix #innovator #activist #actor #musician #giver #brother #friend thanks to #Rhcp for the lyrical homage, well said! And to all of us who admired him and wonder what we can do to make a difference… We can be #givers4river - we can give a smile, a hug, or a few kind words to someone who needs it. We can be a light in the darkness - a friend - a lover - a sister - a brother. We can grow our #giver until we forget all about the take, and spend every moment awake in #positivity #love #compassion #unity” - Rain Phoenix

I remember that time he was going to Germany (1991) and wore that jacket over and over, he had his own wardrobe he loved so much. 

His German sounded so lovely with that American accent, sounded funny but yet so unique ♥ He was unique in many ways and wanted to prove that being unique is the best way to be respected and even though he was aware that life itself is very short, he was trying to get the best out of life. with ups and downs..

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Kahil Dotay with River in 1990 at Club Gravity, where Aleka’s Attic would play and Kahil would tend bar & DJ.

'Kahil and River had a running gag of sorts. Whenever they'd see each other in public, which wasn't too often, River would point at Kahil and freeze in place until Kahil would repeat a certain phrase. As long as Kahil repeated the phrase, River would move or “dance” like a madman. “Although it was kind of Stupid, it was the whole basis of our relationship {smile}” '.   — Kahil Dotay on being silly with Riv