Dear Steve,
I'm just one more of the thousands of people that regret your death. Never met you, but your work and your voice reached me as one more fan. I'm just one more, but your death has caught me by surprise, and I can't but send you this little message as an expression of gratitude and farewell.
I hope you're doing well over there, say "hi" to Dio if you happen to see him.
My best wishes to the band and family,
Daniel.