I wonder... does anybody else, and some I'm sure do, have dreams and or feel they have a connection with Selena that's hard to explain.

Like so many others, Selena is apart of my everyday thought.

And I'm married with a great wife and wonderful daughter.  But Selena is part of our family.

We've got pictures up in the house of her, and often buy T - Shirts from Q-Productions. The thing is ... I've lost friends and even my Mother...

But Selena has something that is magnetic...

With some people she's a woman that died to young...and with others she's something more than words can express.

Selena: We miss you! and so desperately need you here with us.


- Steven, Chula Vista Ca, May 16th 2010
 

Selena was an amazing talent, one that only comes along maybe once in a life time. I truly believe had she lived, she would have been the biggest star in the world.

But what sets her apart from everyone else is she was such a warm and loving person that treated everyone with respect and dignity, no matter who they were. She truly was an angel inside and out, and I think that's why God took her so young. She set an example for all of us to follow, to go for your goal in life, no matter the odds, and to be good to everyone that you come across.

The world misses you very much, but I know you're in a better place now.



- Alan, California, February 22nd, 2010
 

In watching the Grammys last week, I could think of only one thing - how absolutely huge Sel would have been if she was there - As much as I love all the other singers, she was the best.

I am soo angry that Yolanda took her away from us.   I can't even express it - the English world never had a chance to know her.

I listen to her music every single day even though I don't know Spanish I still love her music.  I have never ever been so touched by one person.  Her beauty, talent and most importantly her personality - what can you say.  She was perfect in every way and I will always admire and miss my Sel.

I can't even imagine the pain her family has gone through - they seem so strong.  As soon as I can I am going to Corpus to see the museum and her grave.

Thank you Selena for all you have given to us.



- Michele, Stevensville, February 8th, 2010
 

I can see that people still love you and are affected by you. That's because you were a truly beautiful person. A legend in the music industry and a role model to girls. One who reached out to others, was friendly to everyone, loved her fans, and who had a great sense of humor. One who was making a difference in the world.

I hope you know that the release of Dreaming Of You put you in the same league as Madonna and other pop legends. You already were one of those legends in the Hispanic world, and I just wish you could have seen yourself as a legend in the U.S. You were one in a million, one of those artists who no one will ever be able to copy. You are the inspiration to so many, even big singers like Beyoncé and Mariah Carey.

And Selena, to this day you are my inspiration, too. A 17 year old who didn't even know about you until 5 years after your death. You are still my inspiration. The world misses you and we love you. Rest in peace, Selena. Que cantes con los angeles cada día.



- Alli, Maine, December 9th, 2009
 

I feel that God let us borrow Selena to show the world what a beautiful person there can be in this world with tremendous talent and then took her back to be his angel...and she's watching over us...Selena you will always and forever be my idol.

I love you.



- Kai, California, July 23rd 2009
 

My name is Alexandra.  I am now almost 20 years of age and been in love with Selena since I was 6 years old.

When I started to listen to her and learn about her it was a couple years after she died.  I was sitting on my couch and this commercial came on with Jennifer Lopez.  She was going to be in a new movie called Selena! I started asking my mom who Selena was because I loved Jennifer Lopez at the time.  So I was interested in what movie she would be playing in.

All I can remember my mom saying was Selena was this beautiful singer who played hip hop Spanish music...and I thought "oh I wouldn't be able to listen to it because I wouldn't be able to understand it"...but my mom went out and bought me her "Dreaming Of You" cassette tape (my mom wouldn't spend the money on CDs).  So I listened to it and looked at her pictures that came with it...and right from that moment that's all I listened to I wouldn't listen to nothing else not even Jennifer Lopez anymore.

Every birthday, every Easter, every Christmas, all I would ask for is Selena stuff every tape she ever came out with. Every Halloween I was Selena my mom made me her purple costume she wore to her last concert.  Even for going back to school I had to at least buy something of hers!

I used to want to be Mexican just so I was a little like her.  I used to tell everyone in school I was half Mexican haha...and they believed it. 

I would tell everyone about her.  I knew her life story by the time I was eight and the funny thing is I can still to this day sing word-for-word her songs in Spanish, but don't know what they mean.  I don't care either. 

I just love knowing her music and being able to sing along. When I was little I would watch her movie all the time and every time I would bawl my eyes out when the part came up when the family is in the hospital and Suzette is hugging Chris and he's crying...and when her mom and dad are crying holding each other.  I'm crying right now just thinking about it.

Everyone loved her so much and how couldn't you -- just look at her.  I used to make my mom do my makeup like her with the big red lipstick and curl my bangs under and I used to make her go out and buy me fake nails so I could have long nails like her.  And I used to turn her music up so loud and use a turkey baster for a microphone...and do every dance move she did, every finger point, every turn I knew it all.

I still do.

My dream growing up was to be a performer for Selena in her honor and go around the world and wear her clothes and sing her music just so people know who she was.  I know that will never happen.  I'll never be as good as her or as beautiful. 

But I do know one thing; before I die I would love nothing more then to meet her family and bring a big huge bundle of white roses to her grave.

It's been 14 years since this amazing woman graced this world with her remarkable presence.  I can't even imagine what she'd be like today...she'd be better then Michael Jackson and JLo.  She'd be better than them all.  

Because she was not money-hungry or greedy.  She performed for her fans not just so she could get paid she was just an angel on earth and now that she's gone its just cold and the music world is empty to me.

I have sooo much more to say about her but not enough space on this site to say it. 

Oh one more funny thing from when I was little ...every time I would do something bad or misbehave my mother would go "Selena's watching you she would never do something like that"...and I would stop instantly because I would never want to let her down.

I do feel like she watches over me when things go right or something really good happens. 

I feel like her and God are teaming up and helping me and that just makes me love her more n more each day!   And I always will.

My children will grow up listening to her and I will do my best to make sure my grandchildren will too!

I Love You SELENA!!!



- Alexandra Kristine, Kingston, New York  July 22nd 2009 ~your biggest fan forever~
 

She is the most pure and genuine artist I've ever seen. I'm 57 and I've seen plenty.

Without doubt she would of become the biggest star entertainment has ever seen.  There isn't anyone out there like her.  Her smile was simply contagious. The whole world would of fallen in love with this Queen of beauty and talent.

The world was robbed when she was taken away. People you see today are boxed and packaged anyway you want them. 99% have no talent and it has to be done in a studio.

Selena could sing anything. She had the best live voice ever. Go compare and hear for yourself. 

And need I mention her pure raw physical attractiveness. Unbelievable beauty. And it was all her. Nothing fake about this gorgeous beauty.

I have three kids and love them dearly.  But the face I want to see when I pass is Selena's. At this very moment I would give my life to get her back where she belongs.

I kid you not.

I love and respect this woman more than anything I can imagine.

Please people, never ever let her name die. Check out her story if you don't know it. Look how far she came in such a short span and you can only imagine how far she would of went.

This might sound over the top to some of you, but I would love to see her be given Sainthood.

That's what she was to people. She had that kind of power within her.

This was one unbelievable woman....there will never be another like her.

GOD I MISS YOU SEL...PEACE BABY GIRL.


- Rick Shannon, Nova Scotia, June 21st 2009 (Ricardo form YouTube under the name "thinkyourright")
 

I am 54 years old. I remember hearing about Selena's death and thought how sad it was, but I didn't know who she was. About three weeks ago, I was introduced to "SELENA" the movie. I became very intrigued by her so I started doing research. I have NEVER shed a tear for anyone who is considered a star...not even when Elvis died. I have cried for three weeks now. I hurt for her parents, her brother and sister, and for Chris Perez. What a horrible loss. She was definitely a star. From all the research I have done, it is so very understandable why everyone loved her so much and still do.


- Debra, Lake Charles, LA, June 4^th 2009
 

When Selena died I knew of her, but never really listened to her music. 

Then I saw the movie.  After that, I wanted to know more about her.  I searched the Internet and soaked up all the information I could find about her.  I watched videos of her singing, dancing, smiling and laughing.

I was hooked.

The main reason I can relate to Selena so well is that we share a common bond.

What could I, a white male from upstate New York, have in common with a young Mexican-American woman from Corpus Christi, Texas?

1. We both are victims of a violent crime.
2. We both were shot in the back by a deranged individual with a hand gun.
3. We both were shot in a motel.
4. We both are athletes; she a singer/dancer, me track and field.
5. We both have had national and world attention;  she with her music, me featured on HBO.
6. We both did community service work by going into schools and talking to young adults about choices. I work with victims and offenders in prison as well, for 16 years now.

The reason I admire Selena so much is, not just because of her music, but the way she gave back.

I'm sorry it has taken so long for white America to find her, but one only has to take a look at this site’s guestbook to experience the love that still exists (and always will exist) for Selena.

Part of my community and recovery work has been to bring people who have been through trauma to my area and speak with me in schools.  I've brought people here from all over the country.  They tell me it's helped them greatly.

As a result of being shot, I feel my destiny is to help others.  When you take the time to give, you get back so much more in ways I can’t describe.

Thank you for allowing me to share my story and why I admire Selena so much.  To me she is not only the greatest entertainer I have ever known; she is a truly great person. 

And thank you Selena for the love you continue to share with people all over the world.


- Gary Geiger, May 24^th 2008
  For more info on Gary click here.

Selena Quintanilla Perez is proof that angels do exist and their time here on earth is short, but profound. They spread their wings and engulf you with their love, teach you to dream and help you to soar. I feel privileged to have heard her music and to have seen her perform.

To the family my thanks for sharing such a lovely person with the world.

To the people who use the word 'hate' toward Yolanda, please do not darken your hearts with hatred - just carry with you Selena's memory and her infectious smile. The taker of the angel Selena will see her day and when she does she will have to pay for her actions of treachery and malice.  She will feel the pain that she caused and the sorrow that she left in her wake.

So just remember to speak of Selena often, think of her always and love her forever.
 

Posted February 6th, 2007 in the Guestbook by April Wheeler - Bumpass, Virginia
 

It’s difficult to put into words the impact Selena has had on my life. I remember when I first got introduced to her back in the early 90’s.  My sister would always play her music all over the house while she was cleaning or just relaxing at home. I can honestly say I wasn’t a huge fan back then; as a matter of fact I was bitter at how loud and often the music would be played.

Soon I begin to realize my sister was not the only one really into Selena. They would air performances on TV and I would see how much energy she put into her shows. It was really cool to see her on TV.  I soon began to appreciate Selena’s music more. I liked songs like “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”, “Amor Prohibido” and “Baila Esta Cumbia”. I really liked all of those songs that really expressed lot of positive energy and high beat rhythms. Selena’s rhythms to me became very fascinating and I no longer mind hearing her music at home with my sister.

One afternoon I was watching TV with my brothers and nephews just like any other day. All of a sudden we see our 2nd floor tenant at our door begging for help.  We ran up the steps only to see one of the rooms completely on fire. We begin to panic and attempt to put the fire out…but it was no use considering how large the fire had grown. I remember my mother telling everyone to evacuate the house and so we did. I remember being frightened, yet somber as I saw my family’s house of many years go down in flames. Everything my parents had worked for – gone in just a matter of minutes. I remember this day like yesterday – it was Thursday, March 30^th 1995….

The following day I remember walking into my sister’s apartment and hearing on the news that Selena Quintanilla was murdered. When I heard this news my heart sunk to the ground. It was very awkward because I had never felt such emotions for an artist – moreover someone I had never even met.  But at that point I decided to not let the problems that were taking place in my life bring me down. 

From then on Selena’s and her music did so much for me.  It was soothing to my soul and it helped me realize that there is so much to live for in life.

Her dancing was a huge impact on my life in the sense that it helped me appreciate the art of dance a lot more.  I would see how smooth and graceful she was on the dance floor yet at the same time so intense with intricate footwork and dynamic moves. I loved how she moved to the music and really embraced her sound and made it unique.   It was because of her that I have gotten a lot more into dancing.

Today I can appreciate all types of music and allow my body to dance to any rhythm confidently.  I think one of the things that greatly impacted my life was how down-to-earth and good natured Selena was . Regardless of how big she was getting, in all of her interviews and off-stage footage Selena appeared to be so sincere and genuine to everyone around her.

I think that when you treat others with the amount of respect and kindness Selena did, people feel good, and in turn that feeling makes you feel good as well. The golden rule of treating others the way you would want to be treated seems simple, but not many folks can truly exude this behavior.

I will always remember and admire you Selena.  
 

- Alex M, January 2nd 2007
 

Thank the Lord for having our young Hispanics go into the new millennium with leadership position and authority.   I am willing to bet that Selena knows what a positive key role model she is in helping me make myself a positive role model and person in society.

- Sgt Paul Jorge Lerma  - San Antonio TX  currently deployed to Iraq for O.I.F.  August 20th 2005