Chris Cornell’s widow is speaking out after a statue of the late Soundgarden frontman was vandalized in Seattle.

In a message shared on Chris’s Facebook page, his widow Vicky said that she and her children “are heartbroken” after the bronze statue was defaced with white paint last week.

“The statue is not only a work of art but a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and everything that he stood for,” she wrote. “It represents Chris, who is beloved not only in Seattle, but worldwide.”

Vicky went on to say that “in the face of this hate and destruction, we are thankful once again to the fans who stood up to support him and showed such immense love.”

“It lifted our hearts to hear that fans brought supplies and attempted to clean up the heartbreaking vandalism,” she said. “The statue will be restored. Hate will not win. Chris is Seattle’s Son!”

Wow. What a powerful message. We love you, Vicky!