Seattle, Washington - The park bench facing Lake Washington is covered with flowers, poems, a pack of Lucky Strike cigarettes and graffiti, says CNN.

Some of the messages are "I miss your beautiful face and voice,"

"Thank you for inspiring me," says another.

The Nirvana vocalist had committed suicide. According to police reports, Cobain was then high on heroin and pills, and shot himself with a shotgun. CNN added, his death ended a battle with hard drugs and added Cobain to a long list of legendary musicians whose careers were cut short by their addictions.

Cobain Memorial Committee members, who include Cobain's paternal grandfather, hope to establish a community center that would give area youth a place to play music and pursue artistic interests. A concert will be held Friday in Seattle to honor Cobain and raise money for the center.