HT1338 how to restore iMessage on OS X

I tried looking for an answer to this question but cannot find anything.  My iMessage icon disappeared from my Launch Bar as well as Launch Pad, I have a feeling that one of my household memeber have deleted it...Please help.

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It looks like Messages was removed. However, you should check it. Open a Finder window, select "Applications" in the sidebar, and check that Messages is there.
If not, the only way to get back Messages is reinstalling OS X, so hold Command and R keys while your Mac is starting and reinstall OS X. This will reinstall Messages onto your iMac

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