Elvis Presley at New York interview, 1971
An Open Letter to Elvis
"Softly As I Leave You" (wav) ~Elvis Presley® -
"Aloha From Hawaii
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This song had a special meaning for Elvis. He never recorded it as a single, though a single special edition was made from the Aloha concert.
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Remembering Elvis is to remember a landmark in American history. Remember that the history and heritage of our ancestors and of our nation are worthy of preserving.

Speak not softly and let the history die. We must hold onto forever, that which our forefathers gave to us. For we must now give to the future generations to come. Help us continue the fight for truth in history in the classrooms.



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Acknowledgement Note
The Presley family sent out these cknowledgement cards to family and friends, and some fans, expressing their gratitude for condolences offered by a multitude of sorrowed disbelievers.

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Vernon's Letter to Fans
This is a letter Vernon wrote to fans following the loss of his son. Vernon and Elvis kept up with letters to fans, mostly thank yous, some personal, all with given with much thought.





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Vernon's Loss
Vernon Presley places a single red rose, Elvis' favorite flower, upon his son's stone. Vernon never re-covered from the loss of his son and died two years later, in 1979. (photo taken by Sean Shaver, Elvis' personal official photographer.)


The Grave of Elvis Presley
Forever enshrined with an eternal flame and never void of floral arrangements, letters, photos, and trinkets, Elvis' grave has become a true monument.

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Vernon never recovered from losing son, Elvis

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dear Elvis:




Once upon a time there was a different world. A place where innocence as well as curiosity was still young. Life was a simpler time, and God was the key ingredient to daily life.

You came along and the world began to change with you. But it was a good place to live, still full of innocence and God. You gave new meaning to the world of music and your style was so unique and unheard of that it became your style alone, alone it became your creation. Others went before you and have come after you, but you alone set the standard. There will never be another Elvis Presley.

Your life was filled with much heartbreak, more than many may know. That quivering lip and broad smile never let be known the tears you cried inside. Being King can be a lonely reign and for as much as you loved to sing, you yearned for the simple life once again. Four special ladies
filled your world along with your quest for God, Jesus, and...peace. The song, "Softly As I Leave You, " though you never recorded it as a song, became one of your favorites. This song held a special significance for you.

For all the years that you gave the world the gift of your song, and for all the years your songs and your style have continued to reign in your absence, you never will be forgotten and generations to come will continue to become endeared to you.

You came from good stock. This website is dedicated to you and our Presley ancestors,and it is especially for your fans so that they might come to know those who came before you: the Presley ancestors who brought you forward. We owe them a great deal, because before you and
many of us came along, our ancestors were a courageous, God-fearing, heartfull bunch of kinfolk. You often wondered about them; who they were and what made them tick. Now, thanks to members of your extended family the Presley family heritage has become well-known. You would be proud.

Thank you to our ancestors for forming our paths in life. They helped create the Elvis Presley we knew and loved. Thank you for giving yourself to us. A true gift from God. Your endless help to all causes and
concerns, known and unknown. Your devotion to God and family. Your spiritual soul. The recordings. They carry on in your place. You are missed the world over. On each anniversary of your leaving us, everyone once more bands together to remember Elvis Presley, the force.

Shamefully, there were those in your life who didn't understand how special you were, perhaps until it was too late. Your heart is ever present. You are truly missed!

May God Bless you always with the white light of peace for eternity. We love you!




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