On this day 32 years ago, our beloved Elvis Presley passed away. :( He is still a legend today and people all over the world, old and young still listen to his music.

 

He is still very close to my heart and still learning new things about him every day. I am sure there is still more that i will get to know over my life time. :wub:

 

I watched a couple of Elvis programmes last night on TV, and i still couldn't take my eyes off the screen, he is fantastic to watch. :cheer: :wub:

 

 

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This is one of my fave songs of Elvis

 

HOW GREAT THOU ART :wub:

 

 

Watching Loving You

Thanks Elvis

 

May you still rest in peace :teresa:

 

32 years ! :cry: :cry:

Another year has passed without Elvis but he is still loved as much as ever all around the world B)

 

I would like to thank him for being a part of my world, my life. His music has helped me through difficult times and I have made some wonderful friends because of him :wub:

 

Thank you Elvis :heart:

 

This is the song that started it all off, when Elvis 'entered the building' :dance:

 

That’s All Right

 

 

And here is Elvis at the fantastic Aloha From Hawaii, wowwing the world

 

An American Trilogy

 

 

 

 

Elvis fans wrap up week of activities with farewell vigil :wub:

 

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Thirty-two years after the death of Elvis Presley, the faithful still came in droves to pay tribute to "The King" of rock and roll at the annual candlelight vigil Saturday night at Graceland. Police estimated a crowd of 8,500 at the event that concluded Elvis Week 2009, though more than 10,000 fans were expected to attend throughout the night.

 

As always, Elvis fans came to see and be seen along the section of Elvis Presley Boulevard blocked off from traffic for the event. One group was seen wearing large golden E's on their heads.

 

"We're leading a life of E's," joked Donnie Hudiburg of Stillwater, Okla., who was visiting friends Trude and Peter Naff in Memphis.

 

Naff has been wearing the same headgear to vigils since the 20th anniversary of Elvis' death. The singer died on Aug. 16, 1977.

 

Others paid tribute to "The King" in song in the previgil entertainment.

 

After 14 years in the Navy, Scott Michael was told by a friend that he sounded like Elvis when he sang. It's certainly an unusual talent for a blue-collar guy from Staten Island, N.Y.

 

Among the international fans in attendance were Stephen Touzen, a French Canadian who was decked out in Elvis' famed gold lamé jacket. In the nearly 90-degree summer night, he was sweating almost as much as the candle perched on the end of his acoustic guitar was dripping wax.

 

Many others in the humid evening got much use out of the free Elvis fans that were handed out in the afternoon.

 

The line to walk, candle in hand, to the grave of Elvis started forming 48 hours prior to the event. As is traditional, the Elvis Country Fan Club from Texas chose the theme of the vigil, "Mine," after a song from the soundtrack to the 1968 film "Speedway."

 

The somber line of fans wound up the Graceland driveway to the Meditation Garden where the graves of Elvis' parents, Gladys and Vernon Presley, and grandmother, Minnie Mae Hood Presley, are also located.

 

Kevin Kern, director of public relations for Elvis Presley Enterprises, said the vigil was "an exclamation point at the end of the summer for both Elvis fans and Memphis tourism."

 

He said that many vacationers had chosen to travel within the region because of the economy. Graceland had more visitors this summer than last.

 

About 30,000 people participated in Elvis Week activities, he added. Two of the events -- Elvis 1969: A Celebration Concert and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist event -- were sellouts.

 

"Graceland is a very affordable alternative to traveling to other places," he said. "More people are traveling by car this year and Memphis got the increased traffic."

 

Published: August 16th 2009 08:57 AM.

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal / Published by: ElvisMatters - Michel van Erp . - Photographer: Michel Van Erp

 

Two years ago, that was me - fantastic memories

 

Elvis will be around forever thanks to his great music and fantastic peformances! :cheer: