29th anniversary of The King's death.
 

Elvis anniversary draws fans

Teddy bears, roses and love notes covered Elvis Presley's grave today, left by the thousands of fans who flocked to his former residence, Graceland, on the 29th anniversary of The King's death.

A week of fan-club meetings, concerts and memorials was capped with a graveside procession, called the "candlelight vigil," that began at 9pm and ran through the night.

Many of the several thousand fans taking part in the vigil left small offerings at Presley's grave in a garden beside Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.

He died at Graceland on August 16, 1977.

Large floral displays sent by fans and fan clubs from around the world ringed the garden.

"We had a really good Elvis week, and President Bush sent a letter of greeting to the fans," said Graceland spokesman Todd Morgan.

"It arrived a few days ago, and I read it to the crowd at the vigil."

The US president and first lady Laura Bush visited Graceland in June with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a longtime Elvis fan.

"We were reminded that Elvis Presley will forever have a special place in the cultural life of America," George Bush wrote in a note to the gathered Presley fans.

"This event is an opportunity for people from around the globe to come together, share memories and celebrate one of America's most beloved icons."

Very sad.

:(

I love his music, listening to his songs now, sad he is gone ...

Some black Velvet paintings in honor of the king
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long live the king

he died because I was born on that day - august 16th

of course, I was born 3 years before though.

Happy birthday, I think. I'm not sure about the context here.

I still enjoy his music :)

It's incredible how quickly time flies, and significant historical events often remind us of this.

Let's rock and roll, baby!!!