"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> As an offshoot of this discussion, I'd like to know why so many people
> from *around the world* flock to Graceland in Memphis, TN, every year,
> twice a year. First for Elvis Presley's birthday, then for what we used
> to laughingly call "Elvis Death Week". They hold candlelight vigils for a
> man who basically killed himself as a result of drug abuse. They weep and
> cry and bring flowers. I certainly don't understand it.
>
> Fact: before Elvis' remains were interred on the grounds of Graceland (his
> home/estate) he was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery. Someone tried to
> dig up his body. Who the hell does that?! What were they planning to do,
> stash him in the attic? Conclusion: some people are just plain crazy.
>
> Jill

I love his music, always did, but I was disgusted with the way he died, same
with Bobby Hatfield. Such a waste.

Cheri