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What Elvis Presley did on his birthday 1955-1977 (by Jeff Schrembs 2012 All Rights Reserved)
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 28, 2012
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An open letter to Lisa Marie August 17, 2012 by Jeffrey Schrembs
August 17, 2012
Dear Lisa Marie:
35 years ago, and 1 day, you lost your Father and no one will ever know the pains you have had to endure/bear all these years.
Throughout the years I have seen a constant division between certain family members, and members of the Memphis Mafia, and EPE. This was a topic and I routinely discussed with my friend, who (sadly) died before his time, Todd Morgan who rose through the ranks at EPE. I would never disclose the specifics of our conversations but he respected my opinion as I did his.
Over the past few years we have lost so many of those who Elvis; loved, worked with, befriended, trusted, etc. With each passing day the remaining members of the Memphis Mafia, as we all do, grow older and the loss of their friend (i.e. Elvis Presley) never…diminishes. There is no doubt that they, individually and collectively, loved Elvis and carry with them regrets.
I have always believed that events in ones’ life, or a series of events, should ALWAYS be put in context. That people can disagree and yet respect one another. That loving, and caring for, our “fellow man” is not just applicable to those nearby or that we are related to or that ended up on the right side of a position. I have had the utmost respect for Elvis’ charitable endeavors and I am proud to know that you, Lisa Marie, have carried on with giving of your time – your heart – and monetarily.
I ask you now, Lisa Marie and EPE, to please consider that (literally) millions of Elvis Fans Worldwide would like, as would I, to see each member of the Memphis Mafia (i.e. Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, and each member of their immediate family, etc.) formally recognized – appreciated – respected – and embraced by you and EPE. I ask this not because of any “gain” on my part but that time is never guaranteed and that there needs to be true healing between the parties (publicly and privately).
I wish that you never had to grow up without your Father. I wish that God had granted Elvis more time so that he truly knew how much he meant to all of us…and future generations. That he was given time to heal (physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.). That he was able to spend more time with you. That he was given the respect, and appreciation, he earned and deserved from the “critics” and “award nominating agencies”.
Some of my most cherished photos, of your Father, is not him onstage but reaching out to hold a child – visiting children in a hospital – bringing a little blind girl onstage – smiling while hugging a child with cancer – and/or kissing an elderly woman and thus bringing an immediate smile to her face. These “acts of kindness” come from the heart and Elvis had, among other things, a huge heart and the world was better off for it. I have always stated that there is honor in kindness – honor in forgiveness – and honor in giving others another chance. In accordance with these genuine gestures I now have authored this open letter to you.
I have lived long enough to know the beauty of a simple gesture and that small steps can lead to honest dialog and communication. This is what I hope, and wish, for…now.
In closing, I will continue to wish you, EPE, and each of your family members nothing but happiness and success in all of your endeavors.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 17, 2012
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An open letter to Lisa Marie August 17, 2012 by Jeffrey Schrembs
August 17, 2012
Dear Lisa Marie:
35 years ago, and 1 day, you lost your Father and no one will ever know the pains you have had to endure/bear all these years.
Throughout the years I have seen a constant division between certain family members, and members of the Memphis Mafia, and EPE. This was a topic and I routinely discussed with my friend, who (sadly) died before his time, Todd Morgan who rose through the ranks at EPE. I would never disclose the specifics of our conversations but he respected my opinion as I did his.
Over the past few years we have lost so many of those who Elvis; loved, worked with, befriended, trusted, etc. With each passing day the remaining members of the Memphis Mafia, as we all do, grow older and the loss of their friend (i.e. Elvis Presley) never…diminishes. There is no doubt that they, individually and collectively, loved Elvis and carry with them regrets.
I have always believed that events in ones’ life, or a series of events, should ALWAYS be put in context. That people can disagree and yet respect one another. That loving, and caring for, our “fellow man” is not just applicable to those nearby or that we are related to or that ended up on the right side of a position. I have had the utmost respect for Elvis’ charitable endeavors and I am proud to know that you, Lisa Marie, have carried on with giving of your time – your heart – and monetarily.
I ask you now, Lisa Marie and EPE, to please consider that (literally) millions of Elvis Fans Worldwide would like, as would I, to see each member of the Memphis Mafia (i.e. Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, and each member of their immediate family, etc.) formally recognized – appreciated – respected – and embraced by you and EPE. I ask this not because of any “gain” on my part but that time is never guaranteed and that there needs to be true healing between the parties (publicly and privately).
I wish that you never had to grow up without your Father. I wish that God had granted Elvis more time so that he truly knew how much he meant to all of us…and future generations. That he was given time to heal (physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.). That he was able to spend more time with you. That he was given the respect, and appreciation, he earned and deserved from the “critics” and “award nominating agencies”.
Some of my most cherished photos, of your Father, is not him onstage but reaching out to hold a child – visiting children in a hospital – bringing a little blind girl onstage – smiling while hugging a child with cancer – and/or kissing an elderly woman and thus bringing an immediate smile to her face. These “acts of kindness” come from the heart and Elvis had, among other things, a huge heart and the world was better off for it. I have always stated that there is honor in kindness – honor in forgiveness – and honor in giving others another chance. In accordance with these genuine gestures I now have authored this open letter to you.
I have lived long enough to know the beauty of a simple gesture and that small steps can lead to honest dialog and communication. This is what I hope, and wish, for…now.
In closing, I will continue to wish you, EPE, and each of your family members nothing but happiness and success in all of your endeavors.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 17, 2012
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An open letter to Lisa Marie August 17, 2012 by Jeffrey Schrembs
August 17, 2012
Dear Lisa Marie:
35 years ago, and 1 day, you lost your Father and no one will ever know the pains you have had to endure/bear all these years.
Throughout the years I have seen a constant division between certain family members, and members of the Memphis Mafia, and EPE. This was a topic and I routinely discussed with my friend, who (sadly) died before his time, Todd Morgan who rose through the ranks at EPE. I would never disclose the specifics of our conversations but he respected my opinion as I did his.
Over the past few years we have lost so many of those who Elvis; loved, worked with, befriended, trusted, etc. With each passing day the remaining members of the Memphis Mafia, as we all do, grow older and the loss of their friend (i.e. Elvis Presley) never…diminishes. There is no doubt that they, individually and collectively, loved Elvis and carry with them regrets.
I have always believed that events in ones’ life, or a series of events, should ALWAYS be put in context. That people can disagree and yet respect one another. That loving, and caring for, our “fellow man” is not just applicable to those nearby or that we are related to or that ended up on the right side of a position. I have had the utmost respect for Elvis’ charitable endeavors and I am proud to know that you, Lisa Marie, have carried on with giving of your time – your heart – and monetarily.
I ask you now, Lisa Marie and EPE, to please consider that (literally) millions of Elvis Fans Worldwide would like, as would I, to see each member of the Memphis Mafia (i.e. Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, and each member of their immediate family, etc.) formally recognized – appreciated – respected – and embraced by you and EPE. I ask this not because of any “gain” on my part but that time is never guaranteed and that there needs to be true healing between the parties (publicly and privately).
I wish that you never had to grow up without your Father. I wish that God had granted Elvis more time so that he truly knew how much he meant to all of us…and future generations. That he was given time to heal (physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.). That he was able to spend more time with you. That he was given the respect, and appreciation, he earned and deserved from the “critics” and “award nominating agencies”.
Some of my most cherished photos, of your Father, is not him onstage but reaching out to hold a child – visiting children in a hospital – bringing a little blind girl onstage – smiling while hugging a child with cancer – and/or kissing an elderly woman and thus bringing an immediate smile to her face. These “acts of kindness” come from the heart and Elvis had, among other things, a huge heart and the world was better off for it. I have always stated that there is honor in kindness – honor in forgiveness – and honor in giving others another chance. In accordance with these genuine gestures I now have authored this open letter to you.
I have lived long enough to know the beauty of a simple gesture and that small steps can lead to honest dialog and communication. This is what I hope, and wish, for…now.
In closing, I will continue to wish you, EPE, and each of your family members nothing but happiness and success in all of your endeavors.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 17, 2012
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An open letter to Lisa Marie August 17, 2012 by Jeffrey Schrembs
August 17, 2012
Dear Lisa Marie:
35 years ago, and 1 day, you lost your Father and no one will ever know the pains you have had to endure/bear all these years.
Throughout the years I have seen a constant division between certain family members, and members of the Memphis Mafia, and EPE. This was a topic and I routinely discussed with my friend, who (sadly) died before his time, Todd Morgan who rose through the ranks at EPE. I would never disclose the specifics of our conversations but he respected my opinion as I did his.
Over the past few years we have lost so many of those who Elvis; loved, worked with, befriended, trusted, etc. With each passing day the remaining members of the Memphis Mafia, as we all do, grow older and the loss of their friend (i.e. Elvis Presley) never…diminishes. There is no doubt that they, individually and collectively, loved Elvis and carry with them regrets.
I have always believed that events in ones’ life, or a series of events, should ALWAYS be put in context. That people can disagree and yet respect one another. That loving, and caring for, our “fellow man” is not just applicable to those nearby or that we are related to or that ended up on the right side of a position. I have had the utmost respect for Elvis’ charitable endeavors and I am proud to know that you, Lisa Marie, have carried on with giving of your time – your heart – and monetarily.
I ask you now, Lisa Marie and EPE, to please consider that (literally) millions of Elvis Fans Worldwide would like, as would I, to see each member of the Memphis Mafia (i.e. Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, and each member of their immediate family, etc.) formally recognized – appreciated – respected – and embraced by you and EPE. I ask this not because of any “gain” on my part but that time is never guaranteed and that there needs to be true healing between the parties (publicly and privately).
I wish that you never had to grow up without your Father. I wish that God had granted Elvis more time so that he truly knew how much he meant to all of us…and future generations. That he was given time to heal (physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.). That he was able to spend more time with you. That he was given the respect, and appreciation, he earned and deserved from the “critics” and “award nominating agencies”.
Some of my most cherished photos, of your Father, is not him onstage but reaching out to hold a child – visiting children in a hospital – bringing a little blind girl onstage – smiling while hugging a child with cancer – and/or kissing an elderly woman and thus bringing an immediate smile to her face. These “acts of kindness” come from the heart and Elvis had, among other things, a huge heart and the world was better off for it. I have always stated that there is honor in kindness – honor in forgiveness – and honor in giving others another chance. In accordance with these genuine gestures I now have authored this open letter to you.
I have lived long enough to know the beauty of a simple gesture and that small steps can lead to honest dialog and communication. This is what I hope, and wish, for…now.
In closing, I will continue to wish you, EPE, and each of your family members nothing but happiness and success in all of your endeavors.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 17, 2012
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August 16, 2012 Elvis Presley died 35 years ago (by Jeff Schrembs)
In a few weeks (i.e. August 16, 2012) Elvis fans worldwide will pay their respects in various ways in remembrance of Elvis death of August 16, 1977. To certain individuals (i.e. Lisa Marie, Red West, Sonny West, Marty Lacker, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, etc.) this day will be one of heartfelt reflection as they lost someone they; knew, loved, and in may ways looked up to. Our thoughts, and prayers, go out to each of them.
The events of August 16, 1977 and the weeks following were a plethora of emotions; depression, uncontrollably crying, denial, hurt, despondent, angry, and most of all the questions of…”why”. Why did Elvis die? The answer to that question has been debated, speculated, and discussed for decades now.
The facts are that the weeks of August 1977 were days that Elvis spent worrying, planning, self reflecting, and dealing with the very real (and serious) medical issues (i.e. mental, physical, emotional, etc.). Sadly Elvis health had deteriorated since 1972.
Many people point out that this was due to his divorce/separation or the knowledge that his mother had died in August of 1958 (and he thought she was 42 the same age that Elvis was during August of 1977) or the tolls of constant touring. I believe that it was a combination of factors and that he had a broken heart further damaged by the knowledge that his beloved Lisa Marie was to grow up separated (physically) away from Elvis. This was a “nightmare” that Elvis had never believed possible and it adversely affected him in immeasurable ways.
However, I believe the answer to “why did Elvis die?” was that God determined it was his time.
I know making this statement will “offend some” but as a man of God I never expound on the “whys and ifs” but instead on the life the person lead – their accomplishments – their dreams – their hopes – their passions – their fears – their loves – their efforts – and their circle of family/friends, etc.
August 16, 1977 was a sad day for me yet as I type these words I am saddened when I learn that people who loved Elvis, and Elvis loved them, are under attack in stead of being acknowledged, supported, respected, and still do not have a “formal and consistent presence” within EPE.
August 16, 1977 was a sad day for me yet as I type these words I am saddened when I learn that people who loved Elvis, and Elvis loved them, are under attack in stead of being acknowledged, supported, respected, and still do not have a “formal and consistent presence” within EPE.
While August 16th will be a day that Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide will remember it is my hope that they, and generations to come, will honor the life that Elvis lead the other 364 days of the year. For Elvis shared his passions, his talents, and his hopes and dreams with the world and we are better off for it. There is a beauty and an honor in what Elvis did and the life lesson that he achieved so much being born (monetarily) into so “little” is a story of inspiration.
I hope that other Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide will support the sentiments specified herein and join me in celebrating the life of Elvis Presley…and those who were integral parts of his life who still remain with us.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 1, 2012
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