Twenty-seven years ago today, on December 8th, 1980, John Lennon died at the hands of yet another crazed idiot let loose on the streets of America with a handgun.
Lest We Forget.
STOP THE MADNESS – GUN CONTROL NOW!
Thanks to This Old Brit for the reminder.
Filed under: Victims
Thanks, RJ.
Enjoy!
In case that link starts sticking (like it now is for me) try this one instead.
Thanks, RJ – a lovely video remembrance.
As I’ve just commented on TOB’s blog, it took immigration to the US to make me into a John Lennon and Beatles fan.
My husband and his family have converted me !
Wouldn’t John be so proud – to know how affectionately he is, and always will be, remembered.
(Stop the madness, indeed! But will they? )
I find it odd that I liked the Beatles so much but I don’t remember where I was when I heard he was shot. Imagine is the best song ever except the no possessions part – what would I do without rummage sale prospecting to make my life exciting?
TOB – thanks for a great link, a superb song, and one of the world’s finest musical inspirations sadly with us for all too short a time.
Twilight – Many Americans were captivated by the Beatles, and rightly so. Like you, I was never their greatest fan, preferring more ‘ballady’ stuff in my youth, but later in life I came to appreciate their music more. Lennon was outspoken enough to use his fame and talent to make a difference in the world. Few can manage that in so short a life.
Flimsy – I think John had just a few possessions, too 😉