Our beloved Elvis will never be far from our thoughts or prayers. His impact on the music world and our lives is still being measured to this day. Even the top headliners today give tribute to the only King of Rock ‘n Roll.

Another reminder to us all recently was when U2 visited Elvis’ home as part of their movie Rattle ‘n Hum. The emotion and respect this man still brings out in even the superstars of today is humbling.

No other superstar before, or after, has meant so much to a nation and the world than what Elvis was and is today. This was a superstar that served his country when called upon to do so. He might have never seen action, but that is immaterial. When the call came, he responded and served. As a veteran myself, I admire and respect that.

Not a day goes by without one of his tunes playing in the heads of nearly every lover of music. The swivel of the hips is reenacted each and every day on a dance floor somewhere in America and elsewhere. These memories of Elvis make us smile, but it was that huge heart of gold that we all love and cherish the most.

The superstars today have forgotten what the true meaning of giving is all about. They give for the needed causes amidst the backdrop of cameras and tweets. They want the entire world to know what their cause is and that they are giving of themselves to help make a difference. Elvis gave, but without the publicity. He would deliver presents, in person, to those that needed it but without the fanfare and cameras.

If it was not for the people that received the gifts to let it be known, the gifts of Elvis would have not been realized by the masses. That is one of the things that really set this superstar apart from those that think they are superstars today. It takes more than money to be a real superstar.

As long as we remember, our beloved Elvis will live on in our hopes and dreams forever.

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