John Lennon

Just like the day JFK was shot and the day we first landed on the moon I remember exactly where I was that first moment, of disbelief, when I first heard John Lennon was killed. Lord how I miss those days of discovery and wonder; of the 60's as the Beatles helped establish a new world of music and awareness. Thank you Mikec for reminding me of this rather sad day and the events of 20 yrs ago. John was always my favorite Beatle. He lives on in my heart and I will never tire of his music.

John Lennon was not a saint; he definitly did and said things that I would consider morally questionable. But then so did JFK, Elvis, Mozart,...... the list is endless. We are only human and each of us commits sins and makes mistakes. The point is that some humans have the incredible gift to enrich the lives of many, despite their human flaws.To many of us John Lennon was such a person; one who permanently changed our lives in a, hopefully, positive way. I simply felt it appropriate to acknowledge this and the anniversary of his passing. And to give thanks that such a person, flaws and all, could make my life happier through his music.