Reinstate Elvis' name on the "USS Arizona"

EP

/ #212 Reinstate Elvis' name to the USS Arizona

2016-01-12 22:40

As a huge Elvis fan and an Elvis Tribute performer. Elvis' name deserves to be on the "USS Arizona. He committed and devoted his time and his service to our country and to raise funds for for the Arizona Memorial - in remembrance of the many men that died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in December of 1941. An estimated $500,000 was needed to build the memorial, and only half of that had been raised. Ticket sales for Elvis’s concert raised some $47,000 – to which he and the Colonel added another $5000. Initially Elvis’ name was displayed on a small plaque at the memorial, recognizing his generous donation, however sadly, it has since been removed as management of the tourist site changed hands. However there is still an acknowledgement of Elvis' contribution within the Museum itself. Elvis Aaron Presley was a very caring, loving, giving and humble man who deserves to be recognized for his contributi