October 12, 1997 was just another day. John wanted to fly his new and experimental aircraft called Long-EZ. The air was good but the modifications made in the plane coupled with zero fuel in the tank proved disastrous. He was flying over the Pacific Ocean off California coast when witnesses say they heard a thin popping sound and saw a plane plunge into the water and sea-gulls diving for their part in the tragedy. John Denver was dead. His passion killed him but perhaps exactly where he would have liked to die- in the lap of nature.
John Denver gave us a lot in a short span of time. In a fast moving world and where being modern means being artificial, John brought his fans back to the heart, to nature and the eternal sunshine of mellifluous tones. With his songs he touched millions and, by being a most accessible star, he made a special place in the hearts of those millions. As he said, “Music does bring people together; it allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit. No matter what language we speak, what colour we are, the form of our politics or the expression of our love and our faith, music proves: We are the same."
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=400744&sid=ZNS
And links to more articles for those who may be interested:
Losing John Denver
http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_7150756
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John Denver’s message, music live on
Friends remember the singer in Aspen this weekend
http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20071011/AE/71011015
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The other faces of country-boy Denver
Storytellers kick off tributes to late singer
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20071010/AE/71010003
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Fans mark John Denver's death
Hundreds gathering in Aspen to celebrate singer's memory
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20071 ... S/71011055
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Tonight: JD’s music in the spotlight
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20071011/AE/71011020
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Storytellers Unplugged: remembering JD
A Review
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20071 ... S/71011054
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Sharing John Denver’s vision
“Grandma’s Feather Bed,” left, “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” are three books based on John Denver’s lyrics. Christopher Canyon illustrated and adapted the books. Canyon will be at Vail Mountain School on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a presentation and book signing.
Kristin Anderson/vaildaily.com
http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20071009/AE/71009020
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--Gloria M
