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Governors Landing Campground - Lake Amistad - Del Rio, Texas

Thursday, August 16, 2018

RIP Aretha Franklin 1942-2018

Woke up to the sad news of Aretha Franklin's passing.  It seems like more of the great ones are leaving us much too soon.  Another victim of cancer...pancreatic cancer to be exact.


I spent all day watching cable news where they honored and celebrated her life and legacy. I shed more than a few of tears today.


I have to say that Don Lemon on his nightly show on CNN gave what I considered the most heartfelt tribute to this great American icon.

In his closing statement, he said something that really struck a chord with me.  This is not a direct quote but close to it..."At this moment in time when the nation is so divided, for one day we have come together to mourn and celebrate this unique treasure".

May you Rest in Peace Miss Franklin.