Month: January 2009

Open Letter to John Travolta from Jeff Schrembs


Dear John and Kelly Travolta:

Our thoughts, prayers, and hopes for you to find peace/understanding go out to you (and to your entire family) for the loss of your child. There are “billions of words”, contained in various languages, but none can come close to “expressing” all of the emotions/thoughts that you must be enduring. I am truly sorry for your loss and I just wanted you to know.

Also, I am saddened that your beliefs (i.e Scientology) are being “questioned” and/or “disrespected”. I am (personally) a Christan and my faith in God knows no bounds. Nonetheless I respect your beliefs and I am sorry that there are those who have chosen to bring your beliefs into this…tragedy. Anyones “true and sincere” spiritual path(s) should never be “minimized” and/or subjected to ridicule.

By all appearances, and over the years, everything I have read – everything I have watched including interviews of you and your wife – and everything that my wife (who is a LIFE-LONG rabid fan) “enlightens” me about confirms that you are (indiviudally and collectively) wonderful/caring/loving people and exceptional parents.

They say that “a picture says a thousand words” and I agree. I also believe that in those moments, which are candid and “unscripted”, that our…”soul” is exposed and captured as well. It is clear that the photos of you, your wife, and your family “expose” the (real and blessed) love that you have…for each other.

It is not meant for us to understand WHY things happen such as the loss of a child. However, I do believe that we all should be given our time to “mourn/reflect/question” and that the “timeframe” should ONLY be “determined”…by ones’ own heart and soul. It is our hope that you will find some “comfort” in the fact that your son, like all children, was (truly) a “gift”…from God.

I regret that others had added “salt into the wound” by (apparently) attempting to “blackmail’ you. It is truly a shame that you have had to take time away from your “grief”, and that of your family, to spend time/energy/resources in dealing with those of “adverse intent”.

In all likelyhood I will never have the chance “face to face” to tell you, your wife, and your family these words that I have typed thus far. Therefore I am appreciative that the Internet, and www.wordpress.com, allows me this forum whereby I can convey these thoughts…indirectly to you.

Far too often we take things for granted and I (personally and professionally) am guilty of this as well. I have always believed that the most important thing(s) that you can give to another is your time, your honesty, your patience, your life experiences, your “inner soul”, and your heart. I also believe that the “bond”, that is only created by true love, can never be “broken”. You (obviously) loved son and you do love your family and it is a wonderful thing…indeed.

May God bless you both and may there come a time when the “awful pain” is replaced and the emphasis is restored to all the time, memories, love, and lessons that you shared.

May you continue to have moments of joy, and love, knowing that your son remains in your heart…and will always be.

Know that for every “camera, article, etc.” that you are “exposed to”, due to your “fame and name” that there are (literally) hundreds of those (like us) that have the utmost respect and appreciation for you and what you have allowed to be “shared” with us.

Take care and God bless.

Jeff Schrembs

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ElvisCollectorWorldwide EBay Store by Jeff Schrembs


Elvis Aron Presley (yes, we do use his birth name out of respect for Gladys Presley who named him) would have been 74 on January 8, 2009. Sadly, Elvis passed away on August 16, 1977 leaving his Estate to his Father…Vernon Elvis Presley.

Vernon experienced a parent’s “worse nightmare” and that was to outlive…his son. Vernon had lost his wife, Gladys many years before, and also was there the day Elvis was born only to see Elvis’ twin (Jesse Garron) die at birth (i.e. stillborn).

Vernon Presley took the loss of his son…tremendously hard. It (literally) “aged him” and Vernon passed away not long afterward leaving Elvis’ entire Estate to Lisa Marie (Elvis only daughter).

Since Lisa Marie Presley was a minor the burden, responsibility, etc. fell onto the shoulders of Priscilla Presley who Elvis had divorced a few years before (i.e. October 9, 1973). Many people do not know that Elvis, and Priscilla, not only had an “amicable” divorce but that Elvis always loved her – they had a friendship – they spoke on the telephone often and for hours at a time – and Elvis and Priscilla had (previously and recently) held onto the “hope” that one day…things would be different and (perhaps) there was still…a chance for them…together.

Elvis was the highest paid Entertainer, most of his career, and toured from 1969 – 1977 (approximately) 200 days a year. Elvis never played to any audience…that was not SOLD OUT. This is “unheard of” then…and even more so now to think that in eight years the demand for Elvis remained at a fevered pitch.

Elvis never gave a Concert outside of the United States. Elvis never knew that Colonel Parker was NOT an American Citizen, nor was that his real name, and thus hid from Elvis his “concern” that he would be caught…and (in all probability) deported. Therefore Colonel Parker had a “selfish reason” to keep Elvis occupied here in the United States.

Elvis always believed that he would never “outlive” the age of his Mother. Elvis believed, always, that his Mother had died at age 42 but in reality she was 46 when she died. The combination of Elvis personal life, the constant traveling, the adverse affects on his health, the sensational book being issued entitled “Elvis, What Happened”, his dependence on prescribed medications, and his belief that he would never outlive his Mother…took it’s toll on him accumulating in his passing that August morning.

Throughout Elvis’ life he gave to many, many, many Charities. Including but not limited to Saint Jude, Pear Harbor, and (approximately) fifty (50) local charaties in Memphis. Additionally, Elvis gave alot of money and gifts to those he became aware of were in need. Elvis never forgot his humble upbringings and always looked out for others…while many times neglecting his own needs.

Over the next few years we look forward to issuing many more “stories”, and/or “details” about the life of the Worlds Greatest Entertainer…Elvis Aron Presley.

We hope that you enjoyed this “sample” and if so, and even if not, please let us know.

Also, if you, or anyone you know, is interested in Elvis Presley Memorabilia then please visit our store http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Elvis-Collector-Worldwide.

Also, if you have any interesting stories about Elvis then please let us know as well.

God bless and take care.

Jeffrey Schrembs (Elvis Presley Expert Worldwide)

ElvisCollectorWorldwide (an EBay Store)

www.ElvisCollector.info (The Elvis Fan Website)

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