50 years ago, and I still tear up on this day. I also ask myself all the "What If?" questions. I firmly believe that Buddy, Ritchie and J.P. had very successful careers ahead of them. I still blame the pilot for taking away their lives. What a foolish man, he was! He should not have been flying that plane, given his lack of qualifications!
I am always sad thinking about the loss of these three talented musicians. But, I am very greatful for the music they left behind. Charles Hardin Holley, Richard Steven Valenzuela and Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr. will always be remembered, fondly in my heart!
"So many faces in and out of my life. Some will last, some will just be now and then. Life is a series of Hellos and Goodbyes, I'm afraid it's time for Goodbye again. "