In the annals of history, statements have been made, and facts have been shared that your most perfect face, your Greek god-like countenance, is the most photographed visage in history.  From the very beginning of a musical career that showcased you as the once-in-a-lifetime icon, the entertainment powerhouse, and the global revolutionary presence, you have been widely recognized as one of the most photographed people ever, if not “the most photographed man ever“.

It is most interesting, then, that your photo, “post Elvis/now Jesse”, is the most excellent proof of your existence in this world.  But you wanted more.  More, no…the most, the most personal, positive proof of your ongoing existence as “the” gift for your most treasured friend and confidant, Linda Sigmon.  A gift given between friends, between chosen “brother and sister”.  It is uncommon, given the limitations of this world, that one person can single-handedly provide a resolute, yea or nay answer to any subject.  And yet, you did just that.  A proof positive photo of you post Elvis, now Jesse answer.  Given only as a gift.  A gift to be cherished, treasured, and guarded.  A gift that was and still is cherished, treasured, and guarded to this day.  Only thing, when another’s decision forced your hand and Linda’s hand to include your photo in the book, “The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley“, your photo, Linda’s gift, went global.  Not only because of the proof-giving authenticity of the photo, but also because of another subject in said photo.  The said photo shows you, with a beaming smile, holding your grandson, Benjamin Storm.  A first-time visit between Grandpa and grandson.

Any photo of one single person tells a story.  A story of the subject photographed.  Time, place, and documentation of said subject.  Blessedly, your photo also shows a second person.  A subject, young and unafraid.  Held protectively in Grandpa’s arms, waving a big “Hello”.  That second subject shows the truth, the proof of your existence.  It is Benjamin’s image that is a Heaven-sent answer, proof to fans’ thoughts and questions.  Jesse, the hero that you were, you still are.  But, even more, as you, unaware of what was to come, shared Benjamin’s image in that photo.  That photo is a gift, given to Linda, a trusted friend, advisor…”sister”.

Only GOD knew then that your determined and steadfast choice to allow the inclusion of Benjamin’s image in said photo, in Linda’s photo gift, what that choice has give Elvis fans the world over.  It has given fans through these many years the knowledge of Elvis post-1977 and the ongoing proof of Jesse.  Nobody else, but you alone, could have given this gift, first to your dear Linda, but then to a sea of unknown faces.  Faces of Elvis fans, now smiling, because the truth, the proof has been given, has been shared.  And shared, by you, the man himself.  We truly owe you our gratitude, along with our love and support that has been yours alone since 1954.  Elvis has been our “voice“, the voice of a generation.  But also, you have been “our man“, our singer, our actor, our celebrity, icon, human.  And Jesse, since the publication and release of the book and photo, the truth of August 16th, 1977, has been revealed.  A revelation wished for, prayed for, hoped for, not just for and by the loving hearts of fans the world over, but truth revealed that offered the possible second life, a life of love and happiness that every true Elvis/Jesse fan wished and wanted for you.

The Essential Photograph of you with young Benjamin is the crucial, core, and absolutely necessary truth and proof of Elvis and Jesse.  It answers the prayers of generations of fans.  And, it was shared by you, first as a gift to Linda Sigmon, and then, as a gift from both you and Linda to us, that sea of unknown faces of fans.  We are grateful.  To GOD first, for giving you the idea of a life beyond Elvis, a life of freedom and normalcy.  We are grateful to you for having the determination, the strength to carry out the plan of action on that fateful August day.  We are grateful to Linda for sharing her most personal and treasured gift with us so that we, too, would know with certainty that Elvis the man still lives as Jesse.  And that is indeed so very much to be thankful for, to be grateful for, to be blessed with…