In this video The Spa Guy visits the Fire Station at the Emergency Dispatch time of 2:33 PM 40 years later and talks about what did and what might have happened.. Don't forget to Subscribe..
I actually was in a car with my sister and saw that ambulance pull into the gates. I’ll never forget that!! When we came back, from the theater in Whitehaven, there where hundreds of people standing outside the gates.
That hurts more knowing you can pinpoint that moment in your past and connect images you seen at that moment when soul of our beloved gone to higher grounds God give peace his soul rest in peace Elvis from day you left us we cannot stop missing you , you were so needed you made and makes our days better
I got to see Elvis Presley in concert on February 19 1977. One of the best concerts I have ever attended. When he passed away in August I was so surprised. He had no life because everyone expected something from him. 😢
Elvis will be noted in music and pop culture for a long time in the history books. I am a huge fan of Elvis. However, the only person that walked the earth who will never be forgotten is Christ.
I really like your videos. Thank you for sharing. So much detail.I didn’t realize it took so long to get to Graceland ,you noted it wasn’t the closest fire station.Good job TCB⚡️
It amazes me how someone from a small town with nothing came to be this brilliant talent. He is just as interesting and loved as he was back then. I was fortunate enough to have grown up knowing his music. I loved it then and appreciate it more now than ever.
Anybody that puts this much time and effort into investigating the day that Elvis passed away and his past would be proud to call you their friend. Thank you for all of your great videos. I've been a firefighter/paramedic for 37 years and I know their response time would have been just a few minutes. I love your video and I'm glad you had the chance to purchase the ambulance and put it in your museum 👍. I remember that day very well. My mom, dad, two sisters and myself were on I-29 headed north to my aunt and uncle's house in Iowa from Missouri and all they played on the radio was Elvis Presley songs. What a sad day in history. From your document and our medical calls, even if when we show up on a call and we know the the victim is deceased, we cannot make the legally render them deceased. It has to be done by a doctor in a hospital and not in the field. We as E.M.T.s and Paramedics can't make that call.
Nowadays if the patient is already deceased, we don't transport the body. The coroner for the county it occurred in is notified and he or she has to go to the scene, assess the scene and individual, pronounce the person deceased and question any witnesses present to see if it's a crime scene or not. All sudden deaths and unwitnessed deaths require an autopsy by law unless they expire in a hospital, coroner's don't pronounce those, Doctor`s do those. If the patient was on hospice in the home, the nurse is notified to come to the scene also.
I was 6 years old at the time. I will never forget making the call to my mother who was at a friends house telling her that Elvis has died. She could hardly drive home, I will never forget that moment as long as I live. I live in Vegas now, every day I wish I could have seen him perform here.
Brings back memories when the news announced Elvis's passing. For me it felt like a member of my family had passed. My world was devastated. Me my mom got as far as Nashville and turned around and came home. Where we usually stayed was at the Howard Johnson's and everything in Memphis was booked because of the Shriner's Convention so we were told. Everything thing was fully booked. All I could do was go home and watch it on TV and cry like a baby. Thank you for reenacting this for the fans.
I was in the U.S Army at Fort Stewart Georgia when i heard the news. Spy Guy Thank You for taking the time to do this video. I saw Elvis twice. Once in 1973 and again in 1976 in Macon Georgia. When Elvis was in Atlanta in the 70"s My Brothers Band (Legend) did the Elvis Show on a Float down Peachtree St. Elvis came out of his room onto the balcony and watched them. He said that they were the only band that ever performed his show in front of him. So Cool.
This is the first time I've seen this. I loved Elvis' singing. He was very respectful and kind. He never forgot where he came from. He truly was from rags to riches. I hope He's resting in peace, he truly deserves it.💝
It breaks my heart to think of that day. I was not even alive when he died, but that part with the ambulance going past gave me goosebumps. I can’t even imagine the sadness & heartbreak everyone at Graceland was experiencing.
As a former 911 Paramedic I do have something to add. When an Ambulance arrives on scene there are certain criteria that you can say the person the is dead and not performing any actions on them. If the person does not follow the guidelines of obvious death ( even though you know they are DOA) you need to get a doctor to say to call the patient as deceased. To do this you would need to call the hospital and get a doctor on the phone which could take time. For me it would take 10 mins, but in 1977 that could be even up to 20 mins. We are taught that for high profile (in my case children because it is a small town but celebrities are in this case) because you can get into legal issues of not performing any actions while awaiting for a doctor you grab them and go to the hospital just like they are alive and let the doctor right away call the death. With the celebrity status of Elvis they would want to try everything even though nothing could be done.
He was dead for hours He was already stiff So sad that the people around him didnt protect him But its difficult You know he would fine another way to get his pills
Elvis was dead when found by security and Dr Nick was called to try to cover up evidence of accidental drug OD. 911 would have been called first if Elvis had any chance of being revived.
@@victoria2050nin is also so sad to see the friends of Elvis talk and tell ho much medicins they gave him A real friend would not give any more and stay with him. I know ,they say he would go somewhere else. But still. Then your not to blame
@@david5263 u can’t say that about the drugs . You don’t know sneaky selfish , play’s people off against each other a drug addict can be . Withdrawal is so bloody dangerous and hard if it’s not done in a controlled environment. Nobody would ever put elvis in rehab
The concept for this video was spot on, Spa Guy. I was 14 years old when we heard the tragic news. Most people posting comments here based on their own theories can well imagine the stories which appeared in print in the hours, days and weeks following the news report of "3:30 pm, August 16th, 1977." I was sharing a car ride home with my father from my very first summer job which I had started on July 1, 1977 [Actor Liv Tyler's birthday by the way.] The family were living on a campgrounds for 6 weeks during the summer while my Dad and I worked at a Canadian Army Camp, known as "Camp Ipperwash, in Ontario, Canada. I mention these details just in case an old friend my be reading my comments. I didn't have a radio playing all day when I think about it which seemed odd. My Dad and I didn't have the car radio on either. Strange. I approached our trailer at the campsite and it was my Mother who asked me, "Did you hear the news about Elvis ...?" Returning to our interesting story and "mystery" I guess one could say. My Canadian friends and I puzzled over the details of this tragic and rather bizarre day in musical history for years afterward. During my comments posted under the Sandi Miller interviews I mentioned a couple of Canadian Elvis fans, friends of mine and I were keen on collecting Elvis concerts filmed by fans from the audience, etc. One year, I would say maybe 1990 or 1991, one of my Canadian friends who live in my city, announced he was planning his annual journey to Memphis, Tennessee. This time I pressed $100 U.S. in his hands with the goal to locate some of those precious rare Elvis concerts. He returned from Memphis and I was very pleased to receive a couple of VHS tapes with those prized Elvis pirate concert recordings on them. I know my post is growing long here but, please bear with me. One evening when my wife at the time and children were retired for the evening, I took advantage of some quiet time to view my coveted Elvis VHS tapes. Fantastic. Now for the good bit. I was surprised and shocked actually to see a homemade video clip, in colour, of the following scene: now some of you may have read about this story in author Mr. Jerry Hopkin's book titled, "Elvis: The Final Years." If memory serves me I read about the following story: apparently two super fans of Elvis had arranged to have a chevy van customized for Elvis. They had contacted Joe a week or a month, I don't recall the time frame, and explained to Joe Esposito if Elvis would like to take a ride in their gift to him. Joe said he would ask Elvis and maybe he would ride in the van on the way to Memphis airport in preparation for Elvis' next tour which most Elvis fans know was scheduled for August 17, 1977 in Portland, Maine. The print story explains the customization of the van, their gift to Elvis, was completed on August 15. On the afternoon of August 16, 1977 they drove up to the gates of Graceland hoping Elvis might see the van on one of his closed circuit cameras. They then crossed Elvis Presley Blvd and parked across the street near the shops located there. Opened the side van doors to film inside the van. Remember the video clip I discovered on that VHS tape of Elvis concerts?? The clip shows the doors to the van open. It was a bright summer day. Due to the quality of the picture and lighting in those days, all the viewer could see was darkness when the camera operator pointed the camera toward the inside of the van. I guess at the same time they were keeping an eye across the street at the music gates. I don't have the tape anymore friends, but, what I saw next on the film inspired me to watch this clip over and over and over and over and over and over. The camera operator recorded an ambulance enter Graceland. The film is a bit grainy so I didn't pickup the Ambulance No. Then shortly after, I mean moments later, a car approached the gates and they were allowed to pass. Then seconds later a second car approached the gates and was allowed to pass. My educated guess is one car was Vernon Presley driving and the second car was Dr. Nick, or reversed order. The camera operator did their level best to record the scene up the driveway, near the steps leading through the front door, but, the greenery from the expansive trees don't allow a lot of clear footage. In fact, the viewer sees very little activity. You can imagine the guy holding the camera was frozen and riveted. Remember video in those days for the consumer was silent. Colour picture yes, but, no sound. So I don't know the gents thoughts if they were saying anything at all. If I had been there with them at that moment I would have been rendered speechless. Then after what seems an eternity, the camera follows the ambulance as best he can down the driveway through the gates. Then the scene edits to the crowds forming in front of the music gates. Well, thanks to those readers and Spa Guy for reading this far. That is my strange recollection of this rare piece of footage. I don't have anything to gain by fabricating a story. I believe this piece of footage was posted on RU-vid years ago. I will try to locate it. If I am successful I will let Spa Guy know. Finally, I have offered this recently and I will repeat it again. For all those Elvis fans who feel indifferently towards Joe Esposito , a family member, a girlfriend, I offer this: just simply let it go. Time is to precious and short in this life to be harbouring ill towards a Past we know so little about. Enjoy Elvis' musical legacy. Well, there is my strange story. I invite your comments Pro and Con. Thank for reading my long note here. I thought I should attempt to recall the details of this vhs recording I owned all those years ago. Imagine if we had owned iPhones back in 1977.
I was 8 yrs old when we got the call that Elvis passed away. I cried for days, days and even more days. My Momma told everyone that I was inconsolable. Elvis Presley's death was my 1st heartbreak. 💔
I was 4 years old. Elvis passed away on my Di's ( my granny betty) birthday.. This day made me cry and cry.. Elvis Presley's music was a huge part of my childhood.. And i was crushed..
I was working in a restaurant on my birthday when one of my customers came in and told me he had died. Every year I remember what a great loss it was to lose Elvis.
I wonder if any one else after he sang gospel with all his heart I felt his presence singing until I fell asleep. Really I am not crazy. Loved him and still do.
I remember it well, just like the day Princess Diana died. Also, one of the saddest days of my life. And to this day, nobody will ever convince me that was Elvis in that casket! I'm not saying he didn't die, but that was either a wax figure, or a photoshopped pic! He was much too young, and way to slim! Elvis was very over weight when he died! And he had aged years! JMO, but I think it was done to preserve his image!
Great job!! Love it. I am 49 . and have never been a Elvis fan. But all of a sudden I'm so interested in him. Don't know why. But I can't get enough ,,
Scott Cozart That's very interesting, considering that is exactly my current situation. It was about a year ago, for a couple of days, I watched a few videos. Then that was it. Albeit, I did visit Graceland, circa 2003, but knew *nothing* about him. I just knew he was *the king of rock and roll* And was a legend. I had/have never watched a movie nor listened to a full song he sang. I had just heard stories or seen the *sightings of Elvis* on all the tabloids. But I never even knew that his passing was shrouded in mystery... I had never heard of *The Memphis Mafia*... I just turned 44. I was 2 when he died. My dad had tickets to an upcoming concert. But Ive never even ask if he has the stub or proof. It had never dawned on me to ask him, until now. After listening to & watching all these videos, I'd really love to go back to Graceland to understand more about the place & the people that filled it up.
You never will😍....I have been an Elvis fan since I was 3yrs old! My parents were HUGE Elvis lovers💖 They played his albums all the time. I couldn't help loving his voice and presence. Personally, I still can't get enough! I am 49 as well. I have toured inside Graceland twice, just did the last one during Elvis week this August and I find myself aching to go back for another tour! Elvis is quite present in that house.....very moving! If you ever make it to Graceland(which you ought to),first watch the video "Hidden secrets of Graceland" Very fascinating stuff! There is alot to love. Enjoy! And welcome to the world of Elvis⚡
Elvis has been dead for 42 years and hes still gaining fans The man was a gift from God His looks his voice his charisma and most of all his kind heart long live the King
Spaguy ! You are the first or even better (the only one so far), dedicated to every little detail that allows us to get to know Elvis much better. I feel to be present with you in every place you show, every tour, and every detailed explanation. INFINITE THANKS FOR DEDICATING YOUR TIME 👍👏👏👏
I was 10 years old, my family was on vacation the morning of august 16 1977, we took pics at the gate uncle Vester talked to us and offered to take un on a golf cart to the front of the mansion, we were able to get out and take pics in front of the lions and Elvis's Blackhawk was parked in the drive, mom asked Vester if E. was there and he said yes he was sleeping. we left and as we were driving to Nashville on 40, a DJ came on the radio and said Elvis was dead, mom freaked! she had a connection, when she was 6 her mom took her to Shreveport to the hayride and mom got a kiss and got to sit in Elvis's lap, she also got an autographed pic of Elvis and everyone else on the hayride that night. We cherish those memories and I am taking my now 75 year old mother and my young family back this summer! Making more memories! Thanks for your videos and I will be visiting some of the same places you have taped.
To see the ambulance ticket with no pulse no blood pressure is one of the most chilling documents I've ever seen about Elvis! My heart hurt for everyone involved that day who responded. Thanks spa guy for all you do and search for
Love it that you research this for all who love and crave hearing this info... LOVE THE MAN And we love you too Spa Guy ... This day is etched in my memory. My son who was 10 yrs old rems coming home from school.. and I was sitting on the porch crying... He often reminds me of that day... I'll Never Forget it.
This video was really cool but what made it for me was to see the actual dispatch report! What a significant piece of Elvis history... great video once again. R.I.P. to the King
As an Elvis fan who was born in '99 and never got the chance to meet him, only to have memories of his movies, music and the people he loved an cherished that are willing to share that, I appericiate these types of videos and I watch it everytime I miss him or need a pick me up. Thank you so much Spa Guy! tcb
Could you have imagined when you were making this, that in 3 years you would own the very ambulance? You've come a long way buddy. Cant wait til i get to come see the musuem!
I was watching Gillian’s Island when the special news bulletin saying Elvis was dead I was 13, never dreamed I would actually come to Graceland on a vacation to Gatlinburg Tennessee in 2010 best vacation ever
At 9:18 on video it looks like someone is sitting in the clouds looking toward Graceland. Everyone take alook. It could be his mom. Would that be something.
Quite a good little haul from Gatlinburg to Memphis eh? Never think how long Tennessee is till you have to drive it. I visited Graceland and Sun Studios both in 2010. I was there working for a year.
i love this video. i was only nine years old when elvis died, i remember my mother crying so so much so much. i always want to what happen that sad day as mom would not speak of it, i lost her this year spa guy, she died the same day elvis did from cancer. i miss her so so much so much. thank you fr sharing this video and taking me on a journey, yes i cried again i cannot help that as i have seen this before and yes i love it so much..thank you so so much and you take care no and god bless you spa guy allways i love what you do...TCB
As with all your videos, Billy, I have watched them many times over. This one by far is your best !! Thank you so much for all the effort and hard work you put into them. Tighten up and god bless......Toronto Canada
Thank you for the great videos, I love the History of Elvis. I drove to Memphis by myself to see Graceland, and had a good time, people in Memphis were very kind to me.
I am a distant cousin to Elvis and friends with his cousins and stepbrothers on Facebook, some people already know that the notes on the gates are the beginning to Love me Tender
Awesome reenactment. The video quality made feel like I was in Memphis. Very informative, too. I'm sure everyone misses Elvis today. He was in a class all by himself.
Thank you so very much for making this video it was really interesting to hear those details even though I knew them as far as you know him being found in the bathroom by Ginger and then Joe and Vernon coming upstairs and everyone panicking and such and then the ambulance coming, I knew all that, but it was nice to hear and see you explain it all in detail and actually take the routes the ambulance took and show us everything that really brought it home. I was fortunate enough to visit Graceland in 2006 when that gift shop and restaurant was still across the street that they’ve since knocked down as well the Elvis Sirius XM broadcasting booth. In fact, we were watching Big Jim Sykes doing the show and he came out and interviewed us on the air it was pretty cool I took a video of it playing on the speakers outside the booth next to the gift shop when he aired it a few minutes later. I remember my first night there we were staying at the heartbreak hotel and I couldn’t stay in my room after we checked in at night because I was just too antsy so I had to walk to at least look at the house with my own eyes for the first time with my daughters and I was talking to the security guard and he filled me in on a little detail that if you show up at 7:30 in the morning for one hour you’re allowed to walk in for free and go visit Elvis by his grave and I did that every single morning it was great. Anyway thank you for doing this video it’s great to share the love I have for Elvis with you and so many other people who feel the same so thanks Spa Guy.
I only just found this video. I am 60 years old, live in the UK. Really cool to see some of the other frontage of Graceland and get a feel for the local geography. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it.
I just have say, I love your videos! They are so well done and through! And most importantly, very respectful to Elvis and his memory! Thanks again so much! Also I love the fact that you use the word "friends" when referring to the viewers! So respectful and sweet! Keep them coming Spy Guy! Also you just got a new subscriber! God bless!
I always think of my self as some one who knows alot about Elvis iam a life long Elvis fan....but you are the real deal of Elvis information hats off to to you my friend cant wait till your next videos thanks for all your hard work i tell everyone to make sure to and watch your amazing videos
I was 16 years old that day getting off the exit from i-65 to go to work at the rivergate mcdonalds and heard it on the radio. thanks for the work you have done tracing his steps,I loved him too.
Thank you for helping me on the motels. I love your videos. Thank you for help us to get to know Elvis. I never got to see him. I was only a teen when he died but grew up loving his music
Just looking as you went over that Incident ticket made me feel so sad, and seeing the listings for the vitals made me feel so helpless...I used to be in the FD and have filled out many of those. I was young but I remember that day so well! A huge thank you for sharing this!
Spa Guy, Awesome job, Sir. Keep it up. We All love Elvis & thsnks to Shawn Klush, we still have a piece of The King of Rock 'n Roll with us. God bless.
I love all your videos!! You're doing a great job keeping Elvis and Memphis history alive ;) I bet it's a lot of fun too ;) Keep on truckin'!! God Bless You!!!!!
Thanks for the information Spa Guy...Just when you think you know everything there is to know about "Elvis"...After all these years of his death, he's even more popular now...I miss him so much...He had so much more living to do...Way to young to pass at such a early age...I will love you forever Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley FOREVER !!!
G'Day Friend, I want to say a big thank you for your hard work in bringing us all these fantastic Elvis stories and memorabilia. I always enjoy and look forward to your new videos. Cheers from your number 1 fan and subscriber in Perth, Western Australia Craig
I learn something new from you every time I watch ur videos, I've been to Graceland 3 times and still didn't know this info. I just learn of the fire station n my last visit! Thx Spa Guy, ur the best! God bless!
Im 52 and when they announced that Elvis died on TV that August day i was 9 us old, down in my dads basement in Toledo Ohio with tornadoes touching down less than a half mile from where we were, but the news channel actually interrupted the tornado warning AS THE TORNADO IS ON THE GROUND, to announce them finding Elvis dead on his bathroom floor. I remember it vividly like it was yesterday
Conrad I hope I didn't set it too high LOL.. I have many more coming up.. Some Very High Content and some regular content.. Thanks for watching, Spa Guy
They should of never called that doc Nick. He was cruel to Elvis. Drug pusher instead of caring and should of went to prison. Should called 911 and others there should took turns giving CPR and told 912 want closes ambulance by and should been praying cause he did believe in Jesus. No telling if he was dead as long as stated cause figure the time it took That Dr Nick get there. Wrong choice. Had no time for him. His girlfriend did not act or respond normal in a situation like that. And why was she asleep that time of day if she said they quit having sex cause he didn't desire to...Who knows if she did something to him. One thing she didn't get him proper help. 9111and Jesus first. She knew Nick was a bad doc. Sad. Elvis didn't derve the way he was treated
Great video. My mom has been a lifelong Elvis fan. He died when I was 6, I saw it on the news and I was the one to break the news to her......not understanding how upsetting it would be for her. Fast forward to 2016, my husband and I were able to take her to Graceland and Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, MS. She lived in Nebraska for most of her life, except for a few years she spent in Oregon as a child. She never thought she would ever be able to make the trip to Memphis. My husband and I were happy to make it happen for her, although it was a group effort. My dad kept the secret, since the trip was a surprise, and my brother and his wife and my sister and her husband helped out by taking our kids over the four days we were gone.
Thank You Spa Guy! I have been watching your videos.about Elvis.and I did enjoy the video, you did about Elvis Presley's trip to the dentist.and now this one that you visit the Fire Station.while watching your videos it made me feel like I in the back seat of the gray ghost and riding along..looking forward for more videos from you Spa Guy:)
I love all your videos Spa Guy. My ultimate favourites are your Elvis videos. You have a lot of knowledge on the King and I really enjoy them. Great job my friend! Keep them coming! Blessings from Canada
Great video. Love the part of the speedy ambulance Sirens & lights going. It seemed to me tho that the distance between the dispatch station & Graceland was a long way away. But I know that every ambulance can't be right next door to every emergency. Can you just imagine Elvis up there singing and he looks down and he sees all the things that are happening for this anniversary, it's so amazing to remember his songs.
Unfortunately even in more urban areas the station dispatched may not be the closest one. The closer one may already be on an emergency. In the suburbs where I live you could have an ambulance stationed within 2 blocks but due to politics the ambulance dispatched comes from over 2 miles away.
A very sad day. I will never forget it and when I heard about it. I am so glad that you found the old ambulance after all those years and now going to be in the karate school and museum. I love your talking to the other drivers on the road. Thanks for tightening up Mr. Spa Guy . Lord bless you and yours.
We raced up to graceland from florida for the funeral and my dad put me up on the wall to see what was happening. Wasn't the front entrance but a behind or side view. I saw a lot of people coming and going. We were there day before day of and day after. Don't remember which day I sat on the wall. I was 12 yrs old and my mother and I were crazy for Elvis. Completely overwhelmed by the loss and still love the feeling of loving that special person. Will always love Elvis. Cheers to all of you who do as well
Ya know Billy. You say at the end that it's amazing how the Lord keeps aligning things for you to find. That it is, but i can't help but think Elvis has something to do with it too. Elvis and the Lord working together.
My Dad and I looked at my Mom who is an Elvis fan when we heard It was the day before my 14th Birthday We had just came home from my birthday party I’m an Elvis fan too A sad day
This is a great video. I visited Graceland from the UK in 2010 and this detailed journey here took me right back. Sad though to see large garrish grafitti on the wall now there. No respect. We wrote a small message only. Great stuff keep it up!
