We come into this human experience and at some level we all are ignorant - simply that which is not yet known and/or understood. Perhaps, it’s not about should, but simply what Is. Bless you, David, for in your lifetime having Become more conscious and therefore, able to understand.
It is amazing that my recollection of the three murders is the same as yours. I don't remember where I was or anything particular on the day that MLK was shot.
I also visited Memphis about 10 years ago for a wedding and only wanted to see the Lorraine Motel and the shooters window. Didn't care much to fight the crowds at Graceland. Standing in front of the Lorraine Motel was quite an eerie, chilling feeling. They were just starting to prepare the museum. The most reflecting moment was standing at the exact spot on the balcony where MLK was shot and bleed. The railing, the concrete floor, looking straight down the line of vision from the shooter. It became very, very somber. I heard that when they opened the museum you were not allowed on the balcony. I don't know if that is true or not, but that was what was conveyed to me at the time of the visit. If you're not able to stand in that exact spot of history (now), everyone is missing out on an incredible experience. I hope you were able to see, feel and take it all in. I may not remember anything on the day of his death, but I sure feel The Lorraine experience and will never be forgotten for the r
I grew up "Wonder bread white" too. If we'd been Black, we'd have been hyper aware of MLK and his death. Like you, I wish someone in my immediate sphere had explained exactly what MLK's death meant on that day in 68. I was only in Kindergarten, but still, I wish I had a memory, versus none at all.
I’m with you. My wife says I shouldn’t beat myself up about it. She’s right. But it also has shown a growth of awareness I wish I would have had all those years ago.
We come into this human experience and at some level we all are ignorant - simply that which is not yet known and/or understood. Perhaps, it’s not about should, but simply what Is. Bless you, David, for in your lifetime having Become more conscious and therefore, able to understand.
It is amazing that my recollection of the three murders is the same as yours. I don't remember where I was or anything particular on the day that MLK was shot.
I also visited Memphis about 10 years ago for a wedding and only wanted to see the Lorraine Motel and the shooters window. Didn't care much to fight the crowds at Graceland. Standing in front of the Lorraine Motel was quite an eerie, chilling feeling. They were just starting to prepare the museum. The most reflecting moment was standing at the exact spot on the balcony where MLK was shot and bleed. The railing, the concrete floor, looking straight down the line of vision from the shooter. It became very, very somber. I heard that when they opened the museum you were not allowed on the balcony. I don't know if that is true or not, but that was what was conveyed to me at the time of the visit. If you're not able to stand in that exact spot of history (now), everyone is missing out on an incredible experience. I hope you were able to see, feel and take it all in. I may not remember anything on the day of his death, but I sure feel The Lorraine experience and will never be forgotten for the r
Your memories line up perfectly with my own experience in Memphis decades before.
Sun Studios, Graceland, the Peabody & the Lorraine. Powerful stuff, thanks for sharing.
I suspect we are not alone on this. Thanks for reading!
I grew up "Wonder bread white" too. If we'd been Black, we'd have been hyper aware of MLK and his death. Like you, I wish someone in my immediate sphere had explained exactly what MLK's death meant on that day in 68. I was only in Kindergarten, but still, I wish I had a memory, versus none at all.
I’m with you. My wife says I shouldn’t beat myself up about it. She’s right. But it also has shown a growth of awareness I wish I would have had all those years ago.