Early Letters

Lansky ran the full page tribute ad (pictured below) in the Commercial Appeal the day after Elvis' death, August 17, 1977. Click the picture to see a larger version or click below for some early letters from customers and fans.

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"...the one thing that really blessed my heart was your television "In Memoriam" to Elvis."

"...your tribute to Elvis was one of the most moving moments of any I have ever experienced."

"...no one in the world could stand with you two on the respect you have shown on Elvis' death."

"...You must have quite a store! Especially if Elvis gets some of his clothes there."

"...Please send me one of your $4.95 shirts like Elvis wears."

"...Hurry and answer this as fast as your hand can write P-L-E-A-S-E!"

"...Postman, Postman, Don't be slow, be like Elvis Go, Cat, Go!"

"...I have named my most beloved pedigree German Shepard dog "Lansky" after your store!"