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For what would have been John Lennon's 56th birthday on October 9th, 1996, visitors to this page were invited to contribute their birthday greetings.
John Lennon's birthday is a great time to reflect on what he means to all of us and to celebrate his work and his struggles for peace (both inner and world peace). If your words could reach him, what would you say to him?
Oct 8, 1996
Sean McCoy ([email protected])
Homepage: Sean And Luke's Official Beatles Web Site
Comments: John, you are truly the greatest person who ever lived. Your life has inspired me and many others to continue on with your ideas and philosophies. Among your impacts on my life has been your incredible musical talent which you touched the world with. I will always think of you as the one true hero in this world. Thank You. -Sean
Oct 8, 1996
Jen ([email protected])
Comments: Well as a teen at first I didn't know much about you but I had heard what a great affect you had on the world (and really still do) but I still did not know much about you as a person so I went on the WWW and looked you up.I listened to sound clips, watched movies, read articals, ect. and I found out what a great person you were. And even though your not alive you have helped me learn a lot about myself, the world and you and I just want to say THANKYOU!!! :o) And Happy Birthday :)
Oct 8, 1996
LadyMadonna/Val ([email protected])
Comments: Happy birthday to the thinking man's (woman's) Beatle. I'm so glad that you are finally at peace, I know you are! You didn't change the world, you didn't singlehandedly change everyone's head, but you damn well made a lot of people very happy, and we all know it. Thank you for being such a good person and the greatest musician ever. My brothers are under nine, and they know Sgt. Pepper by heart! You're going to be a great inspiration even a thousand years from now. We all miss and love you very much. Love, Val
Oct 8, 1996
Rae Cohen (DarkLuvRae) ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John! I'm a new fan, and you are very very kewl!! Thanks for all the great music!
Oct 8, 1996
Jeffrey MAcLeod ([email protected])
Comments: "ALL that WE are SAYING...IS give PEACE a chance." JOHN, Happy Birthday where ever, or whatever, you are now. forever your songs, sayings, and struggle for peace will stay in my heart. I hope that some day mankind will no longer have to "Imagine"
Oct 8, 1996
the wrestling dog (michelle angell) ([email protected])
Comments: John, you are my hero. you were a incredible person, who lived. you inspired people, and made them laugh too. Your music and the Beatles will live on forever and ever. we love you. and what more can be said??
Oct 8, 1996
Michael Bowman ([email protected])
Comments: John, I would like to wish you a happy birthday....and I would like to extend my heart to Yoko, Sean, Julian....on this day. Although i was only 4 at the time that you died I would like to tell you how much you've influenced my way of thinking, my life, my being. It's hard to believe that you have been gone for almost 17 years now, and I wish that the people today would open their eyes to what you stood for, and gave your life for..and make more of your dreams and desires into reality. So, on this 9th day of October I wish you a happy birthday and may you rest in peace. You were truley a great man John Lennon and you are surely missed...........
Oct 8, 1996
andi matecsa
Comments: lennon, I can hardly explain....my mixed emotions and my...PAIN I miss you. thanks for sharing your inspiration, hope and love.You are one of a kind and a blessing to us all.
Oct 8, 1996
SARAH PEER
Comments: JOHN- THANK YOU FOR GIVING SO MUCH TO US ALL. THANK YOU MOSTLY FOR BEING THERE TO COMFORT ME AND HELP ME FEEL LOVED. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME AS IAM WITH YOU. I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER!
Oct 9, 1996
Kelly ([email protected])
Comments: JOOHHHHNNN!!! I LLOVe you!! happy birthday!! John you'll live in my heart always! Happy Birthday!
Oct 9, 1996
Akiyo ([email protected])
Homepage: Lizzy's Homepage...contains Beatle stuff...it is under construction!
Comments: Dear John, you have been an inspiration to others and me. I wish you all the best where ever you are, and we love you very much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Elisabet Caven
Comments: Happy birthday John!You�ll live forever in your music and in our minds too.Thanks for everything,you have given me many reasons to live!
Oct 9, 1996
Elliott McDow ([email protected])
Comments: John Lennon has served as a very important "role-model" in my life, even thought I was only 4 years old when he died. His life's achievements and struggles have equally match those of my own. All I really would like to say in comemoration of John's 56th birthday, is "Imagine". Without that sinlge word, where would we be as individuals? Happy Birthday John...From the one you never met and the one who can only know you today from where you left us. It's a shame and I think Mark David Chapman should rot in hell. Because of him, a lot of people my age will never get to experience John as did those who really knew him when he was alive. But, his memory will live on...forever.
Oct 9, 1996
Leigh Angela ([email protected])
Comments: It's 12:40 am on October 9, and right now I am burning four candles, one each for John and Yoko, Julian and Sean. I am listening to Shaved Fish. I love you, beautiful man. Tomorrow I will watch my good friend portray you on stage with the group 1964. I am so lucky to have good people (like the ones here) to share my feelings with about what you left us. You were an amazing man to me and to my growing up. I hope to meet you someday.
Oct 9, 1996
Sarah Latowicz ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John, thanks for everything. Your words, your songs and your hopes have been an inspiration. May the world one day understand your dream for peace. Your memory will live on in my heart forever, thank you for enlightening me, and letting me know there's more in this world for us all. Love, Sarah.
Oct 9, 1996
SOPHIA ([email protected])
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. JOHN WINSTON LENNON!!! JOHN WILL NEVER DIE, HE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE... THE GREATEST COMPOSER ( HE AND PAUL) GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!!!
Oct 9, 1996
MAGNUS ([email protected])
Comments: THE WORLD NEED TO GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, DON�T JUST SITT THERE BEHIND THE WHEELS...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN!
Oct 9, 1996
Stephanie ([email protected])
Comments: John, you gave so much and the world just wanted more. You sang about peace and love, which you didn't get enough of. I wish I had been born thirty years earlier than I was....maybe I could've helped you when you needed it, comforted you when you were sad. I've cried over you many times, but on your birthday I'd like to think that you are filled with peace and love now, wherever you are. After all, we all shine on, like the moons and the stars, and the sun, and you're the brightest of them all. Happy Birthday with love, Stephanie.
Oct 9, 1996
thalassa ([email protected])
Comments: you make me return to primordial silence instant karma got you om shanti, shanti
Oct 9, 1996
Prudence and Sadie
Comments: John, You know how much we love and miss you. You mean so much to so many people. We hope you have the peace you were beginning to find before you were taken from us. You deserve to be happy, you've made so many other people happy. You were too good for this world anyway. Your songs have touched us in ways no others can. You had your faults, but we love you for them. Today, on your 56th birthday, we're celebrating, because we will never forget you. You live on through your music, and in those who remember what you were about. Even though we were babies when you died, your impact on our lives is immeasurable. Well, Johnny, your with your mum now, tell her we say hello. Oh, how are the marigolds in Strawberry Fields doing? Have you checked on them lately? We'll be up to visit again soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Love, Julia and Stephanie, you know our names, look up the number. --You say its yer birthday, well its my birthday too, yeah. You say its yer birthday, we're gonna have a good time.--
Oct 9, 1996
Shawna ([email protected])
Comments: John, You were a wonderful person and I wish I could have known you. It is so sad that you arent here in the flesh anymore but I know that your spirit will live on thru your music and your fans. Peace and love forever!
Oct 9, 1996
Penny lane ([email protected])
Comments: I forgot to add... Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear John.. Peace love and happieness to you!
Oct 9, 1996
Jacoby Paul ([email protected])
Comments: Hi, John. You, faraway friend, died when I was only one year old. Even though, everything you've done left such a big imprint on me that I'm continually impressed by your work. Your message is so pure it can touch emotionnally people who didn't know of you in a world corrupted by techno (and they call it music...). Your words of peace, love and harmony bring something that cannot be denied. They bring hope, they bring life. If you can hear me wherever you are, I'd like to thank you for everything you've done to the world, to me, and to anyone that has or will listen to your songs in the future. For all you are and all you represent, thank you, thank you for having been here for me.
Oct 9, 1996
alison winter
Comments: I've spent the day at college writing song lyrics on the black boards and playing tapes on the stereos such as imagine, so JOHN LENNON will be remembered FOREVER! Happy Birthday John and thank you for enlightening my life!
Oct 9, 1996
Jim Thistle ([email protected])
Comments: Several years ago, I was in London, at the British Museum. In the rare books section, they had gathered a number of the classics of English: Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, a fragment signed by Shakespear, and the original words to "In my life". As the world has changed into a common culture, it was people like Lennon who wove the matrix.
Oct 9, 1996
john coules
Comments: Mr Lennon if only you found god and not hate him you would have been a great asset to the christian movement. happy birthday you legend. Were you really the walrus?
Oct 9, 1996
Bevern ([email protected])
Homepage: The incredible Beatles links....
Comments: Happy Birthday!
Oct 9, 1996
ALEJANDRO QUITL GONZALEZ ([email protected])
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNN. A pesar que moriste hace 16 a�os, vivir�s eternamente en el coraz�n de todo el mundo como el m�sico m�s prol�fico que haya tenido la humanidad.
Oct 9, 1996
Ivar
Comments: thank you john for giving me such a wonderfull time with your music, and happy birthday
Oct 9, 1996
Michel
Comments: Happy birthday John. I love your music and I really agree with all your dreams. I wish you were still with us to see how much people remember you and how you will never die. I grew up with your music because of my parents. I am only 15 years old and I can tell you that a lot of people my age like nyour style. Happy birthday again.
Oct 9, 1996
FOSTER TRECOST ([email protected])
Comments: This day for me is a celebration. John Lennon has been an influence, inspiration, and friend. He speaks to me everyday through his music, just as I know he speaks to all of you. Many times I have turned to the body of work he left behind for answers or direction, and he hasn't let me down yet. THANK YOU JOHN LENNON! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!...Foster.
Oct 9, 1996
CHAD/SABER ([email protected])
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN i WISH i WAS AROUND TO ENJOY YOUR MUSIC WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE
Oct 9, 1996
Pang Kai Man ([email protected])
Comments: Dear John, I think you do not know me.Now I talk about me to you.I am 16 years old . I come from Hong Kong (after June of 1997 it will belong to China). I am very happy I can write to you.I can't see you in live show now.I wish you can wait me in paradise and sing some song to me (e.g,imagine.....) . Happy Brithday!! Beatles Fans, Kai Man 09-10-96
Oct 9, 1996
Stella Macca ([email protected])
Homepage: Rye Frie's Beatles Page
Comments: John- You know what a good job youve done down here! No need to remind you of all the hits, peace ops, and love you gave. But there is a need to thank you. So I do thank you. And I love you. Happiest of 'em all! "Stella Macca"
Oct 9, 1996
ELINA
Comments: John, your words and music have changed my life and I am truly greatful. There is no doubt that you will be remembered and missed for a long time to come. We love you. Rest in Peace. Remember THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS, ONLY SOLUTIONS. Happy Birthday to both John and Sean Lennon.
Oct 9, 1996
Creeping Death ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John.Your legacy will live on forever and you countinue to be an insperation to us all. Thank you
Oct 9, 1996
LAURA TERRY
Comments: JOHN, YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEING. I ONLY WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU. I WISH I COULD HAVE EXPERIENCED THE TRUE RUSH OF WATCHING YOU PERFORM LIVE. YOU ARE A WONDERFULY, AVEREGE, MODEL THAT WE SHOULD ALL TRY TO BE MORE LIKE. I LOVE YOU.
Oct 9, 1996
Kathleen Kingman
Comments: You say it's your BIRTHDAY ... have a good one John. REMEMBER that Wherever you are�YOU ARE HERE! Just look at all your fans here on this planet celebrating your music, energy, and your vision. LOVE IS LIVING, LIVING LOVE ... and thru your life's example and your music, you SHINE ON, d. HOLD ON John. We Believe in you!
Oct 9, 1996
PAIGE & IRENE
Comments: HEY THERE, JOHN! IF YOU WERE ALIVE TODAY IT WOULD BE THE HAPPIEST MOST PEACEFUL DAY OF ANYBODYS LIFE! WE LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER. NO MATTER WHAT ANYBODY SAYS, YOU'RE STILL ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS. LOVE FROM TWO PEOPLE WHO WISHED WE HAD GOTTEN A CHANCE TO MEET YOU! LOVE, IRENE & PAIGE XOXO
Oct 9, 1996
POLYTHENE PAM
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!! WE WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH US! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Gil Disatnik ISRAEL ([email protected])
Comments: Hi there john. i hope u'll see this letter, i don't care how!!! U gave the world a big contribution. U gave us your songs. and your outlook on life. I wish U could have been with us now. 2 celebrate your birthday. I just want 2 say 1 thing: HEPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOHN!!! THATS ALL. SHALOM FROM ISRAEL AND PEACE ON THE WORLD!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Arve Paulsen ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John! I will be thinking of you all day. Thank U for all the great music you gave us and for the peace and love you trieed to bring to our world! Wish you were here. Love from Arve "No Reply"
Oct 9, 1996
Jenna ([email protected])
Comments: John, It's so hard for me to express my feelings. The fact that i was born after you died and that i'm a huge fan shows that your messages live on, and shall live on forever. You gave the world a vision of what could be, what should be, and one day the world will join together and follow that vision. I miss you. jenna
Oct 9, 1996
Ryan Wagg
Comments: I ALWAYS LIKED YOUR MUSIC I HAVED FRIENDS WHO CRIED WHEN THEY SAW YOU GET SHOT THERE PARENTS CRIED TO. WE ALL MISS YOU JOHN HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Oct 9, 1996
Katie (I am the Walrus)
Comments: John, my love. I can't say much that you don't already know. You've given me so much love and happieness IN MY LIFE. I pray for you everyday, knowing that you are always beside me. You own a piece of my soul, which will never feel empty. I love you more then life itself.
Oct 9, 1996
Jason Deckard ([email protected])
Comments: John, Where you are, thank you for the music, the poems, the books, and especially for you. I love all that you gave to us, I miss you do what you do.
Oct 9, 1996
Serge, Alex, Andrew, Anatoly ([email protected])
Comments: Hey buddies! Now we're sittin' in 1 room with Sir. John W. Lennon in our hearts and mind games drinking whiskey and listenin' CD's of our youth. Happy birthday dear John! Get back in the USSR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love U :-) 4ever!!!!!!!!!! GBU
Oct 9, 1996
Gianetta ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday to John and Sean! I don't think I can even begin to tell how much John and the Beatles have influenced my life... their music takes me away every time I hear it, to a world where peace is not just a dream, but a possibility just a step away. I can only hope that our world will listen to John's message and make the imagined a reality. Let's celebrate life, not death, on this special day, and on every other day. "Love is living...living love."
Oct 9, 1996
Marty ([email protected])
Comments: no style no trend no payola no cry of cliche can diminish the need now for feeling and expressing peace and love here come ol' flat top happy birthday john peace and love to yoko and sean (and thanks for the space to say it!)
Oct 9, 1996
Michelle
Comments: John I was just a baby when you died but that won't stop me for enjoying you music. Thanks for everything and have a great birthday whereever you are.
Oct 9, 1996
Scott Hiley ([email protected])
Homepage: hamilton college
Comments: Where ever you are John, I hope you've found the peace for which you worked so desperately. Your music survives as a testament to your undying search for a better world, a world in which love is truly all you need. You gave us so much, as a Beatle, an independent artist, a crusader for peace, and as the personification of your order to "Make your own dream." For these things, we are forever grateful.
Oct 9, 1996
karla rackow
Comments: hi john, i was only 4 years old when you died. i wish i couldve grown up in the beatles era. your music has taught me so much about love, understanding and peace. you are truly the greatest human being to have walked on this earth. i pray that your dreams and hopes are remembered always. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN! i love you
Oct 9, 1996
Jessica Newell
Comments: John. There is too much to say. You were taken before I ever met you (or was even born) You are the greatest. Have a great b-day. We all love you and always will!!
Oct 9, 1996
CODY HOAGLAND ([email protected])
Comments: Thank you john you fought for peace in this world now you are gone so let us keep the dream alive,If there are any one who wan'ts to keep john's dream alive then write me and we will. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN WE MISS YOU A GREAT DEAL
Oct 9, 1996
autumn howell
Comments: Oh John I wish you could have seen your 56th birthday. I wonder what you'd think of the world now and what you'd think of your sons Julian and Sean. Sean's a real cutie. Happy 21st Birthday to you too Sean I hope you have an excellent day today.
Oct 9, 1996
Village Green Preservation Society ([email protected])
Comments: OH JOHN, I'm sorry to say that a Nixon-clone like BOB DOLE is PLAYING "REVOLVER" TRACKS at his 96 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RALLIES!!! I'm talking about George's "Taxman." The worst part is that the too-young-to-remember "Nixon Now More Than Ever" Republicans don't even see anything strange about it! But THOSE OF US WHO REMEMBER are SICKENED by the HIP-OCRACY!!!! This man is married to the biggest pop culture censor (Elizabeth Dole) since the KKK launched the "Stamp Out Beatles" campaign in cooperation with the psychotic religious right. GIVE US SOME TRUTH!!!
Oct 9, 1996
DAN WARREN
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAD!! IF ONLY YOU COULD BE HERE NOW.
Oct 9, 1996
Thomas Groom ([email protected])
Comments: Happy birthday John. I try everyday to live my life Peacefully and with love for everybody. Even though it is sometimes very hard I can always return to your music with and with out the beatles just to remind whats right and whats wrong. You were taught us all what was right.
Oct 9, 1996
bob craig ([email protected])
Comments: i was born the the day after john in 1940. john's works have helped get me thru many a night. happy birthday to sean..peace and love to yoko & sean....bob
Oct 9, 1996
tammi ([email protected])
Comments: John, you will be happy to know that you mean much more to the world than just "Beatle John". I hope you are happy in heaven, smiling down on us. I hope you finally found the inner peace you searched for all your life. I hope I see you in heaven some day so I can tell you face-to-face how much I LOVE YOU. I was 20 years old when you died and it affected me deeply--but your music lives on forever in my heart and no one can take that away.
Oct 9, 1996
Jack Leach's Jounalsim class ([email protected])
Comments: John you were the Beattle I hope your messages live on. Tom Burkart
Oct 9, 1996
Avihu ([email protected])
Comments: Happy birthday John!!! It's a 16 years past from the night we lost you,and i feel it like it was yesterday. I just want to say:"we love you and we won't forget you".
Oct 9, 1996
Jack Leach's Journalism Class ([email protected])
Comments: happy birthday John, all is well, but we mis you Jack
Oct 9, 1996
Jakyl ([email protected])
Comments: happy birthday
Oct 9, 1996
Katherine & Sara
Comments: John, the world is lacking without your presence. All we can do now IMAGINE. I wish with all my heart that you were still here, then we would have a real reason to celebrate. Happy 56th, Love all your dedicated fans in Chapel Hill.
Oct 9, 1996
Paul Faraguna ([email protected])
Comments: John, Thanks for the countless hours of artistic enjoyment you given me. A splendid time was had by all. I miss ya. Paul
Oct 9, 1996
Caitlin and friends
Comments: Happy birthday! We hope you're happy wherever you are. We love you.
Oct 9, 1996
T&L
Comments: Did you know that John recieved a solid golg gutar pick when he was named "Guitarist of the Year."?
Oct 9, 1996
friends/lennon (Deanna) ([email protected])
Homepage: Pepperland
Comments: To John -- Even though you may not be here, you and your music still touch our lives today. And not just people who lived in the 60's but teenagers like me, freshmen in High School. You have to be ELITE in order to do that. I listen to the music on alternative music stations, and half of it you can't understand. There is no point to the lyrics or anything. I think that's why I love your music. It's about something I can relate to. It's something I understand. I miss you, my friends miss you, the entire world misses you. I'll never stop listening. "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will live as one..."
Oct 9, 1996
Tuomas Sallinen
Comments: I can Imagine.
Oct 9, 1996
Kyller ([email protected])
Comments: Sua musica era universal, em todos os lugares do mundo seu trabalho era conhecido e admirado, influenciou as pessoas em seu modo de pensar e de agir. Happy Birthday John, em todos os lugares, seu trabalho e importante.
Oct 9, 1996
Lucy in the sky
Comments: John, happy birthday. you inspired so many people. I love you so much.XXOO
Oct 9, 1996
Bryan Clute ([email protected])
Comments: We love you John ! Happy birthday .
Oct 9, 1996
Ryan McKenna
Comments: Happy Birthday to the greatest song writer ever, John Lennon.
Oct 9, 1996
Jennifer D.
Comments: Happy Birthday John and Sean!!!!! Thank you for making the world a better place.
Oct 9, 1996
Domi ([email protected])
Comments: All we are saying is give AGAIN peace a chance!
Oct 9, 1996
Bridget
Comments: Dear John, you have been my biggest idle I've had in my life. You have been a real big influence to me in the past year. Unfortunately I was born nine months after you were taken from us.But I still love you just the same as if I were born earlier.I just wanted to let you know that you' re special and the greatest. Love, Bridget Oh yeah, just one more thing, Happy Birthday John 0-0~!!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Fred Delgado ([email protected])
Comments: Dear john: Because of you we were able to see the real world of our era. Your words guided us, your songs inspired us, and your actions beckoned all of us to follow. Every one of us is greatful for that little bit of courage you instilled in us. Happy Birthday John Lennon, on whichever "Plane" you may be, thanks for the honor of being around during your passage here. Fred D., Oct.9th 1996. San Diego, CA
Oct 9, 1996
john lover
Comments: Thank you so much for having existed. You have changed my entire life. I don't know what kind of a person i would be if you had not been here during these forty years. October 9th has been my favorite day of the year ever since i fell in love with you. I know you loved this day too as it was also Sean's birthday. Unfortunately, like any other day it only lasts 24 hours. I'll have to wait another 365 days to feel as happy as today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANY ONE BORN ON THIS LUCKY DAY!!!!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Gwin Willis ([email protected])
Comments: You have a nice birthday today wherever you are in heaven. I think you look handsome and I love you! BTW, I know of a photography instructor named Joe Lowry who looks just like you. He works as a photo-lab technician at Venture Headquarters in O'Fallon, Missouri.
Oct 9, 1996
nicole belolan ([email protected])
Comments: john, what would the world do with out you? you have made a difference in my life. why did someone half to kill you? IMAGINE what the world would be if you were still here. perfect. i love you john lennon, i love you. YOU SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY? happy birthday!!!!!!!!! love, nicole
Oct 9, 1996
nicole belolan ([email protected])
Comments: p.s. get your but back to earth!(and everything that goes with it) (please)
Oct 9, 1996
CASEY
Comments: JOHN LENNON IS THE GREATEST MUSICIAN I KNOW OF. I AM 15 YEARS OLD,BUT I'M A BIG BEATLES FREAK. I WAS RASED ON THE BEATLES SO I WAS INTO THEM AT A VERY EARLY AGE. JOHN HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. I WISH HE WERE HERE SO WE COULD ALL TELL HIM HOW MUCH HE MENT TO US. IWISH HIM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHERE EER HE IS. I'D ALSO LIKE TO WISH SEAN A VERY HAPPY 21 BIRTHDAY AS WELL. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!
Oct 9, 1996
nancy
Comments: you taught us to imagine
Oct 9, 1996
Chris Givens ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lennon ... you meant so many things to so many people. Even though you never wanted to be a hero or an idol to anyone, you truly did so much to influence and better the lives of people all over the world. You will always be remembered with love and gratitude by those of us whose lives you touched, and you will always be missed. Best wishes also to Yoko and Sean.
Oct 9, 1996
shaved fish ([email protected])
Comments: I'd wish you still were here. The songs you created are the most beautiful I know. Happy Birthday, You still live in our hearts.
Oct 9, 1996
Colin Ryono ([email protected])
Comments: happy birtday john winston ono lennon fifty six years old love you so much happy birthday to you born in liverpool grew up in hamburg julia ocean child calls you she loves you yeah yeah yeah strawberry fields forever all shine on, I love to turn you on life is what happens to you when, give peace a all you need is so i sing a song of love in my life god is a concept beautiful sean yoko happy birthday love you miss you
Oct 9, 1996
Nick
Comments: I liked John lennon because he was peaceful and a great guy .
Oct 9, 1996
Andre ([email protected])
Comments: If one day I was suddenly face to face with John, I would have no idea what I'd say. I can't put into words my admiration for this guy. I mean, how could anyone? He's only changed the way I look at the world! Where would I be if John hadn't existed? I don't want to know and I'm glad I don't have to find out! The only way I see to express it all, is to write a song. It seems to me that the only person who could write a song and express everything I'd like to say would be none other than John Lennon himself! That's all I can say. Isn't it weird how you can feel something and when you want to show what you're feeling, you can't? I guess that's what makes John so great.
Oct 9, 1996
RubberSoul ([email protected])
Comments: John, there is so much I have to say to you, but to sum it all up, you are the best. Your visions of peace and love affected everyone in the world, and yet you remained the same wonderful person. I admire your sense of humor, and tender songs about love, peace, and feelings. "In My Life" is one of my favorite songs, it was off one of the best albums, Rubber Soul, and when I hear it, I never fail to think of you, and your beautiful eyes and smile. Happy Birthday John, all of us down here are thinking of you, "All these places have their moments, with lovers and friends, I still can recall...in my life, I love you more." Peace Forever John, Love, RubberSoul
Oct 9, 1996
Debbie Pruitt ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John! Thanks for giving us the chance to IMAGINE! You'll always shine on!!!
Oct 9, 1996
VISORATE
Comments: Thanks for the inspiration, the hope, and the love. Happy Birthday, John. I miss you. Keep the dream alive. GIVE PEACE A CHANCE.
Oct 9, 1996
Anthony Macari ([email protected])
Homepage: idt
Comments: John, I want to wish you a very happy birthday. Your very existence lives on in your life's work toward peace and your music. Please help us and show us a sign to find a resolution to stop the bloodshed occurring throughout the Earth. Best wishes and we both love you, Tony and Maria Teresa Macari
Oct 9, 1996
Claire ([email protected])
Comments: John, Throughout the 13 years of my existance in NUTOPIA your name was one that was heard everyday. When I was young I told my mom I wanted to marry you but she didn't have the heart to tell me you were gone. I beleive your spirit is here. Your music, art, peotry and notes have given me peace,and now I will give it to you.
Oct 9, 1996
K. Moore
Comments: There's nothing you can know that isn't known...nothing you can see that isn't shown...nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be...it's easy...all you need is love. See you on the other side, John. Peace and love.
Oct 9, 1996
Prudence and Sadie
Comments: John, you know how much we love and miss you. Happy Birthday, we hope that wherever you are, you are happy and at peace. Have you checked on the marigolds lately? We'll be up to visit again soon. With love from us to you, Julia and Stephanie.
Oct 9, 1996
L. Michelle (ma belle) ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday, John, from much too far away. Thank you for the love you continue to bring us. You are missed and will never be forgotten. In my life, I'll love you more.
Oct 9, 1996
Lauren Bradford ([email protected])
Comments: John Lennon was a great man. Every single one of his songs moves me. Each is different yet the same. Although, I was never alive during the life span of John, he is the one person I look up to the most in this world. I would give anything to meet him or to just see him, in person, once in my life. -Lauren Bradford
Oct 9, 1996
Sarah Papesh ([email protected])
Comments: John, I really never liked the Beatles until last year. Now I love them, and I love you the most. I think it sucks that the Beatles broke up. Abbey Road is my favorite album, and it makes me want to cry when I hear "The End." It makes me think about the future and sometimes depresses me. Happy Birthday, and I love you, John Lennon!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Renton ([email protected])
Comments: John you are an inspiration forever and will live forever for you are remembered as a hero and mentor
Oct 9, 1996
Mimi(Cassie Hilke) ([email protected])
Comments: Well John, even though i wasn't born yet when the Beatles took the first step off the plane and onto American soil and I wasn't around for the Ed Sullivan Show or any of your concerts and i wasn't around when you were brutally shot, but it seems like i was around then. I love you and your music. You were a very talented musician and poet/artist. I listen to your music almost everyday and sometimes i cry cause i know that me and my generation will never get to see The Beatles as four or you live. I must say i do Imagine the day when i get to meet you wherever you are. So Happy Birthday Johnny, we all love you and miss you deeply. Love From Me To You, Mimi
Oct 9, 1996
Glass_Onion ([email protected])
Comments: The vast collection of music and words that the world has of you makes it seem as if you never left. Someday our world will turn into the place you worked so hard to make, a world of peace and love. We can only imagine it until then. Happy Birthday!
Oct 9, 1996
Kenneth R.Smith ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John.....Imagine, The World As One, Love is real...love is you, love is me.... Imagine
Oct 9, 1996
kiki{katie} ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John. You have helped me better understand one of my friends Jade.She idol's you i do too and thank you for making this world a better place to live in. as they say music is the universal language.
Oct 9, 1996
Penny & Davo ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John & Sean Peace & Love, Davo & Penny
Oct 9, 1996
Sean T.O. Lennon
Comments: JOHN LENNON.... There are so many things left to be said of this great man that all these people have come to pay respects to and I know there will always be more to say.Everyone shall know: A GREAT MAN LIVED,NEVER TO BE REPLACED AND WITH HIM CAME GREAT TIMES THAT CAN AND WILL LIVE FOREVER IN THE HEARTS OF ALL THOSE WHO WERE TOUCHED BY HIM.HE TOOK MANY ON A RIDE THAT,STILL TO THIS DAY,HAS NOT SLOWED ITS PACE NOR SHALL IT EVER NEED TO IF LOVE REMAINS TO LIVE ON FOR JOHN ( WINSTON) ONO LENNON
Oct 9, 1996
STEVE ANDRISEVIC
Comments: JOHN LENNON IS THE FATHER OF THE SECOND GENERATION OF ROCK AND ROLL. TO ME PERSONALLY HE IS THE BIG BROTHER I NEVER HAD. IT WAS WITH GREAT PAIN THAT I TOOK HIS DEATH. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHERE I WAS WHEN HE WAS SHOT. I COULDNT BELIEVE THAT SUCH A SOUL COULD BE WIPED OUT BY SUCH A SENSELESS ACT. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER JOHN
Oct 9, 1996
Anne
Comments: Today is a day to reflect on what peace,love and music mean to us all. But more than that, it is a day to send well-wishes and gratitude to a peace-maker and music -lover. Thank-you, John Lennon, for all you have given me and the rest of the world.
Oct 9, 1996
semolina pilchard (semmy)
Comments: Happy Birhtday again John! Im sooo happy today! I went to the school library today and to my suprise,had just got a new book in,a biography on Lennon,the only one and I was the first to check it out.(: I was so thrilled,it really means something special,especially on a special person like John`s Birthday. Happy Birthday man....we miss you.):
Oct 9, 1996
Liz ([email protected])
Comments: Hello! I wrote something else but I would like to say more! John, I really love you and your wonderful music. I was not around in the 60s (or even the 70s) but I wish I was. Any way, Happy 56th B-day where ever you are!!!!!! LOVE YA! !@#$%^&*()_+LIZ+_)(*&^%$#@!
Oct 9, 1996
Lauren Thompson
Comments: Thanks for all the great songs and everything that you gave to the whole world. Your presence changed the world and in a way my life.
Oct 9, 1996
Sara ([email protected])
Comments: We're calling to wish John a very happy birthday wherever he may be and to wish the rest of the Lennon's a happy day.
Oct 9, 1996
The Eggman
Comments: John, you've been an inspiration to us all. I love your music. Everything you did was awesome.
Oct 9, 1996
LadyMadonna
Comments: John, you are the best. Thank you so much for for just being you. I love your music and art....thanks for seeing the best in the world and trying to make our lives better. You succeeded. All the music you've ever done always makes me smile, sing, and think about you! Your work is timeless john, all the peace on heaven and earth to you! Happy Birthday!!!!!! Love, "LadyMadonna" :)
Oct 9, 1996
scott
Comments: remember love. happy birthday.
Oct 9, 1996
Child of Nature ([email protected])
Comments: John, you have been the most influenial person that has ever effected me. i have felt your presence when i was depressed, and i know that you are there. i see things through your eyes, and feel you always by me. i thank you for all you have given to my life. i am only 14, and it is a shame that our lives never crossed. i will cry tonight because i know that. i will cry tonight because you are not here to tell the world your feeling of your last eperience on earth. the experience in which you tragicly left us. you soul surrounds me now, and i hope you never leave me. if i did not have you, i would be a boring person, who did not see things the way they are, and the beauty in them that you see. thank you for everything, john. i love you. sean is doing fine, i think, but you probably know that best.
Oct 9, 1996
Geoffrey Pape
Comments: John, I want to thank you for sharing your life and music for you have been a constant inspiration in my cwn life in so many ways. Again, thank you and Happy birthday!!! Love and Peace,Geoff
Oct 9, 1996
beth ([email protected])
Comments: well, happy birthday ! you've changed my life, got me through hard times with only your music as a comforting hug. you're not dead yet, your soul, your essence, i'm not sure what it is, lives on. keep the faith. strawberry fields forever.
Oct 9, 1996
claudette
Comments: you were never the only dreamer. Happy birthday John Boy
Oct 9, 1996
someone
Comments: thank you. i have an incredible love for you. i don't believe in god or heaven, so i can't say i know you're out there. but your music has turned my mind on, i dream, i imagine. you mean the world to me. i really hope you're not stuck under yoko's bed. (^_^) peace, love and imagination. happy birthday, ono.
Oct 9, 1996
Blackburn
Comments: Thanks for opening my creative mind!
Oct 9, 1996
Alejandra ([email protected])
Comments: John wherever you are I know that you know how I feel. Tomorrow I will present your life and work to my classmates. I am sure you will be with me all the time. I wish I would have known you when you were alive. However, I do know you better now. The jealous insecure guy! I do love you for your lyrics, your insecurity, your errors, your fights, your John. Please, be with me tomorrow, be always with me.
Oct 9, 1996
Al Fuller ([email protected])
Comments: John, Thanks for the music that eased my soul, and the philosophy that eased my mind. The cake was great, wish you were here to enjoy it... -7ater
Oct 9, 1996
JCrew ([email protected])
Comments: Hey John, I wanted to thank you (as one of the best friends I never met) for the inner peace that you left me. Happy birthday John.
Oct 9, 1996
Ryan Teske ([email protected])
Homepage: ryans homepage
Comments: well John I can only say thank you all the great music. And for loving touch you put into each and ever one of our hearts so Happy Birthday John Winston Ono Lennon
Oct 9, 1996
Amy Livernois
Comments: John, I can't express how make you mean to me. But I know you probably don't want to hear all that sentimetal crap. You'll alway be in my heart. P.S.- Yoko, if you read this wish a happy birthday to Sean also.
Oct 9, 1996
GreenSubmarine ([email protected])
Comments: Well, it's been a long time now, old Johnny old boy, but we still love you! All your talent, music, charm, and wit has seeped into the deepest realms of all our hearts, finding that place that's always been waiting for them. I wish you the happiest of birthdays! May the pond ducks live on. �� \__/ --Happy Birthday. *John and Yoko forever*
Oct 9, 1996
a dreamer ([email protected])
Comments: John...What is there to say about someone who seemed to say it all for us? I love you. Happy birthday. "Life is what happens when your making other plans" Love,Imagine,Dream
Oct 9, 1996
#9 Dream
Comments: Oh God, where do I start? First of all, I HAVE NO DOUBT that you hear me and are reading this...even though you know already,don't you,luv? Happy happy birthday. So, are you and heaven having a party? Well, I'm celebrating...I can't BELIEVE that I'm trying to put feelings into words...I hear Instant Karma in my room- another tribute. I'm running outta time, but I'll talk to you later, you know...I know you're still with us...you're just not in your body anymore, huh? I LOVE YOU with all my soul forever...
Oct 9, 1996
Jenn ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday John! You've reached so many people through your music, art, poetry and political movements. I don't think you realize how much we look up to you. You've given us an understanding of the world around us and helped us to reliaze that we can be what we want and help others to achieve their goals. I can't express how much your message has touched me. I know you never wanted to be a "teenage idol" and have the people look to you for "the answers". To me you are and always will be my working class hero. Happy Birthday and all my love . . . . .
Oct 9, 1996
M. V. C. ([email protected])
Comments: Well, John Lennon. What can I say ? I can only say the truth. You are very special John. Look at all this people enjoying your work. Many of us are so young, we didn't even see you when you were here. It doesn't matter. We love you anyway.It's some kind of weird feeling, so close and so far. It isn't time to ask why, but that is a question that never leaves our minds. Well, we all wish you were here. And ,in fact, you are. I'll tell you why you're so special to all this young people. It's because you're like them. We are lost in this world of confusion, with no one to guide us and someday we find your music. So we feel you are some kind of magical poet. In your music, we can feel the love flowing. Then we are so happy we found someone like you that we get sad when realizing you aren't here to show us more. You'll always be in our hearts. Always. Because you are John Lennon. Happy birthday John. Now please, could you come down to earth and appear to me like a ghost ? It's urgent.
Oct 9, 1996
Dustin Koupal ([email protected])
Comments: Happy 56th Birthday John!!! You have inspired me so much musically and mentaly. I think that you were one of the greatest men that ever lived!! No one could ever give to the world what you gave to the world. I love you!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Brenna Lehman
Comments: JOHN: "There's nothing you can do that can't be done.." Great lyrics, but they obviously don't apply to you. There's something you DID do that can't be done: you transcended the grave and lived on to bring joy and peace to thousands of post-humous fank you, thank you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Oct 9, 1996
MIK ([email protected])
Comments: JOHN, I just want to let you know how greatly you are missed. Your music changed the world then, is changing it now, and will change it in the future. You spoke the truth and I honor that. You were one of the most creative persons to have ever lived. You have helped me through a lot in my life. Thank you for expressing your words so creatively and beautifully. You touched my life, I owe you one! ****Happy 56th John Winston Ono Lennon****** May you be smiling for miles "across the universe" We miss you!
Oct 9, 1996
Brenna Lehman
Comments: What I meant to say was thank you, thank you, thank you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Oct 9, 1996
Nick and Laur ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday Johnny, wherever you may be. You have been a great inpiration to all of us, and making us realising that we should give peace a chance, love is all we need and realising we all have some good in us. As you once said a long time ago, "and we all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun... on and on and on and on..." I didn't realise that was you too... shining on and on in our hearts forever. Happy Birthday. (they say its your birthday... we're gonna have a good time!) Peace,Love,&HappyBdayJohn&Sean!, Nick and Laur :) Peace&
Oct 9, 1996
Mike
Comments: Happy Birthday John. You were the greatest musician who ever walked the face of the earth. You will always be missed and loved greatly.
Oct 9, 1996
Lindsay Garrow ([email protected])
Homepage: Electric Lindsay Land
Comments: John, I just wanted to say, HAPPY 56TH BIRTHDAY!!! I love you soooooo much!! Love, Lindsay
Oct 9, 1996
Crystal ([email protected])
Comments: John-- Thank you for everything you have taught me. The words just don't seem to be enough...I am at a loss. I would like to wish you Happy Birthday on this, the most blessed of days--for this is the day that you graced us all with your first appearance on Earth. The world truly lost a most incredible man the day you left this world. But, you were much too beautiful to be in a place as dark and full of hate as this one. I wish I could be with you. May you shine on always--in your music, in my dreams, and in my heart. I love you, now and forever.
Oct 9, 1996
mike ([email protected])
Comments: john, your music will live FOREVER happy birthday
Oct 9, 1996
Fred
Comments: Happy Birthday John I am the walrus!
Oct 9, 1996
Lily ([email protected])
Comments: John, I just wanted to say happy birthday and that the effect you had on everyone was a big one and you got your point across that all you need is love and all we are saying is give peace a chance. There's sooooo much more I could say, but the words can't get through. I love you and miss you so much. Happy birthday, John. Love, Lily
Oct 9, 1996
anon ([email protected])
Comments: Jonn, Happy Birthday!! Thanks for the great music. You have been a role model to me because I'm going through the same struggles that you went through. You will always be in my heart. Thanks again for the great music. (All the lonely people...)
Oct 9, 1996
nina maxwell ([email protected])
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN-- Thanks for not only being a great musicien and a helluva funny guy but also for keeping your integrity and never selling out. It sucks you had to leave us so soon but Im sure youre having fun wherever you are. Im sure Ill meet you someday thanks, nin
Oct 9, 1996
hector ([email protected])
Comments: Es un gran honor para mi estar en esta pagina justamente en esta fecha .happy birthday dear JOHN
Oct 9, 1996
Lisa Gee ([email protected])
Comments: Dear John, If you only knew how your words and emotions have touched the inner lining to my soul. The truth and honesty, the love and peace have all combined to help me see life clearly. I've realized what living here is all about because of you John Lennon. You've touched the insides of many kindered and confused souls who didn't know the meaning of life and love. Thank you. Happy Birthday!!!! -Lisa
Oct 9, 1996
Sara-nowhere-girl
Comments: In this life I am living I feel like there is some empty space around me that needs to be filled. And somehow, when I listen to your music, I feel love and joy and wondrous feelings as it drifts through the air, lands on my shoulders and embraces me. It is so strange that a person can love a man who was killed before they were born, but I know I do.
Oct 9, 1996
vinu ([email protected])
Comments: Tho' late .... just wanted u to know u'r still remembered.. All's well and life goes on here in India.. BUT we still care and wanna wish "Happy Birthday to you.." tho' belated. Love (vinu,ramsubs)
Oct 9, 1996
Walter Wilde ([email protected])
Comments: Happy birthday to the bravest peacemaker in the 20th century. "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope Someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one."
Oct 9, 1996
Ben Miller ([email protected])
Comments: John, Wherever you are, thank for giving us your music, your wit and intelligence, and your dreams of a better world beyond greed and hunger. The music you gave us is the most meaningful and articulate that the world has yet received. All you need is love, Ben
Oct 10, 1996
J.D.
Comments: Happy 56th, Johnny!!!Your words and and music have inspired me more than any other one person. "limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns it calls me on and on across the universe..."Hope to see you there one day,bro. Love, John
Oct 10, 1996
Ann Sissom
Comments: Happy Birthday, John! I love you and I miss you! Thanks for all the incredible music and humor you gave us in the short time you were here. Words cannot possibly begin to describe what you've meant to me and how much your music has influenced me and my life! I've loved your music since I was five years old. It's gotten me through good times and bad. I wish you were here, John! Wherever you are, I hope you're happy and that you find plenty of peace and happiness, because you deserve it! Maybe someday the world will 'give peace a chance' and we can all live as one. Take care and shine on :-) Much love, Ann
Oct 10, 1996
Jeroen Dekker ([email protected])
Comments: Hello, it's me again. I already have put a message on this page, but having just read all the new entries I like to take this opportunity to say it's great to see there are other people around thinking like I do about John Lennon. I love you all folks, and many many many thanx to everybody, everybody everywhere. In my life, I love you more. Love, Jeroen Dekker.
Oct 10, 1996
James Partridge ([email protected])
Comments: Dear John: Let me start out by sayin, "Happy Birthday". But what does that mean, happy birthday. To say happy birthday to a dead man, is like talking to a plant. Wasting your time But you were special John, very special. Your talent was like that of no other. Your voice is un-like any other. But I fell I don't have the right to say such a thing. I never knew you I never talked to you, and if you were still alive I doubt you'd want to talk to me. But I say it anyway, because to me you were somthing special. You touched me in a way no one ever did. You were there for me when other weren't. Like prudence you were beutiful John, and you will stay beutiful in my mind.
Oct 10, 1996
Shawna ([email protected])
Comments: "If I fell in love with you...." Oh John! I have so many times from the way you sing to the way you were so funny. I love you more and more each day especially when I listen to your music or watch AHDN and Help! You just had such charm and charisma. I wish I could have known you. This world is definately a better place because you were here. Just thinking about how senslessly you were killed makes me so mad and very very sad. I'm sitting here tears running down my face thinking about you. You were a great man and I'm glad I've gotten to know you through your music and movies. I know my live is better because of the way you've touched me. You've touched so many people! I just really wanted to tell you how I feel. You died when I was young but I really miss you! Happy birthday! (everybody sing!) Everyone please Give Peace a Chanch in dedication to John Lennon who has touched so many lives. Peace, love, happiness, and John Lennon FOREVER!!!!
Oct 10, 1996
Susan
Comments: John, You're beautiful.
Oct 10, 1996
CLIVE CROMBIE ([email protected])
Comments: Happy Birthday Johny.All we are saying is give peace a chance!!!!
Oct 10, 1996
Patty ([email protected])
Comments: Dearest John: you may not know me, but i know so much about you, you;re life and the pains you've gone through, that i feel like i almost know you personally. I'm only 15 yrs old, but even though i wasnt alive yet when you were around, your music got me really touched. I am probably one of those major die hard beatles fan all over the world. Did you know that, after reading your biography, i cried so much, thinking of all the pain you went through. I know ill probably never know how you truly felt, because you were the one who felt it. But i think of how bravely you fought (remember those poems you wrote when you were seven? i wish i could read them)and i just admire you as much as any die hard beatle fan loves you. However, i am also religious, and i guess it was too bad you did not turn to God when you need help. Still, i love all the songs you made and i admire the wit and humorous side you had. You know you're song IT'S ONLY LOVE? Well, i dedicate it to you. I love you and i hope you are happy. Patty
Oct 10, 1996
Patty ([email protected])
Comments: JOHN, night after night, i look at your picture and i think of how beautiful your eyes and smile were. I fell in love with you when i was only 15 (actually im still 15) and i wish so much I can travel back in time to meet you personally and to warn you of your tragic death. I know im not the only 15-yr-old girl who is deeply in love with you, and how i wish so much i had known you. IT'S ONLY LOVE AND THAT IS ALL, WHY DO I FEEL THE WAY I DO? IT'S ONLY LOVE AND THAT IS ALL, BUT IT'S SO HARD LOVING YOU...I love you john, always and forever.
Oct 10, 1996
Benson ([email protected])
Comments: I'm sorry for a little bit late. But I really want to say something. Thank you, John! You make me feel the real power of music and make my life more enjoyable through your music! Happy Birthday, John!
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