John Lennon was one of the most beloved, influential and spirited human beings to ever walk, sing or cry on this earth.  "Imagine."  John was not perfect; he was human.  The former member of the Beatles crafted rock, blues and popular music, yes, but he also used his fame to help promote the very way that people think; he took on the norm and urged human beings to think beyond, to think for themselves and to think peacefully. 

"Imagine."  Like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Gandhi before him, John Lennon attempted to better the lives of his fellow brothers and sisters across the globe, his fellow human beings.  His messages of peace were so strong and echoing with the public that they terrified the US war machine, government and Presidency; they knew that John could inspire millions upon millions of people to think beyond the living strife that still permeates everyone today. 

It was 30 years ago that John Lennon ceased to create wonder, laughter and smiles for his wife and family in New York City; it was 30 years ago that he stopped shaping notes, song and art in ways that will never be repeated; it was 30 years ago that he lived among us; but his spirit, his messages and his work linger on.

On December 8, 1980, a maniacal madman shot John Lennon in the back.  It was 30 years ago, this week, that John Lennon was assassinated. 

The music, the acts and the smile of John Lennon resonate just as strongly today as they did before he died; the man's voice reigns across Penn station; the man's messages form others' works of art; the man's warm smile is shown in myriad pictures and videos.  The world is thankful John.  Thank you. 

For Yoko Ono, the family and immediate friends of John's that sorely miss him, you should know that the world is truly thankful for all that he did, and we are sorry that he was robbed from you.  The moon is brighter, the books are more imaginative and the feeling of spirit is more resonant, here in New York and everywhere, because of John Lennon.
 
 
Imagine.  John Lennon was born on October 9th 70 years ago.  Happy Birthday John!  You forever changed the world for the better!

"Imagine" by John Lennon


Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say that 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

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say that 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