Going to be driving thru Jacksonville later on today. I always get a knot in the old tummy when I go thru there. I always stop by Ronnie's new resting place and tip my hat and leave a coin or two on the headstone. I always get a tear in my eye standing there thinking about what could have been. I've never found Allen's and Leon's grave, I understand they are in the same graveyard. I haven't been to Ronnie's old grave in a few years, but when I drive by the exit I always tip my cap. I had hoped to go and visit Billy's grave today, but I read that he was cremated so I guess I will just keep him my thoughts today. I will be playing my Skynyrd loud and proud all the way down from NC today, but over the years I have always done something special once I get to the airport there on 295. I put OMFTR on and I listen to Tuesday's Gone all the while I'm driving thru Jax. I was lucky enough to see the original boys twice and that is my all time favorite song. I have seen the current band around 15 or 20 times now and I love seeing them play, but the original band, now that was a hell of a show. Don't know how many more visits I'll get to make down to Jax to pay my respects, but I always cherish the few minutes I get to spend there. When I would go to a show I would always listen to that Billy play. I sure do miss the ones that are gone, especially Billy. Sorry for rambling on, but I'm just a old man now remembering in my opinion what was the greatest rock and roll band of all time. I know to some people it might sound weird going by the graves, but for me, its just my way of saying thank you for over 30 years of enjoyment!

@ Gus ....tip your hat for me as well....to me there isnt nothing wrong with that...just paying respects to our free birds....to the nation, stay frosty