Elvis hat seinem Vater übrigens mal ein Gedicht gewidmet, das sagt genug aus über ihr herzliches Verhältnis:

TO DAD

I not only live for today but
for the day after today.
I have pursued my vision and reached the mountain top.
But the peak of a mountain can be a lonely place.
I thank you for understanding. I learned early in life that only
by filling my existence with an aim, could I find an inner peace.

I want to thank you for giving me intangible gifts.
You gave me gifts from your heart -
understanding,tolerance and concern. You gave me gifts of
your mind - purpose ideas and projects.
You gave me gifts of your words - encouragement,
empathy and solace.

Respect is avid, it wants to contain everything and to retain
everything. To you my father - my friend - my confidante.
I have an avid respect.

Thanks for always being near the top of the mountain
when I needed you.

Your son
Elvis