Memories with Al Strada

[@melaniedeal3518]

Anyone who served our country is awesome in my eyes.

[@jaygordon1033]

Al appeared on Good Morning America on August 16, 1987. He gave an account of responding to the call from upstairs, and what he saw when he arrived in Elvis' bathroom. As he told the story he broke down. I lost my VHS copy of this year ago. Hope to find it again on youtube. No luck yet. He was obviously a good guy.

[@randyharris3175]

Can I pull that up on you tube?

[@taffy93]

yes i remember that the 10 yr anniversary

[@brendaphillips2092]

Loved Al he’s was a caring human being hen loved his mother and took good care of Elvis 100% thanks for the memories Billy , jo ❤

[@larryhogan3-16]

Al took real good care of his Mama and the wardrobe.

[@estes67]

I love hearing these stories...God bless you both.

[@debbiepeeples6908]

Thanks again Billy and jo always a pleasure I just love you guys

[@alainfortin7087]

Hello to all the Smith family, I loved to hear about Mr. Al Strada. He and Elvis were like two peas in a pod, in the way they loved their moms. This story was so heartwarming ❤❤❤ Grace and Alain from Canada

[@M2ElviSMuSic]

I met Al at Graceland in 1978-1979. Very much a gentleman and gentle man (personality). He was working Security with Uncle Vester, Harold Loyd, Fred (if my memory serves me right).❤

[@CGASongMan]

Hi Jo & Billy - great video about Al Strada !! I loved hearing the stories and the one the other day about Richard Davis! Thank you for doing these videos for us, i love them so much! I feel like i'm sitting at the table with you all , having a great conversation! Love you all and have a great rest of the week, God bless ! Charlie

[@danielle1158]

LOVE HEARING THESE STORIES LIKE THIS!!

[@jeaneboyd6684]

Hi, Billy and Jo, so nice to meet you. Billy, I knew you long ago, during the time of Anita and before Priscilla. I was a teenager then and was around Elvis and the guys, but I mostly stayed in with Grandma, spending times with her upstairs and later downstairs, alot of the time on weekends, but mostly during the summer when Elvis was away. I absolutely loved that lady more than anyone knows. There are many, many memories of her and Graceland. I didn't know if you knew it, my son, Paul Boensch lll played the young Elvis in the movie, This is Elvis. He had a ball. He is now tge only "Elvis" still alive. Thank you for this KZbin , it is very interesting and an honest conversation of Elvis from someone who knows the truth. Thanks alot.

[@sandy99252]

Terrific session about Al Strada. Lovely he was so Devoted to his Mother...So interesting to hear background of the M.M Guys. Great to hear Jo's special memories if him! Enjoyed Richard Davis the other day. Its Good for us Fans to hear about the different personalities Elvis had around him! Thankyou for Sharing with us! Much appreciated🥰 look fwd to more.

[@lauradebellas2988]

Hi! My father was born and raised in Talladega. Also, he was a decorated Vietnam Vet that did two tours in the infantry. Sadly, I lost him three years ago to cancer from Agent Orange. Nevertheless, I love vets including Elvis!!! These days, the kids would not serve if they were in Elvis's position. Love y'all and love Elvis! Roll Tide!

[@colleenluiz3678]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I also loss my dad from Agent Orange. I was on the aircraft carrier too and I developed a cancer at 39 that the doctors couldn’t explain why I had it. They used our brave men and women as Guinea pigs. Blessing to you and your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lauradebellas2988]

@@colleenluiz3678 Oh honey! How awful! I'm so sorry!

[@myrel543]

Elvis never wanted to going in army!!!!

[@colleenluiz3678]

@@lauradebellas2988 thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@wesleygambill8259]

How great is it that you guys all have great minds and memories of an all time great??!! Thank you!!!

[@tracie5245]

He was 100% loyal to Elvis. Too bad E didn't have more Al's around him.

[@janekoel-schein8952]

Nice story. Sounds like a great guy with a good personality & his heart in the right direction. Thanks for sharing.

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Thanks Billy and Jo Great story on Al Strada! Elvis had so many guys in the group the only way I keep up is by recognizing the name! I think I heard almost all the people but every once in a while a name I might not have heard comes up but by now I think there are no names close to Elvis I don’t know! Definitely remember Al Strada but some of the group don’t really know their position or their personalities! Take care out there Smith Family! Till next time!👍💕🍁🍂

[@1debie70fl]

Love these stories ❤️ bless y'all..from the home for the sillies😂

[@jofox5418]

Thanks for sharing. There's not much mentioned about Al. You both are the best❤

[@melindapetardi6138]

Al is a great person.

[@delladawn1149]

Love the stories ❤ ELVIS FANS MATTER ❣️❣️

[@rocntcb]

I don't judge folks by appearance. However a man to give unselfishly to his mother and serve our country. That is what we all should strive to be. Thanks for the acknowledgment of a good man.

[@myrel543]

Serve your country????How many milluon inocent children and people they killed in Vietnam,Cambodga and all the world

[@rocntcb]

@myrel543 War is Hell! Especially for the ones brave enough to fight in your place. LOOK AROUND. We're already in a World War. No more registration for select service it is mandatory for male and females 18 and older. You may get your chance to serve.

[@melaniedeal3518]

I agree with you

[@donnadegori3823]

Thanks for sharing great memories!

[@debradiggs7489]

Hi Yall! Love your videos ! Always learn something new ! Thank you all!❤

[@judithbain3820]

Thank you Billy & Jo ... love hearing about Richard Davis & Al Strada. Would love to hear about Red West too. Thank you both

[@tinaserna-ek4le]

Hello Billy n Jo … good to c u again … my uncle was in VM in 68 n he did the same thg … my uncle said they were called jumpers cuz they were dropped in the fire area to pick up the wounded My uncle came bk wth so many medals n the Purple Heart … a HUGE SALUTE TO AL n all the men n woman in the Arm services … especially our ELVIS ♥️♥️♥️

[@soniagardencourtreporter1173]

So glad I found out about Billy and Jo and being able to hear them talk about their life!!! I never knew until just a few years ago through Jordan the Lion and Spa Guy videos!!

[@stacyhastert1286]

Thanks for sharing your memories with us. I love every video you do. God bless you.

[@wlc1980]

Thank you! That answers a lot of my questions about AL.

[@Daffy-w8i]

Thanks for another great video that story you tell about your uncle and the razor always makes me laugh 😂 so funny hugs and 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@gpt465]

Never read much about him. Know Elvis liked him❤

[@kathyanderson5671]

Great stories about Al

[@hugoferreira4770]

Val Du Preez - South Africa - WOW WOW WOW I am so thankful that you guys spoke about Al Strada, I was wondering for a long time whether he is still alive and where in the world he was. Never heard from him again after Elvis' passing and I found it strange because a person kind of heard about everybody involved with Elvis except for Al. Thank you so much for sharing. Much appreciated. Stay Safe and God Bless. LOVE YOU LOTS AND LOTS❤

[@sandralybrand9425]

I think Not hearing from AL is another sign of his great character! The rest couldn't wait to cash in and write a book ( not talking about family) and tell about being with Elvis! 😭 I believe that AL the way he loved and treated his mother , held a special place in Elvis heart! Because he was doing the same things that Elvis did and would've done for Gladys if she were still alive before he passed. He would've made sure she wouldn't have anything to worry about as long as she lived ( if she were fortunate enough to live a long life) which that's basically what he did and was his main purpose for wanting to make enough money to take care of her. His goal was not to be famous, but to make enough money to care for his family, which he Knew Vernon wasn't capable of.

[@bobc.5698]

Al Strada said in an interview that he knew the Col. and Elvis in 55.

[@kathrynenderby5997]

Daneille you’re videos are amazing fantastic and awesome too watch you and you’re grandparents billy and jo do such an amazing fantastic job with every video that you do and love those stories about elvis too I’m an elvis fan and I respect elvis and his family and friends too elvis fans matter

[@susans7376]

Wonder if Al ever talked with Elvis about their mamas. They would surely bond over that.

[@germaineperry2764]

Lovely story!

[@bonniekaye]

*Jo! Your hair is beautiful!* ♥️

[@randyharris3175]

Al was the guy sitting in a chair at Graceland after Elvis had died who they tried to claim was Elvis.

[@mckennalynn1916]

Didn't know about Al, sounds like a nice guy. I also feel like his characteristics were very relatable for me.

[@Mary-w7c4z]

Billy & Jo, this was real nice. Sure appreciate you all

[@marysell-bk9uu]

I like Jo laugh. Almost reminds me of Betty Ruble Flinstones.

[@oliviaphair7005]

I think your onto a winner with these stories on the old gang! Keep em coming....

[@rebeccasmith4106]

Love this don't hear much from Al or about him

[@shlomitbuttel7713]

💜💜💜

[@ruthjesse6759]

OH NO I was hoping u would have had a picture of Al for us to see what he looked like. Always nice to Put pic with the story of the person.

[@elvisfan61]

If I remember right, Al testified against Dr. Nick. I saw a script of it somewhere online. Sounds like he was an outstanding employee the way you describe him. Glad to hear it.

[@Della624]

@elvisfan61 Al Strada testified FOR Dr Nick. Al told how on instructions from Joe Esposito and Dr Nick he would destroy thousands of pills from California, and that Dr Nick was replacing as many of the pills that were left with placebos. I adore Al Strada. He seemed to be a very gentle soul who loved Elvis. He has not profited from him with books or interviews or anything, he simply went back to a life of anonymity with his, I imagine, very treasured memories and grief.

[@Fran-j2h]

Interesting stories about Al. Didnt know much about him. ❤️🇦🇺

[@ROCK.ON.]

THANKS

[@raycarter8070]

I really enjoyed this and thought this story was cool!

[@donnaherring8706]

I remember the story about Al telling Elvis about the snake outside and Elvis tried to shoot it and Elvisctold him to let air out of Gingers tires I think he was one called to gate when girls mailed themselves to Elvis too

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ Where is he living at?

[@ConcertFootageNate]

Great Video, love your guys Videos!! Do U guys have t shirts for sale?

[@FREEDOM-zz3si]

I was trying to remember if I have seen Al Strada in pictures with Elvis. Do you guys have a picture of him? Was he tall and lanky?

[@cindyphifer970]

Hope ya'll are doing well. Elvis always the best

[@myrel543]

Al Strada live on Alaska.Sorry that he dont want to tolk about life with Elvis.I think that Mindy Miller have contact with him...

[@eddiemoore579]

Billy and Jo did Elvis listen to the gospel group The Inspirations from Bryson City North Carolina

[@memphisrocks1]

MEMPHISROCKS1"TCB" "TLC": Great Video, Great Story Of Al Strada. How Old Was Al When He Started Working For ELVIS. How Old Would Al Be Today!?

[@MrMikepresley]

That guitar Elvis gave Al was a Fender Telecaster (all-rosewood); Elvis didnt like the guitar because it was very heavy and was an electric, too small a size. Also that all-rosewood was one of a small batch that Fender made, George Harrison got one also, George played his, you can see George play his on the roof concert that Beatles did, just before they split.

[@annjett449]

Was Al Strada Italian or Spanish

[@donnaherring8706]

I think he was from Hawaii

[@mcorreia8172]

QUESTION....is AL STRADA still with us ?

[@mcorreia8172]

@@tracie5245 thx. for the answer!

[@angie203]

Billy and Jo , I know you’ve said many times that y’all just didn’t like Ginger, but can yall please clear up that she had on the same clothes that morning that Elvis passed as she wore the night before? It’s so unfair how she’s been treated just because some didn’t like her as much as they did Elvis’s ex . Thanks

[@angie203]

I mean if yall noticed that she was dressed up surly yall noticed what she was wearing the night before when yall went out .

[@no288]

Billy and Jo was not in the house when it happened so they won't know that. However when Ulysses Jones, one of the two emergency medical technicians who came to Graceland, was asked about that. He said; "She was not dressed and ‘made up,’ she was very distraught, had obviously been crying a lot, and was still dressed in, he thought, either a very pale yellow or maybe light blue robe."

[@mwknott1]

I wish I had known that Al was a VIETNAM vet. We could have had a lot of great conversations. I knew him but not well and do have a picture of him some where.

[@wendywelch7435]

Hey Billy did your daddy have a brother name IRA & his wife name Etta there's a special coming on Netflix saying a man was raised by his great Uncle and Aunt and that he's Elvis son John Smith Presley?

[@annjett449]

Is Al Strada still alive?

[@donnaherring8706]

Yes he lives in Alaska

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi

[@PaulA.Clarkson]

Please turn off the hum of the air con

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

It’s the south… we’d fry down here with no AC on.

[@nickbandy6436]

I just want to know everybody knows that Jesse's plot is empty because they say that Mr and Mrs Presley forgot where they buried their son to me that is so hard to believe even though they were poor but Elvis did get rich around 1953 to 1955 so they had the money to go back out and try to find out where he was located especially today all the technology that we have now I am really starting to wonder if they ever buried the poor boy or not I guarantee you Elvis would have went out to try to find them something's fishy about this you might not agree with me but that's okay😢