Sonny West Tribute

[@jfulmo]

Sonny is surely missed.. RIP❤

[@rosannakiseliuk3732]

He was a good man and he loved Elvis he was a good friend x❤

[@craigjow-r1l]

a great story teller and a man that cared for elvis you could see that in the interviews rip sony west

[@lonnieabrams2040]

Never had the pleasure to meet Sonny. I can tell he was a good man. I'm a huge fan of elvis. These men that started out with elvis watch after him like a child. I'm sure they had their hands full. They laughed, they cried, and they got mad at each other from time to time. They were human. I positive they loved Elvis. And elvis loved them. The guys that started with elvis gave up so much of their own lives to be there for elvis. Unless you've been in that situation, you have no idea how that works. You loose your own identity. The people you love, your family is all second to what your relationship is to elvis. Rest in peace, Sonny. You all ways done what you needed to do.

[@bettycormier495]

They all together in heaven ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnllewellyn7085]

wow hard to believe sonny is gone, I just met him in 2009 across the street from Graceland, he looked so good and strong, I don't care what anyone says he was and always will be a great man, and part of Elvis Presley forever, I am so glad I got a chance to meet him, his picture hangs in my office forever, RIP sonny until we meet again 🤘

[@johnllewellyn7085]

@@timpenfield5 sad to see all the original guy's are gone, hurts me

[@Rick-wm7rn]

John Llewellyn Why is that hurting you? Get a life man!

[@diningroomfish5470]

@@Rick-wm7rn ok dk head, after i do, then will you, AH

[@kjetin99]

Heard about feelings?

[@kjetin99]

@R VB

[@marthaashley2211]

And the song is absolutely beautiful

[@janm62]

Beautiful tribute! When Sonny spoke of Elvis, you could see his love for him along with the tears in his eyes.

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

Yet he wrote a book crapping on elvis and 2 weeks after it came out elvis died...yeah great friend ..they all bled elvis dry ..bunch of parasites the lot of them

[@maygeorge9987]

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[@nigelbiglari4552]

Excellent, fantastic tribute to our dear Sonny West. He was a good honest man in this imperfect or incomplete world. Sonny & Red West really loved & cared about Elvis. They have criticised him by writing a book which had hurt Elvis however, they have done it to may be prevent Elvis to take more prescribed drugs which were hurting Elvis badly. They have criticised Elvis to wake him up to help him even though it might have damaged Elvis's reputation & fame. Elvis forever, the king of Rock❤ 🎸🎸 God bless Sonny's great heart & soul. Amen 🙏 🙏 ❤❤

[@bonniebrown6960]

Sonny was a handsome man !! Boy , wouldn't you like to have been​ there and seen that reunion with Elivs , Sonny , and Red ?!! I bet that was something special . I didn't know Sonny , but just from watching some of the videos from the interviews he done , he seem like a nice guy . Thanks for sharing this. Love it !!💗

[@johnpearce9942]

Those aren't shooting stars, that's Elvis, Sonny and the guys doing fireworks wars in heaven. God bless you Sonny for caring the torch and for being a part of something so special. RIP.

[@magicwand6746]

Nicely done man ...this effort is highly appreciated

[@tomdotson6053]

the irony of this. the guys ended up having real lives after Elvis. something Elvis. didn't get to have

[@patriciaferrini-xt1ry]

Sad for Elvis Presley

[@kenclaar1712]

I bought Sonny’s TCB Necklace.Its a Honour to own it.

[@BLudlow214]

for real?

[@Craycraykell]

I heard he never gave that away.. thats the 1 thing that he kept .. he sold other stuff but not that

[@Sergigrinkovvolponyfan]

@@CraycraykellI got to touch it. Won’t go into details but I knew Sonny very well.

[@Craycraykell]

@@Sergigrinkovvolponyfan that's too cool !!!!!

[@brianjames1393]

You were always so kind to me Sonny-------RIP, my friend

[@martin77722]

i met sonny a few years ago good memories now they are all together in heaven just like the old days on tour and in each others company rest in peace to you all from england suffolk

[@marthaashley2211]

Very beautiful video rip sonny thank u 4 posting.

[@elspacquets3232]

Wow, thank you Russ for this beautiful tribute, it made me cry ! You were so Lucky to know this wonderful man ! He will be missed very much ! RIP Sonny

[@karentranter7806]

Hi guys, some amazing photos. Thanks for sharing some amazing pictures. RIP guys xxx 💝

[@PauloCesarDosSantosMatos]

Valeu Sony West muito obrigado pela amizade com Elvis Presley o legendário

[@edwardvelez2926]

Sonny u were a LOYAL N AWESOME FRIEND TO ELVIS! GOD BLESS UR SOUL N I HOPE N PRAY 🙏 🤲 U R HANGING WITH HIM IN HEAVEN LIKE U SAID THAT U WILL SEE HIM AGAIN!!😊

[@Existentialnausea]

What a handsome man.

[@martaaraujo3122]

Obrigada sonny por ter cuidado desse que foi a maior estrela já vista no mundo musical amo amo amo amo💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟

[@sidneymartin1947]

Beautiful tribute! I had the good fortune of meeting Sonny at an Elvis fans gathering years ago in Florida. I had some one on one time with him before the program started. Something I will never forget.

[@darrintomasick1288]

He had something special. He truly loved Elvis, and his tears showed it.

[@SpaGuy]

Enjoyed the Video my friend.. RIP Sonny..

[@patrickreynolds6861]

Thank you Sonny! For all the great stories that you have told about Elvis and the rest of the guys. May you be in the palm of the lords hand. RIP

[@lonmcq7317]

Russ... This is very touching. Sonny and Red were clearly devastated when Elvis passed. Much undue criticism has been laid on these guys... It seemed fitting, if unfair that they passed so close together... To Hell with the haters... Blessings to your Family... Be Well...

[@johnllewellyn7085]

Red and sonny back together, very sad, but hopefully they are all together up there hanging out again with Elvis, I wish life was deiffent, but it's not, you never want friends and family to get old, pass on, just sucks, Elvis and the boys will always live on, in the Harts of Elvis Presley fans, 🤘 EP FE

[@artmanjohn2]

Just found out that Red died of the same affliction that took the actor John Ritter. Gone too soon!

[@Wildlife_SA.]

I second that. Well said. From a huge Elvis fan in South Africa.

[@alicemilling3706]

Very beautiful tribute you'll be missed Sonny, now with the passing of Red,and GK I know the Elvis and the guys are all hanging out together again TCB AND SLOT TLC God Bless You Always ❤❤❤

[@lisarose7138]

Rest In Peace Sonny❤️🙏🏻😘😪

[@nancyangel450]

I have so much respect for Sunny and all the men who tried to help Elvis.

[@theironknight597]

Rest in peace Sonny, you lived a remarkable life and I am grateful for the stories you told during your time with Elvis. You were not without your own mistakes and shortcomings but who is, you lived a life many would dream of living. Where ever you are I hope you are at peace.

[@bienkee2059]

Red & Sonny West are such a big part of Elvis’s life. Thank you for the video

[@ornellabarbaro3861]

Betrayed Elvis .

[@gregamerson9172]

@@ornellabarbaro3861 that's right a damn JUDAS 🖕🖕

[@MMAfighter38113]

I always liked Sonny. Despite what a lot of the fans have said and written, I do believe he and Red cared a great deal for Elvis.

[@MMAfighter38113]

Clifford Cowie red & Sonny has been with elvis for almost 15-20 years when they were fired. Elvis left town & had his father do it. They were given one weeks pay. Personally, I think elvis should’ve taken care of the matter himself and at least given them a severance package.

[@MMAfighter38113]

Clifford Cowie I didn’t like the concept of the book, but when Elvis’ father fired Red, Sonny & Dave Hebler, the excuse was to cut back on expenses. With red & Sonny close to Elvis for almost 20 years, I can understand their bitterness & being somewhat vindictive. If someone fired me after 20 years as a cost cutting move & only gave me one week’s pay, I’d probably do the same thing too. Apparently, Red was somewhat confrontational when it came to Elvis’ addiction. Many fans have blamed the Memphis mafia for not helping Elvis. There’s only so much someone or some people can do. If I had a good friend self destructing, I couldn’t just sit back & not try to help. As I take issues with some of the accusations made in the book, such as Elvis using powdered cocaine, I’m sure the motive for the book wasn’t just to be vindictive but also to make money since they practically walked away empty handed after almost 20 years. There had been some friction between Red & Elvis going back to the wedding when Red was not chosen to be Elvis’ best man & not even invited to the wedding.

[@ornellabarbaro3861]

@@MMAfighter38113 Like I said before. If Sonny and the rest had written EWH 6 months to a year before they were fired and still employed by Elvis I'd say ok maybe Sonny was out to open Elvis's eyes and help him. Sonny, Red, and David quickly came out with the book right after they were fired by Vernon. Huge Red Flag. They wrote this book for revenge! Plus I also believe they exaggerated and lied in the book to make themselves look good. Those three may they rest in peace while Elvis because of them will never rest in peace because of what these three have changed his image in history. Betrayal... Even if Elvis was as bad as they said and maybe he was, Elvis never deserved this by these men he loved. Obviously, the man was in pain and between a rock and a hard place if anyone in the media had found out. Not so bad today but in those days it wasn't tolerated.

[@brianjames9828]

Sonny was so very kind to me in the 1990's

[@geraldmccarty8630]

God bless sonny I wished I could have knew him and the guy's what memories

[@gods_soldeier]

I met sonny in 2004 for the 50 anniversary of that’s alright mummer , proper mans man top bloke .

[@willfade7994]

Beautiful tribute. I'm in tears... I pray Sonny, Elvis and everyone else Sonny loved who passed on before him are reunited in Heaven. I never got to know him, but his stories touched my heart. Thank you for sharing this. God bless you. 🌹

[@the_music_hall]

Russ what a great tribute from the photos to the music! Sonny would be proud. Although I never met Sonny personally I will cherish a photo and autograph that Bob got me when you all visited him in Nashville. My thoughts are with you and your family on the loss of your friend. TCB.

[@chios1761]

Thank you for this video. RIP Sonny. A good good man.

[@Lola-sz8zu]

Thank you for positing. So sad to see him go. RIP Sonny!

[@JeffSchrembs]

Thank for you sharing your post, and heart, via this video on KZbin. For those who are unfamiliar with Russ Howe I can attest that he is a priceless asset in the "world of Elvis Presley" who has put together many professional endeavors pertaining to Elvis that have benefited Elvis fans around the world and will continue to do so for generations to come. Not only is Russ Howe an incredible source pertaining to, and was a friend of, Elvis Presley but he is also an exceptional man - human being - etc. I can't imagine the loss that Russ Howe and Sonny West's family/friends/loved ones/etc are enduring. I pray for them. My grandfather told me, and I wasn't even 10 years old at the time, that in this world a man has his word. His name. And his reputation. And that after a man dies if he was 10 people that remember his name, his passions, his works, his endeavors, etc. that that man was blessed. Well Sonny West exceeds these criteria and....more. I remain saddened that my medical issues prevented me from attending the funeral of Sonny West. I just wanted to pay my respects. THANK YOU Russ for this post and Sonny was fortunate to have you in his life as you are for having had him in yours. Take care and God bless you and your exceptional family (individually and collectively) this day and all others to follow. PS: To Elvis Presley fans I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you seek out, support, tell others about, etc. all of the endeavors in which Russ Howe is involved. for they are; rare, unique, of high quality, filled with never before seen, contains great facts and insights, great value(s), etc. When you have Elvis Presley combined with Russ Howe you have a terrific combo.

[@clairemooney3969]

Sonny. Was. A. Special. Friend. To. Elvis. God. Bless. You. Sonny. You. Are. In. God's. Hands. Now. Good. Night. To. You.

[@kevinfindley690]

Sonny and Red had a lot of responsibilities heaped on them taking care of Elvis they did the best they could but in the end the way it all ended up falls on Elvis's shoulders he was the boss......

[@davidbrennan3613]

God rest his soul

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

I'm sorry for your loss Russ. Sonny was a good man. I hope his wife is doing better I know she has had her struggles as well. God Bless the West family.

[@ramseypropteries2901]

What a very special tribute to Sonny West I would tell who ever posted it Thank You !!!!! Ken. Ramsey

[@jeansimpson431]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@joanne26]

Hello from England Such sad news about the death of Ronnie Tutt. He "WAS THE BEST" and a GREAT friend to ELVIS R.I.P. Not many guys left now ELVIS died 2 days before my 12th birthday and i have been a FAN ever since. He was my HERO. I know this is a STRONG word to use BUT ITS TRUE I have been watching a lot of videos "behind the scenes" and the backstory of ELVIS. I must admit that i shed tears of sadness but i must also think happy thoughts. This short video is a lovely tribute to Sonny. He was part of the "Memphis Mafia" who were a bunch of guys who always looked out for Elvis A group that knew each other a long time. Sonny must have had such a wonderful life and such great experiences during those years up until 1977. Yes in life there are the good times and the not so good times. I hope he did not have any regrets. He should not have any as he always did his best. In the main lots of comments are touching and some are horrible. We as humans can be cruel but all i can say is "WE WERE NOT THERE". GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@mariawojcik4394]

R.I.P. Sonny West 🙏💜

[@cindawalker9261]

love the video and the song .. thank for posting

[@kathysharpe7339]

crying too hard to say much but thank you. love always big guy. RIP.

[@donnap587]

That was very beautiful. I didn’t know a lot of those people , who was that man in the photo with Sonny so much.

[@russhowe6061]

Hello, that was me, Sonny and I were best friends for over 30 years.

[@donnap587]

@@russhowe6061 , Sorry I didn’t know. That was so beautiful that I went back and watched it a second time.

[@mslevi7]

​@@russhowe6061 , Very beautiful!! Love it. By the way .....are you one of Elvis's sons ? Your features are so alike !! Just wow!! Thanks again for sharing this beautiful done tribute. God bless !

[@maggieanderson3778]

Thank you Sonny for being there for Elvis and TCB now & forever. I will make it to Memphis soon so I can pay my respects in person.. Always & forever Mary

[@queenblackmamba]

Beautiful

[@StaceyDMify]

Wonderful tribute. He'd be proud you took the time to make this, I'm sure. RIP Sonny. A fine man.

[@CynthiaDenton-b6l]

Song so Beautiful to Sonny West cousin Red West Elvis Best of Friends like Bothers E& S

[@debroy3262]

Very nice tribute. RIP Sonny West 💗

[@rivergirl76]

Love this song also.

[@Reaperdrone67]

Awesome video. Sonny seemed like a nice guy.

[@johnllewellyn7085]

this guy can sing, this song and the voice is great, Russ great job, you and sonny look like good friends, glad you can share with all of us Elvis fan, but I am and always will be a sonny west fan, hey sonny love you brother where ever you are, RIP my friend, see you on the other side 🤘

[@SideMoneyGarage]

Thank you for sharing.

[@bradlott3284]

We miss you Sonny and Red

[@nedrafolk5460]

Beautiful!!!

[@stillbee7222]

Thank you for sharing with us, I'm sorry for your loss. . R.I.P..

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

Love it! Thank you.

[@brianjames9828]

One very wonderful man

[@MariaLucia-os9ob]

Oi eu Maria Lúcia gostaria de saber como ficou os caras depois da morte do Elvis eu como fan tardia pois quando ele morreu eu nasci em 1961 dia 10 de janeiro quando ele morreu eu era muito jovem como moro na roça e neste tempo a qui não tinha energia e nem televisão os anos se passaram os filmes dele com o passar dos anos também sesaram a gente andava muito para assistir mais agora em 223 eu com 60 anos conheci um canal a qui no Brasil aí comecei a conhecer a história ávida e mi apaixonei novamente e estou com sede de conhecer mais e mais a começar por vocês e pelas moças também estão todos vivos e fazendo o que dá vida me respondam por favor Lúcia

[@KenRossJordan]

Great job Russ! Sorry for the losses of all these guys!

[@justdea5757]

May peace and comfort be with the West family. RIP Sonny... you have had a battle for sure the past few years. Now you rest. Thanks Mr. Howe for sharing this video with us. Beautiful song. God Bless!

[@mimismith4638]

P9

[@kazfleszar5899]

jesus words ,ill be with you allways.

[@rocelta2]

Muy bonito. Siempre quiso a Elvis.

[@dublin_barman4044]

Rest in peace Sonny

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

I think of the time when Elvis and Sonny got into a confrontation and Elvis punched him in the face and Sonny didn't retaliate he just said l didn't think you could do that to me Elvis and tears of option came to him . That was turning the other cheek . They both made it right with each other were still great friends. You could see in some of those videos like All the king's men that Red and Sonny and all of them loved Elvis and he loved them.

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

Tears of emotion

[@KenRossJordan]

Loved Red in movies, such a natural!

[@MsSprinky]

Thank you for being there Russ.....

[@alwayssme]

i hadn't heard that sonny passed, may he rest in peace

[@wendysilagy-krzak5741]

Mr. Red West, Sorry for your loss of Sonny. Duke 49 said it all.

[@justbrowsing1770]

wendy Silagy-Krzak Unfortunately, Red West passed away as well. Approximately 2 months after Sonny. May they both RIP. I'm sure the whole gang is together again in Heaven.

[@jeffreybanker6120]

Sonny seemed like he was an honest friend to Elvis

[@jeffreybanker6120]

Sonny seemed faithful to Elvis

[@markbrown6066]

RIP Sonny. I really liked you. Wished I could have met you in real life.

[@heidi1409741]

this is so beautiful..you will always be remembered Sonny .you are with our Saviour now and with your dear friend Elvis .R.I.P. Sonny.

[@juanabarrientos2358]

OMG solo tu. Esposito y Charles.... Maravillos amigos del grande y maravilloso Elvis Presley.... Y lamento que no te encontrarás con el rey... Pues el esta muy vivo en arkansas y estoy seguro que lo sabías... Y por eso díos te bendiga

[@jpogera9939]

sonny ... great stories....rip

[@stefangillis7879]

lovely video god bless r.i.p

[@Harley-f9q]

Hello, Beautiful tribute!! I’ve tried reaching out through the Sonny Curtis Website and we’d to speak to someone!

[@christophertyler3425]

We love you Sonny. Should have never written the book, but we love you forever, nonetheless!!!

[@christophertyler3425]

I love you Sonny West!!!

[@aparecidacampos873]

Beautiful . Thankil 😔🌹

[@myiaowens2962]

RIP,you were such a nice person

[@clapolla]

Very nice. I wonder if his wife, Judy, is still living. I know she was very ill at one time.

[@russhowe6061]

Thank you. No unfortunately she passed away.

[@lolasanchez5993]

subtitulos por favor, gracias

[@revkelly85]

Thanks sonny for teaching me the way you sold merchandise

[@cks57youto53]

That's beautiful thank you for sharing , Sonny was my favorite of the Memphis Mafia ! As he was the one that when he told a story of ELVIS an they're friendship it was heartfelt from his soul ! His words were HIS Word ! Rip Sonny forever missed by many 😇

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

Thank you for the video.... RIP Old Friend........... Mr.R, the last security (MM) hired

[@vieirafilho4963]

Esperávamos Elvis e sua turma no Brasil 🇧🇷 Mais eles nunca vieram.

[@marieschaffer2907]

Love you sonny and red

[@rontrudell3358]

Protector of the. King. Canada

[@TheFalco4451]

I am sure you are back with Elvis right now. He knows you only wanted the best for him now!!

[@angelviscarrara7426]

sure not

[@darrintomasick5270]

I love Sonny! Elvis was lucky to have him and Red.

[@jeansimpson431]

What is the name of this song?? It's perfect!

[@russhowe6061]

I'll Be With You Always