August 18, 1977 arrived over Memphis with a heaviness that could be felt in every quiet street. It was the day Elvis Presley was laid to rest, and for Billy Smith, time no longer moved the way it should. The world was mourning a legend, but Billy was grieving someone far closer. A cousin. A brother in spirit. A part of his own life that could never be separated
August 18, 1977 arrived over Memphis with a heaviness that could be felt in every quiet street. It was the day Elvis Presley was laid to rest, and for Billy…