don't know how the Huerta family feels or if anyone's looked into this, but do you think there should be a petition going (or something similar) to place Freddy onto the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame? Because I think that it would be a high honor indeed for that organization to recognize him for his countribution to country music.

in the meantime, the Huertas remain in my thoughts and prayers ...

Love you! Still miss you....

Dear Freddy fans,
I have a CD called:
'20 greatest hits', label: BG Country.
(CD 2630012)Germany.
Can anyone tell me more about this tracks? Where? From what year? ans so on.
Please, mail me. Hans.

I just love Freddy Fender! I wish someone would pay tribute to him in St. Louis with a concert!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR MESSAGES THIS SATURDAY IT WILL BE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE FREDDY FENDER MUSEUM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.


GRASSHOPPER FENDER

Freddy was a truly great performer! I got to see him at the National Date Festival in Indio, Calif., a few years back. He got there late after having had dialysis that morning, but what a wonderful show this sick, but diligent, man put on! He will truly be missed!

I have been very ill this past year and out of touch with things. I just found out that the great Freddie Fender passed away last year. What a terrible loss to his family and fans. As I am reading his guestbook, I feel the pain of his beloved family and his "grasshopper" Hang in there because I know our loved ones watch over us and help guide and shape our lives. Make him proud. Susan

Hello. I just want to thank you Tammie for your advise and kindness. I just want to remind all of you Freddy Fender Fans that I will be preforming a tribute
to Freddy Fender on Dec.7 & 8, 2007 at
APACHE GOLD CASINO in GLOBE, ARIZONA.
Come out and support the tribute to this
wonderful entertainer gone from us too soon.

Dear Vanna,
Your sweet words concerning your grandfather make deep impression on me. Such tender words from a 16 years old girl.
And I am convinced that your Granddad was absolutely the most proudest grandfather in the whole world for having a sweet granddaughter like you. Even now. From above.
And you are so right to say 'he was not just a singer', but he was our Dad, Granddad and we loved him so much. We still do. And we'll always do.
And it is to us to thank all of you that you have shared him with us.
Ordinary people from all over the world which also loved him.
For his individuality and his wunderful songs.
Work and study hard for a beautiful live so that you make your Grandfather (and Grandmother) even more proud than he already was!
Janny

Dear Family,

Freddy has always been an inspiration ever since I heard Wasted Days and Wasted Nights as a kid, even though I live long away from the America. His voiced reached us so far and many millions around the globe. His voice and the talent will linger as long as the world will. I wish his family my heartfelt condolences.

May his soul rest in peace,

Ahmed Sunil

Dear (Grasshopper) Vanna

I am sorry of the passing of your wonderful grandfather. I loved his singing. I am so glad he shared his voice with so many people...and you are lucky to have had a Grandpa like him. Always keep him in your heart...You were called Grasshopper when I was a kid I was called Cricket....cause I had skinny legs.. You take care and God Bless you and your family.

Milly WARD Piros

My Mind Is Like Lightning....One Brilliant Flash and Poooffffffffffffffffff, It's Gone

When I heard of Freddy's untimely passing last year my first thought was what a loss to the music industry as a lot of my friends shared the same passion for his passionate music. I have been a fan of Freddy's since way back when and remain a fan to this dsy. His music is timeless because a good share of it was written as a description of life as he saw it, and more of us should see it his way. Work hard, be honest, and you will be rewarded is the message I got from his music. Freddy will be missed, but not forgatten.

I AM PLAYING ONE OF HIS CD'S WHILE I DO MY HOUSE CLEANING. HIS VOICE WAS SO GOOD AND I THINK IT GOT BETTER AS HE GOT OLDER.

HE WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MYNALL TIME FAVOROTES AND I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO HEAR HIM SING IN PERSON

Hey !

Just was listening to his song " wasted days and wasted nights " Made me wonder if he had a website .. and i came across this . I didnt know that he had passed away in 2006 . Wish he was still here and able to record music . The oldies are the BEST ( im 24yrs old and saying that by the way )

Have a great one !!!

dear vanna you will be comforted by the memories of your ABUELO more and more as you grow older.his strengths will become yours.. thanks for sharing your love for him .stay straight and smile for him

a man with a great heart and great music
long live his music!

I heard this song on the way home from the hospital after visiting my husband. My tear drops kept falling. I now know what freddie ment. I love freddie. May all my teardops be caught by Frank and Freddie.

GOD BLESS EVERY ONE

Hi Vanna, your story about your grandfather is so sweet. The hurt will ease with time.

THIS PAST SUNDAY, A YEAR AGO, MY GRANDFATHER PAST IT WAS TO HARD TO GO WITH MY FAMILY TO SEE HIM BECUASE HE DIED RIGHT AFTER I TURNED 16 YEARS OLD. EVERYONE THINKS THAT 16 IS A BIG THING FOR A GIRL GETTING READY FOR PARTYS. BUT FOR ME IT WAS A WAKING THAT LIFE IS TO SHORT TO BE DRUNK AND HIGH. I WAS SAD ALMOST EVERYDAY LAST YEAR BECAUSE I REMEMBER THAT WHEN I WENT TO MY GRANDPARENTS HOUSE I WOULD TALK IN SPANISH WITH MY GRANDFATHER. SAYING STUFF LIKE "HOLA GRANDPA COMO ESTAS" HE WOULD SAY "HOLA GRASSHOPPER" AND SOMETHING ELSE IN SPANISH AND I WOULD SAY "WHAT" ME AND HIM ALWAYS LAUGHED WHEN I TRIED TO SPEAK SPANISH BECUASE I DIDNT KNOW IT. I REMEMBER WHAT WE DID AND KNOW I CAN NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. BUT I KNOW GOD TOOK HIM FOR A REASON, HE TOOK HIM BECAUSE IT WAS HIS TIME AND NOW HE SINGS FOR GOD EVERYNIGHT. IT LIKE WHAT MY GRANDMOTHER SAID TO ME GOD LEND US THIS BODY AND HE COULD TAKE THE BODY BACK WHEN EVER HE WANTS. I REMEMBER WHEN I TURNED SIXTEEN I WENT TO HIS ROOM AND TOLD HIM HI GRANDPA YOU WOULD BE PROUD TO KNOW THAT I TURNED SIXTEEN AND THAT I LOVE YOU. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE IN THE FAMILY. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR PRAYING AND STILL WRITING. I KNOW IM TELLING YOU PEOPLE ALOT BUT I WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH HE MEANT TO ME HE WASN'T JUST A SINGER HE WAS A SON, HUSBAND, FATHER, AND MOST OF ALL A WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER TO ME AND EVERYONE ELSE.

I'LL ALWAYS LOVE HIM IN MY HEART AND IN MY SOUL NEVER LETTING IT ESCAPE FROM MY MIND.

LOVE GRASSHOPPER FENDER (VANNA)