Elton John Tribute to Ryan White 28 April 2010.m4v

Elton John's powerful tribute to Ryan White on the twentieth anniversary of Ryan's death, included a moving description of the pain he experienced during Ryan's final days. This video shows Sir Elton talking about the significance of -- and then singing -- Candle In The Wind.

In the video, Candle In The Wind is followed by Elton's description of having agonized over what to sing at the funeral, finally deciding on one of the songs from his first album in 1969 -- a beautiful song called Skyline Pigeon. Ryan's soul was finally free to go anywhere, and his inspiration was free to inspire people all around the world.

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[Phil Ford]

It's lovely to know, that to this day, even now with M.J gone that E.J is keeping Ryan's memory alive!!

[MemoriesDreamer]

My deepest respect to Sir Elton John for this moving and sincere tribute to Ryan White.

[goofyvaa]

It is hard to realize it has been 20 years, seems just like yesterday. As a health care professional I have always treated people with AIDS with respect and compassion. It does not matter how the disease is contracted the results are the same. Ryan and his mother had such a fighting spirit. Ryan was one of many faces of AIDS and will never be forgotten. He taught the adults in the country a lot. Thank you Ryan for all you did.

[streetboyzinc]

Ryan taught the world that anyone can get aids! He had so much spirit and energy to get pass the hate that existed in America! My Grandfather died of Lukemia during the same time, We often wonder if his blood was tainted during that period of time when blood wasn't checked! Ryan White will always be a real hero just like the 3 brothers that were burned out of their home in Arcadia Florida! Panic was the tune of the day with Aids and Ryan fought against that and we shall remember him forever on!

[Mike mitchell]

I have lost 5 friends to aids it was so hard to watch them die.