Elvis fans Charlene Adams, left, her mother Joan Abbott, and sister Connie Roberts, all of Alabama, join fans from around the world holding candles during the candlelight vigil held in front of Graceland on the 31st anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley Friday evening August 15, 2008 in Memphis, TN. Elvis Presley died at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977. He was 42. Police officials estimated that 15,000 of the Elvis faithful braved stormy weather outside the gates of Graceland Friday night to mark the 31st anniversary of the singer's death on Aug. 16, 1977. The annual candlelight vigil is the focal point of Elvis Week in Memphis. Crowds swelled after the rain broke, right on cue for the lighting of candles. The theme of the evening was "I Miss You." Note: the candles were lighted at 8:30 p.m. Rain is intermittent at this time.

Posted:  18th. August 2008