This post is written for Sunday Photo Fiction. My story starts after the photo prompt.
So far the “Winter Dance Party” tour was a big success. Richie had just returned to join the band after suffering from the flu. The band would be better with Richie in the group. The band had just preformed at Clear Lake and was scheduled to travel to their next stop at Moorehead, Minnesota. The winter weather forecast was for snow and low temperatures in the low 20’s. Holly fully realized that their tour bus was not equipped for the terrible winter conditions that were forecast.
“The hell with it” Holly said, “let’s charter a plane to our next gig.”
“I ain’t flying anywhere” Jennings responded, “I’m staying with the bus.”
Holly, already suffering from the flu himself, and getting more angry at the moment, said “Fine, I hope your ol’ bus freezes up.”
“Well, I hope your ol’ plane crashes” Jennings shot back.
Light snow was falling at the time of departure. The ceiling of 3,000 feet and visibility was 6 miles with winds from 20 to 30 mph. Although deteriorating weather was reported along the planned route, the weather briefings pilot Peterson received failed to relay the information.
The plane took off normally from runway 17 at 12:55 am Central Time on Tuesday, February 3. Jennings was able to see clearly the aircraft’s tail light for most of the brief flight, which started with an initial left turn onto a northwesterly heading and climb to 800 ft. The tail light was then observed gradually descending until it disappeared out of view.
Around 1:00 am, when Peterson failed to make the expected radio contact, repeated attempts to establish communication were made, by the radio operator, but they were all unsuccessful.
Bye, bye, Miss American Pie.
Oh Danny Boy! 
Harsh words are never good words to part on!
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LOL, I loved that ending man!
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Thanks OM! Appreciate you stopping by.
DJ
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No worries Danny! 🙂
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Be careful what we wish for. Love stories with a moral!
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A tragedy for the world. Buddy Holly had so much potential – we’ll never know how great he could have become.
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I agree. Life cut way too short.
DJ
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The day Valens, Holly and Richardson died was indeed a very dark day for music. You’ve told this very well Danny. Although I wasn’t alive when this happened, it is something that has affected music all across time.
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Thank you! Indeed it was a very sad day for music lovers.
DJ
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The song always makes me go cold. Probably always will as well.
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Ah that’s why we all have to be careful what we say!
Enjoyed
Ally 🙂
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Exactly.
DJ
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Sad story, but enjoyable. It was quite intriguing to see the story switch into what almost felt like an “accident report” narrative half-way through. Was that intentional?
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Thanks! I fiddle with various ways to tell the story and narrative kept coming into the mix. Thanks for the thoughtful comment.
DJ
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Very sad day for all.
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For sure!
DJ
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Oh no! The plane crashed! Holly must be “american pie.” Great story Danny!
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Glad you enjoyed!
DJ
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Yes, I did!! 🙂
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