Dixie Darlin

Gene Odom in background with Lynyrd Skynyrd autograph session October 17, 1977

Dear Billy,

I tried to respond to your bulletin, but silly myspace wouldn’t let me. Anyway I just wanted to write you and thank you for keeping them alive through your page and through your friendship. Your page means a lot to me and I am proud to have you on my Friend’s list. My friend and I were on our way to school the morning that the news of the crash was broadcast over the radio. They followed up the news by playing "Free Bird", and to this day I cannot make it all the way through that song without busting out in tears. They were more than just a great band to me. They were like family. I was proud to say they were from my home town and they made me proud I was from the south. They really are legends to me and there will always hold a special place in my heart. My dad and step sister knew the family and said they were really awesome people. I will keep you and all the families in my prayers. And once again Thank you.

Your Myspace Friend,
Dixie Darlin