John Lennon Remembered 25 Years Later

NEW YORK - As they have done for 25 years, fans will converge in just outside the Central Park Dakota apartment building today to remember the words, music and deeds of John Lennon.

The music icon was gunned down by a deranged fan just steps from his home on the night of December 8th, 1980.

Although there is no official program for today's memorial, most of those paying tribute usually gather in the evening in Strawberry Fields, where they sing Lennon's songs and reminisce about his legacy.

A moment of silence is held at 10:50 p.m., the time he was shot, and again at 11:15 p.m., the time he is believed to have died.

Despite some protests from fans, city officials plan to close the park at 1 a.m., as they have for several years.

Source: Associated Press