Edison Pena, Trapped Chilean Miner, Gets Trip To Graceland

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rescued Chilean miner and Elvis Presley fan Edison Pena has an invitation to Graceland, the music icon's longtime home in Memphis.

Pena, who is 34 and married, was pulled from the collapsed mine Wednesday morning.

After hearing that Pena was an Elvis fan, Elvis Presley Enterprises sent various gifts down to Chile, including CDs, DVDs, sunglasses and a book.

Now that Pena has been freed, he has been invited to visit the estate where Elvis lived for 20 years before he died on Aug. 16, 1977.

Kern says he does not expect an answer to the invitation any time soon, saying there are more important things Pena needs to take care of.

Editor's Note: The group of 33 miners have so far been invited to Spain for a Real Madrid game, England for a Manchester United game, and on an all-expenses paid trip to Greece.

Comments

[Krinkle Kut]

10:49 AM on 10/16/2010

More proof that there is a God; may he stuff his emaciated belly with banana-peanut butter fried sandwichs..... thank you very much.....

[KIVPossum]

02:48 AM on 10/14/2010

If I'd spent 70 days underground I'd want a cabana by the beach and a cold drink...but that's just me

[Krinkle Kut]

10:50 AM on 10/16/2010

enjoy your caffine-free diet coke.

[KIVPossum]

03:06 PM on 10/16/2010

I'm thinking more a liter size gin and tonic

[WorkhelpWorkhelp]

01:45 AM on 10/14/2010

So that's all you have to do for an invite. 70 days in the hole. geez.

(kidding)

[Lisbeth35]

12:55 AM on 10/14/2010

Good for them. I hope the miners and their families have many opportunities to enjoy themselves, worry free. They deserve it.

[IrisMozenter]

07:45 PM on 10/13/2010

"Kern says he does not expect an answer to the invitation any time soon, saying there are more important things Pena needs to take care of."

More sloppy editing on this article -- who is Kern?

[mamapower]

07:20 PM on 10/13/2010

I'd prefer Disney World Resorts.

[silkphoenix]

06:11 PM on 10/13/2010

I am sure they'll enjoy Graceland. I am a big Elvis fan and listening to Elvis music always makes me happy. Personally, music is the best therapy when you are down.