Selena: One of us

"Mexican-Americans admired the Texas singer. In her they saw themselves, their daughters and neighbors. Even 10 years after her death, she is remembered, mourned and loved.
Tejano queen Selena Quintanilla Perez was on the verge of breaking into American pop. The Texas native had just recorded her first English-language CD and appeared in a movie with Marlon Brando and Johnny Depp. But the 23-year-old's promising career came to an abrupt and tragic end when her fan club president shot and killed her. The death of the popular young star reverberated in the Mexican-American community, sparking candlelight vigils and tributes throughout the nation. Ten years later her presence endures. In this issue, we relive the day she died, share Tucsonans' reactions and examine her legacy."click title for the rest

When I was a limo driver I had the opportunity of driving Abraham Quintanilla,Selenas brother on several occasions.He was always cool and one day shared with me the tough days he lived after Selenas murder.We all lost a star when we lost Selena, and for all her fans out there I let him know we felt his pain in her loss.Recordamos a Selena y la estrella preciosa que se nos fue al infinito.En paz descanse.