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Marvin Gaye Stamp Petition Drive Winding Down
Sun Sep 21, 3:00 AM ET

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Time is running down for the "A Stamp For Marvin" campaign which is being spearheaded by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Motown Alumni Association. Fans of the legendary singer are being asked to write letters of support by September 25 to the Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee, a group of independent citizens appointed by the Postmaster General who meet four times a year to review more than 40,000 suggestions for commemorative stamps. The stamps are issued to honor anniversaries, important people or special events. According to the Postal Service, individuals must be deceased for at least 10 years before they can be considered for a commemorative stamp.

Ron Brewington, executive director of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Motown Alumni Association told Eurweb, "The committee has turned down Marvin for a stamp several times. No reason for the denial was given." Brewington is hoping the commemorative stamp will be issued on April 2, 2004--the date which would have marked Gaye's 65th birthday.

Marvin Gaye (news) was accidentally shot and killed by his father while trying to protect his mother on April 1, 1984, the day before his birthday.

Supporters are asked to sign and send a letter or postcard, including the words: "I SUPPORT A STAMP FOR MARVIN GAYE" to:

Los Angeles Motown Alumni Association

6305 S. La Brea Avenue, Suite 3

Los Angeles, CA 90056

Gaye has received numerous honors, including induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences (NARAS), two Grammy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame