It’s been a half century since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and its impact is still being felt. Questions of what could have been continue to reverberate through our culture.

Musician John Babcock was just a child when Kennedy was shot but he admits it is never far from his mind. He’s sharing his prized collection of memorabilia with Growing Bolder and a song he wrote for the 25th anniversary that’s just as touching and significant today.

Here is his tribute to a time gone by.