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Valens purchased a home for his mother with the royalties he earned from his music, and his last party was held there before the ill-fated tour. Fans still pay homage to his memory by gathering around this property, as it represents both his legacy and the dreams dashed by that tragic crash.
At the San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Valens rests alongside his mother, with a gravestone that reflects his lasting influence in music. Inscribed with notable phrases, his grave is a reminder of the impact he made in his brief lifetime and continues to hold in the hearts of fans.