Posted on 05/27/2005 10:31:52 AM PDT by TFFKAMM
Organizers of a memorial for Hunter S. Thompson plan to erect a 150-foot structure — courtesy of actor Johnny Depp — to shoot the gonzo journalist's ashes onto his ranch near here.
Friends and acquaintances gathered Thursday to discuss the Aug. 20 invitation-only service, which will be six months after Thompson shot himself in his Woody Creek home.
Jon Equis, the event producer working with Thompson's family, said the tower will be 12 feet wide at the base and 8 feet wide at the top, where a cannon will be placed.
Depp, who portrayed the author in the movie version of Thompson's book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" will pay for the tower, designed to resemble Thompson's "gonzo fist" emblem.
As Thompson requested, his ashes will be shot out of the cannon onto his property.
Equis said the tower will be constructed far from Woody Creek Road and covered with a black drape before the service to discourage tourists. A public event is expected to be planned later to commemorate the writer's life.
The August event will consist of "spoken word and live entertainment," Equis said. The cannon will be fired around sunset.
The event organizers must get the plans reviewed by the Pitkin County Community Development Department, but Thompson's widow, Anita Thompson, was supportive. She said the event will be a celebration.
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I think we should have the same rules for Johnny Depp that we do for Ann Coulter. Post a picture.
Well, I've never heard of draperies as being discouraging....
I checked the Free Republic manual. I think you misinterpreted the rule. It actually calls for a picture of Monica Belucci. Sorry, rules are rules. I don't make em, I just twist them to suit my own purposes.
For some reason, the 1812 Overture keeps running through my head...
"...It's the funeral that's shot from guns!"
Take it away, Puff !
Hunter Thompson, left, and Johnny Depp at the New York premiere of the film adaptation of Thompson's book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" on May 19, 1998. Organizers of a memorial for Thompson plan to erect a 150-foot structure -- courtesy of Depp -- to shoot the gonzo journalist's ashes onto his ranch near Aspen, Colo. The Aug. 20 invitation-only service will be held six months after Thompson shot himself in his Woody Creek home. Associated Press file photo by Kathy Willens
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My draperies are discouraging. |
Yeah, post a picture!
Hunter Thompson has 100,000 fans???
Not quite - lol. Maybe something from Pirates?
Be still, my heart...! ;-)
Dang it! Cache played a trick on me. Sorry for the double post. Oh well. Double the Wonka's probably better than no Wonka at all.
LMFAO
Dangus, you absolutely RULE!!!!! That is the best pic of her I have ever seen. You just made my day. Can anyone argue that is not one of the most beautiful women ever?
Happy to oblige darlin',:)
Think I'm gonna add this to the Hunk page!
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