I just wrote the same thing in my E-mail...though my tacking the obituary onto the end of it caused it to be held up for moderator approval. D'oh! Anyway, to add the sentiment that will be repeated whenever the other post finally makes to everyone... ...as your attorney, I advise you to have a drink in Dr. Thompson's memory. Latah, WiLL ----- Original Message ----- From: "John L. Micek" To: Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 6:31 AM Subject: Hunter S. Thompson, RIP This is just devastating. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40737-2005Feb20.html I never would have become a journalist without his influence. john ___________________________ John L. Micek State Government Reporter The Morning Call Harrisburg, Pa.