Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Bob Cuff
Matte painter and visuals effects expert for films such as "The Guns of Navarone," "The Princess Bride" and "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (above) -- via the Guardian
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Anna Walentynowicz
Shipyard worker and union activist whose termination triggered the Gdansk strikes, and eventual overthrow of Communism in Poland -- via the Washington Post
John Agnew
World War II veteran was part of rough-and-tumble "Filthy Thirteen" unit -- via the Philadelphia Inquirer
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
'Obit Patrol' fills predicted need
A recent posting by Rich Gordon at Poynter Online succinctly outlines a plan for changing how obituaries are published -- an approach already in place here at Obit Patrol!
"Meanwhile, a news-based Web site focusing on obituaries about interesting and accomplished people should attract a substantial audience -- both obituary enthusiasts and people with niche/affinity interests -- and generate new advertising revenue. With the right mix of on-site content and links to material elsewhere, such a site could also drive traffic to newspaper Web sites."
It's right here, right now. Let me know if you want Obit Patrol to be a part of your media package!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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