[Noisebridge-discuss] why a "wake" at No Starch?

[Bill Pollock]

Also, we're having this tomorrow, not tonight. I can't type at all today.

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Bill Pollock <bill at nostarch.com> wrote:
> Yes, I just saw that on the list. (I organized this a couple of days ago.)
>
> I think people need to discuss this now. We can always have another
> event next week.
>
> Call this a meetup if you like. It's just a way for people to get
> together, find community, and share.
>
> Bill
>
> On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Lisa Rein <lisa at lisarein.com> wrote:
>> just a note that it was my understanding (from June at the internet
>> archive) that the family asked for people to wait a week for all this
>> stuff. I'm not telling you to not have it. Just making sure you knew the
>> families wishes. thanks :)
>>
>>> Some people have asked why No Starch Press is having a wake for Aaron
>>> Swartz. (I’m thinking of it as a very brief shiva, but I’m not a
>>> family member.)
>>>
>>> Aaron’s sudden and tragic passing has touched us all. Even my
>>> neighbors and friends with no direct connection to the hacking
>>> community have been shocked by this event.
>>>
>>> I’m having this event (call it a wake, remembrance, shiva, whatever)
>>> for my friends like Quinn, Cory, Meredith, Len, and so many others in
>>> the hacking community. For participants in our Geeks & Depression
>>> meetups last year. For my neighbors and others around me who have been
>>> touched by this tragedy. For young hackers like my son Josh, and his
>>> nerdy friends. For geeeks, nerds, and misfits everywhere. For
>>> passionate people who want to make a difference and who sometimes do
>>> it their way even if that way is controversial.
>>>
>>> I hope that people will have similar events in many places, both large
>>> and small. We all need a time to share, grieve, and reflect. I hope to
>>> offer a bit of that time.
>>>
>>> Our doors open from 7:00-10:00pm on Wednesday, January 15. I have some
>>> snacks and alcohol (we always do at shiva). All are welcome. Bring
>>> something to share if you like, or something that reminds you of Aaron
>>> or others we have lost.
>>>
>>> --
>>> William Pollock, Founder
>>> No Starch Press
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>>>
>>
>>
>> Lisa Rein
>>
>> http://onlisareinsradar.com
>> http://www.lisarein.com
>>
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> --
> William Pollock, Founder
> No Starch Press



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William Pollock, Founder
No Starch Press