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

[Shannon Lee]

It wasn't so much that the family asked everyone to wait a week, as that
(it is my understanding that) the family is observing a week of shiva, and
it was desired that the family could attend some of the memorial services.

Bill, is it OK for us to publicize your event?  Is there a page to link to?

--S

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Bill Pollock <bill at nostarch.com> wrote:

> 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
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > William Pollock, Founder
> > No Starch Press
>
>
>
> --
> William Pollock, Founder
> No Starch Press
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