American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944).
Born February 9th, 1866 in Kentland.
Died May 16th, 1944 at 78 years old in Kentland.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson