American rower (1903-1981).
Born January 25th, 1903 in Washington.
Died May 2nd, 1981 at 78 years old in Beach Haven.
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