American electrical engineer (1869–1943).
Born September 24th, 1869 in Manakin-Sabot.
Died May 20th, 1943 at 73 years old in San Diego. [ref]
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