American artist, tile setter.
Born February 12th, 1879 in Serino.
Died July 17th, 1965 at 86 years old in Martinez.
        
        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