I originally posted this article in 2012 and then forgot all about it. I think it asks a question that we need the think about. How remarkable must you be before your family or friends will pay to see your life in print?
Obituary for Pere Antoine in the 20 January 1829 edition of "The Bee" newspaper, New Orleans. (Wikipedia) |
Another man was an activist that pushed against the grain and fought to have more minorities admitted to his university. He graduated in the 1960's with a doctorate in Social Science. He sought out minority men and women to introduce as possible candidates for a upper education for many years. He taught at various colleges throughout the United States. I admire a human with a purpose.
So what is my point? We all know that nothing is free. Obituaries were just one of the many services that newspapers provided to their community for free...in the past. But now, if a family or friends want to see those words in print, they must pay. So the question that came to mind was: How remarkable must you be before your family or friends will pay to see your life in print?
Just a thought!
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I love to read obituaries. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
ReplyDeleteRemember when we would check to obituaries to see who had died in town? Now only just a very few are ever mentioned...that is not good!
DeleteI also like to read obits. I would hope my friends and family would think my life was interesting enough to pay for it! :-)
ReplyDeleteMe too. But just in case I am going to make it happen if it turns out I do something remarkable. :)
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