Rest In Peace

[FIGJAM]

[Elorrum]

Rest in peace: Gwen Ifill.

[some seeing eye]

Singer Mose Allison (1927-2016)

Your Mind is on Vacation
That's Your Red Wagon
I Don't Worry About a Thing

[Meat Hunter]

R.I.P.
Country singer Holly Dunn, who had the 1986 hit "Daddy's Hands." She was 59.

[Thecatman]

Got to see Holly Dunn in concert along with Charlie Daniels and Ronnie Milsap, in the early 90s.
Daddys Hands was probably her biggest hit.

Beautiful woman.

[some seeing eye]

Sharon Jones (1956-2016)

Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life, releasing her first record when she was 40 years old. In 2014, at age 58, Jones was nominated for her first Grammy, in the category Best R&B Album, for Give the People What They Want.

[Molotov]

A medical evacuation plane operated by American Medflight , the company that provides medevac service from the playa during the event, crashed in Elko, Nevada Friday night. Killed were pilot Yuji Irie; medical staff members Jake Sheppard of Utah and Tiffany Urresti of Elko; and patient Edward Clohesey.

I'm sure at least one of the crew members worked the Burning Man event this year.

R.I.P. to all.
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"The earth is a depot where wingless angels pass the time,
Waiting for the long journey home
Seeing a small boy, smiling in the corner, I ask him;
—You must be anxious to get home ?—
—I am home— he replied — I just come here to play the games—"

— Oliver Makin
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/late ... a-43657089

[theCryptofishist]

Funny, it still rips something out of me...

[Thecatman]

Florence Henderson, better known as Carol Brady of The Brady Bunch.

[lucky420]

"Mom always says don't play ball in the house"

R.I.P. Florence

[theCryptofishist]

Fidel Castro... End of an era

[Simon of the Playa]

Adios, Papi.

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[some seeing eye]

Slow motion unraveling of connections at http://www.oaklandghostship.com/.

[Ratty]

I'm sorry this posting looks so different than when I received it as an email. Maybe the Mods can clean it up and delete any extraneous content.

In the aftermath of the Ghost Ship Fire in Oakland on Friday, we want to reach out to our broader community to offer support. Such a tragedy as this hits hard - whether it’s close to home or far away - and each of us is deeply saddened by the loss.

For those immediately affected, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau has established a Family Assistance Center with the American Red Cross at 2425 East 12th Street in Oakland. If you are trying to locate a loved one, you may go to the center or call 510-382-3000 for information.

We know so many of you want to help. Here are some tangible ways you can.

Light Vigil for "Ghost Ship" at Lake Merritt Oakland
Monday Dec 5th at 8 PM - 10 PM
Lake Merritt Pergola
599 El Embarcadero, Oakland, California 94610


Oakland Fire Benefits: 2 shows in one night ! Kimya Dawson / Torrey Pines / Johnny Physical at Midsummer Studios
Wednesday Dec 7th at 7 PM - 11 PM
Midsummer Studios
5743 Horton Street, Suite A, Emeryville, California 94608


Oakland Family Dinner//Ghost Ship Relief
Thursday Dec 8th at 6 PM - 11 PM
First Church Of The Buzzard
2601 Adeline St, Oakland, California 94607



Oakland Underground Benefit concert
Saturday, December 17 at 6 PM - 10 PM
Independent Brewing Company
444 Harrison St, Oakland, California 94607



If you wish to make a Financial Donation - there are several online fundraisers:
https://www.youcaring.com/firevictimsof ... 016-706684
https://www.gofundme.com/ghost-ship-fir ... ts-support
Gray Area’s fundraising page
https://www.youcaring.com/firevictimsof ... 016-706684
Oakland A’s and Oakland Raiders joint fundraising effort
http://youcaring.com/oaklandfirerelief ‬


If you have material donations of clothes, home supplies, shoes, coats, furniture, please review and consider making donations available through this google sheet:


Finally, we know that this experience has affected many in the community deeply. If you or someone you know is in need of emotional support, there are many resources to contact. Here’s a few:
Alameda County Crisis Support Services 1-800-309-2131
SF Suicide Prevention (415) 781-0500
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online chat and phone 1-800-273-8255

Here’s a longer list of bay area resources for emotional wellness support:
]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u2q ... obilebasic

The East Bay Burners and the Burning Man organization will continue to do what we can to support the immediate and longer term needs of those affected by these tragic events. If you know of an event, fundraiser, or wish to reach out, please email us at [email protected].

Much love,
Sharma, Tiara, Moose and Scott
East Bay Regional team
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[MacGlenver]

Thank you, Ratty. <3 RIP to so many wonderful people.

[Jackass]

A tragic loss of life indeed. And to think that me, others on here, and friends could end up at a party of this very nature on any given weekend...wow. Sad, really hits home

[Meat Hunter]

Keith Emerson, founding member and keyboardist of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and a progressive rock legend, died Friday. He was 71.

[some seeing eye]

95 is cool. RIP John Glenn.

[burner von braun]

[amelia123]

Adios, Papi.


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He was one of the true-hearted people who left this world in sorrows. RIP

[Thecatman]

Damn, 99 year old Zsa Zsa Gabor.

[some seeing eye]

Many of us are connected one or two personal links with the Ghost Ship.

Here is another different performer loss. 1963-2016. George Michael

[FlyingMonkey]

60 was too young.

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I appriciated her more in her later years. She was a hoot. RIP Princess Leah. I have lost many Icons from my youth this year

[FlyingMonkey]

Makes me wonder Who's next???

[FlyingMonkey]

Totally Bummed

[Ratty]

[FIGJAM]

At some time today I will probably watch "Singing in the Rain".

[Mountain Bobby]

And cry all the way through it... a great talent and a great person, RIP

[FlyingMonkey]

Farewell Mary.

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[Simon of the Playa]

i miss bob the couch.