On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 6:47 AM, Suresh Ramasubramanian <[email protected]> wrote:
John Perry Barlow, Internet Pioneer, 1947-2018 | Electronic Frontier > FoundationThere is so much to say about John. The many years at the EFF > board with him. The great memories. So much to remember. > Dave > https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/02/john-perry-barlow- > internet-pioneer-1947-2018 > I'll miss him - with all his ego and cantankerousness, he was genuinely insightful, visionary and influential. His writings helped inform many of my thoughts about community in the online sphere, leading to him being the second person I ever emailed (in 1994). I got this from his daughters sometime in 2016 (which itself was the continuation of a situation that started a few years ago), so this was a long time coming. > >We, The Barlowettes, have hacked into the Barlow Friendz list to invite you to "Everyday Miracle: A Benefit for John Perry Barlow” - an intimate evening of music in celebration and support of our father and partner-in-crime. Performers include Bob Weir, Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads, Members of The String Cheese Incident, Sean Lennon & Les Claypool, Lukas Nelson, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and Special Guests. > >Tickets for purchase here: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1347933 > >As many of you know, Barlow has had a tumultuous year and a half, much of which has been spent in “medical incarceration”. Due to a dizzying array of medical events and complications, JPB has been living with extreme pain and limited mobility since April of 2015. > >Tragically, even a healthy savings and robust insurance is no match for the cost of extended convalescence in contemporary America. Thus, after 18 months of onerous outlay without any income and recently expired disability benefits, we have reached a critical juncture where we must reach out to you, his fellow innovators, artists, cowboys, and partners-in-crime, to help us in making sure that we are able to provide the quality of care necessary for Barlow’s recovery. > >What better way to ensure Barlow’s wellbeing than a celebration! > >Your support (whether through benefit attendance, auction purchase, or donation) is both an expression of love and caring for his comfort, and a vote for keeping the planetary treasure that is Barlow’s body and brilliant mind churning out rare insight and pioneering action as long as he is able. > >All proceeds from the event will go directly towards Barlow's care and recovery. > >The John Perry Barlow Wellness Trust is also accepting donations and even has a live auction site for rare gems. It can be accessed anytime through this website: http://www.johnperrybarlow-wellnesstrust.com/ >>>> > >We hope to see you there! > >Love and Gratitude, >Leah, Anna & Amelia Barlow > -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
