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Autopsy Report

The Smoking Gun has published the autopsy report. Please note that this is an autopsy report, and as such contains explicit reference to things many of you may find upsetting.

I've thought long and hard about posting the link below, but what it has come down to is that I know visitors to this site are, for the most part, people who care greatly about David Foster Wallace and his works. I would also rather know that interested readers found this report after visiting here, and remembering that David Foster Wallace, from everything we've read, heard and know about him, was a good person. His life should not be defined by his final moments. I fear that wider reports about the link below will focus on the details of his last moments, rather than the insight with which he left us through his writing.

If anything, think about donating to the college trust fund DFW set up for his nieces. I can give you the address if you contact me directly (I have been asked not to post it directly on the site).

Autopsy report via The Smoking Gun

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Vancouver Remembrance Audio

 
Some great audio clips recorded by Anu Sahota of people who attended the Vancouver remembrance. Big shout-out to Ryan, great to hear first hand about the Amherst pieces.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:02
 

NYC Memorial Links

Links about the NYC Memorial:
 
CNN Fellow Authors remember David Foster Wallace
New York Times Books Remembering Writer of 'Infinite Jest'
New York Times Books Paper Cuts - Practically Painful English
Publishers Weekly Friends and Colleagues Celebrate Foster Wallace
Band of Thebes Service Programme and Reflection
 
Thanks to everyone over at wallace-l for their recounts too. It is not often that I wish I did not live so far away from DFW central. The last few days have left me feeling so far away.
 
Please hit the contact link if anyone is interested in an Australian meetup. Maybe we can get some people together in Canberra...
 
BTW I have not missed all the emails and links you have all been sending me. I'm a bit behind on the updates and trying to focus on memorial feedback right at the moment.
 
 
 
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:04
 

Amherst College Memorial Audio

In Memoriam: David Foster Wallace '85 Audio found here
 
(I've read the RS piece. Shattered. Buy it. Read it.)
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:04
 

New York DFW Memorial Oct 23rd

Friends and fellow writers will speak in remembrance and appreciation of the life
of David Foster Wallace in a memorial service held by Little, Brown and open to
the public, scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd, at 4pm at the Skirball Center
for the Performing Arts at NYU.
 
(I'd love to post any reports for readers that attend, this also applies for the
Vancouver remembrance.)
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:05
 

Donations on behalf of DFW

I have had numerous requests from readers asking if there are any sanctioned funds/charities to donate to on behalf of David Foster Wallace and his family.
 
The answer (from DFW's literary agent, Bonnie Nadell) is that there is. David Foster Wallace has set up a trust fund for some close relatives. If you wish to contribute any money please get in touch with me through the contact link and I will forward you the appropriate details.
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DFW Remembrance, Vancouver

 AND BUT ALSO, a tribute to DFW involving readings, ruminations, drink
(and no cover charge) planned in conjunction with the Vancouver
International Writers Festival. It will be held on Friday, October 24,
2008 at the Granville Island Hotel Dockside Lounge from 7 PM onwards.

Authors will read favorite passages from DFW's books. Readers include
Lee Henderson, Zsuzsi Gartner, Deborah Campbell, Michael Turner, Meg
Wolitzer, and other local and festival authors. In addition there will
be an opportunity for the audience to read from favorite DFW passages
or simply raise a glass with the writing community to commemorate his
work and influence.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:05
 
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