tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post4170022146992042788..comments2024-01-01T22:13:14.156-06:00Comments on ghettoManga: R.I.P. Milestone Comics writer Robert L. Washington IIISamaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17390821139505287622noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post-90453163257605017922012-06-24T04:06:12.176-05:002012-06-24T04:06:12.176-05:00Thanks for the update Craig! That's GREAT news...Thanks for the update Craig! That's GREAT news! I'll post it up!Samaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390821139505287622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post-61420587406298958302012-06-24T00:27:17.270-05:002012-06-24T00:27:17.270-05:00Hi, all, thanks to the efforts of many generous fa...Hi, all, thanks to the efforts of many generous fans and friends -- and loads of support from the Hero Initiative -- Robert Washington's remains will now get a proper burial. If you would like to attend his memorial service, it is planned for 7pm Monday, June 25th at the Ross-Roden Funeral Home, 725 E. Gun Hill Road, Bronx, New York 10467.Craig Hicksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post-90256021816465138192012-06-18T19:21:47.138-05:002012-06-18T19:21:47.138-05:00Thanks for posting, Craig. I'll spread it arou...Thanks for posting, Craig. I'll spread it around!Samaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390821139505287622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post-24381280204987661422012-06-18T13:39:10.423-05:002012-06-18T13:39:10.423-05:00I went to school with Robert Washington in the Det...I went to school with Robert Washington in the Detroit area from 5th to 8th grade. Like many of Robert’s school friends, and sadly, his family, I had not been in touch with him for many years. But when I heard about his death and learned more about his financial and family situation, I immediately became concerned that his remains might end up on Hart Island. The island is New York City’s location for indigent burials. The dead here are buried in pine coffins, stacked in unmarked trenches, by Riker’s Island inmates. There are no services or ceremonies.<br /><br />A small group of Robert’s former classmates and colleagues have joined forces to ensure this doesn’t happen. We’ve been in touch with the city medical examiner’s office and after some serious sleuthing made contact with one of his relatives. And we’ve started raising funds to pay for a modest funeral.<br /><br />If you knew Robert, were a fan of his work or just are interested in lending a hand, here’s how you can help.The Hero Initiative — a not-for-profit, 503(c) charitable organization that helps comic book creators in need — has agreed to act as our vehicle for contributing to Robert’s funeral arrangements.<br /><br />The money we contribute goes to the Hero Initiative, but can be directed toward specific purposes, in this case Robert’s funeral. Any money over and above the cost of the funeral will be applied in Robert’s name toward helping other comic book creators make ends meet.<br /><br />To donate, go to the Hero Initiative home page (www.heroinitiative.org) and click the yellow “Donate” button at the top right. This will take you to PayPal, where you can login and make your contribution.<br /><br />IMPORTANT: Make sure you click the button that says “add special instructions to seller” and type “Robert Washington” before you submit your donation.<br /><br />Whether you contribute or not, thanks for taking time to read about our effort to honor Robert.Craig Hicksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post-53409460004228028212012-06-10T13:35:39.891-05:002012-06-10T13:35:39.891-05:00Yes. It's hard to understand how this kind of ...Yes. It's hard to understand how this kind of thing can come to pass while cartoons and merchandise are being sold based on his creative efforts. <br /><br />The books he worked on continued to have a ripple effect in the black comix underground, even before DC decided to bring the characters into their mainstream universe. It's a shame they were not willing/able to intervene. <br /><br />This seems so preventable...Samaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390821139505287622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21882383.post-89546909170558177802012-06-10T13:17:06.608-05:002012-06-10T13:17:06.608-05:00Man, I heard this earlier in the week and I'm ...Man, I heard this earlier in the week and I'm still messed up about it. Shadow Cabinet was one of my favorite Milestone books as well, and dude's work on Static was great. It's just upsetting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com