h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

To DNA's family, my deepest and sincere condolences, you, the world, and everyone, has lost a genuis, and mentor.

To DNA, i know you are out there and you are getting this, i would like to thank you for the many hours of pleasure to just kick back and enjoy the stories your talented hand has wove. i would also like to thank you for helping me to bring myself closer to my birth mother of whom which our mutual love of your books brought us closer, and will forever endear you to my heart. thank you and farewell.

Mr. KareBear

Given Douglas's concern for conservation, is there any particular charity that would be an appropriate place for anyone wishing to make a contribution in his memory?

Douglas used to support the WWF and the The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, that's a very nice thought Potholer.

It was the W.W.F. and the Diane Fossey Gorilla fund.

In one of his books Douglas talked about the The Kakapo Recovery Programme in New Zealand. There are only 62 kakapos left in the world (they're a small flightless parrot). That might be a suitable charity.

As a NZ journo, I might be able to make some enquiries on that front.

Might have to wait until after the weekend (but it's Sunday here now anyway).

not much more to be said tht hasnt alreddy.
thanks man wel miss you

bye Douglas.

So Long, Douglas and Thanks for Eveything, including:

The ability to Laugh Out Loud and to heck with the other people on the bus!, the knack for being able to see the absurdity in just about anything, and the joys of being able to see the other person's point of view.

I will miss you terribly, and the chances I would have gotten to further share your view of this strange and wonderful universe.

SpaceCadette
Glendale California

What can I say? You've created one of the most fundamental and original sites on the Internet, as well as a 'trilogy' of books that changed the world, and a game that brought laughter to many many people...
...If a group of ten people were given three lifetimes, their combined efforts wouldn't have managed that.

You can be assured that our feelings are with your family and your spirit, and that we will continue your legacy in the way you wanted it.


- Chris T.

What is Douglas' legacy? A lot, but this forum, the h2g2 site, the "air" of all of his projects, and the atmosphere that rises when h2g2 fans meet, truly points in the direction of friendliness.

Being one of many having had uncountable joyous moments over Douglas' work, I think of ways to repay him. Not easy, now that he is dead, is it? But I think that the best tribute to Douglas would be trying to create a friendly atmosphere around me. Just like he managed to do, both in his nearest surroundings, and in the vast community of h2g2 and Dirk Gently readers, Starship Titanic players and h2g2.com users.

My thoughts to his family and nearest friends.

Tom

I feel so sad.

If I lie down and put a paper bag on my head, will that help?

Douglas Adams will always be remembered, admired and loved. However many copies of his books are sold in the future, however successful h2g2 will become, it is the number of people that will smile and laugh when they read (or re-read, or re-re-read...) his books, that will prove how worthwhile and wonderful a life his has been.
My condolences to his family and friends,
Bethan, UK.

How shocking to turn on the computer and read the news! Hitchhiker was such a comfort to me as a teenager cause it made me feel it was alright to be odd. Made me embrace my oddness. Helped me create the persona that I grew into.

Its that hit in the pit of the stomach feeling. Just thankful he was.

I grew up with Douglas' work, he inspired me to write and be funny, to buy a Mac and to look at this strange world in context, to understand infinity and question my own immortality.

Thanks for introducing me to Arthur, Ford and Dirk; people I know better than I know myself.

Cheers for everything,

Darren.

At least he lived to see his Guide become reality.

I like the idea of signing off with real names today, but I'm taking it one step further. I'm signing off with my Guide name thoughout the rest of the Internet.

(signed) Scott Eiler, East Douglas, Massachusetts, USA.

Bye Douglas. Thank you.

Christian Hellriegel

I've just returned from holiday and have just heard the devastating news. My sympathies and condolences go to his family and friends.

This is a tragic loss and I'm sure his family would be heartened to read the comments posted here.

Ashley

So sad, his books gave me a new "Weltanschauung". Through his work I found many new friends always knowing they have the same kind of humor and at least some similar intrests. His contribution to my world and my life is unique.

So long and thanks for all the friends I have found through your work...

Marco J.K. Mueller, Hamburg, Germany