Honoring the life of John Thornton
Please join Erin Thornton and colleagues from Elsewhere Partners and the American Journalism Project for an evening of toasts & reflections to honor John Thornton’s life and legacy.
April 9, 2025, on what would have been his 60th birthday, at 5:30pm
Brazos Hall
204 E. 4th St.
Austin, Texas
5:30 p.m. CT
The livestream, available below, will begin on April 9 at approximately 6 p.m. CT.
In lieu of flowers, Erin, Wyatt, and Wade would be honored if you would consider supporting the organizations that John shaped and that shaped him:
Or consider contributing to:
Sound Off, a mental health organization dedicated to supporting those otherwise reluctant to seek care. Sound Off provides anonymous clinical and peer support to those who have served our country, a cause that John and Erin have supported and cherished.
In case helpful, here are some hotels located near Brazos Hall:
- Thompson Austin, by Hyatt (3min walk)
- The Westin Austin Downtown (4min walk)
- Hilton Austin (5min walk)
- Austin Marriott Downtown (6min walk)
- W Austin (8min walk)
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