Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Brenden Foster

Brenden Foster

I am sorry for the sadness of this story, but: Wikipedia:Not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_blog.2C_webspace_provider.2C_social_networking.2C_or_memorial_site, WP:BIO-Meritruge23 (talk) 04:32, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Wikipedia is not a memorial site, as per nom. RayAYang (talk) 05:35, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
On the fence. I can't get a good grip on this one. Most sources appear to copy each other (so it's a bit weak on refs for a standalone article), but he was the cause for a charity organization to be brought into existence. I'd suggest redirecting to the radio station that started the charity and rewrite the story in a section there. - Mgm|^(talk) 14:07, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep There is significant enough coverage to merit a listing of this posthumously. Gilgamesh007 (talk) 14:13, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Delete per one-event person and a memorial article. MuZemike (talk) 18:11, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - This is not a memorial article, as he was notable before he passed away. Note that most coverage on CNN and many other sources focussed on his actions which spurred a spike in charitable donations, not his death. WP:BLP1E is shaky as well, as multiple independent events (food drives in many different states) happened after coverage of him. Neier (talk) 09:32, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - I'm surprised this page has been nominated for deletion. I don't believe the article qualifies for one-event person, as the article clearly states he inspired multiple events. And I understand that Wikipedia is not a memorial site/blog/website provider/what have you. I have seen more and more sources, charities and organizations recognize the name of Brenden Foster as the story has developed (and I knew about it very early because I live in the area the story comes from), and I sincerely believe that his story, its coverage and its impact meets Wikipedia's standards for an article. In the meantime, Charlie Gibson has also covered this story.
Delete Not Wiki appropriate. I can see the emotion behind the story and why people would be determined to save it, but until an organization forms in his name, there shouldn't be any mention on Wikipedia of this boy any more than any other day-to-day headline. This story belongs in newspapers.Kingdomcarts (talk) 23:47, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]