Hunter S. Thompson's Remains Shot Out of Cannon

One of the most unique final resting places has got to be that of Hunter S. Thompson. The popular American writer, who died February 20, 2005, had his ashes shot out of cannon. The writer of such hits as “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”, "Hey Rube" and "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72" committed suicide in his home outside of Aspen, Colorado. He apparently shot himself while speaking with his wife on the phone. His family was not surprised by his suicide, citing that Hunter had been in a lot of pain recently due to several injuries. He was 67 at the time of his death. Keeping with his quirky character, he requested to be cremated and to have his ashes shot out of a cannon. He requested no other funeral.