Kerry Thornley
Kerry Thornley
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Kerry Wendell McCorkle was born on March 17, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is often referred to as Kerry Thornley.
Birth and Death Dates
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March 17, 1944 - June 28, 1998
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Writer, Historian, and Researcher
Early Life and Background
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Kerry Thornley's early life was marked by tragedy. At the age of three, he witnessed his parents' brutal murder in a robbery gone wrong. This event had a profound impact on his life, shaping his worldview and influencing his writing.
Growing up in foster care and later adopting the surname Thornley, Kerry developed an interest in history, philosophy, and spirituality. He became fascinated with conspiracy theories and alternative explanations for historical events.
Major Accomplishments
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Kerry Thornley is perhaps best known for being a close friend and associate of Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy. Thornley's involvement with Oswald led to his own interest in the JFK assassination and conspiracy theories surrounding it.
Notable Works or Actions
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Thornley was an accomplished writer, contributing articles to various publications, including _The Los Angeles Free Press_. His book "The Shadow Over Ornament Valley: The Life and Times of Robert A. Heinlein's Characters"_ (1983) is a notable work that showcases his writing skills.
However, it's his connections to the JFK assassination and his association with Oswald that have cemented his place in history. Thornley also co-authored "The Idle Warriors" with Oswald, which explores themes of existentialism and individual freedom.
Impact and Legacy
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Thornley's experiences with Oswald left an indelible mark on his life and writing. His involvement with the JFK assassination has made him a subject of fascination for conspiracy theorists and historians alike.
Despite struggling with mental health issues throughout his life, Thornley continued to write and research until his untimely death in 1998. His work serves as a testament to the power of human curiosity and the impact that one person can have on history.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Kerry Thornley's association with Lee Harvey Oswald and his contributions to the realm of conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination make him widely quoted and remembered. His unique perspective on history, shaped by his own experiences and philosophical inclinations, continues to inspire debate and discussion among historians, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.
Thornley's life serves as a reminder that even the most ordinary-seeming individuals can be extraordinary in their experiences and contributions. As we continue to explore the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of history, Thornley's legacy stands as a testament to the enduring power of curiosity and inquiry.
Quotes by Kerry Thornley
As for the Devil – that is somebody our religion tried to do without for a long time.
Before I was a Discordian, I took life much too seriously. When you take life too seriously you start to wonder what the point of it all is. When you wonder what the point is in life, you fall into a trap of thinking there is one. When you think there is a point, you finally realize there is no point. And what point is there in living like that? Nowadays I skip the search for a point and find, instead, the punch lines.
ZEN is MEDITATION. ARCHY is Social Order. ZENARCHY is the Social Order which springs from Meditation. As a doctrine, it holds Universal Enlightenment a prerequisite to abolition of the State, after which a State will inevitably vanish. Or - that failing - nobody will give a damn.
Winston Churchill pointed out another attribute of good rhetoric: it is sincere. You must yourself really be against the Germans buzz-bombing London before you can persuade the English people it is a rotten notion.
What we lack in Prophets, however, we make up for in Saints. Only a Pope may canonize a Saint, but every man, woman and child on this planet is a genuine and authorized Pope (genuine and authorized by the House of the Apostles of Eris). So you can ordain yourself - and anyone or anything else - a Saint.
As for the Devil - that is somebody our religion tried to do without for a long time.
Every few thousand years some shepard inhales smoke from a burning bush and has a vision or eats moldy rye bread in a cave and sees God.
Although a madman, Norton wrote letters to Abraham Lincoln and Queen Victoria which they took seriously.
