Mouk's picture is beautiful, but I think I'd much rather use a nice picture of Heath. It would resonate more with the family, too, don't you think?
Though I love the pic of the tulips in the snow (it's exquisite and so poignant), there is no Australian connection with tulips or snow and an explanation would be necessary.
I'm not sure about everyone else, but when I read a newspaper, I don't read it word for word, from cover to cover. I tend to flit through the pages quickly looking for headlines and pics that catch my attention. And they are the articles I read. If we want our tribute to be noticed by Heath's family, friends and loved ones, we must:
1. Use an instantly recognisable image of Heath;
2. Prominently use Heath's name in the header; and
3. Utilise well-spaced, uncluttered formatting that welcomes the eye to read the notice. Something like this:
In Memoriam
Heath Ledger
1979-2008
The men and women of bettermost.net
extend our heartfelt condolences to the family
and friends of Heath Ledger.
We love and respect Heath and thank him
for the spirit of positive change
he has inspired in our lives.
He will always live in our hearts.
