The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was no consensus. Even after discounting all these new users and IPs, can't read consensus here. Secret ^account 18:41, 4 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Brenden Foster (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

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.
  • BLP doesn't apply at all. He's not a living person. - Mgm|^(talk) 10:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
• 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]
• Delete per WP:BLP1E. -Djsasso (talk) 01:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep it - This page doesn't qualify for deletion as it was a news story covered internationally and his story resulted in a social impact that began prior to his death and continues on today. While there is not currently a foundation that bears his name (although I expect there will likely eventually be a local event or foundation named in his honor)his name is being recognized by charitable organizations nationally. Although the information could and should be included and the story expanded, it does represent a biography of a notable individual and events. If this article is unworthy of Wikipedia then someone please explain the validity of articles on American Idol reject William Hung and runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks. On that basis I submit Wikipedia has sufficient space for this one.Luceo*Non*Uro 01:34, 1 December 2008
• Delete - People die a lot. Get over it.. --07:15, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

• Keep it I don't understand, people die a lot and to get over it is not a a justified answer to delete an article about a person making a difference. As said by the other usher before me, Foster has made a huge impact internationally and locally. It demostrates a individual who contributed to society.

• Keep A person that has made a positive impact on a local and national level deserves an article on here. The fact that he died isn't the issue in question here, it's the fact that his death brought a community to action and has set records of charitable giving in the Seattle area over past years. His story is an inspiration and, having earned his spot in history, deserves an article more than most.

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.