Poet-Broker Ed Rosenthal To Speak About Joshua Tree Survival Tuesday Morning At Clifton's Cafeteria
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Ed Rosenthal, in blue sweater, stands with Robert Clinton, Andrew Meieren, and Don Clinton after announcing Meiren's purchase of Clifton's Cafeteria from the Clinton family.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Less than a week after being found by search teams inside Joshua Tree National Forest, Downtown broker Ed Rosenthal will be speaking at a press conference at Clifton's Cafeteria.
Two weeks ago, Rosenthal, 64, was in the news for brokering the sale of Clifton's Cafeteria to Andrew Meieren, owner of the Edison. Days later he made headlines after being reported as having gone missing inside Joshua Tree, where he'd gone for a hike to celebrate the Clifton's sale. After spending six days in the desert, a parched and disoriented Rosenthal was found alive by search crews.
Tomorrow morning at 10am, Rosenthal will be at Clifton's Cafeteria to talk about how he survived.
"After 24 hours in the wilderness, he ran out of water and decided to remain in one spot until rescuers found him," reads a press release announcing that Rosenthal will explain how he found himself lost. "Knowing that he may not survive, Rosenthal, a poet who is never without a pen, wrote messages to his wife and daughter on his hiking hat."
Rosenthal will also use the opportunity to announce plans to raise funds for the search and rescue teams that found him.
Bolt Barbers on October 04, 2010, at 02:24PM – #1
Now THIS will be interesting. It may not generate the same quantity of comments as such other great downtown news like Rogue Board Members cancelling great events without authority, or the tale of Hot Dog vs. Wine, but surviving SIX days without water has my attention and I can't wait to hear this story of "real" survival!
Guest on October 04, 2010, at 03:09PM – #2
A wonderful man. A great person. We give thanks to G-d for his survival and life.
Guest on October 04, 2010, at 05:31PM – #3
Maybe this was all god's punishment for selling Clifton's to a nightclub operator.
John Varela on October 04, 2010, at 06:16PM – #4
Ed Rosenthal is one of the good guys in downtown L.A. We are so happy to have him back. Bless you Ed. Your good works are the reason you have survived. You have a really good heart.
Robert Clinton on October 04, 2010, at 08:39PM – #5
Last week my friend was lost, now he's found. I rejoice in Ed's return from desert.
Guest on October 04, 2010, at 09:47PM – #6
I'm going to tell my dad about Ed. My dad is retired and does a lot of hiking by himself.
Guest on October 05, 2010, at 10:50AM – #7
Yes, Ed-- sorry we couldn't be there this morning to hear you in person, but it brought joy to so many of us that you are alive to tell the tale!
By the way, I think many of us hugged our loved ones a little closer this week as well. You've again reminded us of what's important.