Chez Robert Giron

It's with a heavy heart that I share the news about my dear colleague and fellow writer, Zachary Benavidez.

His family would greatly appreciate any kindness you can lend with regard to helping them with the loss, as they live in Arizona, while Zach lived in Washington, DC.

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Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Zachary Benavidez. On Saturday, August 20th, we received a call that he was found unconscious in his apartment. Words cannot describe how shocking and unexpected this announcement was. Committed to his educational pursuits Zachary lived away from home most of his adult life. Living thousands of miles away from his family was not easy but he managed with the loving friendships he made along the way. Thank you for being there for him to offer your love and support.

We appreciate your heartfelt condolences and desires to share donations in memory of him. Help spread the word!
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Kevin McLellan of Cambridge, Massachusetts has won the 15th Annual Oscar Wilde Award for his poem titled Anonymity. Kevin McLellan received a cash prize of $100.00 and his poem has been published by Gival Press. Gina R. Evers served as the judge.

Kevin McLellan is the author of Tributary (Barrow Street); the chapbook Round Trip (Seven Kitchens), a collaborative series with numerous women poets; and the book arts project [box] (Letter [r] Press). McLellan won the 2015 Third Coast Poetry Prize, and his poems have appeared in journals including American Letters & Commentary, Colorado Review, Crazyhorse, Kenyon Review, West Branch, Western Humanities Review, Witness, and several others. He lives in Cambridge MA.

Honorable Mentions:
Midwestern Gothic by Laura Mayron of Chesnut Hill, MA
The Pulse by Catherine Johnson of Livermore, CA
Taken by Kevin McLellan of Cambridge, MA
Good Humor Man by Teresa Stones of Hartford, CT