Jack Herer passes away

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The sad news has been confirmed. Jack Herer, author of Emperor Wears No Clothes and renowned around the world for hemp activism, has died at 11:17 a.m. today, in Eugene, Oregon. Jack Herer suffered a heart attack last September just after speaking on stage at the Portland HempStalk festival. The last seven months have proven to be a huge challenge to the man, with several health issues making his recovery complicated.

 

Jack Herer's health has been poor lately, this last week there have been reports of the severity, and an outpouring of prayers on his behalf.

 

"It's shocking news, even after these last seven, trying months," said Paul Stanford, THCF Executive Director.

 

"Jack Herer has been a good friend and associate of mine for over 30 years. I was there when he had the heart attack at our Hempstalk festival and I know he wouldn’t appreciate the quality of life he's endured these last months. Still he will be greatly missed. I honor his memory."

 

"No other single person has done more to educate people all across the world about industrial hemp and marijuana as Jack Herer. His book is translated into a dozen different languages, it's a bestseller in Germany," added Stanford.

 

"The Hempstalk stage will forever be the Jack Herer Memorial stage. And, a Memorial is planned to be built where he fell that day," Stanford said.

 

"His legacy will continue to inspire and encourage for generations to come."

[mistyville]

R.I.P Jack Herer

[Budstedpothead]

I am glad.. i learned about him and his legacy before he died..

I had a feeling he was going to die, and quite a few hours ago i pondered if he was dead. he is.

 

I can think of several other people that should be dead instead of him, i believe his poor health was the result of his chosen goals, cannabis activism is a very stressful lifestyle.

 

I hope we all honor his memory by finishing the fight he started many years ago.

 

My favorite quote of his is this "We saw what happened in germany what happens when people forget to vote, quit complaining and do something positive for a change"

[itsMoeyy]

This is truly a sad day for all of us.

Jack Herer has died trying to help and change the lives by being a cannabis activist and now all his hard work has paid off for nothing.

 

I hope we all honor his memory by finishing the fight he started many years ago.

 

Just as Budsted said, we have to honor him and all others that have died for the war on marijuana.

I hope this is a lesson for us to get our acts together and work as not just a group but as a team of intelligent people to help spread the word of marijuana and help end this nightmare of prohibition.

 

R.I.P Jack Herer

 

(btw I've never heard of the guy before)

[DarkSpark]

Rest in Peace Jack Herer. A sad day for the community but he has accomplished plenty through his life and will be remembered by many even in his death.

[Budman2012]

Yeh , I read about this ; this afternoon , knew it would be posted here quick smart ... and ofc it Is , Twice

I saw it here:

http://the420times.com/2010/04/jack-herer-...mp-passes-away/

 

Farewell Jack Herer , Lived a good Life and where would we have been without him and his ilk these days.

The Emporer of Hemp Will Live On! (Classy and well deserved 'NikName' no doubt)

Cheerz and Rememberance

 

Budman

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RIP Jack

[ScareCrow]

R.I.P Jack ...

 

At least he has weed named after him ...

[uka]

i remember reading his book when i was younger at school, and have a copy in the bookcase that my little brothers love to read before bed.

 

R.I.P. Jack, forever missed

 

Uka.