In Remembrance
Jonathan Magbie
Jonathan Magbie (1977 – September 24, 2004) was a quadriplegic who died in jail while serving a ten-day sentence for marijuana possession.
Magbie was paralyzed from the neck down after being struck by a drunk driver at the age of four. In 2004, he was charged with marijuana possession after police found a marijuana cigarette and a loaded gun in the vehicle in which he was stopped. [1] Although he had never been convicted of a criminal offense and although he required private nursing care for as much as 20 hours a day, Magbie was given a ten-day sentence in the D.C. jail in September 2004 by D.C. Superior Court Judge Judith E. Retchin. Lacking a ventilator, he died in city custody four days later. This provoked a series of op-ed pieces in the Washington Post by columnist Colbert I. King.[2]
Magbie’s mother, with the help of the ACLU, filed a lawsuit accusing the District government and Greater Southeast Community Hospital of failing to give him proper care. The lawsuit was settled out of court.
References
- ^ Henri E. Cauvin, “D.C. Jail Stay Ends in Death For Quadriplegic Md. Man”, Washington Post, 1 October 2004
- ^ Colbert I. King, “For Jonathan Magbie, a Catalogue of Injustice”, Washington Post, 5 December 2008
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JACK HERER – WIKIPEDIA JACK HERER (CANNABIS)
The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died
Bonnie King Salem-News.com
The global cannabis community mourns the loss of the great Jack Herer.
 The one and only Jack Herer will be missed forever.
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(SALEM, Ore.) – The sad news has been confirmed. Jack Herer, 70-year old author of The 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.”
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After a brave fight, Michelle succumbed to cancer on October 20, 2010. Her passion, strength and courage inspired so many people, and she will never be forgotten.
Her husband Jef, is continuing the work, so the Medicinal Cannabis Education Package and Medicinal T-Shirts are still available.
In her honour, a non profit will be established, the Michelle Rainey Foundation: Continuing Crohn’s, Cancer and Cannabis Research.
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Anita Mayfield with Gatewood Galbraith in 2004
Anita Mayfield of Mississippi, Nita T. Delta’s Daughter was with the USMJParty from 2003 until her death in May of 2011. Shown above with Gatewood Galbraith in 2004.
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Gatewood Galbraith, Lexington, KY Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist.
| Obituary Louis Gatewood Galbraith (1947 – 2012) |
Louis Gatewood Galbraith was a well-known Lexington lawyer and perennial candidate for Kentucky Governor. He was born in Carlisle, Kentucky to Henry Clay and Dollie Galbraith and was the fourth of seven children. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1977 and in 1977, earned a law degree from University of Kentucky College of Law.
Galbraith is best known as a perennial candidate for Kentucky Governor. His most recent campaign was in 2011 where he ran as an independent and garnered almost 9 percent of the votes. He was also an advocate for the legalization of cannabis.
Gatewood Galbraith died on January 3, 2012 at the age of 64. He has three daughters.
Published in The Courier-Journal on January 5, 2012
Galbraith, Louis Gatewood
Galbraith, Louis Gatewood, 64, beloved father, grandfather, attorney and civil rights advocate, died peacefully at his home with family on Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012. Born in Carlisle, KY, he was the son of the late Henry Clay and Dollie Eliza Gatewood Galbraith. He was a former Marine, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, and the University of Kentucky College of Law. He was a humanitarian, friend, and author – who worked tirelessly for the people of Kentucky.
He is survived by his three daughters, Summer Galbraith Sears (Kate), Dunedin, New Zealand; Abby Sears Galbraith (Ryan Moldt); and Molly Galbraith, both of Lexington. He is also survived his two grandchildren, Connor Gatewood Moldt and Ella Grace Middleton Sears; his siblings, Don Lynam, Liz Whitehorn (Ken), Edna Hancock (Terrell), Hank Galbraith (Judy), Mike Galbraith (Julie), all of Lexington, Tim Galbraith (LuAnn) of Louisville; his former wife and the mother of his children, Susan C. Sears; his lifelong friend, Kim Eisner; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy G. Lynam.
The visitation for family and very close friends will be held between 4-8 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Crown Plaza Campbell House, in the Colonial Ballroom. Parking is available at the rear of the Crown Plaza Campbell House. There will be a public gathering and a celebration of his extraordinary life — the location, date and time to be announced by his family. Milward-Broadway is in charge of arrangements.
