Jack Herer passes away

HCL · Sep 19, 2009

According to a source close to the family, Jack Herer, much beloved Emperor of Hemp, is dead. The marijuana hero collapsed backstage on Saturday, September 15, at â€œHempstalk 2009″ in Portland, Oregon. Herer had just given a fiery speech to the crowd on the future of hemp when he suffered a heart attack and a significant loss of oxygen. Herer died today, September 18, at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

Jack Herer was born June 18, 1939. A former Goldwater Republican, Herer became a political activist and the author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, a book which is now a classic polemic in the effort to decriminalize marijuana. Herer was perhaps the world's most famous activist for the decriminalization of marijuana and the utilization of hemp.

Herer argued for the decriminalization and utilization of marijuana because it has been shown to be a renewable source of fuel, food, and medicine, and can be grown in virtually any part of the world. Herer was one of the first to show that the U.S. government deliberately hides the proof of marijuana's efficacy and utility. Herer devoted his life in support of cannabis, hemp and marijuana.

Herer suffered a stroke and heart attack in 2000 at another Oregon event. Although he had since recovered, the 70-year-old activist spoke with a stutter and walked with a limp. Just minutes before his speech, Herer looked fit and said, â€œI'm getting better and better and better. I'm healthier than I've beenâ€¦â€

Herer was a true American hero who spoke truth to power. He stood up for freedom while many others failed to do so. He will be missed.
We love you Jack.
Free the weed!
Source: Clarity Digital Group
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R.I.P Jack. I can't believe I decided against going to Hempstalk... My next bowl is for you brother.

Shivian · Sep 19, 2009

Are there any reliable sources for this?

Sketchy Newb · Sep 19, 2009

Oh no. RIP Jack

His strain will keep his memory alive

hoodie · Sep 19, 2009

This is like the 3rd thread I've seen of this. And I'm pretty sure he's alive and in critical condition.

Yeah, he's alive:
http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Port...ack-Herer-Emperor-of-Hemp-marijuana-hero-dead

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