Peter McWilliams, you will not be forgotten.

Some of us knew your personal warmth and love. Many of us knew you through your best-selling books, or your work for personal freedom. Millions more will feel your impact.

You died a casualty in the war on drugs. The battle was over medical marijuana. Voters in your own home state of California agreed with you that marijuana should be legal for medical purposes. Proposition 215 passed overwhelmingly in 1996, but the federal drug warriors ignored the voters, and your activism made you a target. For helping a friend produce medical marijuana, you were charged as a drug kingpin in federal court.

In the end, you were facing five years in prison, you were bankrupt from legal battles, unable to work, and forbidden to use the medical marijuana you yourself needed to keep down the medication for your AIDS and AIDS-related cancer.

You were awaiting the final sentence from the judge. But you could not wait very long. You could not keep down your medication.

• Wendy McElroy -- I will think of you for the rest of my life.
• Michael Morrison -- Though we never met, I cried at the news of Peter McWilliams' death. What a loss! What a waste.
• Jim & Cheryl Miller / NJ (www.cherylheart.org) -- We are distraught over the news of Peter's passing. We will continue the struggle in his honor!
• Sunni Maravillosa -- Peter was a friend and inspiration to me. Thank you for helping create such a beautiful person.
• Paul Schmidt -- Johnson City, TN -- We will miss Peter and use his dedication as inspiration for our own.
• Mark Lahti -- He stayed here in the US to take a stand for his beliefs even though it cost him his life.
• Krzysztof "Critto" Sobolewski -- how may I express my deepest sorrow... You were such a good man, such a hero...
• James S. Reed-Albuquerque, NM -- Peter's thoughts will always be a positive influence in my life.
• Jeff Flanagan -- Hinsdale, IL
• Patrick Quealy -- Cincinnati, OH.
• Franklin Harris -- Athens, Alabama
• freewillie -- The government's actions in this matter were nothing less than obscene.
• BUNI -- A sad end for a beautiful person.
• Rankin! -- Peter McWilliams' death was nothing less than premeditated murder by our benevolent government.
• David Personett, FL --
• Ethel Gittler -- We should have a memorial on the Mall inscribed with names of the casualties of the drug war. --VA
• ANONYMOUS -- FINALLY PEACE
• Ron Helwig -- Minnesota - some day we will live in a free country
• John W. Black -- Thank You Peter
• Elias Israel -- Boston, MA -- Peter McWilliams was a kind man, martyred by an uncaring and vicious government.
• Maria -- Puerto Rico
• Raphael SF Zvetkoff -- Marijauna is free and so are you. Only a slave master would suppress both.
• Mickey Olsen -- St. Louis, MO
• Michelle -- New York City
• Stephane Tremblay -- MTK,CANADA. I was devastated that the government would let someone die rather than admit it was wrong
• Rochelle Moser -- Minneapolis, MN
• Christoph Kohring -- St-Légier, Switzerland -- "Anything That's Peaceful Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do."
• Eric Hoagland -- Hilo, HI
• kreso -- croatia
• Susan --
• Paul Miniato - World traveller, currently in Canada. -- In 1982, you helped me survive the loss of a love. Lets survive our loss now by winning your fight!
• Dr. Joe Baptista, Senior Director, Planet Communications -- Thank you for standing up for the truth.
• Steven I. Givot -- I met Peter McWilliams briefly in 1998. He left a lasting impression on me.
• Richard W. Jones (SolidRockr@aol.com) -- Peter is one of my heroes, and a friend. He'll live forever in the hearts of many. (Mississippi)
• Edith A. Lewis -- In gratitude for the many who, with his gifts, survived the loss of a love.
• Leigh Jenco -- Elizabeth, PA
• Damon Chetson -- Arlington, VA
• Tom Kennedy and family -- Kentucky - Our deepest condolences. May he now find liberty.
• Edward Foxworth -- your son was a good man. marijuana has never killed anyone, only the illegalization of Marijuana has
• Stacy Simmons - Acworth, GA -- Peter, only now can you know the full impact of your life on others. Thank you for sharing with us!
• Patrick L. Lilly, Cheyenne Cañon, CO -- Judge King, and others, MURDERED Peter. I look forward to putting them all on trial.
• Michael W. Marshall -- Baltimore - I'm very sorry for your loss. For all our loss. We will keep fighting.
• Ashley H Clements - Atlanta -- Peter, you won't be forgotten and your cause will be won. Rest in peace, my friend
• William H. Lorentz, Esq. -- Rest in peace, knowing that you made a difference. None of us can hope for more.
• Steven Odle -- Thank you for bringing such a bright light into the world. Remember you are surrounded by love.
• Michael J. Meyer --
• Bob Broda -- Lansing MI, Thank you for daring to be free
• David C. Adams -- San Francisco, CA
• Mike Scott -- Peter opened the eyes of many, and hopefully THAT will be his legacy.
• S.F.H. -- NYC-WOODSTOCK
• Jon Burroughs -- Chandler, AZ-- Long live Peter McWilliams.
• Janice Presser & Barry Perlman -- Moorestown, NJ - We met you at the LP Convention; your courage is a continuing inspiration.
• Jorge Irizarry-Vizcarrondo -- Thanks for your courage and the believe that we can fight back! Jorge, Da Bronx, NY
• Shannon P. Duffy, Philadelphia, PA -- we've lost a true trailblazer
• rusmiling -- wisconsin
• Candice Kluge -- Wisconsin
• Becky H.-Houston, TX -- Rise up, now, you counted!
• Dan Pasley -- Peter McWilliams changed my life. He ranks with the great American Heroes like Upton Sinclair.
• Barton Smith -- Ridley Park, Pennsylvania We will never forget...
• Kris Mead -- Houston, TX - Rest in peace, brother
• Gary L. Dryfoos -- dryfoo@mit.edu -- Your courage is an inspiration
• Jack J. Woehr -- jax@well.com -- Peter did not die in vain.
• Matt Drinkwater -- Your insightful, witty writings and personal courage was inspirational to me and many others.
• Patricia Saint Hilaire -- Ashby, MA
• Marky D -- Houston,TX
• C.R. Koenig - Baltimore, MD --
• Dennis Triglia -- Libertarian candidate, California state assembly, 78th AD, San Diego
• Craig Rhodes -- Brookport, Illinois. I never knew Peter personally but I will always remember him and his sacrifice
• Paul Phipps -- Springfield, Massachusetts
• Russ Wichman -- Peter Mcwilliams is a Freedom -fighter in the truest sence of the word. Rest in Peace Peter.
• Joe Gordon -- Pro medicinal marijuana supporter
• James Radcliffe -- Richmond, Va. Dear Peter: You are a true hero! God bless your spirit.
• Marc Brandl -- Washington, DC --
• Michael --
• Stephanie Sailor -- Chicago
• Judith Krebs -- State College, Pa Shared joy is a double joy,shared sorrow is half sorrow. double joy
• jim carnahan -- gaylord, mn
• Gideon Israel -- Rainbow Valley Washington
• Arthur D. Rathjen -- Peter, thank you for the box of autographed books and joy pills.
• Reverend SAM - Church of the Universe -- Now we have a contact in Heaven.
• Jim Swanson -- Brevard, NC -- Ours has become a "sham democracy," run by money-worshipping oligarchs.
• Jeff Weiner -- Cary, N.C. Peter, Thank you for your contributions to Liberty - you'll be well-remembered for it.
• Denise Elizabeth Halversen,W.Babylon,NY/Ventura,CA -- Thank you for your courage & standing up for up
• Craig Savel -- New York
• Matthew Schempp -- St. Paul, MN
• Bryan Peretto @ The Cannabis Information Network -- Thank you Peter. You will not be forgotten.
• Ted Luekens -- Chicago, IL
• Frank -- Minneapolis, MN
• TUCKER CLARK -- LIFE 101 AND HIS DEALINGS WITH THE COLLABORATION WITH TM AND JOHN-ROGER PUT HIM AT THE FOREFRONT
• Tim -- Minneapolis, MN
• LEON & LEEANN GOLDEN -- We will not forget you!
• CarolH --
• Emily Gibson -- Omaha, Nebraska
• margaret dombrowski -- I wonder how Judge King is sleeping lately knowing he was in part responsible for the suffering
• Jacki Rickert (I.M.M.L/Y) Mondovi,WI. rxganja@win.bright.net -- A newly winged Angel, writes from the clouds...
• Henry Tait -- London
• Tristan O'Shannassy -- London
• Gerard Griffin -- Peter touched me as writers seldom do. His good humor and dedication to liberty enriched us all.
• Chuck Kuecker -- Cary, Illinois. It's time to get the federal government out of the business of controlling people.
• Ron Bjornstad -- Thank you Peter. When will we demand an end to this war on the American people?
• Ragnar --
• Vanessa -- Vancouver, BC - Thanks for promoting freedom in the truest sense of the word
• Jerry Rivard -- Peter McWilliams was, and is, my 'Libertarian Hero.' May he rest in peace.
• Joe K -- Another gov't caused tragedy. Are we sick of 'em yet?
• John P. Slevin -- Portland, OR.
• Pamela Williams-Smith -- --Tallahassee,FL--in memory of the only man to touch my life as much as my own father did. Thank you
• Bryan Krumm RN, New Mexicans for Compassionate Use -- You were a great inspiration. Your teachings of tolerance and peace will live on.
• jeff aicken -- Northern ireland
• Mike Blessing - New Mexico -- ATTN GEN McCaffrey: Was it worth it? You couldn't let up JUST ONCE, could you?
• Kristin Mickle -- Remembering a brave man in Green Bay, WI
• Terry Liittschwager -- A slute to a man who, though gravely ill, continued to fight!
• William Gene Cole -- Tampa, Florida -- R.I.P.
• Sharon Harris -- Advocates for Self-Gov't. Peter's courage was inspiring, his contribution to liberty immeasurable.
• Stefan Metzeler -- People like Peter show us what it means to be human... he is an inspiration for all of us.
• Colin L Wilkinson -- Minneapolis,Minnesota
• Steve Stephens -- Columbus, Ohio
• Donna -- Florida
• Chris Eudaley, HIGH TIMES -- Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Rob @ 420Times.Com - The Online Hemp & Marijuana Magazine -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and forever bro! We will continue your Mission!
• Thaddus Franklin -- Bloomington, IL
• Susan Somers -- North Carolina
• Dan Belforti - Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- Intelligent & entertaining speech at 1998 LP National Convention made lasting impression.
• John Markley -- Rest in peace, Peter. We won't let you life and death be in vain.
• Brendan Prawdzik NJ -- Peter was murdered by all the self-deniers--the close minded centrists who run USA and endanger all.
• anonymous -- Peter: We did "enjoy".
• Amanda Mullins -- Buford, GA
• Tom Ender -- Wisconsin
• Dan Alban -- Arlington, VA - I really enjoyed Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do - Peter was a witty author
• Amy Pelletier -- Washington, DC
• Spencer Hahn -- San Diego, CA -- Let's hope that Peter will be the last casualty in the War on Drugs.
• Marti Lucich --
• Michael Noyes -- I'm very sorry for your loss.
• Gary Noyes -- Let's win the drug war for Peter!
• James Carrington -- I've been a hero, but Peter was my hero.
• Kelly T. Conlon -- Deep River, Canada
• Graham Hearn -- Ontario, Canada
• Steven Odle -- Thank you for bringing such a bright light into the world. Remember you are surrounded by love.
• SEAN RUBEO -- Albq. NM, Keep your face to the sunshine Peter, and you will not see the shadows of the darkness.
• Sean --
• Thomas R Madden -- Yulee, FL - Peter was a true martyr.
• David Rogers -- It has been an honor knowing you, Peter. You were an inspiration to myself and so many others.
• Jason Vincik--Dallas, TX -- It takes a strong person to fight so passionately for a cause. Peter is one true hero of our time.
• Joseph Siprut, Chicago Libertarian Party -- In memory of a hero, Libertarian or otheriwse.
• Dave (daev) Walsh, Blather -- Apalling. I can't comprehend what was going through the minds of those 'law enforcers'
• anonymous -- give me liberty or give me death!
• Walker Harper Asserson -- Washington DC
• Jill Kluge -- Wisconsin
• Penny Dailey -- Never knew Peter but wrote a letter pleading for house arrest. Peter was so persuasive.
• Earl Bandy -- NYC -
• William Dean -- Flowland, NC-To his mother, be proud as your son has touched many
• Sloppy in Flowland -- Held Captive but Free in NC - Thanks and may the best medicine be found in Heaven
• Maddy Webster, Somerville MA -- In memory also of my deceased partner David Getchell - another medical mj crusader
• Timothy Robert Sullivan -- Portland, Oregon
• Eric S. Harris --
• Michael Gilio -- Thank you for your guidance
• Artie Bjork -- Salem, NH
• D.B. OLYMPIA,WA. -- his cause and work will be remebered
• Della Steward Croft -- A brave man in an insane world
• Heather Ewing -- Tucson, AZ
• Brian Chase -- New Orleans
• fantod -- your death was a war crime
• David Highum -- Peter's life and death have shown the horrible truth of the War on Medicine. God Bless Peter
• RA Kris Millegan -- Blessings, Amen from Oregon
• Richard Caylor -- Saint Paul, MN
• Daniel M. Perrine, Ph.D. -- Loyola College in Maryland
• Kirk Muse -- Peter was a true HERO that gave everything he had including his life for the cause of FREEDOM
• Michael Hughes -- Baltimore -- We'll miss you, Peter!
• Robert R. Smith -- We won't forget Peter
• George McMahon -- Thank you
• j.scott, dallas -- thank you, peter.
• Dennis Fithian -- He took back from the statists the true meaning of "The Best and The Brightest". - Clovis, CA
• anonymous --
• J.D. Tuccille -- Let Peter be remembered as we fight to end the insane and violent prohibition of some intoxicants.
• Matthew Gress -- Minneapolis, MN - Peter was Humorous, Good-Natured, and always Hopeful about Humanity. I miss him.
• bruce banerdt -- wisconsin
• Jean Pierre Richlieu -- New Orleans, LA "Career Politicians" are the cause of our nation's misery. TERM LIMITS! NOW!
• Blaine Dowdle -- Ontario Canada - His inspired courage in the face of opression moved me.
• Todd Biri -- His books had such a positive influence on me. Brava, on raising such a quality human being.
• Douglas Krick -- doug.krick@lpma.org -- Boston, MA
• Philip E. Jacobson --
• Roy Halliday -- Raleigh, NC
• Tim Lee -- St. Paul, Minnesota
• anonymous -- in Peter's name, we must keep fighting against plutocracy
• CarolH -- Southern Pines, NC
• Larry Rosner...Santee, CA. -- History will record Peter as a true American hero and patriot.
• Scott Manchester -- Summerville SC
• Steve Nolin -- Houston, Tx It's time to put a stop to this war.
• Rev. Bro. Wayne Phillips (aka Talisman), Church of the Universe,Hamilton, Ont., Canada -- Peter McWilliams lives on within those who carry on. Peter will not be forgotten.
• sonjay -- He will be missed by many. His influence was far-reaching.
• Eric C. Johnson -- Chicago, IL. -- Keep him in your thoughts and, more importantly, in your actions.
• Pastor David Kueker -- Peter's writings were very helpful to me. I especially enjoyed his audio productions of his work.
• Daniel Mindus -- NYC

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