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.

• doug casey -- He not only talked the talk, he walked the walk.
• Ann McCormick RI -- Good night, dear friend. As you advised, we won't stop "DOing IT" till the battle's won.
• David Boaz -- Washington, D.C.--Peter's life and death dramatized his work in a way that happens to few people.
• August Salemi -- Atascadero, CA "It Wasn't Anybody's Business If You Did"
• James W. Harris - Advocates for Self-Gov't: -- His books brought me laughter, encouragement, enlightenment, motivation. Great legacy, great man.
• Pat Whelan -- FL Gulf Coast, USA. Thank you Peter for your goodness-your kind words of compassion, wit and Wisdom.
• guiness black, ft. wayne , in -- You will not die in vain, and we will not forget.
• RONIN Publishing -- A friend to all of us. He had integrity and grit!!!
• Diane and Jarrah Barnes (mom and daughter -Eastpointe, MI) -- "Nothing that ever flew, Not the lark, not you, can die as others do." Edna St Vincent -Millay
• Laura Hagan, Mammoth Lakes, California -- I never met him, but I am crying as I write. May God keep him better than his fellow man did.
• James Jowdy -- San Francisco, CA -- Perspicacity, charm & humor; killed by ignorance, paranoia & hate.
• Mike Renzulli -- Peter, wherever you are, freedom's flame dimed a little the day you died. God bless you.
• jomash -- A Terrible Loss For America and a Voice for Freedom has been Silenced. I we will miss you.
• Rodney Brown -- Herkimer,New York: The war will go on until it
• Wallace Keith Gardner -- Thank You For Everything--Decatur, GA
• Iloilo Marguerite Jones -- Peter, I will thank you every time I think of you - and I will smile. Lots of Love from Montana.
• PeeJay -- Peter did not loose the battle. He opened the door for us and made many aware. He will be missed.
• M Mackey --
• Bob Marconi -- Peter, Keep an eye on us from On-High! There is Hope.
• Cynthia Armistead -- Atlanta, GA
• mikie .:.ezekiel.:. -- florida - much love and respect
• Raquel -- from miami: The world needs more Educated and Dedicated people like you.
• Thom -- The torch won't die
• Edgar Swank -- San Jose, California
• shortcut -- Montana
• S. W. Tengelsen -- The murder of Mr. Williams should awaken those who still believe in the "drug war".
• Michael Adams --
• J. S. Mill -- http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100best/ (the readers' list #15)
• Wes Hopper -- Your courage in going public serves as an example to us all. May we be worthly!
• Glen James -- gjames@portbrew.com
• Michael R. Corliss -- As an active member of the Libertarian Party in MI, I had often read of Peter's fight for freedom
• Frank Reilly -- The beauty and purity of your philosophy of freedom will be with me and countless others forever.
• Ted Louis Glenn -- Tucson, AZ
• Lenny Turetsky -- San Francisco, CA
• Jay Hendon -- I saw Peter only once on a TV show and was immediately aware of the fact that he was a Speaker of
• Raymond Edward Harmon -- US Army Kwajalein Atoll
• Lloyd Jeffrey Mallan -- Kapaa, Hawaii-His life still shines to legalize freedom.
• Tamara Millay -- You were an inspiration who fought injustice to the end. You will be remembered.
• Hunter Schaeffer -- Thank you, Peter, for being such a brave champion of Liberty and Freedom.
• Lucky Lil -- My you have found the peace and freedom that isn't on earth
• Pamela -- He gave the ultimate price in the fight for freedom. May we all be inspired to pursue justice.
• Chipmunk Harris -- the tree of liberty grows a bit more
• Bill Walters -- Fullerton, CA
• Catherine Walters -- Fullerton, CA
• Charlotte Buss -- Placentia, CA
• Howard Edward. Stein -- Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
• Garrett Goldwaite -- A great hero whose spirit and influence will live within me for life
• Freedom -- The fight goes on Peter, we will always remember you, and your spirit.
• Tammera Halphen -- Houston, Texas - to Peter McWilliams, a true patriot!
• dylan james -- Wellington NZ,
• John J. O'Neill -- Burke, VA ---- Rest in Peace, Peter. You will be deeply missed by all....
• Kelly Torrance -- -- Vancouver, Canada -- If only we could all be so brave.
• Jim Keenan -- He was very kind to me. I was just a stranger with questions on the publishing.
• Don Winfield -- I highly recommend his books. Complaints can and should be filed against the judge.
• Frank Browne -- -Highland, CA-His death was nothing short of murder. A true American tragedy.
• Sam King-Kansas -- Rest easy brother...your fight is over...ours just beginning
• "Appalled by my government" -- There is so much about our government that is a shameful departure from its founding principles.
• chewbacalao -- much love for a fallen hero. may our memories never fade and actions continually reach on
• Ellen Jamieson -- As an American, I am ashamed of my government.
• Uriah West -- Kansas City / Nebraska
• Joanna Parker -- Peter was sentenced to the latest version of capital punishment - with no appeal.
• Dr. Doris Ball -- San Diego, CA
• Temy R. Beal -- Ariton, Alabama: Though I never met the man in person, I am deeply angered and saddened by his death
• Jef Allen -- Peter's courage is a lesson for us all. May he not have died in vain. We will miss you, Peter.
• ginger gregory, south florida, lifelong smoker -- "we will smoke the pipe, and there will be no lies between us"
• Keith Trussell - Studio City, CA -- You will stand with our country's founding fathers as a fighter for freedom,let your light shine on!
• Tom Briden - NJ -- I hope someday history will note Peter as a great writer instead of a martyr to the WOD. - R.I.P.
• Peter Samuals -- Mr. McWilliams is a true American hero and will never be forgotten.
• S.T.S. -- I'm ashamed to be an American, Ms. Williams.
• d. butlin --
• Joe Acquaviva -- I'm deeply sorry to hear of Peter's death.
• Beth McKnight -- This stupid "war" has killed way too many people....including one of the best.
• lenzap -- In liberty...
• Steve Bruckert -- I've just read about his tragic death... The war on drugs is more like a crusade. This is awful.
• Sean O’Mara -- Ann Arbor, MI. His memory will outlive those who caused his death, inspiring them to carryon his wo
• Paul McKnight -- Pearce, Arizona
• Kris Krane -- Your name will forever serve as a rallying cry for those who fight against the war on drugs.
• Kevin Yriondo -- ALL RESPECT FROM Panama City Beach, FL. In death and in life, Pete showed great courage.
• Benjamin Carl -- We have truly lost a bastion of liberty and freedom
• Denise Schilling -- Big Bend, WI
• Kamal & Irina Jain -- Littleton, MA -- Though we never met, you've been an inspiration and shall never be forgotten.
• David Hogarty -- History will illuminate Peter as a martyr for freedom, but his presence is sorely missed today.
• kevin Houston -- (Minneapolis, MN) Peter didn't play games about who was better than whom, he answered every email.
• Leon Felkins -- It is sad that Peter's passing, from abuse by a "caring" government, gets little notice by the press
• Sara & Zoe Melton -- Kansas City, MO
• Frank J. Lhota -- Waltham, MA USA
• G. Sage / NJ -- This woulda been some wake, had we all been able to gather together, physically in Peter's honor!
• Greg Bernhardt -- his impact HAS beeen felt...
• Alison Myrden - Ontario, Canada -- We are fighting Peter's Battle in Canada as LEGAL EXEMPTEES ! He is truly MY ANGEL !
• Caterine Mead -- Your fight was one that will always be fought until it is won. We won't give up on your dreams.
• Thomas V. Anderson -- The tree of liberty grows by the blood of many patriots.
• Larry Lawver -- Orlando FL: Peter was definitely killed by an overdose of government.
• Barry Emerson Wright -- This is not a war on "drugs", it's a war on Americans. Peter is a war hero, and an inspiration.
• Ian Steele -- Thank you Peter, for saying what so many have thought, but have been unable/unwilling to articulate.
• Liz Butler -- May many follow in the noble footsteps that Peter has laid in the fight for medicinal THC.
• Laura Goodwin -- East Hartford, CT - He was rare and precious soul.
• anonymous -- Fight for your beliefs for sometimes they are all that we have
• tony noodles -- we'll see you in heaven, God Bless
• John Bethel -- Richmond, VA, Peter gave his life in the cause of freedom.
• Scott Beaupied Az -- Peace be with all of those lost in this war, Peter and the other millions have my love and respect
• Dave brown --
• Wayne Chapeskie -- Victoria, BC, Canada
• Andy C. -- Miami, FL
• Loren Overby -- We will miss you, but we won't forget you.
• Gideon Lamb -- Marcellus
• Jeff Schumacher -- Eland, WI
• Scott Ryan --
• John Reed -- Texas
• Daniel Juliano -- IL - This world needs more men like Peter and fewer like those who killed him.
• Brandon Hinkle -- Florida/ I'm am sad to see him go he was an inspirational author and a hero for human right!!!!!!
• Peter J. Sullivan -- New Milford, NJ. God Speed and eternal rest to you Peter. Condolences, Mrs. Williams. God bless you
• Jeff Terwilliger -- 149 Moore St Waverly, NY 14892
• David C. Calderwood -- Another life lost to the broken moral compass of individuals in Authority.
• Bruce Frank -- I'm running out of words to express my disgust with this sham of a government we have... Last Rites
• Jean Marie Linhart -- Austin, TX -- It's a shame this happened to you.
• Stephanie Sussman -- Athens, GA-
• Art Trifonov -- Boston Thank you
• Jon Chewning -- Elk Grove, CA - Peter was a modern day Tom Paine. The feds should hang their heads in shame.
• C.H. -- Calif. - You are respected and will be missed.
• anonymous -- We'll miss you, man. This is a dark time in Amerikan history.
• Mitch Mulkey -- Bat Cave NC- The name "Peter The Great" should be reserved for use when referring to McWilliamsRIP
• diva of NewsTrolls.com -- Peter McWilliams was a true American patriot and an international example of freedom and truth.
• Jeremy Sapienza, Miami, FL--Peter, you're a hero, and we'll never forget you, and we'll always -- remind the agents of the State that your blood is on their hands...
• James E. Little -- May we all learn that sitting quietly at home can have disastrous results. (Georgia)
• Peter Cappello -- He was a hero I will never forget.
• mary, mary -- The pain is felt by all who are aware of this witch hunt on innocent people.
• silvy -- war for whatever ideal is waged on people; end the war
• Marvin Camburn -- We will miss you.
• Senex Rupicapra -- nil desperandum
• Jeremy Fones -- A great man, a great message, a great legacy. Few can say the same. Thanks for the inspiration.
• David C. Phelps -- A great and principled man.
• Laqueta Perkins Houston TX.. -- We love you Peter..DPFT of Houston and Norml
• Paul Christian Schmidt -- God Bless You
• Josh Corn -- Peter, your death will only make us fight harder for Liberty.
• Jeremy Huffman -- END THE INSANE DRUG WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Malcolm MacKenzie -- NZ - To Peter's mum - You raised a true hero; you should be terribly proud. .
• Tom Duval -- Massachusetts - condolences on a loss felt by many, needlessly hastened
• Chris Sciabarra -- We participated in the 1st Virtual Con cyber-panel together; his words of wisdom I'll never forget.
• Shawn Brewer -- La Habra, CA
• Joachim Buss -- Placentia, CA
• Eric Buss -- Placentia, CA
• Gern Blanston -- Los Angeles, CA
• Angela Eckhardt -- Portland, Oregon
• Freedom --
• -- This is the unthinking enforcement by courts of laws passed by those who are so-called "DO-GOODERS"
• Dave Santorum (London) -- Peter's treatment by those with undisputed power to harm was a disgrace to 21st century humanity.
• Bret Hrbek -- Virginia
• pfnstef -- must have been a good guy
• Sunny Abarbanell -- America land of the "free?"
• Wenche Larsen, Norway -- Thank you for careing :-)
• Celiece --
• Adam Brazil -- When a man devotes his life to a worthy cause as such, he deserves honor and consideration from all
• Brendan O'Kane -- Let's see the government defend this. Deepest condolences to all Mr. McWilliams' family and friends.
• Scott Frost -- Peter was inspiring and a good example to us how to defend liberty.
• Larry Homer (Calif) -- My you have the peace in death that our government refused you in life.
• Laqueta Perkins TX. -- Thank you Peter for caring
• Temy R. Beal -- Aiton, Alabama
• Marc Visconte, Chester, Virginia -- In losing him, we lost a voice for independence... he didn't die, he was murdered by the FEDGOV.
• Daniel Coate -- KS - Peter has touched all of us and will not be forgotten.
• Tom Gorman -- Pasadena, CA
• Charles Eggerstedt -- What will it take for the Federal US Gov't to admit the Prohibition is Wrong.
• Hendrik R. Hesberg -- Cologne, Germany
• Carolyn Lovrien Bennett -- Vicksburg, Mississippi
• Alan A. -- The government killed the messenger - a sick downtrodden messenger at that. How cruel the U.S.
• Brad Beebe -- You have inspired me to fight harder for freedom and individual liberty-Atlanta, GA
• Deena Wissore -- Your work was an inspiration to us all. Liberty
• Den de Cannabist -- Cannabis is food, fuel, fiber and farmaceuticals. Thank you Peter...
• Charles Thompson -- Dallas, TX
• Friend in Michigan -- He gave his life for his cause. We have lost a brave man.
• Kris Krane -- Your name will forever serve as a rallying cry for those who fight the war on drugs.
• Wallace Watford -- I've admired his valiant struggles and am very sorry for the loss of your son.
• Matt Traylor -- Englewood, CO USA
• Deen --
• Brett Shear -- Peter was a champion of liberty. His message will long live in the hearts of many.
• Dan Raneri -- Freedom will persevere, unfortunately it will take with it honorable soldiers like you Peter.
• Diane and Jarrah Barnes (mom and daughter -Eastpointe, MI) -- "Nothing that ever flew, Not the lark, not you, can die as others do." Edna St Vincent -Millay
• Ron Legro -- A martyr in the cause of a more just society.
• Jessica Gunter- SC -- There is No Freedom w/o Truth, Those Who Choose to Share that are Beacons, and will not be Forgotten
• Sara & Zoe Melton -- Kansas City, MO
• OutLaw -- Texas/A fellow Libertarian
• shankar -- Asia India Bangalore
• In Memory of Fallen Comrades -- Peter has joined "heaven's revolutionaries", ie Joe Hart, Jim Rosenfield, Prez Bob, Kioshi, et. al!
• gina hodge -- As a Libertarian and a cancer patient, Peter is forever an inspiration to my soul.
• J.S. -- Croatia
• kristi nieto -- 2 attempt is better than 2 not and u'r trying has given u respect from many/kristinieto@hotmail.com
• John Wanless -- He helped to light so many other lights before the darkness extinguished his so bright light.
• susi hall --
• Sherry Dashosh Gluskin --
• beverly potter -- Peter died so that we all could toke! They can kill your body, but you spirit shall live on and on
• Chris Curtis -- Chicago
• Kevin Black -- I wish I'd had the opportunity to meet you.The anger I feel will fuel my desire to fight.Lakewood,WA
• Lynn Corter -- May God Bless you and the ones you left behind. Tulare Ca.
• neXus --
• Daniel McGuire -- SLC, UT What a shame what we did to you. Your blood is on all of our hands.
• Tom Paswater -- Phoenix-Your death will not be in vain. Be wise, relegalize.
• Paul in The People`s Republic of Amerika -- A victim of a modern-day State-sponsored witch hunt. How little things have changed in 500 years.
• Mel Pinney -- An uncommonly brave man who will be sorely missed.
• aaron russo -- i knew you and respected you... you helped me when i needed it.. may god always look out for you
• anita anderson --
• Steve Buckstein, Portland, OR -- Peter was my friend. His life and writing inspired me. His death saddens and outrages me.
• Alex Tabarrok -- Peter's courage in fighting the disease and the government that killed him are rare and exemplary.

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