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.

• Claire Joly -- Canada - Thank you
• Jim Powell, Westport, CT -- Peter was a graceful, enterprising, passionate and courageous man.
• Rick L. Meredith -- This side of Thomas Jefferson, no man ever made a greater impression on me. Rest in peace my friend.
• Brian Skeen -- Parkersburg, WV
• Jordi The Dutch Skunkman (the Netherlands) -- Peter's body is gone but his spirit will be with us forever.
• Casper Leitch -- Pete was a Hero!!!!
• Doctor Paul Wayne Snyder, PhD/used abused and not amused -- Citizens For A Better Veterans Home www.bettervetshome.org
• Zack O'Reilly -- Go to hell all you self-righteous politicians for making Mr. McWilliams' final years so difficult.
• Michael V. Pierone -- A great loss.
• Greg Morris, San Francisco -- I did not personally know Peter, but through is writing I knew his soul. Liberty has lost an advocate.
• ROB WESLEY -- SF BAY AREA, THANKS FOR YOU COURAGE, YOU'VE INSPIRED MANY...PEACE
• Aimee England -- You were always an inspiration- Hillsdale MI
• Judy Rundblad -- Jackson, MI.....my thoughts and prayers are with you....
• Vork -- WE will end this war which has claimed your life. Rest in peace.
• Deborah D -- You're in a much better position now Peter ... pray for us here. Look back on your life and be proud!
• Harold D Breeden, Amarillo, Tx -- You will not be forgotten. You sacrificied for the greater good of all. Thank you.
• Andrew Bates -- A brave fighter for the idea that man owns his mind and body, an inspiration around the world.
• Steve Cobb -- Cushed by Leviathan...but thanks for posting all your books on the Web!
• Matthew Vadum -- I interviewed Peter back in college and admired him for his commitment to individual rights.
• anonymous --
• Vulcans Hammer -- New Mexico: I will remember and pass on your story
• karl U. -- Very brave, very strong, peter is a Patriot. GOD BLESS.
• Sheila West Wilson -- What a horrible war to have to die in. Rest easy and peacefully. What you did will help others.
• bink cadman -- germany....... a man of unusual insight and limitless compassion
• Paul Bryan -- Your courage in your fight for liberty will not be forgotten.
• Joanna P. -- Pasadena, CA
• Ben in NY -- "Life 102" was very infuential for me, when I was getting myself out of a cult. Thanks, Peter.
• Bruce Reed --
• David Gallandro -- They silenced you, my unknown friend, but they will never silence our dream of liberty.
• Heather R. -- Virginia
• Richard W. Houston -- You never gave up. We should all be so courageous.
• Bryan S. Coughlan -- St. Louis, MO - Thank you for helping to clarify my beliefs. "Freedom isn't free."
• Silas C. Ortiz -- Mother, Father God did their work through Peter to bring us closer to freedom as a society.
• Connie -- Mo.
• Anthony Sanders -- May Peter be remembered in death with the honor he was not given in life.
• Christopher Taylor --
• Susan & David McFarland - Oklahoma -- Peter is free of pain and suffering in the warmth of Gods light.
• Robert Gulley --
• Roberta -- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• lääkemarihuana-aktivisti,aids potilas --
• Jim F. -- New Mexico: May we strive even harder now to educate the masses to the tyranny we are living under.
• Aaron Scholl -- Indiana
• Philip B Prescott -- For he who spoke his mind, His truth shall be the light of future, Let it guide us towards peace.
• Citizens for Justice-Maui County, Kingdom of Hawai'i -- Our appreciation for a true, honest human being is without words. He will not have died in vain.
• M. L. Crites -- It makes me very sad, another senseless loss. Wake up USA!
• Stephanie Subramanian - Silver Spring, MD --
• connie fidler -- west des moines,iowa
• anonymous -- I really enjoyed Peters book. I really hated to hear he was murdered by the Federal Government.
• Scott Edwards -- Tecumseh, MI - Ironic that this man that dedicated his life to liberty, died on flag day.
• dp sean -- this kind of thing is inhuman ...POWER TO THE POT PLANT NH
• Lynn Dulaney -- Oklahoma City: May God be holding you close at this moment and forever.
• T. Nason -- Life? Libery? huh? Why do they remain in charge!? WHY!? Klinton is a COWARD!
• Sheri -- Poet, warrior, guiding light. He was many things. All of them beautiful. I will miss him.
• Patrick Quinn, Los Angeles, CA -- "Blessed are the good, for they shall see God." May your example of goodness live on.
• Ori -- Texas
• Keith Brilhart -- Peter was one of the most eloquent on the subject of personal freedom. We should all read his work.
• Pope John Paul George Ringo -- This country should NOT be at war with itself. Peter, thanks for reminding us.
• Dan Corkery, Ireland -- "The sun's light is always remembered when it grows dark."
• James B. Baughn, Poland, IN -- The Federal Government Murdered Peter!
• Larry A Caudill (Pullman, WA.) -- Deliberatly silenced but now at peace.
• Alicia --
• William Hughes -- San Antonio, Texas -- A good man, a true hero.
• Kathleen Regan -- Lake Tahoe, CA...Now free from his pain, & free from persecution. R.I.P.
• Gretchen B. --
• Rosanne Pancoe -- Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Lauren Carey -- Austin Texas
• john bach -- a kind, funny & gentle man...from SF bay area
• Edith M. Fuller -- They should ALL be charged with murder!!!
• Lyman Reed -- You got me off of drugs, and showed me the difference between and addiction and happiness...
• Valerie Corral Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana WAMM -- Honoring Peter. The seekers of truth speak in unison, & truth will not parish with its warriors.
• Keith Handley -- Unfortunately, Peter won't be the last person with this outcome.
• Jeff Young -- I am a Christian who believes in the freedoms that God has bestowed on us. Always look to God.
• Sarah Ann -- The judge should be tried for murder
• Elaine Hollis -- It's sad to lose a free spirit such as Peter. Atlanta, GA
• Dick Timberlake -- A victim of government gauletiers, you get one of my Purple Hearts posthumously.
• John Catalan --
• Jeff Lariviere -- Peter's death is a crime and the Federal government should be held accountable.
• David R. Ford -- The greatest tribute to Peter. Pot smokers come out of the closet and get involved, NOW!
• anonymous -- When we talk of freedom. I will tell my children about Peter McWilliams. We will never forget!
• Marco den Ouden -- You will be remembered for your courage and vision.
• Iain Wyder -- Too often our rules for society's management hurt and wound those we need to protect
• Bill Bradley, Chairman Van Buren County (MI) Libertarian Party -- Peter's courage was contagious. Because of him we are all a bit braver.
• Donna Williams -- His message will continue for freedom and liberty. Escondido, Ca
• C.D Brookins -- Spring Valley, CA - I mourn the passage of this couragous man. His fight will continue.
• Laura L. Anderson -- Greenville, SC - A true patriot has been lost this year. You will not be forgotten!
• Duane Noland - Florida -- Let's not let his dream die, freedom is everything!
• Glynn Pennington -- A tragic casualty in our insane war on drugs.
• Jonathon Lamon -- At what point does the number of deaths become to high?
• Donna McNelly -- Whata shame you had to die because of the government.
• Oskari Juurikkala -- Finnish Libertarians
• Ian Bannerman -- Anacortes WA. In Death he defeated all.
• Jim J. -- The flame of freedom burns brighter...
• Alfred Wong -- Yet another government murder!
• Angus W Scott-Fleming -- ... let freedom ring ....
• Alain VanPeeterssen -- Montreal - Canada
• Kevin Molesworth -- New York City - "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong."
• anonymous --
• Larry Bolin -- I think it is tragic that because the "lock em up and throw away the key" mentalty his the death
• Paige -- His life story has made a difference to me and evryone I share it with. An american living in Spain
• Danielle Gleason -- Chicago - all change relies on the unreasonable man, thank you for being 'unreasonable'
• anonymous --
• leanora -- he was a true hero
• Polar -- My admiration for the late Peter McWilliams, and my sincere condolences to his family.
• Van Delden-judge-Den Haag-Netherland -- Goodby Peter, you will never be forgotten
• Casper Leitch -- Pete was a Hero!!
• John Dennis Coffey, J. D. -- Citizens For A Better Veterans Home: (760) 255-1041, 220-4457, 253-2371
• Richard Oliver Sewell -- Citizens For A Better Veterans Home: POB 1858 Barstow 92312
• Donald Raymond Lake -- Citizens For A Better Veterans Home/Privatize California/CALVETS/CDVA Veterans Homes/dr_lake@hotmail
• Clay S. Conrad, Houston, Texas -- If more men showed the same courage as Peter, his battles would not have been so needed, or so hard.
• Esther -- Kaneohe, Hi. Peter-a role model for courage and compassion.
• Lori M -- MN -- Bless your soul Peter
• crowfuzz -- Bright Blessings, Peter, You will be missed. Your bravery never forgotton, always honored.
• Gary D. Rhodes -- This nation will be the political beacon in the next millenium. Individual liberty; personal respons
• John K. Castle -- Peacenotwar.com Rest in peace Peter.
• Paul Vahur -- Estonia
• Stan Mundt -- Peter was truely a pioneer in his own right and will be missed by many.
• Maurice E. England, TN -- Peter, you are a victim of the Drug War. You were denied Medical Marijuana and it killed you.
• George deArboleda -- Santa Barbara, CA
• Jack Toussaint, New Jersey -- Peter touched me like more than anyone else I've never met - and more than most whom I have met.
• Tom Ziemba-Langhorne, PA -- You fearlessly brandished truth and logic-for this you were condemned
• Melissa Hill -- Minnesota-Thanks for being of those lights helping us to see down the path to liberty.
• Wayne Sheean -- Australia
• Mandie Aldrich -- An amazing man; how sad that we had to lose him to the ignorance of close-mindedness. Blacksburg, VA
• Bruce Simpson -- Good people never die, they live on in our memories.
• Greg Lucas -- Every time another innocent dies in the name of the drug war, liberty is one step closer to death.
• D. L. Evins -- It truly AIN'T nobody's business if I do... whatever! Goddess rest his soul.
• David Gallandro -- Rest Well. You Are Remembered.
• Prof. Donna Coldwell -- Phila, PA: Let the keening of Free-thinkers everywhere resound in Washington's marble-cold halls.
• Gene C Patton --
• Manoj Padki -- Lowell, MA
• freeciti -- This Guy was a real boner :)
• Dick Hein -- I'm reminded of Peter on the Fourth of July. RIP
• S. Marci --
• Joshua J. Fritsch -- New York
• Charles A Nafziger --
• David jellema -- end the drug war now!
• Rev Jeff Christen-Mitchell for a Libertarian Congress -- He Defined Freedom of Spirit For Us All - - Campaign Liberty - StLouisNorml - JeffCoLibertarians -
• Paul Damon -- Peter, we Libertarians are stronger because of you. You will never be forgotton.
• William Howell -- Gone but not forgotten
• Stuart Eugene Bousel -- for the honor he gave to the power of language, and the sanctuary he desired for passion
• Pete and Connie Munoz -- Maui, Hawai'i
• Cybermonk -- Everyone should read Nobody's Business If You Do. Seattle.
• Joey Lawrance -- His book brought me to libertarianism; reading it inspired me. God bless you and lovers of liberty.
• M. E. Clark -- My 86 yr.old mother (a proud liberal) gave his book to me. I'm very saddened by our loss.
• Rick Shelton -- Florida-You'll be missed Peter. Your books helped inspire me to be a better person. Peace.
• Kevin C. Bullard -- Life rises in your wake, Peter.
• Starship Trooper - Albuquqerque NM -- Would a drug warrior let a family member suffer and die than give him "illegal" drugs?
• Michael Maness -- Kingsport, Tennessee
• Steve&Joan Hansen, Ferndale, WA -- What a beautiful person, what a tragedy. Let's do our best to make it better .... Liberty for all!
• Steven Olson -- Let your death not be forgotten and the truth about this immoral corrupy war on drugs be exposed
• -- Appa I'm not as courageous. If I suffer from the same problem, I'd run away to Amsterdam.
• Cindy Thomas -- NJ, USA
• Baylen J Linnekin -- In a free country, there should be no martyrs.
• Deana Holmes -- Thanks Peter for Life 102 and for your courageous stand on medical marijuana. Life always in light.
• Rich Silverman -- Inspired by his words I became a libertarian. Inspired by his life I vow to fight on as he did.
• John -- Reminded us how good liberty can be through logic. A true philanthropist.
• Larry Stevens -- Peter, I'll miss your e-mails. Thanks for teaching me so much and thanks for all the encouragement.
• Dan Conway -- freedom
• Ray Seamans -- a battle is lost, the fight goes on. RIP
• Mark Haller -- Erie, Pa A martyr for a just cause
• william dorbuck -- lakeland, fl. Thanks for all you have done. May you rest in pease knowing your good deeds where the
• Tod Anthony DiTommaso -- Your book "Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do" will help us to know that we lack true freedom
• Dr. Lance H. Carter -- Rockville, MD
• Susan Bobby -- A wonderful writer and humanitarian. They should be charged with murder.
• Donovan Sterling -- Hero: the voice of reason against the howling mob. I mourn the passing of a civil man, and friend.
• James Rex Jensen Jr. -- Will Todd McCormick or Steve Kubby be the U.S. Government's next victim?
• Valerie Corral Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana WAMM -- Peter, you are humor and courage and forever a hero.
• Peter S Conklin -- 8 circle dr. Hyde Park NY
• Bill Judson -- Would that more Americans will find the courage he had.
• Larry-Pullman, Washington -- What will it take before we are all angry enough to take back our rights?
• ann gautier -- his words had such an impact on me, it was comforting to know that someone else thought the same way
• Clayton Fellner -- Peter knew the price of freedom all too well.
• Ukiah Cannabis Club -- Bless The Earth and Our Grass Roots. Thank You, Peter.
• Tod Riker -- You will always be in my heart.
• David Rogers Hunt -- Ypsilanti, Michigan --- "Who will be left when they come for you and me?"
• David R. Ford -- The greatest tribute to Peter. Pot smokers come out of the closet and get involved.
• Renato Z -- To die by somebody else's hand is tragic, but to die by being denied the means to live is oppressive
• Marcel Popescu -- Romania; Too bad someone else had to die in what was once the freedom light of humanity - US.
• Michael Travers -- San Francisco -- bravo for standing up for freedom and common sense. May they win in the long run.
• Sylvia -- Idaho
• Tim Davidson -- Summit County Colorado
• Howard R Olson -- Peter will always be a monument to the human spirit and that particularly American breed of courage.
• Eric deRiel -- Providence - USA - Do not go gentle into that good night
• Melinda Floyd -- It's a disgrace what the government did to this man. I'm very sad!
• Ralph T. Brongo II -- Palmyra, New York
• Christopher Leithiser -- His common sense and willingness to share his work without thought of profit will sorely be missed.
• Joseph J. Miller, Jr. -- Linthicum, MD--In the next life I hope to shake your hand and call you friend.
• Zane Glover -- The desire for freedom is the desire to truly live. Your quest continues...
• Pierre Lemieux --
• bekabel@hotmail.com -- the battle will comtinue & we will win
• Angus W Scott-Fleming -- ... let freedom ring ....
• Don Fletcher Jr -- May we all stand out ground as Peter did!
• Mikko Ellilä -- Helsinki, Finland The history of liberty is the history of resistance.
• AJB -- Everyday heros
• Eva Orsini -- In deep sympathy
• Valencia Fox -- My brother had passed away with the AIDS Virus. Your son will not be forgotten.
• Melynee Weber -- New York, NY
• Susan Lovasz -- Freedom for all...God Bless from Pompano Beach, FL.
• Dr Elizabeth Marsh - UK -- GOD has now surrounded you with his protection

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