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Jack’s Final Farewell in Photos

Mon, Apr 26, 2010 5:48 pm

Story and Photos by Dan Skye

On Sunday, April 25, approximately 600 friends and family of Jack Herer gathered at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills, CA to pay tribute to the legendary marijuana activist. Jack, who died on April 15th, was responsible for igniting the modern cannabis movement, convincing millions of people worldwide of the benefits of the plant.

Four designated speakers eulogized him: Kentucky activist/attorney and gubernatorial candidate Gatewood Galbraith, HIGH TIMES Executive Editor Dan Skye, activist and author Chris Conrad, and Jack’s mentor in the campaign for cannabis in all its form, J.J. Greenfields. Jack’s son Dan gave the formal eulogy and emphasized what a remarkable father Jack had been. Poster-sized photographs of Jack decorated the chapel. Later at the graveside ceremony, the congregation gathered for more expressions of respect for the great man. An OM circle was conducted at 4:20. Fittingly, buds and joints were thrown into the gravesite.

Jack Herer is widely considered to be one of the great thinkers of the past 50 years, a man whose zeal for revealing the truth behind this miraculous plant paved the way for the new era of cannabis freedom on the horizon. Jack’s final medical expenses and the costs of his memorial site are considerable. Please go to www.jackherermedicalandmemorialfund.org and help ease the burden. Pay Pal accepted.

Jack gave his all for the plant. Now it’s time to give back!

The Jack Herer Memorial site will be open for visiting in Fall 2010.

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The urn containing Jack's ashes.

Gatewood Galbraith shares his memories of Jack.

Jack's many admirers pack the chapel.

Jack's son Dan eulogizes his "remarkable" father.

Jack's oldest son Barry carries the urn to the gravesite accompanied by Todd McCormick (right).

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Jack's widow Jeannie shovels dirt into the grave.

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HT Creative Director Steve Hager speaks graveside of making 4/20 "Jack Herer Day."

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Steve DeAngelo, Executive Director of Harborside Health Center in Oakland, CA, consoles Dan Herer.

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At 4:20, activists gather to honor Jack in an OM circle.

Some supply buds for Jack's afterlife.

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Lodinick

May 17 2010, 3:57 pm

Jack will be missed. my whole life I have dreamed to meet the legend
since I was old enough to know who he was and what he stood for
he stood as an icon for a way of life We could have only dreamed of living.
Now it is up to us to do his will. He layed the first brick now we must build the monument
we can not let his cause be in vain. Today I found out my idol had passed.
My only regret is that he never passed to me.

R.I.P JACK
4/20 will forever be Jack herrer day to me.

gen

May 17 2010, 12:01 am

how absolutely rude! and very dissapointing the lack of respect for one of the few great men we have been lucky enough to experience. And if your mother had taught u right u should have just kept ur mouth shut. Next time keep ur opinion to yourself or learn some respect.

JHwasadouche

May 16 2010, 5:29 pm

who cares, dudes dead and gone

stephens

May 15 2010, 3:56 pm

as it may be this moment should be a joyous one for the people jack touched with his words,even if not knowing him personaly it is ur time to pic up where he left,the man paved the way lets pour the foundation.every day i smk will now be dedicated to your fam and friends see you in a few keep one rolled and ready for me bon voyage jack

anonymous

May 12 2010, 1:33 pm

One Perfect LOve. God Bless Jack and his family. May his spirit be free and be with our creator.

Steve Fischler

May 10 2010, 1:10 pm

It was a service fit of an Emperor....and Dan your secret is safe with us...

DreamSmoker

May 8 2010, 6:55 pm

Jack is in good hands now.. My prayers are for the Family and all who loved and supported Jack..
He will be missed..
His work goes on now with us and our children to continues his fight for real Freedom..
God Bless you Jack..

jakh

May 8 2010, 5:52 pm

My son was born, 25 years ago, with a partial cleft palate, I blamed my husbands previous drug use - he is a Vietnam Vetc and his stories and my limited education on Marijuana confirmed it. 15 years ago I received a message from God, telling me that Marijuana would benefit me more than the Psychiatric drugs the doctors were prescribing - of course I had to check it out on the Internet (sorry God) and the first reference I came across was Jack Herer and his book 'The Emperor wears no clothes', from this beginning I followed up on other writers/researchers etc, and realised God was right - Cannabis is a healer - for the people and the planet. Thank you God for the life of Jack Herer - he made my life worth living.

shay

May 7 2010, 11:50 pm

♡

specialK

May 7 2010, 6:22 pm

Though I never met you, you are a friend! Thank you Jack for being you. I know that where ever you go next, you'll be on the A list! You the bomb, baby!

JJ from Pennsylvania

May 7 2010, 12:01 am

The man was an inspiration. Before I was originally introduced to this plant I was completely against marijuana. What this man did for the country to open our eyes to how great this plant truly is will never be forgotten. Fly High Jack, I thank you for all you did.

Mark

May 4 2010, 1:23 pm

May your spirit fly "HIGH" and free..........
Peace
MRM

CA Pitsburgh PA

May 4 2010, 6:17 am

You will be missed, But you will live on. And so will your fight!!! We we'll never forget you, and everything you taught us!! Rest in peace!!!

Your pal in pittsburgh,
CA

VAHusler

May 3 2010, 1:27 am

jack was a great man...nobody inspired me more in our fight for legalization than jack. you truly will be missed.

FRIEND

May 2 2010, 9:51 pm

RIP JACK THIS BUDS FOR YOU

gstlab3

May 2 2010, 5:16 pm

GROW YOUR OWN, FREE YOUR MIND, FREE THE PLANET!!!!

REST IN PEACE MR.HERER.

wize born

May 2 2010, 3:56 pm

Peace and love to the Herer family! one n da air to u Jack!

Pot 'til death

May 2 2010, 3:31 pm

Ceremonial sadness.
4:20? At a funeral, no less?
Why wasn't he buried in a glass bong,something like that?

kelly

May 1 2010, 8:50 am

You and your spirit and work will never be forgotten Jack. Thank you for being you and for fighting for us all and for our home.

jan

Apr 30 2010, 4:12 pm

Never Forgotten
Make 420 day, Jack Herer Day!

beatles4ever

Apr 30 2010, 12:45 am

thank you Jack Herer for your book The Emperor Wears No Clothes it was an eye opener

Jayelle Farmer

Apr 29 2010, 10:56 pm

A great man of principle, an educator and an inspiration to all of us. RIP Jack.

801UtahRican

Apr 29 2010, 4:18 pm

Free the Weed ! RIP Jack Herer

thegraffixgirl

Apr 28 2010, 7:33 pm

jack herer

we met at the weho event 2009

rip jack

i got some jack h to honor you
thought about you as the smoke swirls around then out

like freedom

be free

L8TER
thegraffixgirl

PammieGirl

Apr 28 2010, 3:52 pm

Jack you are one in a million! You soar with the eagles.
xoxo

Oregondank

Apr 28 2010, 1:48 pm

I had the privledge of smoking and taking with Jack on several occassions. I met him the night before he had his original stroke and I was there when he had it the next day. I was with Jack to smoke and talk again after his stroke and Jack will always be with us through his teachings and through everything he has done for us and for the plant. He was truely a remarkable man and I will remember him for the rest of my life. NOBODY loved cannabis more then Jack. RIP Jack Herer.

Travis Game-ster

Apr 28 2010, 12:30 pm

I'm 27 now and I have heard people talking about the Great Late Jack since my birth I always wanted to meet the Man I guess I never can now, but at least we can keep unravelling the mysteries of this wonderful plant together that he has spent a large portion of his earthly life to help us understand and appreciate.

R.I.P. Jack Herer

PENNIS

Apr 28 2010, 11:35 am

We need more people like Jack on this planet the free thinkers who promote peace rather than violence there is no reason why so much violence goes on in this world the pen is truely mightier than the sword rest in peace Jack see in the afterlife bro and to the family you have my most sincere condolence keep on for the movement you have my support Sincerely Dennis Anthony Carosi Jr. P.S. Jack is an inspiration and role model for everyone on the planet keep on tokin

RgrownownL

Apr 28 2010, 10:44 am

Hearing the news honestly choked me up and brought tears to my eyes, This man was a giant wave his self and many many people rode it with him and now they will continue on thier own waves, i can see the line that Jack left when his waves crest hit and broke. God bless Jack and all his family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Peace and Love to OUR cause. Rgrown

kimbo

Apr 28 2010, 9:36 am

Meeeting Jack Herer and reading his book The Emperor changed my life forever. I realize what a blessed soul I am for all the time I was able to share with him and will always hold dear the mjmarch in NY. I'll be forever grateful for Jack's inspiration, perseverance and his kinship with Gate. We must not give up this fight and we must continue to honor Jack daily in our words, thoughts, hearts and deeds.

rasta dakke

Apr 28 2010, 4:18 am

RIP!! greetings and a lot off support from belgium to the family!! free up the herb!!!

Barry Herer

Apr 28 2010, 2:16 am

I just want to say thank you to for all the support HT has given our family over the past 10 days. You have been incredible and for the Herer Family, Thank You. Dad I love you and know you are seeing the impact you have made on everyones life from a better place. Love You.

Gatewood

Apr 27 2010, 7:57 pm

Jack Herer was a "social and philosophical tsunami", the ripples from whose splash will visit the shore of all nations and mankind. His impact will be felt by those who will never hear of him or know of his existence. So be it. I will sing his praises for all around me to hear. Gatewood

Vivian M.

Apr 27 2010, 7:16 pm

rest in peace, jack. I am so sorry I could not attend.

madtown,wi

Apr 27 2010, 4:42 pm

bong rips for jack herer! RIP 'jack herer day 4/20' condolences to the family..

Jeremy Stout

Apr 27 2010, 4:20 pm

Much love to you Jack. You made it great! Thanks Dan Skye for all the words and photos ...and for just being an overall solid pal to Jack. I'm glad to know you. (=

Bakerbott

Apr 27 2010, 4:09 pm

R.I.P Jack you truly will be missed. Will never forget.

Dan Skye, Exec Ed. HIGH TIMES

Apr 27 2010, 3:42 pm

It was one of the greatest honors of my career to be asked to participate in his memorial service. I'm left with a treasure trove of Jack photos and incredible memories. The rabbii at the service gave a thoughtful opening address: "We wait too lomg to tell someone how we feel"; "We wait too long to show love"; "We wait too long to change ourselves." And so on...
Let's not wait too long...

Tommy D.

Apr 27 2010, 3:33 pm

Life is just getting tuffer and tuffer for everyone still here.My he rest in piece

Steve Fischler

Apr 27 2010, 3:10 pm

Dan..
You did a fine job of capturing the feel of the day in images.
It was nice seeing and meeting you there.

Like you, Jack was a good friend of mine and will be missed greatly.

scoop420

Apr 27 2010, 3:05 pm

I am crying for our loss...it is time to honor the man!
Every April 20th should forever be Jack Herer day!

crumbsnatcha

Apr 27 2010, 2:48 pm

That just brought tears to my eyes.Jack you inspired all of us.We will never forget you.

Urban Sedated Records

Apr 27 2010, 2:40 pm

Jack was (is) a major inspiration Massive respect to Jack.

One Love

danny danko

Apr 27 2010, 2:37 pm

Hero, Inspiration, Freedom Fighter, Pot Patriot, Friend, Mentor. I could go on and on. Our fight to free the flower continues in his honor. Hemp Hemp Herer!

High minded

Apr 27 2010, 2:01 pm

Thank you, Dan Skye, for your incredible photography.

JACK15

Apr 27 2010, 12:35 pm

I know his head is up in the clouds and his feet are firmly in the ground.

Neary420

Apr 27 2010, 12:04 pm

To a great marijuana activist, but a better person. You truly went to a higher place.

dbcooper

Apr 27 2010, 10:01 am

Jack,
We will always love you
We will always remember you
We will never forget what you taught us

It is these acts that keep you with us forever.

calyx green

Apr 27 2010, 4:30 am

R.I.P. jack herer. THANK YOU!! que descanse en PAZ!

highzen671

Apr 27 2010, 12:03 am

My First post ever, R.I.P Jack and Thank You from us believers.

Hellbound

Apr 26 2010, 11:29 pm

Gone But Not Forgotten. R.I.P.

DRF NJ

Apr 26 2010, 11:00 pm

Thank you, Jack. Simply. Thank you.

BIG AL

Apr 26 2010, 10:17 pm

thats why i want everyone to get some jack herer seeds or clones and start mother planting them keep the dream alive people.

Lip

Apr 26 2010, 7:58 pm

Now and forever one of the GRATEFUL DEAD!! Praise JAH!!!

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