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A Legend Passes On: Gatewood Galbraith Dies At 64

Wed, Jan 04, 2012 12:53 pm

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Kentucky attorney and legendary marijuana and hemp advocate Gatewood Galbraith has passed away from complications due to pneumonia. He was 64. Gatewood was cut from the same cloth as Jack Herer. A fiery, articulate cannabis activist for decades, Gatewood ran five times for governor of Kentucky – three times as a Democrat, once on the Reform ticket and last year as an independent. He finished third in the three-candidate race this past November.

Galbraith was a strong advocate for hemp farming in Kentucky. On his campaign website, he wrote: “My view is that government's role should be to uplift, enlighten, educate and ennoble the citizen, not oppress them with taxation and intrusive laws.”

A colorful personality possessing a sharp wit, Gatewood told the Louisville Courier-Journal just last October, “I want the government to stay out of my life unless I represent a threat to somebody else or their property.”

Galbraith was interviewed by HIGH TIMES in March 1990 and appeared on the cover of the magazine with Willie Nelson in January 1991. Just last year Gatewood visited the HIGH TIMES office to discuss the importance of individual rights – particularly in relation to marijuana.

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Nuggsandjuggs

Jan 29 2012, 3:18 am

Very Sad, I bet he was a super cool guy wish I could have met him. I heard he once drove around Kentucky in a car powered completely on hemp oil as he campaigned for Governor. A great loss to our cause, this bong rip is for Ganja Guru Gatewood...............

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Smokin Louie

Jan 18 2012, 7:05 pm

Gatewood taught us a lot. I inhale Gatewood Galbraith did too!
Hell I've inhaled with Gatewood. I FEEL MY FREEDOMS DISAPPEARING MORE NOW THAT HE IS GONE.
Smokin Louie
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R. William Davis

Jan 10 2012, 9:36 am

Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a memorial to the late Gatewood Galbraith, on Thursday, 1/12/2012. Here are the details:

Time: 4:00 to 8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Place: Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
251 West 2nd Street
Lexington, KY

Map: http://tinyurl.com/7xrtqfs

I worked with Gatewood on his 1991 and 1993 campaigns and he was a friend. I will miss him and his enthusiasm for working to make the world more people-friendly for everyone.

He published my research paper, "SHADOW OF THE SWASTIKA: The Real Reason the Government Won't Debate Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Re-legalization," on his website, and his running mate, Jerry Hammond, did the HTML. The paper documents that Cannabis Prohibition was enacted to protect the expected World War II war profits of the top U.S. corporations, and their bankers, which were secretly allied with the Nazis. Any serious investigation into what was going on at the time - behind the scenes of the Prohibition - would bring this treason in time of war, to the public's attention.

Hope to see you there to celebrate this Great American's life and High Times.

R. William

Republic

Jan 6 2012, 8:04 pm

Heard of him, never met him. Still realize what he was and what he did for all of us.

R.I.P.

KATIESPAW

Jan 5 2012, 11:28 pm

bloomdude

Jan 5 2012, 10:39 am

RIP Gatewood

btw, that terrific cover photo of Gatewood & Willie was taken by Andre Grossmann - and yours truly wrote the cover story - good times, high times...

Jan 4 2012, 11:07 pm

I saw Gatewood a couple of weeks ago downtown. I regret not stopping to say hello.

kerry venus

Jan 4 2012, 9:20 pm

Will God have to make a new Gatewood? Everything he had he gave to us earthlings; a Generous Man. How come I feel so poor now?

Nico

Jan 4 2012, 7:28 pm

RIP, Gatewood.

He was a great man.

And man, he could dab for an old-timer.

We'll miss you, G.

Nico

Bobbie40422

Jan 4 2012, 6:14 pm

I remember a couple of years ago, my sister and I were driving in Lexington on a Sunday afternoon. I saw Gatewood jogging on Man 'O War and rolled my window down, beeped my horn, and screamed "Hey Gatewood!", my sister had no idea what I was doing, and when she heard the name Gatewood she told me to leave him alone, he is trying to jog in peace. He waved and smiled, and yelled hey back. She had no idea how friendly and outgoing he was to everyone. He always had time for everyone, and anyone. I hope he is having a wonderful afterlife because everyone knows he has earned it. Thanks for everything, Gatewood.

Kush3

Jan 4 2012, 4:47 pm

Rest In Paradise

marviin marvin

Jan 4 2012, 4:17 pm

Gatewood was my inspiration. I campaigned with him in Kentucky as part of the Cannabis Tour in the early 90s. a great Man. We must win this fight.

anonymous

Jan 4 2012, 3:34 pm

I'm right with Galbraith about legalizing Marijuana.We lost a good man.R.I.P.

ginny

Jan 4 2012, 2:03 pm

My long time friend and hero, I miss you already. No wonder you stood me up yesterday morning.

KRR

Jan 4 2012, 1:49 pm

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danny danko

Jan 4 2012, 1:49 pm

The world has lost a unique and amazing being. RIP Gatewood Galbraith. Get his book, The Last Free Man in America on Amazon, by clicking here

HG Fields

Jan 4 2012, 1:16 pm

A shame that, saw him in that documentary with Woody Harelson, "Hempsters - Plant the Seeds" which I posted on my blog. When we lose one, there must be more to carry on the good fight.

H.G. Fields
http://hgfields.wordpress.com/

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