Fallen Warriors Honored by Kautantowit's Mecautea
anjakii...changing worlds...we all go home
This page is created in direct honor of all of our warriors whom have fallen while fighting in the defense of our Rights, Liberties and Freedoms, and whom died attempting to preserve Creators Creation. The persons included here are not necessarily ONAC or ONAC KM members, but are honored by and bring inspiration just the same.
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Oklevueha Native American Church of Kautantowit's Mecautea (ONAC KM) are proud as well as humbly honored to establish this page our of respect of our fallen brothers and sisters who've fought the good fight for that which is right and just with and for all of us... Least we Forget they Nor their brave and costly sacrafices attempting to preserve Mother Earth as well as our First Nations Elders, their wisdom and our culture.
If not for the brave warriors continuing to step forward in answer to the call, we would be far worse off then things seem to be now, hard and almost seemingly hopeless as they do. The government of "The United States" may well have forgot the promises made to our warriors, but we have not, and ONAC KM for one Intends to be here as best as we can for our warriors, their loved ones and families, and ensuring the hnor due to them continues on for as long as the sun and moon rise and chase one another around our globe.
If you have someone you would like to see added to this page, please email us with a brief reasoning along with a picture or two of they and there services and any web address links, and we will happily see that they will be added as swiftly as is possible.
Raymond W. Graves Jr.
1921 - 2006
Raymond W. Graves Jr. beloved father of sachem Joy Maxine 'Hawkeye" Graves crossed over to the Happy Hunting grounds on the 31st of August in the year 2006 at the age of 86 years and 3 days shy of 6 months due to pneumonia that was refused treatment because he was diagnosed with cancer and could not endure chemotherapy treatment.
Raymond was born March 2nd 1921 in Los Angeles, California to his mother Florence E. Humphreys of Canada and to his father Raymond W. Graves of Rhode Island.
Raymond had 3 elder half siblings from his fathers previous marriage, two sisters that were the eldest and then a brother. He also had 2 elder half sisters from his mother's previous marriage which were raised in the immediate family home along with he and his baby sister Srah May Graves whom was born the year after him. He and Sarah were the only and final children of his parents.
Raymond attended and ultimately graduated from Inglewood High School, but during his junior year, he enlisted into the California Army National Guard in San Pedro, California. Within a year and a half from enlistment, Raymond advanced two ranks and also became platoon leader.
Jackie Herer
1939 - 2010
Jackie Herer is among the primal inspirations and reasons for Kautantowit's Mecautea's very existence today. Jack is accredited as being the "Founding Father of the Global Cannabis & Hemp Movement", for writing what is prized as the "Hemp Bible" which in turn has forced the liberation process for our beloved Mother Medicine "Cannabis" throughout the legal systems of our globe still progressing to date.
Jack was a second father-figure to our Sachem & CEO Joy Maxine 'Hawkeye; Graves, and according to Graves, is the primary person to thank for Kautantowit's Mecauteas very existence overall as it was he who instructed that "Only by religious protection will my people and our plant truly be saved from our opressors."
Jack published his first book "GRass" in 1973, which is a fact/comic book geared toward humorously address cannabis and the stereo-typical effects and habits that came with consuming it and likely among thee first of it's kind of such a book.
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It would be Jack's second published book titled "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" that would put him on the map and throne of what would become known as the "Modern Day Global Cannabis Community and Movement" where he would become renown as being "The Founding Father" and even "The Moses" of the movement, and this book, "The Cannabis Bible" for the ever-growing community.
1954 - 2011
Richard was born December 20, 1954 in Gordon, Nebraska to David Swallow and Margaret Red Shirt Swallow. Richard lived in Wounded Knee, SD with his family. Richard attended school in; Porcupine, Sioux Falls, and Pine Ridge, SD before finally attaining his GED. Richard met Ethel “Bonnie” Bear Killer in high school and married her in 1980.
Richard’s life was one of service to others. He was; Substance Abuse counselor at the Main Artery in Long Beach CA. Richard entered the ministry and continued thereafter. He became an Oglala Sioux Tribal Public Safety Officer and was ordained into both; the Native American Church in July 1981 by Priest Emerson Spider SR and into Orchard Valley Ministries in Wichita,KS by Rev. Bob McKinney in April of 1981.
Richard is Founder of Oklevueha Earth Walks Native American Church.
Seeva Cherms
Seeva Marie Cherms, beloved wife, mother, sister and daughter as well as great friend, mentor, and human being unexpectedly crossed over to the next realm of existence on the 20th day of April in the year 2011.
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Seeva was born, raised and a proud and honorable native Californian from beginning to end and proved to be the stereo-typical California girl in her wild, fun, exiting and yet compassionate, friendlt and enviornmentally concerned "All American girl".She was best known as being a kind and compassionate person who was also extremely protective and a natural born leader.
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Seeva unfortunately never got to know of her father, instead she grew up with her mother Linda and her half brother Anthony between southern California and the Lake Tahoe area. When she was about 12, she met and came to fall under the fatherly wing of legendary cannabis and declared "founding father of the global cannabis community and movement" Mr. Jack Herer who quickly came to claim her as his forever #1 "Jack's girl", daughter and personal protector throughout the remainder of his years.
1968 - 2011
Seeva married Reverend "The Rev" Steven Cherms and together they had two beautiful daughters Hailey and Summer Raine. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Seeva was also an ordained minister in The Hawai'i Cannabis Ministries and co-founded The United Cannabis Ministry in California with her husband Steven.
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Together the pair also attained their black belts and Master status in mixed martial arts and established their own dojo and club in central California and also were licensed bounty hunters as well as bodyguards in both the states of California and Hawai'i.
Ric Smith
Richard "Ric" Allen Smith is a very missed front line cannabis freedom fighter known as "Seattle's Miracle" for the last decade of his life. Despite having more medically wrong with him than not, Ric never once backed down from the stand for cannabis liberation and ultimately had his praise sung by the masses of the elderly, or as he called them "Blue Hairs" for going out of his way to ensure that they had the quality medicine they so thankfully received. In turn, they would make "medables" of it, and would always insist that he take some to other people in need.
Best remembered for his phrase "Munchies Save Lives", Ric has been honored by Seattle Hempfest forever in the naming of "The Ric Smith Hemposium", a main stage of the worlds biggest cannabis event in the world that specifically contains the "Hemp History Museum." Ric was declared "Washington State Citizen Activist of the year in 2012
Ric was born March 16th 1963 and predominently grew up in Alderwood Manor in Lynnwood area of Washington state.
1963 - 2012
Ric passed December 11th, 2012, at Kindwood Hospital in Washington at the age of 49.
Jennifer Lee Girtman
1975 - 2012
Jennifer Lee "Jennacidial Tendencies" Girtman, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and dear friend unexpectedly passed away on the of June in the year 2012.
Jennifer was born on the day of May in the year 1975 in the capitol city Salem, Oregon, which is where she grew up and considered her stomping grounds, including the surrounding area and towns.
When Jen was 15 1/2 she found herself pregnant, to which she gave birth to her daughter just over a month after her 16th birthday. She went on to have her second and final child with the same man close to 10 years later, but ultimately decided to never marry.
Jen lived her life wild and carefree as well as to the fullest and never shyed away from an opportunity that could be turned into an adventure. Her first love as a child was in Martial Arts in which she attained a buttload of medals, trophies and awards along with her black belt in Judo. In her later years her passion gwaews roward Roller Dirby where she quickly soared and became an outspoken star who helped to advance the sport throughout the central Willamette Valley in Oregon.
Richard Flor
1944 - 2012
Richard Giles Flor, beloved husband, father, and hero to this nation and people, especially the ill of Montana, tragically crossed over before his time on the 30th of August in the year 2012 because he stood in the defense of our rights, liberties and freedoms, particularily in regards to our beloved Mother Medicine Cannabis and our right to freely Choose whether or not we wish to utilize it.
Richard's heroism was validated when he served in the military during the Viet Nam War.
Richard's bravery as a hero to the people and web of life when he became a martyr for the cause of cannabis patients’ rights Aug. 30th of 2012 at the age of 68 when he grew tired of suffering unecessarily from diabetes and a variety of maladies that forced him to take 16 different medications each day, never really easing his pain and too, bringing forth a whole lot More negative side-effects.
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He was alsp praised for actively pushing for the passage of the state’s 2004 ballot issue campaign that ultimately sanctioned the right to medicinal cannabis in Montana, and too,
Dr. Phillip Leveque
Dr. Phillip Edwin "Dogface" Leveque was born on February 22, 1923 and has proven to truly be a warrior liberator beyond measure. "Doc" as he's called, answered the call for the brave to serve and protect our land and rights as a people by fighting in Germany during World War 2 as an infantryman as well as a sergical physician.
Doc continued his desire to heal people well beyond his military career and is best accredited as among the damn few Successful Brain Suregons, among a great many additional legal medical titles ranging from Osteopath down to pharmacist and forensic toxicologist!
Leveque was stripped of his medical career for being a front line freedom fighter for Oregon's medicinal cannabis laxation when the state illegally targeted him for signing military combat veterans suffering from PTSD and other damage aquired while defending our land, rights, liberties and freedoms, but even then he never backed down nor turned tail and walked away. Instead, he continued his battle by utalizing his wits and wisdom which is found in the many articles he wrote for Salem-News.com all the way to his final days upon mother earth.
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Dr. Leveque passed away May 2, 2015 at the age of 92 years old from Cancer.
Joy C. Graves
1926 - 2016
Joy Callista Graves (Robison), mother of Sachem Joy M. 'Hawkeye' Graves, crossed over on the 4th of January 2016 at the age of 89 years 2 months exactly to the day.
Joy was born in Los Angeles, California as the baby, and only living daughter of her parents 4 children.
Joy graduated from Los Angeles High School and married while she was putting herself through college, and actually went on from there into medical school where she was her second year into becoming a doctor when she came to the realization that she didn't handle the sight of blood well enough to continue. Her husband Aaron "mack" was serving in the US Navy during World War 2.
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Joy then went to work with her father at McDonald Douglas, starting off as a "Rosey Riviter" and working her way up to Quality Assurance Inspector, while having a total of 4 sons And working an additional 2 jobs on average, her second main job being a bartender.
John Trudell
John Trudell is a legendary warrior soldier of Great Creator beyond verbal measure. John was among the head leaders of the American Indian Movement (AIM) throughout the 1970's and well renoun in the "Longest Walk" march to DC after the illegal handling of Occupy Alcatraz at the hand of the federal government.
John was additionally respected as an artist, poet, singer/song writer, and considered among the wise prophets of and by our native tribal brothers and sisters here on Turtle Island. John was also highly praised for his acting in multiple movies depicting the struggles of the native born American tribal peoples, and among our most treasured Elder Counsel members ONAC KM was ever fortunate enough to have been blessed with, especially during our structural and establishment period.
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John crossed over at age 69, of terminal cancer in Santa Clara County, California.
1946 - 2016
Elaine Sammons
Elaine Sammons is a beloved ONAC KM member who was and will forever remain among the fuel of our forces in the fight for liberation of our mother medicine as well as the preservation of liberty and justice for all Oklevueha members passed away on the 26th of Febuary 2015.
Elaine was a cancer survivor who turned to our mother medicine as an ace in the hole for her remission. She greatly improved in her battle, until it became known she was in remission, that is when her care deprivition began by medical professionals.
Elaine was the glue of and for her relations, treasured mother of three, grandmother and great grandmother, Elaine truly lived a happy and blessed life.
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Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard, honored and beloved elder member of ONAC KM crossed over at age 79 on his birthday, of complications from pneumonia at his 168-acre ranch outside Redding in the Lake Shasta area home in Northern California. Haggard recorded more than three dozen No. 1 country hits in a musical career that spanned six decades, from the 1960s into the 2010's.
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Beloved father of Seven, Merle was born in 1937 as the youngest of three children of James Frances Haggard and Flossie Mae nee Harp. He was born near Bakersfield, California in the small town of Oildale.
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Merle's father died when he was a 9 year young child, and he ran away from home, spent his teenage years in and out of reform schools, and later served five years in San Quentin prison. He drank -- one of his best-known songs is called "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink" -- and partied. He was married five times.
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James T. Robison
James Thomas Robison, honorary elder Mecautea counsel, crossed over to the next realm on the 4th of May 2017 at the age of 94.
James was born and raised in Los Angeles, California to his mother Freda Thomas and his father William E. Robison Sr., Growing up in the home, James had an elder brother "Bill" and his baby sister "Joy". James had an elder sister but she passed at just a month old, which is what prompted his parents to move out west from Kansas City, Missouri.
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1923 - 2017
Nathan Wilkerson
1952 - 2017
Nathan "Nate" Crosson Wilkerson, a beloved member of ONAC KM passed away on Friday, May 30th 2017 at the age of 40 thanks to prescription opate medication being his only option for medicine. Nathan was an honorable front-line defender of Cannabis, Human Rights and Anti War, and believed in One Love, Universal Consciousness and cannabis liberation for one and all. He was also a culinary chef in the US Navy.
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Nathan was a graduate of Jacksonville University in Alabama, class of 2015 and also a graduate of Alexandria High School in Alabama, Class of 1995.
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Funeral Services for Nathan Crosson "Nate" Wilkerson, 40 of Anniston were held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary with Rev. David Phillips and Dan Mattox officiating. Burial followed at Antioch Baptist Cemetery.
Aaron J. McDaniel Jr.
1952 - 2017
Aaron Julian McDaniel of Alameda, California passed away on the 20th of June 2017 at the age of 65 years 3 months.
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Aaron was born in Los Angeles, California in 1952 and grew up between there and Myrtle Beach, south Carolina.
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Aaron was the third born son of his mother and father's four boys and then his mother went on to have the only baby sister he would have... Sachem Joy Graves.
Aaron served in the Viet Nam conflict from 1970-1972 where he refused two purple heart medals and honorably discharged from the US Army where he additionally earned credentials as an electronics engineer.
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Aaron went on educationally to graduate from Chaffey Community College where he attained credentials in Photography and also too, photo journalism.
Additionally he attended and graduated from San Francisco Art Institute where he attained degrees in Fine Arts, sculpturing of sorts and also Photography.
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Aaron was also a musician who taught himself how to play guitar while serving our nation in combat in Viet Nam.
Mark Heinrich
April 22, 1955 - February 15, 2017
Mark Heinrich was a very strong and essential front line warrior for mother medicine and our pepople in Austrailia for many a year and will be sorely missed for all the wonderous strides he'd made in Austrailia's cannabis liberation movement.
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Mark was recruited as a volunteer Moderator & contributing writer for 420 Magazine of which he took great pride in being as with being deemed "International Visitor Coordinator" for Nimbin HEMP Industry and in his membership and activism for the "Hemp Party of Austrailia"
- 2017
Peter Leveque
At about 11:00pm on the first of July in the year of 2017, Peter C. Walter Leveque, son of Dr. Phillip E. Leveque passed into the arms of those of his relations preceding him -- son Sean, Mother & father, along with sister Rochelle, his mother & father-in-law and others.
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Peter followed in the footsteps of his father as far as his passion for wanting to help comfort and heal his fellow human being by becoming a Registered Nurse.
He will find peace and be pain free in their comforting loving spirits.
- 2017
Melissa Griggs
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Missy was born on the 5th of October in the year 1967. At the time of her death, the cause remained undetermined though many close to her suspect it May have had something to do with vaping. Ultimately though this could not be proven and so heart failure became he official prognosis. Later on the communiy would come to learn of contaminated vape pens that were linked to peoples deaths that had in fact hit Michigan state from as far away as California.
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- 2017
Michael Dussault-Jensen
On the night of June 5th, 2018 Great Creator called another frontline canna-warrior and beloved brother home to the realms of eternal peace.
I am a computer technician and have been for over a decade now. Being diagnosed with degenerative spinal disease and other major diseases I have been forced to live on a disability that barely covers my living expenses month to month. I am also a medicinal cannabis user as opiates are a short term fix (at best) for chronic pain. Whereas cannabis is a healthy alternative in many cases and it does work for me. I am a Canadian that believes Canada has got to remain sovereign to itself and not the USA. I have a family with 6 children, 2 grandchildren, 2 son in laws and a new grandaughter coming into this world in November of 2011. With these proposed laws and dehumanization of Canadians as well as our American neighbors how are our children supposed to enjoy the quality of life that they deserve to have?
- 2018
Michael McShane
Michael McShane, a very beloved warrior member passed on to the angels the morning of August 7th, 2018. Michael originally was from Los Angeles, California but became best known for his frontline activism in Michigan and well-known for helping patients in need with RSO and buds and topicals and tinctures throughout the state of Michigan.
He was featured in the newspaper for fighting his cancer with RSO. He was also known for his love of helping those in need gain health... so others may live.
Michael passed in San Diego, California after a long uphill Painful and very Draining medical battle against cancer, may his spirit soar high and his spirit finally rest in paradise physically pain free.
- 2018
Lisa Lentz
Lisa Lentz will forever be remembered and honored as the valient young warrior she was when it came to her fellow human beings.
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Lisa is survived by her mother,
also her daughter Celes Lentz and her son Jake Lentz.
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She also leaes behind many tear stained eyes including her best friend and mother-in-law Evelyn Lentz
03/07/ - 04/13/2018
Suzanne Weinberg
04/1/1942 - 2018
Jack Hunsicker
10/02/ - 2019
Ron Anderson
Ronald Anderson, a very beloved warrior member passed on to the angels the morning ofFebuary 20th, 2020 in his home state of California after a long uphill battle against cancer. Ron worked as a Programmer and IT Manager at Synergetic Data Systems Inc. from 2002 until his passing. Prior to that he owned his own company after years of being a sales consultant.
Ron LOVED the outdoors and loved seeking out new exciting adventures as well as enjoying the finer things in life, which his spirit was overfilled with.
May Ron's spirit soar high in the heavens and his body, mind and spirit finally rest in paradise eternally.
- 2020
Charlotte Figi
- 2020
Charlotte and her entire immediate family fell ill with the Covid-19 (aka Carona) Virus and it is with great heartbreak that her seizures returned during and the combination took her from mother world on April the 7th, 2020 while in the hospital.
Jaime Lyn Quinto
Jaime Lyn Quinto is an irreplaceable treasure to many including especially the KM spiritual tribal family. Jaime was a founder and officer member as well as secretary
02/01/1979 -06/ 2020
Michael Reed
Michael Reed is eternally remembered as a treasure spirit more pure than gold.
09/25/ - 09/25/ 2020
Timothy Andrew King
Timothy Andrew King is forever remembered as a warrior spirit who fought for truth liberty justice and peace for all upon and across mother globe. Born in Lynnwood, California, on April 2, 1963 to Charles and Nellie King. He had a wonderful childhood, surfing and joining his dad in a love of vehicles.Los Angeles, California on April 2nd in 1963, younges of his parents 3 sons.
Tim grew up a typical So-Cal boy, enjoying surfing, and all things fun in the sun thru to his mid-high school years which began at Huntington Park High and completed his high school and teenage years living and still loving the beach life in Morro Bay California to which he graduated from Morrow Bay High about 1981.
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04/02/1963 - 10/03/ 2020
Tim entered into and serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. joining with MWSG-37 in the 3rd Marine Air Wing and served at El Toro 1981 thru 1983. In 1987 he and Bonnie were married, and they built a very full and interesting life. Tim has five sons. They are his true legacy.
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Tim's amazing talent was steeped in his ability and desire to tell a great story - which first led him to the television newsroom in 1988 (TV10). Tim served as News Photojournalist/Reporter for KATU (ABC), KVVU (FOX), KVBC (NBC), and KYMA (NBC), radio News Director (KBCH/KCRF), Producer "Coast Entertainment Show", Executive Producer "Hot Wheels in Las Vegas", and Producer "Fallen Fortress at Cape Lookout" (OPB, 1993).
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Tim and Bonnie launched Salem-News.com in 2004. Tim covered the war in Afghanistan in 2006 and 2007 and the Iraq war in 2008.
Tim was a journalist-activist. He worked to free those who live under occupation and oppression. He opposed racism and fascism. He believed in Truth, Justice and Peace.
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Tim revealed the contamination of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Irvine, CA, co-authoring a book on the subject called "Betrayal". In 2013 Tim rode his motorcycle across the U.S. in "Operation Red Dragonfly" attending Veterans events. He supported Veterans and defended their rights to the very end.
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Beloved by the Salem community, Tim operated Salem Ghost Tours and put many mystifying stories into his 2016 book, "Haunted Salem".
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Tim died on October 4, 2020 at 10:23 p.m., from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Salem, Oregon which occurred Sept 30. Celebration of Life for Tim King: Saturday, Oct 31, 2020, 1 p.m. at the Oregon State Capitol Mall. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
He leaves behind sons Matthew, Nathan, Austin, Sean and Christian, daughters in law Brittany, Sandra and Tracy, eight grandchildren, brothers Ken and Rick, sisters in law Susan and NeNe, Bonnie his bereaved soul mate, many close family members and friends near and far.
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Jason F. Wilcox
It is with deep sorrow to inform you that Jason Wilcox, Co-Founder and President of Cannabis Rights Coalition, Founder of Cannabis in Canada Inc, Social Justice Activistpassed away.
Jason is a well-respected, passionate, and prominent cannabis activist and speaker who has appeared at many cannabis and patients rights events throughout North America, leading the discourse and engaging the public. He has been cited and interviewed by numerous print, television, and digital media outlets, and is well known for his highly popular YouTube channel, which describes safe and effective cannabis growing techniques.
In 1993, Jason Wilcox was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and HCV. As difficult as it is to imagine living with a terminal illness, Jason has managed to learn from his challenges and in turn has become a leader in the cannabis growing and medicinal use communities through his work with the Cannabis in Canada Society and the MMAR Coalition against Repeal.
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In 2009, Wilcox founded the independent media and community organization, the Cannabis In Canada Society, to provide a forum where like-minded cannabis patients can collaborate on instructional growing techniques, discover the latest news, events, and political debates regarding the free cannabis movement, and a platform to find accurate information on the positive attributes and medicinal characteristics of cannabis.
In 2012, he formed the MMAR Coalition against Repeal to address the serious problems in Health Canada's proposed Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. Jason is currently a plaintiff in a class action against the Federal Government seeking damages from a privacy breach arising from Health Canada’s mass mailing of letters to individuals across Canada in envelopes that identified the recipients as participants in the Medical Marihuana Access Program.
The Cannabis in Canada Society is Jason Wilcox’s platform to educate and advocate on behalf of all patients who have received an Authorization to Possess (ATP) from Health Canada under the MMAR (Medical Marijuana Access Regulations), which allows persons who obtain a Personal or a Designated production License (PPL/DPL) to produce cannabis for medical purposes.
Certifications & Committees include: Living Positive BC | Living Positive North | Victoria Persons with Aids Society | Vancouver Island Persons with Aids Society | Canadian Aids Society National Steering Committee | YouthCO Aids Society | Court Certified Expert Witness Past and Upcoming Audiences: Seattle Hempfest | Prairie Medicinal Harvest Cup | Unfiltered | Cannabis Cup | Marihuana for Medical Purposes Conference
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William Chengalis
Cannabis activist William "Wayward Bill" Chengelis died in a Colorado VA hospital on August 7 after being hospitalized for several weeks.
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Wayward Bill was born on February 21, 1951. He attended Youngstown State University in Ohio, shortly before becoming a full-time activist, joining the White Panther Party in Michigan in 1969, including the effort to free John Sinclair, his fellow White Panther who faced ten years for two joints.
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He also joined the Yippie movement in New York. He was honorably discharged in 1974. After serving in the Army, Chengalis battled PTSD and bipolar disorder.
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As an elder of the KM Grandfather Council, Bill personally helped legalize adult-use cannabis in Colorado in 2012 as a “Marijuana Mercenary” and helped liberate psychadelic mushrooms in Denver in 2021, fueling the mushroom liberation movement across the United States.
Wayward Bill was the former chairperson of the U.S. Marijuana Party and led the U.S. Marijuana Party contributed to the legalization effort in Colorado in 2012. He worked with Sensible Colorado, SAFER, ACLU and Colorado NORML and also regularly attended and spoke at the 4th of July Smoke-In in Washington, DC and Seattle Hempfest. In 2013, he was arrested at the Capitol in Washington for allegedly handing out edibles.
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He also participated with the ACLU, the Democratic Party, S.A.F.E.R., Sensible Colorado, NORML and Coloradans 4 Cannabis Patient Rights. On December 19, Wayward Bill was voted Mister Cannabis Colorado by the Colorado Cannabis Business Alliance at their first ever awards ceremony.
Wayward Bill has been a stringer for Rolling Stone, Managing Editor/Writer, Amateur Brewer, and a writer/clipper for Unbroken Chain. , serving as a writer and editor in many roles. .
2021
Floyd Bearing
02/01/1954 - 10/03/2021
It is with deep sadness to inform you that Floyd James Bearing passed away at his home in Rocker on Thursday, September 30, 2021 after contracting and being given a Covid vaccination.
He was born Bear Clan Cheyanne on Friday, February 1, 1952 to Dennis Bearing and Marjorie Shavehead in Fort Washakie, Wyoming and was raised and educated in Busby and Lame Deer.
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Floyd enjoyed basketball in his younger years and served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He had several jobs over the years and worked as a maintenance engineer for several businesses, but most importantly, in his elder years he fufilled his destiny as a spiritual leader and healer. Floyd was founder, president and roadman of Kin Way of Kautantowit's Mecautea American Native Church.
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Floyd worked closely with the west coast tribes of Turtle Island and well-respected for his efforts at improving tribal recognition and flourishment. He was very active in tribal gatherings including Honor Guard several times including for Powwows. His last projects in fact included the 46th Annual Butte Native Wellness Center's Powwow of which Floyd was honored to be Master of Ceremonies, bringing awareness to missing tribal women and of suicide just a few weeks before he crossed over to happy hunting grounds.
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He is survived by his daughters, Margie Ann Bearing of Lame Deer and Clover Bearing of Billings, sons, Floyd "Sonny"
Bearing Jr. of Oklahoma, Winston Bearing of Owyhee, Nevada and Sage Bearing Long Beach, California. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Audree D. Gould Bearing, son, Neil Bearing and brother Dennis Bearing.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services and burial of ashes will take place in Lame Deer.
Sephra 'SO' Margaret Oare
01/14/1971 - 05/27/2021
Sephra was born on January 14, 1974 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon to Mikkal and Kathleen Oare. Sephra attended Saint Pauls Elementary School and Marist High School. She graduated from the U of O with a degree in Environmental Science.
Sephra was employed by Brian Michaels, attorney at law, as a legal assistant for 22 years and loved it and helping people..
Sephra loved roller skating and was essential in the founding, establishment and success in the Emerald City Roller Derby team in the Eugene area of Oregon as well as the "CoEd Cripplers" and "Team WTF" and was a referee for most all local roller derby competitions she wasn't competing in.
Sephra was a very social and inspirational person who enjoyed spending time with her friends and making new friends. She loves dogs and children. She also enjoyed working on her house, fishing, reading, jigsaw puzzles and mysteries. She had a "green thumb" and grew wonderful plants.
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Sephra's memorial service will be held on June 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Musgrove Family Mortuary, 225 S. Danebo, Eugene, OR 97402.May she soae upon the Super Flower Blood <oon and fly happy, healthy and high.
Charles 'Chucky' Dwayne Hatfield
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Charles Dwayne 'Chucky' Hatfield of Salem, Oregon passed away on July 29, 2022, at the age of 45 after being struck by a van on Interstate 5 at 12:02am in Albany, Oregon while walking to get gasoline... he died instantly on the southbound side flow of traffic just past milepost 229.
Chucky was born on March Airforce Base, in Riverside, California. Chucky grew up in Salem, Oregon and flourished his lifes roots as the sovial butterfly he was.
A wonderful wild energetic andfree-spirited man with an abundance of confidence who cared about everyone and everything. He always went out of his way to help others and to earn as well as respect his elders throughout the community... loved and deeply missed by so many people of all ages, creeds and walks of life.
Charles Hatfield was an essential officer and emissary member of Kautantowit's Mecautea (KM) since its establishment in Oregon in early 2009. Chucky was athe Public Representative Delegate, member of the KM Newsroom, peer support counselor, youth life coach and life coach counselor on top of being a healer and roadworker for KM and additionally held a seat on the Fathers Council for more than 10 years. He was also among the top trainers of KM's Wolfband Tactical Self Preservation Training program as well and an essential part of KM's plant and animal projects and endeavors and sat on those counsels for over 10 years as well.
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Charlie sincerely loved all life and had such a positive aura about himno matter how hard life tried kicking and keeping him down. He had a childlike magnetizm which gave him special way with our elders as well as all (including wild and aggressive) animals. Being a Virgo Dragon, Chucky was an extremely talented, smart and charismic soul who strived to learn and experience new things, enjoying nature and had a true gift at blowing glass.
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Chucky especially so loved his dogs Kabenzie and Nibbles and of course, his cat Felix which all procceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Logan, Ahren Holden and Dylan Hatfield; his wife Mindy; his mother Patricia Fleischhans-Philpot, and many of his spiritual tribal family, friends and associates who miss him greatly and will treasure his memories eternally.
09/11/1976 - 07/29/2022
Michael D. Meyers
01/12/1950 - 09/16/2022
Michael was born in Los Angeles, California
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Michael's father Don Meyers, whomwas born in 1929, was the oldest living WW2 veteran in Nevada until he passed in March of 2021
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Founder of PR NTR KMT, the Temple of the Divine in ancient Egypt Michael's wisdom
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Michael grew up in the family home with four brothers, Tony, Gary, Ron and Lawerence Meyers and a sister Mitzy, known as "The Allens"which were the first ever white family signed by Motown Records in 1975 with their song "High Tide" which was a hit single in England that summer.
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Art has always been Michael's spiritual passion. He studied both Music and Dramatic Arts at the University of Kansas-Lawrence and gratuated in the class year of 1970. Prior to that, Michael graduated from DeSotoHigh School in the class of 1969. His Jr. year of High School was at Arapahoe High where he studied the Arts and his first 2 years of High School was at the Pater Noster High in Los Angeles, California.
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Much of Michael's 4 dmension art can be viewed at: www.subself.com
Divinesmoke.com is another website Michael established to bring cannabis "hemp" awareness and enlightenment
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Michael worked in the film industry since 1996 on more than 50 IMDB films and a variety of television projects
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Michael leaves behind two sons, Sean and Brenton Meyers