Jack Herer Suffers Heart Attack

[TC42o]

Marijuana Author Jack Herer Collapses After Stage Appearance at Portland Hempstalk
Tim King Salem-News.com

Our thoughts go out to his wonderful wife Jeannie Herer, and we hope that Jack makes a full and speedy recovery

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The most well known person in the world on the subject of marijuana, author Jack Herer, had a heart attack Saturday, after a fiery speech at the Portland Hempstalk Event at Kelly Point Park.

Ironically, Jack told our Doctor Phil Leveque, an old friend of his in the fight to legitimize and legalize marijuana, that he was feeling better Saturday than he had, "In the ten years."

Event staff came together quickly and called in the paramedic crew that treated Jack in the area backstage where he fell ill. Madeline Martinez, Executive Director of Oregon NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, says Jack didn't look like he felt well after the well received speech, and she told him he should get some water.

Shortly after that he apparently collapsed where he was sitting, and the emergency crews were called in. Bands kept playing and the medical personnel spent a considerable amount of time stabilizing Jack, before loading him in an ambulance and transporting him to the Emanuel Trauma Center in Portland.

Source report that Jack was in critical condition when he was admitted to the hospital with his son at his side. Soon after that, they were told that he was the victim of a heart attack, a result of arterial blockage.

Jack was was undergoing angioplasty surgery late Saturday.

Jack suffered a stroke several years ago that left him somewhat challenged in terms of speaking, but today more than one person watching him noted that his speech was much clearer than even the year before.

Jack Herer is beyond legendary with popular culture and his book, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" is the largest and first account of the real story of marijuana and the techniques used by big money corporations to demonize and criminalize it

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Hope Your Allright Jack!!

TC42o Reviewed by TC42o on 09-14-2009. Jack Herer Suffers Heart Attack Marijuana Author Jack Herer Collapses After Stage Appearance at Portland Hempstalk Tim King Salem-News.com Our thoughts go out to his wonderful wife Jeannie Herer, and we hope that Jack makes a full and speedy recovery (PORTLAND, Ore.) - The most well known person in the world on the subject of marijuana, author Jack Herer, had a heart attack Saturday, after a fiery speech at the Portland Hempstalk Event at Kelly Point Park. Ironically, Jack told our Doctor Phil Leveque, an old friend Rating: 5

[djmidnight22]

Much Respect Jack. Wish you well. :thumbsup::jointsmile:

[the image reaper]

yes, hopefully Jack Herer, will recover, and come back stronger than ever ... I never met the man, but he's one activist, I've never heard a negative word about ... Jack has an enviable reputation as a 'good old boy' :thumbsup:

[Esoteric416]

It sucks that part of growing up means the realization that your heroes are as mortal as you are. First Dr. Gonzo now The Hemperor.

I wish you the best Jack. I'm smoking one for you as soon as I'm off work.
I encourage you all to take a toke for Jack today. :jointsmile:

I hope that Jack can be one of those figures who just seems unable to die, the war on some drugs and users isn't over and we will need as much of his kind of infuence as we can get before it's done.

[VapedG13]

Atleast jack got to be an old man before he had a heart attack......I had my first heart attack at 39:wtf:... Second one at 44....I'm glad they have stents or I would of already had bipass surgery

I bet Jack is up and around quickly.... I bet he will be getting angioplasy and a 3-4 day stay at the hospital:hippy:

[GaGrown]

Jack Herer is a cannabis God! I respect the man simply for his activisim and introduction to re-hemp the world! I hope all is well with him and his!! My last grow was JAck Herer,:stoned::jointsmile::thumbsup:

Ga Grown!

[Storm Crow]

Is the Salem-News! Follow-up story-

Supporters of Jack Herer Say They're Focusing on the Positive - Salem-News.Com

Sep-14-2009 21:30
Supporters of Jack Herer Say They're Focusing on the Positive
Tim King Salem-News.com

Family and friends remain hopeful that Jack Herer will recover from a heart attack Saturday.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Marijuana icon Jack Herer's supporters say the legendary author continues to receive constant care at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, following a heart attack over the weekend.

The author of "The Emperor Wears No Clothes", regarded as the premiere book of the entire cannabis culture, was in Portland over the weekend for Hempstalk, one of the Northwest's largest hemp and marijuana festivals.

Jack hasn't shown signs of consciousness yet, but he is under close medical supervision. "The longer that he stays alive, the better chance he has," his friend Chuck Jacobs told Salem-News.com tonight.

"We're just trying to focus on the positive," Jack's friend Eve Lentz added. "People have sent their prayers and positive vibes from everywhere. Every body loves Jack." She talked about the outpouring of support that his illness is bringing.

The support was hard to miss at Hempstalk, which people Sunday said was being referenced as "Jackstalk". It is also clear by our initial story on Jack's heart attack. The comment section is full of words of encouragement.

Grandma Kay Lee wrote: "I read Jack's book, 'Emperor wears no clothes' in college at age 50. It changed my life from a do-nothing mom to an active grandma, traveling the country to educate people about the need to return cannabis to the people. I had heart surgery 2 years ago, so am sending wishes to Jack for the best doctors available and a full recovery. He's been important in many lives to so many people he doesn't even know."

Jack Eich stated simply: "My prayers go out to this relentless hero exposing the lies and half truths of the drug moguls. they kill thousands of people with their dangerous drugs. legalize cannabis."

The message from Jack's closest friends at "The Farm" in California was: "Our prayers go out to Uncle Jack, Jeanie and Chuck.. If you need any thing call HOME! We LOVE you!!!!and are praying for a speedy recovery. Eddy, Linda, the family, the farm and Ministry"

Another name that is huge in the movement, longtime hemp activist, William Conde, wrote: "Jack Herer a dear friend for many years, a true patriot, an American Hero, a man that I truly love and respect with all my being, lays wounded. I pray for his return to health as there is much left to do and we are not allowed many like him in our lives. Dear God please send your comforter and heal this great man. Show your power and make him well. Jeannie stay strong girl we love you too."

Chuck Jacobs explained that a chemical had been used to chill Jack's body temperature, and he has been in an induced semi-coma. Now that process is changing and Jack's temperature is again being raised, allowing for his heart to do its job.

Eve says Jack made a pledge a long time ago that he was going to keep going, "until he turns 85, or sees cannabis become legal, whichever comes first."

Since cannabis is only partly legal, and Jack is far from 85, it looks like his chances may be pretty good.

Jack Herer, the "Emperor of Hemp", was close to kicking off a speaking tour in Europe with Dr. Lumir Hanus with Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Rick Simpson, creator of Phoenix Tears Healing Hemp Oil that Jack firmly believes in as a cure for multiple medical problems, including cancer.

We will keep you updated on Jack's condition.

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Thank you Tim and Bonnie for printing this!

[boaz]

Salem-News!

Another name that is huge in the movement, longtime hemp activist, William Conde, wrote: "Jack Herer a dear friend for many years, a true patriot, an American Hero, a man that I truly love and respect with all my being, lays wounded. I pray for his return to health as there is much left to do and we are not allowed many like him in our lives. Dear God please send your comforter and heal this great man. Show your power and make him well. Jeannie stay strong girl we love you too."

amen. I don't know the Hemperor but he has always been a legend. Our prayers are with you, too.

[TC42o]

thx 4 finding the update Granny!

We'll continue to send good energy!

[Burnt Toast]

Unfortunately, the sad end came:

Breaking: Jack Herer, Emperor of Hemp, marijuana hero, dead