John Hartman, age 55, founder of North Ohio Norml and Ohio Cannabis Society passed away Feb. 7, 2008. I attached a picture of John Hartman with some of my thoughts. Beloved husband of Molly S. (nee Richards); dear brother of Walker Hartman and Anna Estep; loving son of John T. and the late Evelyn C. Hartman (nee Pay) dear uncle and victim of zero tolerance.

I am proud to say I had the opportunity to interact with John. We were part of panel discussion at a Libertarian conference discussing the shooting of Clayton Helriggle. I have come to understand that John Hartman was a much a victim of our Drug War as was Clayton. This is a war on Americans and should really be called Prohibition II.

Denying medical treatment due to a Drug War Chemical Loyalty oath in the form of a drug test, is really a cloaked death sentence. I hope someone can document John's being denied a life-saving transplant because of a Chemical Loyalty Oath.

His impact on our lives must not fade. I ask each one of you to pick up some part of John Hartman's mission and bring an end to this Drug War.

North Ohio Norml is collecting photos of John, I would encourage all that knew John to send your own to nonorml@netlink.net so we can all share and remember his contributions.

Rest in peace, John

-- Robert R. Ryan, President, Ohio Patient Action Network
P.O. Box 26353, Columbus, OH 43226
Tel-888-385-2843, rryan@ohiopatient,net, www.ohiopatient.net, www.robryan.org
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Below is funeral information for those that can attend.

Funeral Services Will Be Held Tuesday, Feb. 12 In
The Mcgorray Bros. Funeral Home Of Lakewood, 14133 Detroit Ave.