Lunday was also a member of the "Sensible Seattle" I-75 steering committee working on a ballot measure to deprioritize marijuana arrests within the city.

 

Hemp.net has a special memorial page dedicated to people who want to help keep Robert's memory fresh and vibrant.

 

"We miss him so much! He was so much more than met the eye. He helped out people all the time, and we never knew most of it untill after his death. One of our crew needs alot of medical attention, but simply couldn't afford insurance, so Robert paid for it, a year at a time. Each year, he donated money at tax-time, and he always wanted that money to be directed toward reform work...that's how we bought the Human Rights and the Drug War exhibit. A few years ago, I was having issues with my email server, so Robert wrote me and told me to check out my new hemp.net email addy, the one I currently use...I've never been charged a penny for it. Robert was a big fan of tall ships, and also donated alot of time and funds to the Center For Wooden Boats here in Seattle. Last year, right before the Hempfest, there was a parade of tall ships that went past Myrtle Edwards into the harbor...I had to smile and shed a few tears as I realized that Robert was blessing us in his own unique way. For the Hempfest, Roberts name will forever be memorialized. The central pathway that leads through Myrtle Edwards Park is now called the Lunday Way during the 'Fest, and the Green Ribbon he was awarded is now called The Robert Lunday Award, for achievements above and beyond the call of duty in fighting against The Drug War." -- Kevin Black, HempFest steering committee.