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concreteblue

(626 posts) Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:08 PM Jan 2012

Gatewood Gailbraith, Ky politician and Hemp advocate died last night

Gatewood was apparently found dead in his bed this morning in Lexington Ky. He had been suffering from a respiratory illness for some time. He was a tireless advocate for the people and a national player in the Hemp Legalization movement. He had recently run as an independent in the KY Governor's race and finished with 8+% fo the total vote, after polling much higher before the election. On a personal note, he saw me at the courthouse on two occasions and represented my case for no charge. You will be missed, Gatewood...

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Gatewood Gailbraith, Ky politician and Hemp advocate died last night (Original Post) concreteblue Jan 2012 OP

He will definitely be missed get the red out Jan 2012 #1

Knew him 35 years era veteran Jan 2012 #2

get the red out

(13,466 posts)

1. He will definitely be missed

Reply to concreteblue (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:56 PM

Jan 2012

I remember when he had a radio show on Saturday afternoons in Lexington back when I was stuck at work then. I would always tune it because whether you agreed with him or not he was always interesting and thought provoking.

I didn't know him personally but he was so recognizable! It was just a few weeks ago I think that I saw him having brunch at Good Foods, where I would see him every so often.

Sigh, sad deal, he was a real person and used his voice, rest his soul.

era veteran

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2. Knew him 35 years

Reply to concreteblue (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 07:39 AM

Jan 2012

Great speaker and debater.
Did not agree with his politics and he knew it but he was always a nice guy.

The Paddock & High on Rose crowd gets smaller every year.

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