Gary Meyerhoff, Darwin and Perth Activist, passes away
18 Oct 2006 19:48 GMT
Anti-racism and anti-Drug War activist Gary Meyerhoff died on 8 Oct 2006 at age 31 from HIV/AIDS related complications. His funeral was held in Western Australia at Pinaroo Gardens, Kingsley on 11 Oct 2006.
Gaz was diagnosed HIV+ at age 19.
Meyerhoff was probably most famous for his 2002 invasion of the NT Parliament along with 10 other NAPNT activists to protest 'drug house' legislation.
Meyerhoff also participated in and coordinated 'Smoke-Ins' at Raintree Park in Darwin. Trial for charges related to repeated arrests at the Smoke-Ins had been deferred due to Meyerhoff having a bout with pneumonia, but were still pending when Meyerhoff died.
Gaz was a noisy irritant to his political foes, but a caring soul to all his mates.
Love Gary or hate him - you definitely couldn't ignore him.
LINKS: Gary's blog | media interviews | Network Against Prohibition Northern Territory