By: Joe D

Joe D — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:10:25 +0000

My condolences. He was and continues to be a great inspiration.

By: Lorraine Chamberlain

Lorraine Chamberlain — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:58:00 +0000

Gregg….
Of COURSE I remember you! I’m thrilled to hear from you. This is so kind of you to write.
I’ll be sure to give you a call. Thank you so much.
Best,
Lorraine

By: Gregg Fisk

Gregg Fisk — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 02:54:11 +0000

Lorraine my love. I’m sorry to hear about Mr Wilson. Although I didn’t know him, my love to you and him. You may not remember me but I owned the herb and flower shop in Chester CT. I met you when I dropped a flower arrangement by the house in Essex.
We had great conversations and I loved so much your incredible energy. I would love to hear from you if you have time 603 727 6819. I live in New Hampshire at the horse farm.

By: Luis Leonel

Luis Leonel — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:16:17 +0000

Thank you, Lorraine, for loving and taking care of Wilson.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:27:24 +0000

Hey Lorraine its Florida Man, Im So sorry To hear that Mr Wilson is gone. The man was a legend. My condolences go out to you.

Jason

By: Gordon Watson

Gordon Watson — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:53:51 +0000

Dear Lorraine:
I first encountered Wilson’s work in Zap #2, way back in 1968, and I’ve loved and collected his stuff ever since. He changed my way of looking at reality almost as much as LSD did. He’s always been my favourite of all the undergrounders and I’ve often wished I could have journeyed to San Fran and met him, if only just to say “Thank you”.

Lorraine, my heart goes out to to you, as does my boundless admiration for your bravery and for the love and unflinching support you’ve given Wilson all though these terrible years. I’ve followed your posts for years now and have found them so moving– I wish I was well-off enough to have helped you with some financial support– and while it appeared in recent months that Wilson was approaching his end, there’s always hope. My dear, beautiful, beloved wife of 40 years passed away last May of breast cancer and so I have some idea of how searing and sorrowful loss of a dearly beloved can be. And I know what a special gift caregiving from a loved one can be to those who need care. I went through a harrowing treatment for tongue cancer 11 years ago– the whole experience lasted nearly a year– and Anne was there for every step of the way. She was my rock and my refuge, just like you were for Wilson. I was able to return her loving care when her time came– and she, too died in my arms. She was only 69. Deep in mourning, I still cry for the loss she suffered– and for my own– every day. And I cried at your description of Wilson’s body being taken away. I had a very similar experience with Anne.

I wish I had words of comfort, but I know all too well that often, at times like this, there are none. Know that Wilson was loved by a great many people, including people like me who knew him only through his work, and know that he was so fortunate to have you at his side for all these years. I salute your loyalty and your love and your courage, and I hope you find light beyond this dreadful darkness that now envelops you. I’ve not yet found my own light– Anne took it with her when she passed– but I will keep looking. She wanted me to carry on and have a life after she was gone. It’s proving to be a struggle, but I promised her I would. I hope you find the strength to do the same.