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  Remembering Crosslin

Posted by FoM on September 09, 2001 at 09:48:16 PT
By Adam Jackson, Tribune Staff Writer  
Source: South Bend Tribune  

In shiny Cadillacs and beat-up Volkswagens, they came from Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Some dressed in suits and ties. Others wore tie-dyed T-shirts and sandals.But for the more than 500 mourners who flocked to the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday morning, there was one common purpose: to remember Grover T. "Tom" Crosslin, owner of the Rainbow Farm Campground in Vandalia.
Crosslin, 47, died Monday when he was shot by FBI agents during a standoff at the 34-acre property at 59896 Pemberton Road. Authorities said that he brandished a weapon at an agent keeping surveillance on the property.Crosslin's supporters, though, have expressed disbelief that the man they remember as kind, generous and gentle could act in such an aggressive manner. Many of those connected to Crosslin flocked to the area for the funeral, some setting up camp in a makeshift site at the intersection of Michigan 60 and White Temple Road.Others, like Paul Daum of Ann Arbor, simply drove to town for the day to pay their respects to a man who they say was unjustly killed."This is a sad day for everyone, everywhere," he said. "Man, I never saw him (Crosslin) do anything to anyone. He was a real good guy."The service, which was preceded by an hour of visitation, began at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A spokesman for the funeral home said the ceremony consisted of music, a eulogy from a minister, and several speeches by close friends and family of Crosslin.The spokesman also confirmed that Crosslin's body is slated to be cremated. On Friday, friends who were keeping a vigil at the campground said the ashes, along with those of 28-year-old Rolland Rohm, who was killed in the standoff by police one day after Crosslin's death, will be scattered this week in a private ceremony at the campground.Funeral services for Rohm will be at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, also at Wally-Mills-Zimmerman, which is at 700 E. Jackson Blvd. in Elkhart. Visitation for friends and family will be from 3 to 8 p.m. EST Monday at the funeral home.Note: Mourners express disbelief that deceased was violent.Source: South Bend Tribune (IN)Author: Adam Jackson, Staff Writer Published: September 09, 2001Copyright: 2001 South Bend TribuneContact: vop sbtinfo.comWebsite: http://www.southbendtribune.com/Related Articles & Web Sites:Rainbow Farm Campgroundhttp://www.rainbowfarmcamp.com/Tom Crosslin & Rolland Rohm Memorialhttp://www.freedomtoexhale.com/rb.htmFond Memories of Rainbowhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread10858.shtmlCannabis News Articles - Tom Crosslinhttp://cannabisnews.com/thcgi/search.pl?K=Crosslin 

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Comment #7 posted by FoM on September 09, 2001 at 22:33:32 PT

freedom fighter
If you want to know what I think. I'm sure that High Times and - or the financial contributors that helped Rainbow Farm will have lots of information. I would think they would probably see if it could be done but I could be wrong but I could be right too. What about contacting High Times with your idea? I just copied this off of the Rainbow Farms Page."Rainbow Farm Thanks High Times" Rainbow Farm sends a big thanks out to Steve Hager and High Times Magazine for their generous contribution to the Rainbow Farm legal fund. 
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Comment #6 posted by freedom fighter on September 09, 2001 at 22:08:35 PT

One can sell the idea
Patrick, I agree with you that it takes money to make the film. Ever heard of a film called Blair's Witch? I am not sure if I got the title right but anyway, it cost only 35 thousands to make that film. The film grossed some 30 million dollars. One other film called "All that Jazz", it cost 100 thousand to make that film which grossed in millions of dollars. One will never really know if a film will be a hit.But main thing in this business, an idea that will sell. To do it, one needs to get the idea copyrighted. I am worried that some butthead would twist the idea to make Tom and Rolland look bad. The articles that Cannabisnews have posted and from what I know what FBI and the WarshingtonDC would do, many of these articles are planted by them. Even if we may not have the money to make the film, we can always sell the idea and retain the virtue of the idea. I have this book called "How to sell your idea to hollywood". It is an excellent book. I know many have made their fortune because of this book. One do not need money to sell an idea.My biggest problem is to try to compose this idea in synposis, (the beginning, the middle and the end). The easy part is getting the idea copyrighted so noone can screw around with this idea. My thoughts and feelings are too jumbled to get this on a paper.I just have no doubt that this event will be made into a film. Either it will be shown as 2 hour TV movie or into a movie. And it is truly up to us to make sure that we show the world what the Truth is all about. And yes, I would love to get Woody and Chong on the bandwagon. Does anybody knows how to get a hold of them?\/ff
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Comment #5 posted by FoM on September 09, 2001 at 16:57:17 PT

What about
Has anyone thought of Tom Crosslin's good friend Chong from Cheech and Chong. He sure has hollywood connections. He is currently on the 70s Show. He would know the heartbeat of Rainbow Farm almost better then anyone I would think. Just a thought. 
Tom Crosslin & Rolland Rohm Memorial 
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Comment #4 posted by Patrick on September 09, 2001 at 16:53:01 PT

freedom fighter
ff, I agree that someone needs to tell this story in a movie from the viewpoint that it is prohibition and greed that cost Tom and Rolland their lives. Woody H. wherever ya are, you can play the role of Tom Crosslin. It costs money to make a movie and right now that's money that should be going to support a 13-year old boy who just lost the support of his father and his fathers friend. The state seems to be growing fond of snatching children at gunpoint. Any profits or proceeds generated from this story by anyone ought to go to the establishment of a trust fund for the care of Rolland's son Robert in my humble opinion.
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Comment #3 posted by freedom fighter on September 09, 2001 at 14:53:53 PT

Rainbow Farm 
I have no doubt that there will be a movie about tom and rolland.The question is who will get to own this idea fast. It is all up to us to create an idea that will show the world the Truth.This idea have a making of a Billy Jack film as one of the posters mentioned while ago is an excellent idea. So, I am asking someone to do something that I am not so good at it. What we need to do is write up one or two pages of this idea and get it copyrighted to protect the essence of what Tom and Rolland means to many people. Oh, I know I can write but I am pretty slow. Maybe Prof. Dan B. can help us in this area or one of you who are very procifient in writing. If one of you should want to take this task, write the page in synopsis format (the beginning, the middle, and the end). Time is of essence and I want to preserve the memory of Tom and Rolland.I am not here to profit their death and I would love to create profit for Robert Rohm. I truly believe that by our action we can get this going.Contact me at gbodnar40 hotmail.comff
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on September 09, 2001 at 12:08:12 PT

Very Nice
Thank you very much Patrick. We might not have ever met them personally but they were our brothers in arms and that is why this hurts so much.Go to THCTV to watch a tribute. The part to see is near the end of it. It's worth watching. It brought chills to me when I saw it. http://www.hightimes.com/THCTV/index.tpl 
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Comment #1 posted by Patrick on September 09, 2001 at 11:41:35 PT

Good bye Grover Tom Crosslin and Rolland Rohm.
Many others and I only became aware of you two men shortly more than a week ago. News of the raid on your farm was posted here on cannabisnews. com and I became intently interested. I posted a message praying that this raid would not end in bloodshed. Obviously, my prayers were not answered this time. I get used to that sometimes. I don't always get my way. Rest assured Tom and Rolland, I have not lost my faith for something greater than myself. I realize from the comments of those that knew you that you gentlemen never wavered in your faith and beliefs either. God Bless You. You are in the next realm of existence, as I understand things. Peace. I rationalize that you, and all that have passed before you, can hear those of us that remain behind for now. I just want to let you guys know that there are many people that understand the frustration you must have felt leading up to your death. You guys were in a pressure cooker of a situation and someone in our government ordered our law enforcement officials to push the envelope. Tom, I saw a video of you riding a quad on your property. You admitted to understanding the need for law enforcement in society. I do not know who wanted you guys dead. I may never learn who was behind your murders. Some people say it was suicide by cop. I say it was murder by cop. There are two sides to a coin? I think there are three if you count the edge but that is for another time. Both you and I know the police have a tough job. We both know that they will shoot. I never met you Tom, and I do not believe for a moment that you thought, even in your wildest imagination, they wouldn't shoot you under certain circumstances. I, like you, would not desire to be robbed, caged, and beaten down for my faith by my own government. Even though I never knew you Tom, we are kindred in our faith of something greater than ourselves. I know in my heart that it was someone in our very own government that did you in. You fate reminds me of what the "white man" dished out and continues to dish out to the native people of this land. Tom and Rolland, you have exposed an evil in our system. You two guys will be in my heart and mind and prayers forever. Stanley is up there with you guys and I think he would agree with my take off on his movie:Marijuana 2001: A Labor Day MurderI have read many stories decrying the "sins" committed on Rainbow farm and many more stories of genuine affection from the many people that have met you personally. Our laws are not necessarily broken but someone in power is using them. Not to protect and serve but to acquire. Your deaths have drawn attention to it. This issue hit our hearts so deep that our "press" considers your death's a non-issue, a hot potato, to be left alone. They have no problem printing and pointing out all the "bad things" that happened on your land. They will print what the "police" say happened. To a point, whatever they "say" happened doesn't change the reality that you guys are released from your earthly bonds and your loved ones mourn your loss. They will smear you in the mainstream media. That is how they control the massive voting block that keeps them at the helm of our earthly ship. And yet with all the accusations being levied against you guys, I have yet to see any harm that you have done to these governmental accusers, me, or anyone else on Gods green earth. Eternal life goes way beyond the petty squabble over weed and your 34 acres. Every Labor Day forward I will always ask myself who shot Tom? Who was it that ordered your death Tom? I will be casting my suspecting glances at your local officials. The ones that wanted your camp, your faith, and your lifestyle eliminated. Good-bye Tom and Rolland. It was nice to sort of know you for a couple of days in 2001. May God Bless You and Keep You.
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