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Ciao Cris, non ti scorderò, non scorderò il tuo senso dell’humor, la tua ironia, la tua tenacia e il tuo coraggio.
Quando passo dal Gold Corner ancora ti cerco con lo sguardo.
Ti ricordo seduta sulla panchina davanti alla vetrina del negozio con il tuo sorriso e il giacchettino di jean.
Ciao Cris!!
I tuoi occhi bellissimi il tuo sarcasmo e quanto ridevamo. Sono passati 39 anni che ci siamo incontrati e i tuoi ricordi sono dentro di me che sembra ieri. Ti ho amata, ti amo e t amerò sempre. Sarai sempre nel mio cuore ❤ e pensieri fino all ultimo minuto della mia vita
R.i.p Cristina sei e sarai sempre nel mio cuore ora come 40 anni fa. TVB TANTO
Given it’s 2020, I’ve never said this: Thank You.
In 2000, I came across an anonymously posted flyer on Castro Street in San Francisco. This exposed me to Christine’s work. At the time, I was confused, but I went and heard what she had to say, and I trusted her. 20 years later … I thank her for my life.
R.I.P. Christine Maggiore
forever i will love you.prendi cura di te.testaccia dura
Buon compleanno, ora sono più di 40 anni che ci siamo conosciuti e per me sembra ieri. Mi ricordo ogni singola cosa come fosse ora. Voglio dirti che non sono stato coraggioso e ti chiedo scusa a te e a me, meritavamo altro e la colpa è solo mia. Un rimorso che porto sempre con me .ciao tvb tanto
Christine Maggiore is a mostly unsung historical figure and personal hero of mine, as she saved my life, and MANY others by just having a huge heart & being brave enough to tell the truth, in a world gone mad. God blessed this beautiful soul and may He continue to bless her, in Heaven, and us, on Earth, with her legacy 🙏 What a beautiful person that I wish I’d have had the chance to get to know, personally, but, still feel like I do, in a way, as we are “HIV SURVIVOR SIBLINGS”
ti amero per sempre
ti amero per sempre
I was cleaning and found Christine’s book “What If Everything You Though You Knew About AIDS was Wrong?” After thumbing thru it, I decided to web search her and see what she’s been up to since 1998.. My heart sank when I googled Christine and found articles on her passing.
As sad as it was she was a force to be reconed with. I met her in NYC after hearing her at a speakng engagement. She signed her book to me, and when I read it it changed me for the better.
I am alive partly because of Christine. I am so grateful she had the courage most people lack. She had the compassion most people seek, and she was a wonderful “Citizen Of The World.”
I pray favor for her family and friends.
God bless your legacy Christine, because you lived so many others have been blessed with health and longevity.
Live on!!
Daniel .F
Harlem, NY
I have read Your story just today, but i have a feeling, that i had knew You all my life. Your fight is not over. Your Love will live forever. Thank You Christine.
Christine may gave people strength through her inspirational words. But that still doesn’t change the fact that she died from AIDS. Her denial is so childish, seemed that she lived in her personal customized utopia. I’m not an AIDS-victim hater, but look at the truth folks! The virus will progress undeniably faster if you cease to take medication. That’s a fact! I’m not opposed to Christine’s social work to encourage victims of AIDS, but her idea was horrible! Her denial only showed everyone that she’s childish. I feel sorry for her (shouldn’t have been) dead daughter and her family.
April,
I’d advise your Husband to stick to any drug regime his I.D Doctor puts him on. There are many well wisher’s above who are no longer here with us as they choose rightly or wrongly to follow the same path Christine did.
Ask as many questions as you like and it is your right to be well informed. But please follow your I.D Doctors instructions to the letter O.I’s are not fun and can be down right deadly ! Try Aidsmeds forums or Poz.com they will help you get through all this !
To Christine, I’m sorry I didn’t know you before it was to late. I hope where ever you are that you have found peace !
I never knew this young woman. But I was recently given a copy of her book and am currently reading it as my husband was diagnosed HIV positive on the 4th of April of this year (2012). I am negative. I feel perplexed by his diagnosis and my negative result. A lot of things don’t make sense and most of the time I don’t even feel as if I have anyone to talk to or help me that isn’t an advocate for HIV drug use. My husband has been offered medications yet as we’re still waiting for the blood work (CD4, GENOME FACTOR and whatever else they ran) to come back. If there is anyone reading this that could help me figure all of this out please feel free to contact me through my email address above. I just don’t believe the diagnosis but I don’t think the medical profession has dug deep enough to consider other factors that may apply.
Haven’t met you but I felt you, you touched me and inspire me Love Harry
Shortly after Christine died, I was listening to the comedy of Bill Hicks: “The world is like a ride at an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it, you think it’s real because that’s how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and ’round and ’round, it has thrills and chills and it’s very brightly colored and it’s very loud, and it’s fun — for a while. But some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question, ‘Is this real, or is it just a ride?’ And others have remembered, and they come back to us, and they say, “Don’t worry, don’t be afraid – *ever* — because, this is just a ride. And we …….. kill those people! HAHAHAHA! ‘Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride, SHUT HIM UP! Look at my furrows of worry! Look at my big bank account, and my family. This just HAS to be real!’ …But it’s just a ride. And we always kill those good guys who try and tell us that, you ever notice that? And let the demons run amok? Jesus murdered; Martin Luther King murdered; Malcolm X murdered; Gandhi murdered; John Lennon murdered; Reagan … wounded…Haha!”
The thought occurred to me that Christine was one of the very same “good guys” that Hicks was talking about.
What is a ride, if not a construct of human hands, which is designed to scare you silly and get your money?
What is AIDS, but a construct of human minds, designed to scare you out of your wits and get your money?
They put Christine on the AIDS ride in 1992, and at first she thought it was real, but after she’d been on the ride for a while she began to question, “Is AIDS real, or is it just a ride?” And people like Peter Duesberg helped her to remember, and inspired her message to the world: “Don’t worry, and don’t be afraid to love — *EVER* — because AIDS is just a ride.”
And for this, they killed her.
Oh, sure — they claim that she was killed by HIV, but I knew Christine in her last years, and I watched a murder at the hands of an angry mob who psychologically tortured an innocent bereaved mother until she collapsed, lifeless.
…Meanwhile, the worst thing that happened to George W. Bush in the same year is that someone threw a shoe at him.
We always kill the good guys, and let the demons run amok.
Bill Hicks’ comedy and Christine’s life and death inspired me to write a song. I hope that those who still carry Christine alive in their hearts will enjoy it:
http://nerosopeningact.bandcamp.com/track/amok
Tattie , Oggs , give Christine and her daughter a hug from us all .
Andy
I met Christine in 1999 and have never stopped thinking of her. I was shocked to hear about her death and continue to think about her often. I remember what a selfless mother she was with Charlie and thinking I had never seen a mom so patient and attentive and loving. I hope that this love is enough to for Charlie and Robin to get through what must have been a painful and difficult year. I hope that Charlie always remember his mother the way I saw her with him and he knows that that she was truly one of the best mothers I have seen.
I learned from Christine, to question the establishment, not to drink Diet Coke and that it was ok to be a bit weird. I learned that at 40+ you could be beautiful and I learned that you could make a difference.
I had the privilege of working for her in 1999 and also during this time Robin was making his award wining film.
When I think about the most influential people in my life l think of Christine and always will.
Lots of love to Robin and Charlie.
Sylvie in Thailand…
Muchas gracias Christine, tu libro con las verdades claras y reconfortantes sobre el sida me ha dejado una luz de vida en el camino. Dios se acuerde de ti. gracias infinitas
You are still my hero, and I love you.
I met you when you came to San Francisco to speak and you were pregnant with your son. I had read an article about you and dragged a friend to see you speak. You and Robin were both so warm, genuine and brilliantly intelligent. Later I distributed as many of your books as I could, and always admired and feared for you.
You are still in my heart, thinking of you today.
Wow, I just found out about this terrible fact. Last year was very hard for me. I thought i contracted HIV for over a year but the only thing keeping me sane was Christines website. I just cannot believe god has taken her away from us. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
I hope you and ej are in the garden in heaven together today.
we miss you tons.
Allow me to correct my last mail. I was reviewing it through a veil of tears.
Thank you Christine for being part of my education.
I did ask you whether you were scared or not, your reply was an inspiration and I shall carry it along with the memory of you.
Guillaume
South Africa
Thank you Christine for being part of my education.
I did ask you if you whether you were scared or not, your reply was an inspiration for me and I carry it with your memory.
Christine, and to your family :
I did not know about your struggle as a French guy (I could have but I didn’t) but I understand it because I suffer with official medicine in my family (benzodiazepin given to my daughter which committed suicide) : Doctors are always right and Patients who ask questions are wrong.
I regret deeply how you have been treated by some people. How can some “official” site tell you died from aids if from a non repetitive pneumonia ? and still telling the same for your daughter
This is insane.
I understand well the sentence in your memorial : “you knew you had no right to be ill like a normal person”. you have been extraordinary strong in fact to resist so long. All the contrary.
A French guy who just learnt from you on a web search and tried to investigate.
Rest in peace !
I am a former HIV Educator in Dallas Texas … and I literally was SHOCKED to hear that Christine had died. I cannot tell you the depth of my sadness.
Christine was one of the first (along with Duesberg and others) that stood up to the Chemical Fascists (supported by the various liberal, gay rights groups) that told us the truth about AIDS and HIV. She was viciously attacked by the liberal, gay left, the liberal str8 left and castigated by the media. I am ashamed that gays and lesbians of the left pursued a campaign against her.
Christine … there are thousands who heard your clarion call about HIV And AIDS. You will not be forgotten.
I am shocked to to find out about this. I met Christine and her husband on one of my courts when i was being accused of being responsible for the death of my son Baby Jared Gonzalez (RIP). We had to deal with the inaqurate findings of Dr. Ribe reguarding our babies.
Im so sorry to hear about this. But now she is with her little princes and i envy her for that. I cant wait to see my little Angel. Rest in peace Christine, Im so sorry i didnt get back at your e-mails………….Dear Lord!
Thinking about you today. Lots of love. L
Ciao ‘birillo’, ti porterò sempre con me, eri ‘grande’ e grande resterai nei miei ricordi!!!!
Giancarlo!!!
I did not know until today, that one of the most supportive, loving, rational people ever to enter my life, albeit by phone, had passed. She was gracious and calm when I had questions, and she was supportive when I lost my husband. When the truth came out about the real cause of his death, and I got my “walking papers” she encouraged me to set myself free. I did, but with her support and love permenently embedded in my DNA.
I ached and ached for her and her family when they lost EJ. I don’t understand how hearts can heal after so much loss, or how one can breathe sometimes. She breathed so much hope and life into all of those whom she met and touched, but perhaps it was too much.
I only knew Christine on the telephone, but she was an admirable, rational, lovely human being. I am blessed and changed for the better for having known her. My heart aches again for her family. I hope and pray for peace in your spirits.
The world always needed and will always need a honest, courageous and altruist spirit like Christine’s.
It is truly sad news that of her departure. I hope her legacy of truth is kept alive and one day soon the world is freed from the real virus which is power and money; in the name of which the medical establishment and governments are eliminating people at a higher rate everyday, with no mercy.
Still the majority of the world’s population, paradoxically suffering by the effects of what is happening, need to open their eyes and react against these artificial mass media driven viral illnesses and flu pandemics; against the genetic manipulation and monopoly of the future of the nature’s legacy; the waste of enormous areas of land for bio fuel production instead of food for starving millions in poor countries; long term pollution of the seas, the land and the atmosphere by unscrupulous industries; climate change and several other serious issues.
Mrs. Maggiore has contributed with a giant step forward against these odds and we need to continue spreading the word; keep human kindness, truth and justice above all interests.
Dear Christine,
Your heartbreaking death carries a painful truth: that even the most indomitable spirit has thresholds. Your unwavering commitment to scientific truth, freedom of choice and the right to love, ironically brought you face to face with falsehood, hatred and evil, forces that socially you managed to overcome daily, but that physically you could not. Despite the apparent irony, however, there is no mystery here.
Truth is toxic to the world of “HIV/AIDS”. The callous responses to your life and death are testament to the fact. In the world of “HIV/AIDS”, reality is animated and sustained by a handful of emotionally sick people who, frustrated and miserable at some level in their own lives, need to take everybody else down with them. One would of course expect that they, and the mockery of help that they represent, would be exposed, while a true advocate of life like yourself would be championed. The problem though is that most people, although decent at heart, tend to identify with the “Lie”, plagued as they are with their own unspoken frustrations and miseries.
And so now we must continue on without you. But not without celebrating the model that you embodied, the model that you lived: and that is the model of doing what moves you most deeply in life. Whether acting as a daughter, mother and wife, or as an activist, educator, author, counselor and all around inspiration, you worked as completely, consistently and definitively as you possibly could. And whether acting as a matter of conscience, a matter of love or, most powerfully of all, as a matter of both, you worked with endless determination and industry, contributing as meaningfully as you could to the larger arc of life and self-correction that we call “healing”.
Dear lady, thank you for your heroic, indefatigable service and your heartbreakingly tragic sacrifice.
Tom DiFerdinando
I have just recently (2021) found Christine and Robin through my research into AIDS via Covid-19, and as a Voluntaryist (everyone voluntary, therefore, all governments are unnecessary evils) I value, and am grateful for, the work these two persons have done towards responsible freedom.
Thank you, Christine and Eliza, for your Gifts you left to the living.
Robin and Charlie, I stand with you in this Place of Absence.
I dedicate to your two loved ones gone, the Pat Metheny song, From This Place:
“Trust in Love
Truth Be my Lead
From Here I Will
Stand with Thee
Until Hearts Are
Truly Free”
“Absence is to Love what Wind is to Fire—it extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.” Comte Debussey-Robutin
“Love and death are the great gifts that are given to us; mostly, they are passed on unopened.” Rainer Maria Rilke.
“My love, I find you inside of everyone I ask out.
You gave me your death as your final gift and I will
continue to open it with the rest of my life.”
From: The Husbanding of Katharine’s Life by Jack Carney
Christine, I had not met you but because you have lived on many will know you and many will carry out the exact work you would have done yourself had you still been in your physical body.
Your passing is the strength we draw from every time we, feel defeated, when we draw from your strength we become victorious.
live one, look, you shall see yourself in us, we shall fight your fight and you shall g the praise, since you laid a concfrete, reinforced foundation with your life and your daughters life.
Look at us with pride, we will make you proud.
Onnie
Botswana
…To much to say, so I’ll just say, God Bless her and her whole family. She is with God now, where she absolutely deserves to be. There is not enough words or time to express the proper amount of thanks. Peace be with you.
Christine you will be missed . Thank you for your bravery and how sad a loss this is . I wrote to Christine and her replies were always cautious and wise , never at any time did i feel i was being led by an agenda that might wilfully endanger my life through coercion or misinformation regarding my HIV diagnosis. She was at all times respectful and cautionary with regard to choices i might choose to make over treatment or views on the paradigm that is currently conceded . Science is self correcting , we have not found any real answers and poisoning the body
is not the ideal remedy.
The vilification of Christine was uncalled for she did not deserve it.
our hearts go out to her husband and son friends and families.
What an inspirational story!
Dear Reader,
I still can’t believe that Christine is no more, I host a health talkshow on a South African Radio station. I introduced Christine to South African radio Audience and I am at a lost of words as I read through these tributes. In South Africa the month of August has been declaired Woman’s month, for our programme we Identified women of courage who are changing the world and Christine has managed to challenge the untouchables and we would like an opportunity to celebrate her life. Kindly respond with contact details where we can call to arrange for a telephonic interview. my details are also on http://www.positivetalkservices.co.za
I wish her family and friends peace, love and light
I did not realize until today that Christine Maggiore had passed away. What a shock. I can’t remember the last time I cried over someone’s death that I really did not know personally but part of myself feels as if I knew Christine, just through her work.
It was finding Christine’s book when I was first diagnosed as HIV positive that intially started me on a path towards hope instead of continuing with the terror and hopelessness that was my first reaction to my positive antibody test. I have been HIV positive for over 7 years now and chiefly attribute my current positive outlook on life to having found Christine’s book. I feel that I owe Christine a debt that I could never repay. She was a truly courageous woman that I deeply respect. I will always thank Christine for the HUGE difference for the better that she has made in my own life and so many other HIV positives lives.
I had the opportunity to talk to Christine and arranged for her to be a guest on the Charles Goyette show when he was on Air America Phoenix radio back in 2005.
She was an accessible, articulate and very nice woman.
Christine should be remembered for her strength and tenacity and her willingness to speak her mind and the truth when no one else would.
I am very proud to have known and helped Christine with her mission and hope her legacy will inspire other AIDS/HIV dissidents to continue with their endeavor to tell the truth.
It is so tragic.
For those of us you helped open our eyes, we say Thank You. We shall miss you forever.
Dear Robin and Charlie,
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Christine will be missed terribly.
Throughout the years, I have valued her support, friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. I will sorely miss all of our strengths, courages and persistence. I will always keep Christine’s memories held deeply within my hearts reminding me of how difficulties should be challenge.
I wish I could be with you to comfort you, to help you, to hold you, and to pray with you. But, I am here at any time to share your concern, to listen, to comfort you – just drop me an e-mail.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
Amhayes Tadesse
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Christine. I’m indebted to you. My life is relatively normal, stable and healthy, all because someone pointed me in your direction.
Dearest Christine, Your courage and inspiration was more powerful than you could ever imagine. Our hearts are heavy, but you showed us the way and your knowledge and wisdom will carry us forward. With deepest respect from New Zealand. Peter Newman
I finally got the courage to read the memorial wall. I am heart broken beyond belief.
I learned of Christine as I began what became an mountain of information to process after becoming poz in 2002. I went to a Alive and Well meeting years ago, as I walked in to the empty room I kept saying over and over to myself just as she had stated, “relax, its just information.” When I arrived, the meeting had been cancelled. I never met her. Christine daughter died a few weeks after that. On the periefery I kept tabs on her, her fight, her courage and strength, her love for truth, and I regret not shaking her hand and saying thank you for sharing hope with us. Her warmth was evident in her smile and her strength was evident in her actions. She is missed very dearly by even those whom she never met. I could only be so lucky to have lived her heros journey. We could all be so lucky. She lived it. Well done Chrisine. Well done. Now it is your time to rest.
I am Stunned! To have Just NOW! Heard of her passing.
Jeremy F. Selvey
Project Aids International
People’s International Health Project
Dear Robin, Dear Charlie,
Only recently I have been looking again into the tremendious work Christine and so many others have been doing over the years to dismantle both aids and “hiv”. Only now, I have found out about Christine’s passing! It saddens me greatly!
I know her light – along with that of many others – will shine on! For courage never fails!
However, you have lost your wife and mother! My heart felt sympathie to both of you!
Michael Baumgartner, Switzerland
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed…
We feel lucky to have seen it.
I can hear your voice, every time I think of you.
I can feel your warmth, every time I remember hugging you.
I still strive to be as brave as you.
I just red the email now (soo late)…and I cannot stop crying!
I will never forget Christine and all that she did…
Christine we will love you forever…
Roberta
Oh my………I am just stunned.Oh Christine you will be so missed.I pray for your family and what ever I can do too help your work go on I will glady do.I haven’t stopped crying since I heard.I am more determined now than ever to get my story out there and to help anyone and everyone to know the truth,so that your work will be carried on.I never met you but I loved you and you gave me such hope that someday we would be free of this dis-ease.You were so brave and now maybe I can be as brave and help this message to get out.I was blessed by knowing you.I lost my husband and I know the pain your husband feels and I pray for him now.Goodbye and thank you for all that you did.Love Paula
I attempted to write something brief. That didn’t happen. Here’s what did.
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Dear Christine,
It’s been a month since you died. I heard about your death on the same day I intended to call you before leaving the country again. I was struck dumb for several days. I lay around unmotivated to do much else but think about how your voice sounds and the difference it made in my life to have you in it.
My heart broke so wide open with the work you shared and the brave path you forged. You held my hand through so much confusion, emotion, and maddening questions. My heart felt unguarded and unprepared for the news of you leaving. There was even a part of me that felt angry. “No! You can’t leave me now, not after all of this!” How selfish of me. Yet, in all honesty, you were the only person I trusted implicitly within this “movement” of the HIV/AIDS debate and I was afraid I might feel lost without you here.
That’s when I heard you laughing and saw you smiling with that sparkle in your eye – with that motherly caring way about you. Telling me without words what you’ve been telling me all along: The strength I seek, the answers I yearn for, all of these things are within me just as they always have been. And that’s the single greatest thing you ever taught me Christine.
I feel so self indulgent writing about my process, my grief, here among these pages, here at this memorial site. This is not about me and yet I know from the experience of so many lives lost, that it is my tears and grief which honor the life you lived and the marks you left here. And I also know that the way I can continue to honor you is through the fearless living you so inspired.
The thing that was different about you Christine, is that you bridged worlds in a debate so busy polarizing sides that it often loses the point all together. Within the research, interpretation of facts, and the presentation of arguments you provided about the paradigms of HIV/AIDS, you maintained the most important thing: You were relentless about promoting the joy of living. Ah yes, one could feel that within moments of being in your presence. Your ideas and inquiry were all for the sake of reclaiming life on a path full of deadly messages, be that in the language of terminal illness or the projected lifetime consumption of toxic pharmaceuticals disguised as a lifeline.
And you did all of this in the face of great darkness and opposition without hate. You refused to play that game. You refused to be spiteful or judgmental. You spoke with a sharply informed tongue but always with love. Always with laughter. Always allowing space for all of the paths one may choose to take along the HIV/AIDS road. You never turned away support to folks who might, when confronted with illness, turn to medications, turn to any solution they felt might sustain their lives. Why? Because I believe you chose to trust people’s intuitive intelligence and ultimate dominion over their own health and healing. For me, this is why you raised the questions. This is why you cracked the hard walls of god like science. So that all empowered beings could arm themselves with information and find harmony within the unknowns inherent in matters of life and death.
And so Christine, I know not where all of your strength came from to continue fueling such a curious and thorough mind nor how you held your heart so open to all of those people, perfect strangers, who craved a voice of reason, of laughter, and of joy. But I do know that you took the art of living seriously and that you imbued all who came across your path with the same spirit. I know that you seemed to do so effortlessly and in spite of all the attacks on your person and family.
The attacks. Maybe they came from people who actually fear their own power. Maybe these people are more comfortable within the limited boxes created to contain meaning and will fight like hell to defend them. Maybe they’re terrified of freedom. I don’t understand why people attack with such spite nor if such people wake up in the morning wondering how they might make someone else’s life difficult. For the sake of righteous rightness? I don’t know. But I do know that you would and did sympathize with people having strong opinions and arguments about human medicine and science. I know that you would invite and encourage healthy debate and did so unreturned again and again. And I also know that you would never go after a person’s life choices nor attempt to use them for your own agenda, your own sense of ego power or solid ground. You never needed to be right. In fact, you produced award money to prove you wrong. And when I came to you after 7 years of doing HIV work and confessed my mixed feelings and fears of abandonment, you never exploited my story and you never judged my off and on need to retreat from it all. You never called me a coward. On the contrary, you gently fed me shots of brave heart liquor and reminded me of my own courage. You know what I loved most? Often we didn’t even talk about questioning truth and science. A lot of the time we just talked about what it means to be human.
I write all of this not to sum up your life’s work. I could hardly begin to do so. I write all of this in defense of nothing. I write this – I suppose – because I will miss you and because I remain so grateful for the ways you changed my life. Your work helped to initiate a great transformation of self that reaches far beyond my sense of work. And I know I’m not the only one. One need only to scroll downward to see the endless reaches of your whole world embrace. Even those that oppose you and the free thinking you never asked to represent – even those people have been changed by you.
Dear Christine, I think it dangerous to make martyrs out of our teachers or to deify them somewhere dramatically above our own selves. That was never your style. You are and were, one of the most real people I’ve ever known; so comfortable in your own skin while tempering life’s cruelty with that infinite ability to laugh at it all.
And so I write this to once again to offer my thanks – in words – to the universe* to whatever greater power one chooses* or simply to You directly, for all that you chose to deliver in the time that you were here.
May all of the those stars who are still here, devoted to bringing health and healing to the hands of all people, shine brightly. It’s our turn to look to each other for steps forward in a human revolution much bigger than this time and space.
To Robin and Charlie: I think of you often. I find myself sending you warm heart hugs, good and loud music, and of course, more visits from random friends in red porsches. May the joy of this living override grief and weave its way back into each day.
Sarah B
Thank you Christine for bringing awareness of the truth with all your powers. We now know how to make HIV positive people HIV negative here in South Africa.
Love and Peace
Christine,
I have not had many heroes, but you are one of them. I’m so glad that I had an unexpected chance to see and speak to you recently. It makes it even harder to believe that I will not again, at least not on this plane. I pray for peace for your family, and I thank you for your life.
You were right.
Love,
Jack
How I wish Christine could have been at the Memorial Service! What an outpouring of love and respect; I hope when she lived Christine had an inkling of how people felt about her and her work. The speakers and the music were so good, Robin, you could have sold tickets! The service was truly worthy of Christine. Christine, you are missed.
Love, Jeff
I recently began taking an hiv class at my university where I learned about you. I admire your work and please know you will be missed.
Thank you very much, Christine for giving us the example of how to fight. We are a group (growing one) of Spanish people who gave up with all medications and now we are living live again, with much more joy than ever because we came to live twice. All us we are in perfect health in despite of doctors advices. We are not going to die of AIDS, we´ll birth health children and we´ll all always fight against the cruel lie. We are together with you, we are warriors in the same army. The truth will be extended all around the world. But you gave the first step and you helped us to get ride of fear.
Marcos, Carina, Raul, Nuria, Isabel, Walter, Manuel, Aran, Jorge, Laura, Jordi, Micaela, Salvador, Elsa and many others WE THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS
Our hearts break for the tragedy of loosing Christine while she was so vital but she taught us all how to live life – live each day with purpose, question everything whether out of curiosity of on shear need for answers, and love all of those around you.
Christine had immediate impact on so many people some whom she never knew. She remains a role model – one that will always be greatly loved.
With sincere sadness,
Lisa and Frances Rosenblate
Thank you Christine for your caring….thank you for your hope..
your legacy lives on….as you live on in heaven…….
RV
We can pay this Magnificent Lady no better tribute than to carry on her work, until the Dragon is Slain and the Integrity she fought for, truimphs!!
I was listening to the comdedy of Bill Hicks yesterday, and he reminded me that the Cosmos occasionally sends us an enlightened soul who tries to teach us to choose love over fear, and we kill those people and let the demons run amok.
Christine was one of those souls, and I felt moved immediately to write a song for her.
The following is an early draft of a song that will appear on our upcoming album, “Love and Justice”. I must apologize in advance if the lyrics open up any wounds, and warn the reader that if you are sensitive to blunt language, you should probably skip it.
“Amok”
Nero’s Opening Act
My head was lost in cyberspace when I heard that you were gone
And while the news surprised me, I must say I knew it all along
We always hurt the ones we love, but we kill the ones who care enough
To teach us love and knowledge over ignorance and fear
If it seems to you I’m skeptical, I’ve got a good excuse
I’ve just been unplugged from the Matrix and I simply must refuse
To join in the stoning of innocents
And let the demons run amok
Let the demons run amok
Let the demons run free
Christ — murdered
King — murdered
Lennon — murdered
Reagan (hahaha) wounded
Ghandi — murdered
Kennedy — murdered
Maggiore — murdered
Bush had to duck when someone threw a shoe at him
Let the demons run amok…
You were lost in your denial of the toll it took on you
Just to speak the truth to power and to fight for what was true
Now you’re sleeping like your baby in a coffin built for two
While the vultures pick your carcass and your critics spit on you
If I seem a bit too cynical there’s reason to this rhyme
It’s cuz she freed me from my prison and the price she paid was mine
We dance on the graves of the innocents
And let the demons run amok
Let the demons run amok
Let the demons run free
Let the demons run amok
Let the demons run amok
Let the demons run free
— Gos
Christine, I was expecting to get your support and encouragement in initiating a support programme here in Italy. You were coming to Italy to see me; you never got here ……………….. But, your spirit still lives in your supporters, and I promise you that I will do everything to make sure your efforts carried out in defiance of the orthodox medical stream will not be in vain. With lo
Chrissy,
I have moved from the utter disbelief of your death to utter grief at my (intermittent) acceptance of your passing. Language has no expression for my sorrow. You were so important to my experience as a human being. I love you and can only hope that you have found peace at last, with E.J. in your arms, and know that Charlie will be looked after by those you have left behind. We lived the majority of our lives in completely different orbits, but were always connected by a love of each other and where we came from. You are so beautiful. I’m never forgonnaget you Muggsy.
Love,
Lynda, Minneapolis
It was her website that caught my attention and woke my brain up to reason and insight. It was her voice that awoke my spirit to stand strong and ensure that her cause/our cause of truth to drive it home. In ode to Christine…….
It’s so moving to read the comments of those who knew Christine personally, to hear what a kind and generous person she was.
I only know her through what she wrote, as someone who was courageous and dared to ask questions. Is that not what we need more of? My partner is on meds and I support his choices – I think for him it’s probably the best decision. But I can also see only too well their side effects. We all need to ask questions, just like Christine did.
Robin and Charles, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your wife/mother was such a brave person.
For all you have given of your energies to the side of truth on this planet, I am in eternal appreciation. For your courage in sticking your neck out and taking the hits on the frontline of societal evolution to make available the reality about HIV/AIDS to those to whom seekers of hope come for help and encouragement, I am especially grateful. For contributing an alternative to the Western medical promotional sales lie, I forever thank you. For the blessing of having known the angel that is you Christine, I carry the candle lit by your high spirit in honor of your light.
We are a small group of dissidents from the Netherlands. I, as one of the initiators here, have had a few email-conversations with Christine. They were sweet and conscious. The rest of our group has always been supportive, also with the EJ debacle. It was horrible and hurt us terribly. It could never hurt us as much as it did her. And this can never hurt us as much as it does Charlie and Robin…. We have no idea as to how much she will be missed. We, here in The Netherlands do know, how much we will miss her sweet voice, her fair judgment, and her sweet and ever involved words…. We will surely miss her, and will always keep wondering what could have been. If she would have ever visited us.
Charlie and Robin, We have no words for your loss….Anderekijk.net and its members will think of you and support you. And Charlie, your mom will never be forgotten!!! Be proud of her free will!
love and support from the dutch team.
Dear Christine and her family,
I first talked with Christine by phone in 1995. I was a newbie to AIDS dissidence and had so many questions. Christine patiently answered my questions as best she could. She even allowed me to stay at her place on my first visit to California later that same year.
Few people have the strength and courage to have a life like Christine’s. I wish so much that I had become a better friend of hers while I lived in LA. Despite her power, she was human, and perhaps this life became just too much for her, despite her beautiful family and loving friends.
I hope you know how much your life meant to so many people all around the world. We will miss you, but will always feel your spirit when we summon the courage to speak out for truth, no matter how society views us for doing so.
My love and respect always,
David Blake Jones
You were one of my funniest friends, before I got a chance to get to know you I heard that you were a fan of Dr Evil, and I knew we were going to get along great. I’ll never forget the meeting with Willie Brown, the forums, the way you supported me when our friend passed, and the fun dinner at Destino. Robin, you helped me when I was in my darkest hour. You have my phone number and private email, please know you can call or write and I will be there for you. I love you, Christine. Peace and love.
Christine,
I have adored you since we first met 35 years ago when I moved to California in my senior year of high school. I remember that first day of school so vividly. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because I was missing all my friends from New York. Everyone was looking at me a little bit strange because I was the new girl. But while everyone else just stared, you came up to me with some sarcastically funny question about my choice of clothes and from that day on, I knew I found one of my new best friends. We shared some pretty crazy adventures and looking back now, I still laugh at some of our antics. Though our friendship morphed over the years into one of “once a year catch up calls”, some things never changed. I can honestly say that I have never known anyone who could make me laugh the way that you did. I have never known anyone with a more feisty, brave spirit or a kinder, more compassionate soul. When we were idealistic teenagers, we talked about never backing down from our convictions, leaving our mark on this world and changing it for the better. You have done that my dear, dear friend. May you rest in peace as you reunite with your loved ones in Heaven. My heart and prayers go out to your loving family Evelyn, Steve, Loren, Robin, Charlie and to all those who knew you, loved you, and will miss you. Though I will not be physically at today’s Celebration of Your Life, I will celebrating all that you were and all that you will continue to be from my heart!
Lesley Peeler (Resnick)
I met Christine at a Health Faire in San Diego many years ago. The only time I was in her physical presence, I marveled at her friendly and buoyant nature. And it goes without saying, I was in awe of her fearless commitment to Truth.
Robin, please accept my sincerest sympathies. Christine’s work continues to live on in you. Thank you both for shining the light and illuminating the path to Truth.
In Love, Solidarity, and Respect,
Barbara
Dear Christine:
Over the years, even though we hardly spoke and never met, you were/are always a part of my conscience, pushing me along to live my Truth. Through your writings, your radio/TV interviews, and your organization, and all your loved ones, I know you will continue to be part of the collective consciousness for all eternity. We will keep your work alive. You let my Father, a stranger, into your home and you allowed him to question you. You answered with an open heart and no anger. I will always be so thankful for that. And, I will also be thankful for you once telling me something like: “Being a Mother is not about you-it’s all about the child.” Those words will stay with me forever. When you spoke of being a Mother the sound of love in your voice was so strong it was almost tangible-it was so soothing. And, I know it is still there for all of us to connect to. I can’t imagine how many others you’ve saved from going mad- you’ve encountered many frazzled souls, I’m sure, and you’ve managed to calm them with common sense, love and humor. May we all lead by your example. It is hard to accept that you were called back Home. But, I know you are with EJ smiling down on us. We were all so blessed to have an Angel here on Earth.
Love,
Julie
I will truly miss Christine’s passion for life and her comittment to the things she cared about. Truly few people have been able to reach so many in such a short period and I hope her spirit is now in some better place along side her Eliza. I shall carry her memory always with love and continue my work as part of that memorey.
Robin, I am here if needed. Christine reminded me that one must be a frien to have a friend.
Celes
Christine
The race amok wanders
down rabbit-hole passage,
One reluctant elected
brings glaring bright light.
Though nary by choice,
what burden she carries,
dear sacrifice makes,
bitter dregs to imbibe.
Red HIV ribbon of
dread accusation,
Mocks all that is human;
compassion surreal.
Her passing fans flame
of truth’s ember glowing,
‘til AIDS’ ersatz saviors
deign raise up her name.
Heroine she is who
would that she not be,
But sojourner sister
on heart’s soulful plane.
Dying of living,
the coroner dissembles,
Of-authentic convicted,
a martyr-esque fate.
what a loss.
I remember when you where pregnant with your first child and I commented that I thought that you where just drinking too much beer and you got pissed about and talked about it at a rally in San Diego. That brings a laugh to me while I have a tear in my eye for our lose of you.
Your life has made such a great difference for me, as I’m sure it has for many people,. My heart goes out to your husband and children who where so lucky to spend the days you all had together.
I’m thankful for having to encountered you in my life. You are such a special person. The work you did was so important. You have helped me to not be afraid of one less thing.
This is selfish of me to say, but where are we going to go to have someone speak so gracefully and competent on the lie you exposed.
Thanks for coming through here Christine.
Even though I haven’t encountered you in years, I sure do miss you.
You helped us all quetion HIV/AIDS. I will keep spreading your word.
All the way from Windsor, Ontario – my condolences to Christine’s family and friends.
Christine, your words of support and encouragement, and most importantly, your respect of an individual’s choice – have touched many lives.
Thank you for all you have done and your memory will continue to do.
We have lost a great one. However, we are thankful for the time we had with her and the wisdom and strength she gave us.
I was one of the fortunate to have met Christine personally. I knew I was standing in the presence of greatness and I remember every moment of that meeting from 9 years ago. I can’t believe she is gone at such a young age, but it is a reminder that we must take advantage of our time here and to make an impact. Christine, oh what an impact you made. Thank you so much.
I have lost a friend and we have all lost a true warrior whose fighting spirit inspired everyone around her.
Joan
We feel sorrow and express our profound sympathy to everyone who knew and loved Christine, especially to her mum, her husband and her son.
In sorrow
Irina Sazonova, German Avdshin, Nadezhda Hramova, Andrej Dmitrevskij, Vladimir Ageev, Tais Bolgova
To Christines family!
I was lucky to be in brief contact via email with Christine about a year ago.
Christine, you will not be forgotten.
May the good winds always sail with you and your loved once.
Rest in peace!
To the Family and Friends of Christine,
Christine was a hero. She preached Life while others preached Death. Her Legacy will live in our Hearts and Actions.
I hope her family and friends will take comfort in the knowledge that through her work she saved more people’s lives than she could have imagined.
Love Courage and Strength to the Family
Moleshiwe
Eleni, Val, John, David, Barry and Helman from the Perth Group express our deep and heartfelt distress at the death of Christine. She was truly a lady of great kindness, courage and distinction. We extend our sympathy to her husband and son and family and indeed to all those whose lives were touched by hers.
Requiescat in Pace
“Of all the comrades that ere I had, they’re sorry for my going away,
And of all the sweethearts that ere I had , they wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise while you should not,
I will gently rise and I’ll softly call, “Goodnight and joy be with you all!”
The Parting Glass
That is indeed sad news… As Kary Mullis, PhD, wrote in the forward of her book, quoting from Leonard Cohen, “There’s a crack in everything and that’s how the light gets in.”-using this to describe Christine.
I hope she feels the rain, soft and soothing.
Chris was a dear lifetime friend. I have many good memories of times spent together. She was loyal and helpful and smart and always had such a great sense of humor. I will always miss and love her.
Robyn and Charlie-I will keep you in my prayers always. Don’t hesitate to call if you need anything.
It’s taken me a while to write anything here because I think I was sort of waiting to hear that it’s not really true that Christine had crossed the threshold. I never met her in person but I did meet Robin and spent several hours in conversation with him when he interviewed me for “The Other Side of AIDS”. How that came about was that I attended a lecture in NYC by a doctor in which he spoke about the fallacy that HIV causes AIDS. It was the first time I’d ever heard of this. Christine’s book was available for purchase and I bought a copy and upon reading it the floodgates opened for me. It was like the proverbial scales fell from my eyes. I was just at the point of getting fed up with the side-effects of protease inhibitors on my body and really tired of the whole “Poz/Neg” status thing (HIV Neg-UB2). I spoke to the doctor who gave the lecture and since he knew Christine personally he suggested I contact her for information on stopping ARV’s. I did and that’s how I wound up in Robin’s film talking about going off the meds.
I’m sorry I never did meet Christine and that I lost what little e-mail contact we had some years ago. I had just discovered the podcasts on How Positive are You and listened to all 11 of them. I kept checking for #12 to appear but alas, it never did. I was just getting ready to re-establish contact with Christine when I was following the developments on the idea about taking another look at the cause of AIDS on Change.org. When someone who had been posting there sent me a link to the L.A.Times article about Christine’s death I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me and it’s taken until now to feel solid. Now I want to do whatever I can to continue Christine’s work with her star leading the way.
Best wishes for strength and peace to you, Robin and Charlie.
Reg
I was so shocked and sad when I heard about Christine’s passing. She was the most courageous person I have ever met. I can’t stop crying. It’s hard for me to believe that she’s gone. She’s really gone. She will be missed. But her work and her spirit lives on. It lives on in all of us. As evidenced on this wall, Christine touched so many, many lives, including mine. Thank you, Christine, for being an inspriation to us all.
It saddens me to hear that Christine has left this physical world. However, if there is a positive, she has joined Eliza Jane in the spiritual world. While I do not agree with or condone HIV/AIDS dissidence, I have always felt that Christine was brave and courageous for standing up for what she believed in and not succumbing to the mainstream ideals “just because”.
Christine encouraged hope at a time, long ago, when I felt without. Through my years ina friendship with Christine her undying enthusiasm helped pave the way for others to look beyond and to have a knowing that no matter what it will always be Okay. My love for her will always be.
Thank you for all that you have given of yourself undying.
Love,
Pat
CHRISTINE:
You are and always will be my HERO you saved my life and gave me HOPE.The few times over the years I spoke to you on the phone just inspired me that much more.
THE LOVE FOR SO MANY NEVER GOES AWAY IT JUST GROWS, THANKYOU CHRISTINE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
Barbara
An inescapable truth is that we will all die one day. However, the
early and unexpected death of Christine Maggiore, at 52, is something
that deeply shocked and saddened many of us, not only because she
was our foremost colleague in the struggle to bring the truth about AIDS to
the needy, but because she was the best friend one could ever have.
The world, without the corporeal presence of Christine, will never be the same.
But I am happy knowing that heaven is hosting a joyous party,
receiving a new angel of wellness and goodness. We take comfort
knowing that from heaven Christine will continue to guide us so that
one day justice will prevail in this world. Humanity’s leaders never
leave us. Christine, like “El Cid Campeador,” will continue winning
battles long after death.
Dear Christine, we promise we will never stop struggling for what you
believed in, for the love you gave to your family, to our fellow human beings, and for
your devotion to truth and justice.
May Christine’s Robin, Charlie, her mom, her brother and relatives
have peace and comfort in knowing that her life was full of dignity and of
measureless worth. Christine, you are an example that many millions
may follow. Kindly await us beside your beloved Eliza Jane, for
one day we will all be there in heaven and will from there continue the
struggle for a better world.
I pray to God the Creator to send to us many good beings, spiritual and human, for the early reign on earth of goodness, wellness, justice and happiness for which Christine Maggiore gave her own life.
With feelings of deep love,
Roberto Giraldo, M.D.
São Paulo, Brazil
Christine was superhuman in what she withstood. Her courage, compassion, feistiness and good humour were intrinsic strengths, but the fact that she survived so long is also a tribute to the power of the good wishes she received from the thousands whom she helped. Her life-affirming stance lives on and will definitely triumph. Commiserations to those close to her in their loss, but also congratulations on having shared life’s journey with a real superhero.
I am so sorry to Christine leave us at such a young age.
She was a great person who acted with courage and faith.
I never met this amazing lady but we spoke via email a few times. Her book was one of the first to really open my eyes to the world around me and the way in which the masses are lied to, over and over again, in the greedy desire for more and more money and the slavish adherence to the corporate system. Christine’s book was one of the first to show me “facts” about what I had, until then, only “felt” was true! For that, we all, as a race of people, owe her our lives!
I think the best way to remember and honour Christine is to ensure her book gets as much coverage as possible so her hopes for a better life can be realised in the lives of others. I will miss Christine’s emails, which were always a pleasant reminder that she was a powerful and persistent stabbing in the side of corrupt and inhumane “medicine” for years!
I look forward to meeting you face to face when my time comes, Christine!
Rest in (well earned) piece!
Ian McFerran, London, UK
I was Christine’s friend even though I live quite far away from her. She always inspired me to think the way I was thinking about HIV and AIDS and felt she was one of the few who had found truth about this. The difficulty in getting rid of this plague is cause of the lies it is covered with. They scare people to death about this matter and this is very proficuous for those we know….there are ways of curing HIV and AIDS and getting infusions of Vit C and EDTA is one of this. I know cause I did some of these and my TCell count raised enourmously. The problem is, it costs money….cause they would never allow such a treatment on official lines…..of course…it is better to keep people suppressed and sick. Write to me if you wanna know more.
Roberta
I knew Christine through Robin. I knew her as a friend, a wife, and a mother, Her strength, her integrity, her honor in her daily life, her incredible love for her family, and her touching humaness, stays with me, and moves me.
It is a slightly darker world today. It is up to us now to seek the light.
Michael
I am deeply saddened by this news. I just found out today (1/14/09) and sat and cried as I read the email.
I never met Christine in person but felt she waa a courageous soul and that I’ve lost a friend. I first heard of her on the 20/20 “news” program years ago. I was actually surprised that they aired it. Her views and personal research were remarkable. I emailed her after the show thanking her and corresponded off and on rather irregularly. She is a great role model.
If one has an open mind one may see what a big business disease management is in the west, especially the US – AIDS, vaccines, cancer, etc.
I send my deepest condolences to Christine’s family and friends. Know that you are all in my prayers. Christine is sorely missed. Peace to Christine and All. Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Christ was in Christine.
Her glory was that she
Regarded sin as silly,
“I” as
Supreme,
Totally:
“I”,
Not
Ego.
Majorly Maggiore!
All that’s in a name
Glows in her,
Grows with her as Supersensible
Intendant of
Our
Rehabilitation from the
Evils that attend upon the “sane.”
Dearest Robin and Charlie:
You are the quiet souls who have gone unaddressed, and when I think of the two of you going it together on a new path, I am warmed, because I know you are strong, strong to have been met with the irrepressible spirit that is Christine. A stellar mother whose sheer delight in watching her children learn, Christine is more than the sum of her career. She is a beacon of youth, strength and cheer! I am better for having known all of you, better for the Mother’s Day I spent with you all and your extended family, better for the example of parenting I aspire to. I laugh when I think of the normalcy of your fraught lives, how the dailiness of marriage was as true for you as it is all of us, how the challenges of parenting with a packed schedule led to a headset worn around the house as chores were done, lunch was made, and kids were tended to. I remember the quips and jabs, all in good nature, and I know you and Charlie will hold the memories of your travels and adventures, and the calm of family high above any storm that came your way. Your mother, Charlie, and your wife, Robin, is one extraordinary being. Eliza Jane, that tender sweet little girl, will always be cradled in your hearts, and those of many others, as she was cradled in yours and Christine’s arms. Christine is a gift to all who knew her and you are absolutely blessed to have such a delightful mother and wife everyday that she was hear. God Bless you two as you create the path together. You are loved!!!
Love,
Shannon C
I met Christine, I believe it was in 2001. I drove down with a friend of mine from the Bay Area. We went to Christine’s home and met her and her children and had a wonderful engaging, heart felt conversation. Her kindness, thoughtfulness and support in her follow up emails will always remain with me as good, kind and loving memories. What a wonderful and brilliant human being. I do believe in time that what she begun and put foward regarding HIV/AIDS will be revealed. Standing up for truth is a very tall order and no one will fill the shoes quite like Christine ! I will honor her memory for the rest of my journey. Thank you Christine and my blessing to her family, I hope you will find the strength, the peace and the joy in remembering how much Christine loved you.
Marc Cole, Fennville, MI
Christine was James Jacobs, my beloved late Partner’s inspiration, thanks to her I was able to learn about the two faces of AIDS.
I personally feel very sad for her family, here is a quote which helped me when I lost Jimmy in 2000:
“Pain is unavoidable, Suffering is a choice”
All of us are taken by Christine’s departure, and All of Us have to BE Stronger than ever, to keep Assisting & Being the Cause which she helped form with true Love, Integrity, & Dedication.
May her soul reach the Angels so they can keep helping us here & Science to find the end to this Absurd HIV.
May your soul reach Eternal Light.
Here we will not forget your Dedication & Efforts.
Gustavo & James.
Christine sudden passing is a tragic loss for all. My heartfelt condolences to Robin and her son.
She was a woman of great courage, who dared question the established status quo and as such provided the leadership and inspiration for so many to follow her well reasoned findings, which resonated with simple truths. She gave people hope to continue living in an era when all those who had tested positive were told they were “in the pipeline” to their inevitable deaths and given toxic poisons to speed it along and make it a self-fulfilling prophesy.
100 years from now, when the HIV=AIDS paradigm will be unmasked for the scam that it is, she will be canonized as
latter-day Joan of Arc.
To paraphrase Schopenheimer:
“When a new idea is introduced to challenge the status quo, first it is ridiculed and dismissed; then it is violently opposed; finally in time it becomes self-evident.”
I would like to share how Christine helped me in one of the toughest personal experiences in my life. I was 23 back then in 2003. It was my first time to ever experience sickness so serious that I thought was related to having a casual sexual encounter if I may say. I felt really, really sick. This feeling of sickness was really different. I was feeling nauseous, weak and could barely stand, move and eat. Not your normal cough and colds. I was practically bed ridden. This went on for about a month. Of course, I got so paranoid and scared that I might have gotten a sexual disease. I did not tell anyone as I was unsure what it really was. The internet was quite new to me at that time. So it was a burden for me to look up online for someone I could initially consult with regarding the matter, whether a medical professional or someone who could help me proceed on what best I should do at that point. You could just imagine the paranoia and fear. Note that I was not knowledgeable about HIV and other sexual related diseases or perhaps, I just did not want to know or get involved at all. Luckily, I came across the contact information of Christine just because she was near our area. I emailed her about my situation and got an immediate response. We set up to meet one afternoon. Without any hesitation, she welcomed a stranger like me inside her home with open arms. This was a lot of firsts for me. This was the first time I knew I was consciously meeting a person that is diagnosed with HIV. Then I felt so embarrassed that I had to open up to a stranger about my situation. But she listened throughout and made me feel at ease right away. I went straight to tell my story and thought I was being too technical with my questions yet she answered the best she could. In the end, she gave me an address for a testing center just to get my peace of mind. I went to get tested right away after our meeting. That was my first ever HIV test and I literally could not wait for the results. I was humbled really to undergo that test. Thankfully I’m fine. After I left Chistine’s house that afternoon though, I knew I had someone to always come back to in case I needed any other help or information in the future.
I remember her saying that I need not worry too much, that I was still young and had a lot going for. That meant a lot to me at that point given the physical condition I was in at that time amidst all the uncertainty and fear. She also mentioned how she felt great and had reached a certain level of success in her own career until she knew she was diagnosed with HIV. But even that did not stop her from showing nothing but a positive disposition and just moving on with life throughout our meeting. While we were talking, I remember how active she was taking care of the house and the kids while taking her medicines. It was the first and last time I would meet her. But I had continued to email her and would always get an immediate response about other queries I had regarding being tested, especially during those times that I felt paranoia again. She taught me to become a more responsible person with regards to always being tested and protecting myself. That meeting with her that one afternoon really meant a lot to me. In spite of her condition, Christine chose to be one generous and selfless human being. Thank you very much for everything Christine! God Bless you and your family!
May Christine be the beacon that lights our nights and the rays that brighten our days. She brought truth to me and, for that, she’ll never be forgotten. I shall make sure that even my children always remember the truth that was Christine.
Hello Christine, wherever you are.
We miss you so much already. You have always been such a great inspiration; as a parent, citizen, activist, and just plain all-around bad-ass human.
You’re spirit lives on in our family and others as the extraordinary life you’ve lead continues to provide guidance and hope.
so much love,
Nate M
Christine has been a major inspiration to me and viral research… But most importantly, as a beautiful and wonderful person. The kind of person who is willing to question the masses, think outside the box… The kind of person that can help science and society evolve by thinking and learning for ourselves. She will be greatly missed and is my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest Regards,
Dr. Sam Scott
Chicago
(I wrote this on December 31, the day after I heard the awful news that Christine had died. A slightly modified version of it was published in the Los Angeles Times on January 5, 2009)
I was shocked and saddened Tuesday to hear of the sudden death of my dear friend, Christine Maggiore.
While the cause of Christine’s death is at this time unknown, there will be those quick to say that her death is conclusive evidence that HIV causes AIDS. I say it is just another distressing real world example that the good really do die young.
The loss of Christine is immeasurable and the world will be a colder place without her courageous, compassionate and inquisitive voice.
Those of us who loved, admired and were inspired by Christine will honor her memory by continuing to ask the legitimate questions she posed and by telling our stories, which contradict the “Official Story” of the mainstream AIDS establishment.
David Fink (HIV positive 22 years, end-stages AIDS diagnosis 5 years)
Dear Christine,
unfortunatly we never had the chance to meet personally. But your e-mail answer encouraging me to build my website was a great honour for me.
From all I know about you I can honestly say: I love you.
You are a hero and a great idol to me. You left this world a little better than you found it and your life was a life filled with sence. You are one many others including me can measure themselves and now your physically gone you`ll be missed.
But your spirit will guide us and I`m sure that you will help us from the other side in our fight for the truth.
Myself, I won`t go away, by now I`ll double my efforts, regretting every single minute that I slept too long while you were up saving the world with your love.
My condolences and best wishes for the future go to your husband and your son.
And now a text i admit isn`t my creation but out of the series “heroes” s02/e09.
Hiro Nakamuras funeral oration for his father.
Free translated from german.
Had to change the names but it`s sence is valid also for Christine:
I don´t want to hold a funeral oration for Christine.
Cause if I did I would testify that she is gone forever.
But that`s not true.
Christine is not dead.
Cause Christine taught us
to seperate wrong from right,
to see clear and to search for the truth.
She taught us what it means to be a hero:
upright and honorable.
As long as these lessons live on through us
She will never die.
Christine has convinced us
that certain things are alone in Gods hands.
But everything else
depends on our decisions.
We have the possibility to choose.
Christine gave us the tools to fight
the battles ahead.
Everytime we extend our hands in kindness
it`s her hand.
And every blow in the name of justice
we do with her fist.
As long as the lessons she taught stay with us
And as long she lives on in our hearts
Christine is not truly dead.
***
For goodbye to Christine listen to those songs performed by wonderful Linda Ronstadt:
“Goodbye my friend”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBHcUv_42zI
“Adios”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXJTWBHqoJU
I am shocked and saddened by the loss of Christine. Having only spent a single day with her, I was touched by her smile and charm, not to mention her story. My warmest, deepest sympathy. Robin, please know that you are in my prayers, and that I am just one of countless others who is just a phone call away.
I was just beginning to discover your work and learn about your life…I feel so sad to hear of your passing. You are one of those people whom I wish I had met…Rest in peace Christine.
The world is a better place because of her. She will be forever admired. Try not to dwell on what we have lost, but instead cherish what we have gained. I am confident that is what she would wish for us.
I was pretty shocked, angry and disturbed when I found out you died Christine. So, over and over I have been looking for comfort and relief checking the messages of your memorial.
I discovered you, several months ago when I tested positive on that stupid test I was very sure to take; since then I had been following your work in a close way, just like peter duesberg’s, celia farber’s, liam scheff’s articles, sites and investigations; and you prooved something big here: you stayed alive and well for almost SIXTEEN YEARS, for me, for a 21 yr old boy it’s more than obvious that you left this earth, not for AIDS or HIV, nor for the sadistic witchhunt u had to bare, it was just the right time to leave and settle that it’s possible to unplug ourselves from “mainstream idiocracy” and from nonsense and selfish fears of dying. Your legacy it’s about taking control of one’s life and devoting ourselves into seeking truth and justice for the ones who suffer with the darkness of ignorance and stigma.
You touched me and I’m grateful for that, you set the record: 16 years and for me, it’s more than enough to build a life, if you did it then who wouldn’t? Besides you were not inmortal and you had the right to die like everybody else.
Your questions hadn’t been answered yet, and I’m very aware of that.
From the far and savage lands of Venezuela,
Avraham
You will always be remembered as an Angel of Truth, Courage and Light. May God keep you in his heart forever. I love you and thank you for all you have done to bring the truth to light.
A loss to this world and a gain to the next.
Dale Pearce
Christine was awesome. She was what a living hero is. Strong, careful, considerate, humble and determined for the truth.
She told me she was just a tiny thing as a person, but I saw her as a giant among us.
Dan Lynch, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Christine was and is a gem. I will miss her. I was a member of Reappraising AIDS and was committed that all people have a fully informed choice and then choose their own cause of treatment. Christine worked beyond belief to represent the HIV dissident side, her side, of the debate and with real substance. Ultimately, we will see where causation and treatment seems to come out. Whatever the case, Christine had the guts and grace and leadership to stand up for and contribute a fuller view of the issues. While a genuine advocate, Christine respected each person’s choice. For that I salute her, forever.
Tony Smith
I am still under shock -we all are- and can’t believe that Christine is gone. It is just a terrible tragedy.
– Siggi Duesberg, San Francisco
My deepest sympathies to Christine’s family. I am in shock at this terrible loss yet understand the unbearable pain she experienced these last few years since her daughter’s death — yet continued to brave the spotlight of being a leading AIDS critic nonetheless. I’ve wondered where she found the strength to keep going…….I guess she ultimately paid the highest price of living with such stress and public scrutiny.
– Dale, Toronto, Canada
I’m floored. This is soooo sad. Please read many more comments here:
http://www.deanesmay.com/2008/12/30/what-killed-christine-maggiore/#comments
Our friend who was nothing if not a Saint has died.
– Dr. Andrew Maniotis
I was shocked and saddened as were countless people around the word to learn of Christine’s death. I had worked with Christine many years. I respected her intelligence, common sense, and unflinching humanity. She provided strength and support to thousands of desperate people and their families world-wide who have been terrorized and devastated by AIDS Incorporated.
– Dr. David Rasnick
Christine was a great fighter and very prompt with any help. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
– Arun, India
My deepest sympathy to her family. Her strength and clarity will be sadly missed.
– Donna
The news has hit me very hard. Christine was the one who educated me about the Rethinkers, by reading her book. Then, she gave me her cell phone number and I called her one afternoon. I had so many questions. I had been taking the HAART drugs for 7 years at that point. No more. She gave me the confidence to make the right decision for myself, to go off of the meds and decide to live, not sit around waiting to die. In some way, though not knowing her as a close friend, I loved her very much. Her strength, her guidance, her intelligence, her compassion and commitment to all of us was enormous. She was quite an Angel. I hope that she can rest now in peace. Christine was the lifeline that brought me back from the dead after many years being helplessly blinded by the HIV=AIDS Death Cult.
We all owe her so much gratitude!
– Terry, Florida
The news is shocking and sad. Christine’s death should spur us to ban the diagnosis based on a spurious test that does so much harm to those that are marked.
– Sepp, Italy
Very sad news… But we have to remember all that she contributed during her lifetime. All those she helped spiritually, emotionally and just through her support, understanding and LOVE. Those things are priceless to those living with AIDS/HIV. Through her own experience, she helped as not many others could or would. God Bless you Christine..and May you recieve LIGHT and LOVE on your continued
journey.
– Xavier, Belgium
I am sending good thoughts for everyone who is grieving, especially Charlie and Robin.
– Matt, Virginia.
For so great a loss, so shortly after the previous loss, of such a special person, there can be no words of solace. Here in Holland Christine’s many admirers are crying with you.
– Mira, Holland
We feel sorrow and express sorrow for everyone who knew and loved Christine, especially to her mother, her husband and her son.
– Irina Sazonova, German Avdushin, Nadezhda Hramova, Andrej Dmitrevskij, Vladimir Ageev, Tais Bolgovam — Russia
I am so sorry about Christine, this is devastating. I appreciate her efforts in helping me in my life which has helped to change my own fears of hiv. Thank you Christine.
– Ruth, Vancouver
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Christine’s death, and I would like to express my sympathy and condolences. I never had the chance to meet her but wish I had.
– Andreas, Germany
I admired her for standing up against the medical profession regarding AIDS and HIV STATUS. I offer my condolences to her husband and family. I affirm her good work continues even though she has passed on.
– Margaret, South Africa
I’m still without words to express my sadness over Christine’s death. It is an enormous loss.
– Mick, France
From my sad heart my condolences to the loss of Christine.
– Oliver, Germany
I was greatly shocked to hear the news that Christine passed away. I cannot express in words my heartbreaking sadness. Every member of our club is deeply shocked and saddened and would like to express their utmost grief and condolence for Christine. She heartfully encouraged and supported our organization. Our organization was able to improve the knowledge and expand towards global movement thanks to her.
– Raymund, Korea
Dear Robin and Charlie:
Christine was the most beautiful soul I have ever encountered. In the last few years I missed her so much.
I have my own daughter now, and I feel embarrassed to say it, but I was worried that if I introduced her to Christine, it would be too painful for her. That is why I wasn’t in her life recently.
I remember Eliza Jane and her inner beauty — she was truly an angel, as was her mother, one of the strongest, most principled people in the world. She made a great contribution, and like many who do, she was ridiculed and hounded for her cause. History, of course, will judge her well.
All my love to you and Charlie — and please ask for any help at any time.
Respectfully,
Rachel Stern
Count me among the many who owes my life and my health to Christine’s message. Her book was the first I read that questioned that which must not be questioned.
Though we never met, she seemed a kindred spirit and it is taking some time for me to adjust to her passing.
Her life has inspired me to have stronger faith and greater commitment to challenge the oppressive dogma that is called “AIDS”.
Dear Robin and Charlie,
Having been with you on numerous occasions, the most enjoyable being a lovely, relaxed dinner at your home, with Christine, Eliza Jane and Christine’s mother, Evelyn, it’s been hard to settle into the fact that Christine is no longer here in physical form. As a grandmother, it was always gratifying, during our phone conversations, to hear her pause to interact with Charlie and Eliza Jane, if they needed her. As busy as Christine was, her children always came first.
I will always miss her, but never so much as you. Charlie, you can rejoice in your good fortune of having a mother who loved you so much and will always be there for you albeit in a different way. Robin, I hope you have some solace in the knowledge of how important your love and your films were to Christine in the work she was obviously born to do.
Our grief is a measure of our good fortune in having Christine as part of our lives.
Robin and Charlie my heart goes out to you both during this difficult time.
I was happy to know Christine for many years. I met her through my brother and funny enough she was already good friends with our mutual friend. We all thought that six degrees stuff was cool.
Christina opened my world up to exploring questioning any type of medication. What a breakthrough philosophy…actually reading the contraindications to any drug located in small print on the back of the box. Then, make a decision if you want to take that drug or not.
Christine never told anybody to do anything. She gave everyone the permission to question authority; information or how to get it, to educate themselves on the choices they were making; and then offered personal friendship and support to give people the courage to make those choices.
I supported Alive and Well and felt it was a fantastic organization. I loved Christine as a person and found her an easy friend as well as someone to talk to when you needed help.
Funny enough, the last time I talked to her, I thought she was calling to talk to me. But to my dismay, she was looking for my brother. I selfishly kept her on the phone anyway because she was so funny and always made me laugh.
My fondest memory of her was going to her house the day after EJ was born. It was also my first time meeting Robin. She was so happy, so tired, and starving. I was in awe of her. How she could even have anyone over for a visit the day after delivering her beautiful new baby. To her it was just another day at the house.
I will miss her so much.
It has now been two weeks since the untimely death of Christine and I continue to think of her, Robin and Charlie daily.Words are truly insufficient when it comes to talking about this tragedy.
Christine and I became friends through our sons. One winter fair My son Ranen came up to me and introduced me to Charlie and Christine. Since then our two families have become quite close. I used to walk with Christine in the mornings at Highland Hall and we have had so many amazing conversations. Christine always had the best stories to tell and I was inspired by her curiosity and openess. She knew how much I thought of her because everytime we were together I would let her know how brave she seemed to me. I often thought of her courage because I am not sure how I would have dealt with the same circumstances in my own life. To me the fact that she showed up to her life and really lived it (come what may) was truly heroic. She was always modest when I would say anything like that. Christine, Robin and Charlie had come to our mountain cabin a few times and those were truly memorable times for me and my family.
I have laughed so hard with her and we have cried together as well. I miss her and I am filled with sadness when I realize that I will not see or talk to her again. The world has lost an inspiring human being. One who actually made a difference in the lives of others.
I cannot imagine being in Robin and Charlie’s shoes mainly because she was such an invigorating presence. She was a light in the world. She was one of the best mothers I knew. I witnessed her deep love for the two of them constantly. Robin and Charlo, If there is ever anything at all that you need I hope you think to ask me, ask us. We are here for you.
Christine, my friend rest in peace with your sweet EJ. You cannot imagine how much you will be missed- and by how many.
With love and gratitude for the times we did have together, and in anticipation of our continued friendship with Robin and Charlie.
To all- I’ve lost four very close people in my life. Two this December. Christine…or Christina, I loved you. I love your husband and son and I will miss our late night laughs together. I will miss your long pants hiked up to your knees as they dangle in our pool. I will miss the inspiration you brought to my family to be better parents and to practice patience. I will miss your wry and dry humor. I will miss the chats and warmth you brought into our home. My heart breaks for my good friend Robin and Charlie who is now my son’s line mate on the hockey team.
I often fret about those I’ve lost and all of them too soon. There lives to brief. What makes me angry is the thought of what they could have accomplished had there lives been longer and what we all missed out on. It is difficult for me to see the completeness of a life shortened by circumstance. We can put a man on the moon, but we can’t help those who need us who are sick. My brother’s life seemed so full, just like Christine’s life, and yet I feel a great sadness. Not just for the loss of a friend, and loved one, but for the contribution they would have made to us all in the future. I mourn for my friend who has lost a wife and a child whose lost a mother. I would do anything to take there pain away, but such is not the power I possess…I only possess love for them and I want them to be safe and loved. I think they feel our love even in the wake of this unthinkable tragity.
All my love…
Rob
Dearest Christine,
I wonder if you can see, from the tributes pouring in, what you achieved in this world, how everything you were and everything you did was registered and felt in the lives of all those you touched, who couldn’t make themselves heard above the roar and clamor of your adversaries, who hounded you wherever you went, to edify themselves, or so they believed.
We talked about that, so often, and I wanted to stop it and reverse it, give back what could be given back to you. I wanted you to live to see this. I just called your cell phone to hear your voice. Remember how we used to say that everything was going to “go our way?” I wish I could call you up, to tell you, “Christine, you did it! You had no chance and you took it, and it seemed so hopeless, and yet you did it–your message has been delivered, to those who needed it most, and everybody heard you, and the love you intended was safely conferred, in the end.”
I know you passed through complete knowledge, and I know you were embraced and healed, and that gives me peace. I understand why you left and why you left when you did. What you were accused of in life was not bearable, what you carried was not bearable, yet you carried it, as far as you could. Nobody can hurt you now. The truth about your life and the truth about your love for your family is evident to all who are not blinded by fear. Since you died, or, as some say, were born, a veil has been lifted and everything is clear and bright. “There is a land of the living and a land of the dead, and the bridge is love, the only meaning, the only survival.”
I miss you very much. But it seems to me that you are here, that you haven’t left us, as you never left anybody, in life. You held on. I used to want to strike back at all the cowards who betrayed you from safe distances. Now I see that they only betrayed themselves, and didn’t touch the real you which you yourself defined, as we all do, in the time that we have.
I remember how you said, guiltily, how you ached to see EJ again, the only possible way. I pray, and believe, that you are with her now, and one day we will all meet again, and maybe laugh, when we finally learn what it was all about, how it happened and why it had to be this way.
I am honored to have been your friend. I promise to be less afraid, stronger and more like you, and to try to record–instead of the hate story I used to be so focused on– the incredible love story of Christine, Robin, Charlie, and E.J.
Your friend forever,
Celia
I am writing this for Sandi as i know how much she admired Christine, Sandi is on Hospice and not doing good but she has spoken to me a lot about Christine thoughts and prayers to her family Linda Boyer Brown Friend/caregiver for Sandi
Christine you are a star shining in the sky, the wind blwing in the leaves, the trees rooting in the grounds and the birds singing in our ears. Your message lives on with great strength than ever before.
Ruth Andersen
Christine you are a star shining in the sky, the wind blwing in the leaves, the trees rooting in the grounds and the birds singing in our ears. Your message lives on with great strength than ever before.
Ruth Andersen
Christine, you will be missed, not only by those many people you have served, but especially by the people who have worked with you, and experienced your perserverance in the face of evil.
Jon
Christine, you will be missed, not only by those many people you have served, but especially by the people who have worked with you, and experienced your perserverance in the face of evil.
When I think of Christine, the words strength and courage always come to mind. I’ve never met anyone quite like her. Committed, passionate, and driven by a strong sense of justice and morality, she lived her life well. I’m proud to have known her; I’m a better person because of it.
When I think of Christine, the words strength and courage always come to mind. I’ve never met anyone quite like her. Committed, passionate, and driven by a strong sense of justice and morality, she lived her life well. I’m proud to have known her; I’m a better person because of it.
Dear Robin, Charlie and Friends,
Hannah Senesh wrote:
“There are stars whose radiance is visible on earth
though they have long been extinct.
There are people whose brilliance
continues to light the world,
though they are no longer among the living.
These lights are particularly bright
when the night is dark.”
I can still see and feel Christine’s light shinning on all of us–
If you copy and paste this into your browser Dr. Parnia reveals evidence of consciousness after death:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK7_T9CpvGw&feature=channel_page
Dear Readers,
If we really, really want to show Christine and EJ our love — Let’s join together, redouble our efforts and expose this murderous fraud.
Michael Ellner
Hope is Realistic!
Dear Robin, Charlie and Friends,
Hannah Senesh wrote:
“There are stars whose radiance is visible on earth
though they have long been extinct.
There are people whose brilliance
continues to light the world,
though they are no longer among the living.
These lights are particularly bright
when the night is dark.”
I can still see and feel Christine’s light shinning on all of us–
Dear Readers,
If we really, really want to show Christine and EJ our love — Let’s join together, redouble our efforts and expose this murderous fraud.
Michael Ellner
Hope is Realistic!
Christine saved so many lives, including mine. She was willing to put everything out there and become an icon. So many of us were afraid to do the very thing because of the immense pressure and stress of being a dissident. We are hunted, insulted, told to die and our very characters are attacked and put on a stake of hatred. It is an incredible burden, even for those of us who are not in the public spotlight. Add to that the trauma of the death of a child, and it just shows how strong Christine truly was, because most of us would not be able to take that kind of pain and still stay strong. Christine only pointed out the facts and the questions. She never asserted without the facts to back her up, and she certainly never abandoned or judged people who chose a different path, as so many have done to her. I miss here very much. She was a beautiful soul and I hope that this gives us all the strength to carry on her enormous burden as an ever growing behemoth of truth.
Christine saved so many lives, including mine. She was willing to put everything out there and become an icon. So many of us were afraid to do the very thing because of the immense pressure and stress of being a dissident. We are hunted, insulted, told to die and our very characters are attacked and put on a stake of hatred. It is an incredible burden, even for those of us who are not in the public spotlight. Add to that the trauma of the death of a child, and it just shows how strong Christine truly was, because most of us would not be able to take that kind of pain and still stay strong. Christine only pointed out the facts and the questions. She never asserted without the facts to back her up, and she certainly never abandoned or judged people who chose a different path, as so many have done to her. I miss here very much. She was a beautiful soul and I hope that this gives us all the strength to carry on her enormous burden as an ever growing behemoth of truth.
I have been stunned into stillness since hearing the sad news about Christine’s death. The multiple layers of grief mirrors the multitude of ways Christine has touched me over the years. We became acquainted through a mutual colleague for Alive and Well business but the radiant glow of Christine drew me in for more.
I was honored to help set up Charlie’s room in the anticipation of his arrival and deeply humbled to witness the early stages of childbirth. Little did I know then that motherhood would link us for many years to come. After several years of travel I knew I needed to call the Maggiore-Scovill home just as Christine was in deep labor with Eliza Jane. The fact that I was inexplicably drawn to call on that particular day still makes me smile. I learned about Eliza Jane’s death shortly after the death of my beautiful son. Once again motherhood brought me towards Christine. Her torment pulled my heart open again and again. Now more than ever I hope that my dreams of a joyous afterlife are real. In this place Christine is at peace, laughing and singing with Eliza Jane. She is sending waves of love to Charlie and Robin. During several crying sessions I have imagined my precious boy giving her a tight hug from me and she in turn offered him a real mommy embrace.
Robin – I cannot imagine what you are experiencing. I have always admired your ability to transmit love. I hope you are allowing love in to carry you through the tough times.
Charlie – Sadly I do know what it’s like to lose your mom at such a young age. I promise you that the 11+ years with your mom will stay with you for a lifetime. The way she loved and appreciated you inspired me to become a mother. She delighted in your first adventures in the back yard and how you loved garbage trucks. No matter where you go in life know that your mom deeply loved and adored you.
Though the combination of her focus, brilliance and drive for truth left me in awe it is Christine’s razor sharp wit and compassion that has left an indelible imprint.
Sending much love,
Elizabeth Shara Grannan
I have been stunned into stillness since hearing the sad news about Christine’s death. The multiple layers of grief mirrors the multitude of ways Christine has touched me over the years. We became acquainted through a mutual colleague for Alive and Well business but the radiant glow of Christine drew me in for more.
I was honored to help set up Charlie’s room in the anticipation of his arrival and deeply humbled to witness the early stages of childbirth. Little did I know then that motherhood would link us for many years to come. After several years of travel I knew I needed to call the Maggiore-Scovill home just as Christine was in deep labor with Eliza Jane. The fact that I was inexplicably drawn to call on that particular day still makes me smile. I learned about Eliza Jane’s death shortly after the death of my beautiful son. Once again motherhood brought me towards Christine. Her torment pulled my heart open again and again. Now more than ever I hope that my dreams of a joyous afterlife are real. In this place Christine is at peace, laughing and singing with Eliza Jane. She is sending waves of love to Charlie and Robin. During several crying sessions I have imagined my precious boy giving her a tight hug from me and she in turn offered him a real mommy embrace.
Robin – I cannot imagine what you are experiencing. I have always admired your ability to transmit love. I hope you are allowing love in to carry you through the tough times.
Charlie – Sadly I do know what it’s like to lose your mom at such a young age. I promise you that the 11+ years with your mom will stay with you for a lifetime. The way she loved and appreciated you inspired me to become a mother. She delighted in your first adventures in the back yard and how you loved garbage trucks. No matter where you go in life know that your mom deeply loved and adored you.
Though the combination of her focus, brilliance and drive for truth left me in awe it is Christine’s razor sharp wit and compassion that has left an indelible imprint.
Sending much love,
Elizabeth Shara Grannan
I was strongly affected by the death of Christine Maggiore, as if we were dear friends. Watching her over and over again in the documentary The Other Side of AIDS helped my recovery, when I stopped 12 years of AIDS ‘medical therapy’ and needed a way to come to terms with the world again.
Translating the transcript of the documentary in Greek, and her Interview in MotherHood Magazine focusing on the death of her daughter, was a lesson of humanity for me. I admired the way she never spoke negative about anybody, and the conciliatory attitude she kept even when she was unfairly blamed for the death of her daughter. She seemed immune to the psychic terrorism around her.
Did I lose my faith in her enlightening goals, that I share with million others? No, not at all. I only feel sorry for Robin and Charles, to whom I send my deepest condoleances.
I was strongly affected by the death of Christine Maggiore, as if we were dear friends. Watching her over and over again in the documentary The Other Side of AIDS helped my recovery, when I stopped 12 years of AIDS ‘medical therapy’ and needed a way to come to terms with the world again.
Translating the transcript of the documentary in Greek, and her Interview in MotherHood Magazine focusing on the death of her daughter, was a lesson of humanity for me. I admired the way she never spoke negative about anybody, and the conciliatory attitude she kept even when she was unfairly blamed for the death of her daughter. She seemed immune to the psychic terrorism around her.
Did I lose my faith in her enlightening goals, that I share with million others? No, not at all. I only feel sorry for Robin and Charles, to whom I send my deepest condoleances.
Oh Christine, what will we do without you?
But you taught me to stand for something, not against it. What is the other side going to do, you said, march down the street against freedom, critical thinking, informed consent, and health?
Your beautiful creation in this world was your family. It was a shining example of what is possible in this world. It was true and just undeniably there. That’s why the people of the lie tried to destroy it.
One of the facts not spread in the media about you was your amazing ability to befriend people from all walks of life. You could have walked away and lived as an ordinary middle-class, suburban woman
juggling a job and kids. You chose to give more, to the gay men who counted you as a friend, the desperate women who needed your help, and the movement that helped so many people get “real.” Your professionalism and integrity were unequaled.
Banality will not triumph over depth and clarity. The truth will prevail.
I admired Christine for her integrity, for molding her opinions to the facts as she continued to discover them, for her courage and steadfastness in the face of persecution of a viciousness that few people experience let alone withstand.
If we can just follow her example, we’ll create for her a lasting memorial: vindication.
Dear Charlie, and Robin,
Through memories of anguishing pain I recall that it is like nothing else in life to lose one’s Mom, who gave you life, and Robin, I haven’t lost the love of my life, or my beloved child or sister, as I watched both of you endure the violation of human rights that took Chistine from us and which continues to be perpetrated on you both by The Promoters of AIDS.
But know that with great reverance, Charlie, that my children know, and through them their friends have learned through the years, and thousands of people have known, and sooner than not, the entire human race all will come to know the name of Christine Maggiore, of which there was only one on this earth, and she lives in all of us still.
I miss her as my unwavering conscience and as my reason to continue at times when I feel beaten down. She was as an angel in my life, with an intellect and purpose that gives life great meaning.
It has been many days now and I can’t stop crying-but soon, those tears will turn-not to blood as is my tendency-but as she always wisely advised me and set a great example for us all-those tears will be transformed into increased understanding, tolerance, hope, and love.
I am always here for you both.
Andy
Christine left her footprints on this planet and her fingerprints on our hearts.
Christine, you are a kindred spirit of mine and I will love you forever. Till our paths cross again, goodbye my friend. I salute you for all you accomplished in this life. Planet Earth and it’s people and animals are better for you having lived. I will do my best to continue to shine the light of truth into the dark places where lies are told. I will miss you.
Love
Chel
I had told my sister about the loss of Christine and this is a link she sent me. If it is not appropriate for the message wall then of course I will understand. The music may not be for everyone, nevertheless, I was deeply touched and I hope it is a blessing for Robin and Charlie, and of course Christine’s mother, Evelyn.
Thank you. Linda
Dear Robin and Charlie,
I was emotionally shaken and deeply saddened when I learned of Christine’s death. I can only image the profound sense of loss and heartache you each now bear. There are no words or acts of kindness that family and friends can say or do to lessen your pain. Each of us wishes with all of our hearts that Christine was still with you, and us.
I knew Christine as a professional colleague in the field of mediation, and as a friend. My name is John Biancardi. Of the many endearing qualities she had, the one that touched my heart the most on a very personal level was her belief and desire for my success. Her positive attitude and her sheer humanity made being in her presence – something special. And when she smiled, it came from somewhere deep inside her. It is easy to understand why you loved her, and will always love her.
Thank you for sharing her with me and the many others whose lives she touched.
I am so very sorry,
John Biancardi
Dear Robin and Charlie,
Christine was such a truly remarkable lady who you should be so proud of. Not everyone leaves a legacy, but Christine did. She changed the lives of so many people and stood up for what she believed in. She will be missed.
The first time I met Christine I knew she was a special person. She was just so nice and I felt as if I had known her for a very long time. There has not been a day where I have not thought about her amazing spirit and I have struggled to put anything to words since her passing. Christine passed away on my wedding anniversery which in itself is sort of amazing. I will always celebrate her memory that day knowing that she is finally at peace with EJ and God.
The first time I met Christine I knew she was a special person. She was just so nice and I felt as if I had known her for a very long time. There has not been a day where I have not thought about her amazing spirit and I have struggled to put anything to words since her passing. Christine passed away on my wedding anniversery which in itself is sort of amazing. I will always celebrate her memory that day knowing that she is finally at peace with EJ and God.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Christine Maggiore. Her death has affected me more than I can express in this short note. Her courage to stand up for what she believed in is admirable and I hope that those of us who survive her will follow her brave example.
Her death will be used as a victory for the mainstream medical establishment. But let us think of how she herself would have responded.
I again tearfully offer my heartfelt appreciation for what she attempted, but did not in her lifetime see come to fruition.
May her spirit live on, to the benefit of us all.
Dear Christine, you are my hero. If I can bring 1/100th of the goodwill you brought into the world, I will consider my meager life a success. I have never known another person to have more courage or passion for the truth than you, Christine. The ignorant ones might swear against you, but your powerful life remains the crystal they can never shatter.
Thank you for showing me what justice and love are like, and for bringing me into your home when I had nowhere else to turn.
I love you, lady.
M
Dear Robin,
I am so, so, deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Christine through a wonderful friend of mine, and I know that wonderful friends is something Christine had & always will have many of. I am familiar with the spirit and dedication in which she fought, advocated, and lived. I too have had great loss in my life, and when I lost my 5 year old daughter in a tragic and highly publicized way, it became the core of my exsistance and the driving factor in my advocacy for children on the autism spectrum, as well as my fight for justice. Christine inspired me in knowing that the roads had been paived by great woman before me lighting the way for mothers like me to fight for accountablity & the right to challenge authority from a position of love and honor. She inspired me in the creation of my website http://www.JusticeForAnyah.com Her strength, dedication, and the spirit in which she lived will always be an honorable one. So many people lack a drive like Christine’s in their quest for life lessons, meaning, and truth. She truly was a warrior and a great woman. The strongest and most brilliant people are the ones that end up with the biggest fans and the toughest criticts. I have thought of your family everyday.
I am sending huge packages of white light with unconditional support. My thoughts and prayers are with you Robin, Christine, Charlie, and Eliza Jane.
Blown away is an understatment about how I feel about the passing of one of the great heroes in my life. I had the pleasure of meeting Robin,Christine,Charlie,and EJ when they came to San francisco back in 2004. I talked with Christine a few times on the phone and by e-mail and she always had time for me and always cheered me up and gave the courage to go on. One time she said “I’m your sister in all of this!” I thank God for her life because I know I will live a longer healthier one because of her. Never ONCE did she ever tell me or anyone I know to go off their meds or not take them like her detractors like to wrongly repeat. Because of her we WILL win this battle someday and I know she’ll be smiling down on us when we do. Peace and love to Robin,Charlie,(keep up that cello kid!)and little EJ who I met on my 51st birthday. I love you Christine….Thank You!!
Christine is an amazing woman, an inspiration to all. I am sorry for her death, and I know she has made a huge difference in the planet.
We started with Christine the Mexican chapter of Alive and Well in 1997. Since then hundreds and hundreds of lives were saved. Her book has been widely read in Mexico with the incredible benefits for patients that otherwise would have died in despair; Christine’s words were a light of hope to all of them.
For me and my father Christine is not dead. She left us in presence but she will always be with us through all the patients that she already saved and with all the patients that she’s still going to save.
We will always love you and your family Christine.
Alex and Juan Flores.
Dear Christine,
I too have been feeling very sad, and I have been in the company of the writings of your wonderful family and friends. Your Memorial Wall is a welcome port for my stormy emotions; a beautiful acknowledgement of your spirit and life’s work. I have found comfort reading about you and the lives you have touched. You have certainly been a beam of light and hope for me. I was especially moved and broken hearted by Mario’s writing, he helped me release… and my tears flowed into all the other tears around the world, as shared by Wiep.
My heart is with your guys, Robin and Charlie. I know they miss you more than any of us will ever know. May they be wrapped in nurturing love and given a peaceful time to heal.
You live on in our hearts, Christine.
With Love and Tenderness,
Sue Moore
God rest her wonderful and immortal soul! She made her mark and was not content to tow any “party line” and challenged many establishments with their own words!- which they were never able to debate. Because she hit home they tried to assassinate her character instead of answering her questions. I don’t believe she died of AIDS at all. I believe she died of a broken heart. She is now with her beloved daughter and I pray God to heal the hearts of the beloveds that she left behind. How hard it must be for them! In the years to come I believe she will be proven right and history will vindicate her shining the light of truth on those who profit from the misery of others… and those who cause it
It is with much sorrow that I read about Christine’s passing on Saturday. Christine and I worked together many years ago as freelance production artists. She was a wonderfully bright woman that I really enjoyed being around.
We lost touch after she started her import business but a few years later when I was in my front yard doing work, I looked up to see Christine riding her bike! She lived just a few blocks away and we would see each other every now and then. A few years later, she showed up at my office building to visit the Chiropractor downstairs and asked if I could watch Charlie for her. She was a sweet, wonderful, loving mother and always a joy to see!
We lost touch again for a while and one day, somehow we connected again! This time I had lunch with her and Robin. Every time I’d see Christine, she’d have some great stories to tell and I’d be in awe just listening to her.
Once again, time passed and I hadn’t seen Christine for a while but learned of the tragedy that she, Robin and Charlie endured when Eliza Jane died. This time, I let too much time go by and now, I will not run into my friend Christine again. It always seemed that no matter how much time passed, we picked up where we left off last. I am heartbroken and my deepest sympathy goes out to Robin, Charlie and Maggiore family.
Allan Evenas
Christine, rest in peace.
Dear Evelyn,Steve,Loren,Belle,Robin and Charlie,
To say that we were saddened by the passing of Chris is an understatement. Word was spread to the entire “Genesta Street Gang”. The Nelsons, Strongs, Hovets, Fitzgeralds, Williams and Kearns all send their love and prayers at this difficult time.
Christine Maggiore’s spirit will live on. We are all energy and energy never dies. It just changes form. I appreciated Christine’s support during my servere illness in 2003 & 2004 eventhough I started questioning some of the dissident views. Today I am stronger and healthier thanks to Christine’s advice on never giving up on hope. My heart goes out to Robin and Charlie. Ron Piazza
Christine will be remembered. She was a champion among people and she had the courage to face adversity. We are sorry to lose such a woman of character. God bless her.
Dear One,
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Your kindness and light was a grace, it was an honor to know you.
I will always believe in Christine Maggiore– an inspiration to everyone fighting institutionalized injustice.
Dear Christine –
I will miss your humor and your passion — inextricably linked. You will live on in all the lives you have impacted with your activism and your questioning… Much love and kindness to Robin and Charlie.
I knew Christine way before she was an activist or a well known figure…it was about 25 years ago I met her at an ad agency we both worked at. We had so much fun, she made everything fun, her spin on life, her optimism, her intelligence, her strength of character and her compassion and love. She had a great Ford Falcon and a great apartment on Beverly Glen which featured 4 chairs with hair dryers with purple seats, right out of a beauty parlor, as her couch, and a Jackson Pollack bathroom, with paint thrown all about…we used to go out to listen to all the local LA bands and go to the underground night clubs…how much fun we had. When she moved to Italy, I could not wait to get her letters, this was way before email, and her letters were so funny, just her spin on the Italian culture and the events going on in her life…she always made me laugh so hard I cried…as sometimes happens with old friends, our lives drastically changed with our families, our kids, our careers, and we did not see each other as much, but we would have marathon phone conversations where we would catch up…after Eliza Jane passed we spoke more frequently, because I also lost a child, so we were able to understand each other’s pain. I had the pleasure to meet Christine’s mom and dad…such nice people. Her dad was very helpful to our business when we were starting out. Christeenie…I will miss you so much…you will forever be part of me, you showed me how to be true to myself and stay true, no matter how much other people disagreed, you showed me how to live a life with dignity and grace. The world is a much better place because you were here, you touched so many souls in your life, forever altering them. You were and will remain an inspiration to all. My deepest love to Robin and Charlie and the entire Maggiore clan.
Melinda Lozano
When we are raised in an ‘aids’ environment, the tendency is to translate everything that we hear into aids language, whilst we take what we have been told for granted. We then defend that to the death. Most people are raised in this way, but sadly, this has the makings of pure unadulterated dogma. Christine was different – she took nothing for granted whilst asking fundamental questions and in so doing she deconstructed the whole issue. This was a discovery of truth, and we all need to do this ourselves. But in so doing, Christine was swimming upstream against an aids establishment that had grown into a monster – the bad science, the bad politics, the bad thinking, and also the masses that follow in their footsteps. Very few people have the qualities that Christine possessed and what a sad loss. Rest in peace, Christine, you were fighting against a rotten system but whilst you were here you made an impression on a lot of our lives, and we will always love you for that. None of us last for ever… John Wantling, Rochdale, UK
I do not believe in a deity, souls, or anything like that. I do not even believe in free will to be honest, I think it’s too unlikely. But sometimes some human beings become so magnificent and important in our lives that it doesn’t matter whether or not the person became what he/she is through conscious decisions. Christine Maggiore was a masterpiece no matter how one looks at it and she was making life on earth objectively better -which should be obvious for those who paid enough attention.
This unexpected loss will make her significance felt for a very long time, perhaps in a disheartening way for many. But hopefully she’ll be remembered more as an inspiration for many other future masterpieces and keep making life on earth better even after her “death”. Even if I don’t believe in a true afterlife, I know that she’s as immortal as the air we breathe and the water we all so desperately need. Let’s use her contributions to our lives as wisely as possible to create the best we can during our turn.
Even the sun-clouds this morning cannot manage such skirts.
Nor the woman in the ambulance
Whose red heart blooms through her coat so astoundingly —
A gift, a love gift
Utterly unasked for
By a sky
–Sylvia Plath
I have been very sad since learning of Christine Maggiore’s tragic death. My job, as a writer and journalist — a stringer of words — is how I first came to know her. But words seem so trite and meaningless now. How can mere syllables begin to touch that core of grief, that knot in the soul that I feel at the thought of saying a final goodbye to such a fiercely independent, gracious, kind (and often misunderstood) person as Christine.
The poem excerpted above is not about death or grieving. It’s just about a poppy flower. That “woman … whose red heart blooms through her coat so astoundingly” of course conveys an immediate image of blood and emergencies. But there’s also, at a deeper level, a sense of vastness of heart in these words. And that describes a quality of Christine that I have seen again and again in the 12 years I have had the humble privilege of knowing her. Reading through the comments on this wall, I see similar experiences being reflected back through so many eyes, from so many lives of people across the globe whom Christine has touched.
She was that woman of such tremendous heart, riding, as it were, in the ambulance with countless souls who had been handed an HIV+ diagnosis, conventionally seen as the signature death-blow of our times. Those three scarlet letters, H-I-V, create such an unholy stigma that I simply cannot imagine how one person — who herself had been given this sentence — could then tend to the many needs of the scores of seropositive people that she counseled and advised and listened to and laughed and shared and lived and grieved with.
Think of how many times and how many ways she could have simply given up and retreated from her public place, choosing instead to devote herself to a full life enjoying — and mending — a family that itself had already been marred by its own tragedy. (Rest in peace, E.J.) She could have walked away from the madness, and no one would have faulted her for making such a choice.
Instead, though, she mustered the courage to continue to stand up to a medical establishment whose ever-changing definitions and treatment regimens suggest, at the very least, that far more certainty is claimed in the HIV/AIDS world than is ever merited by actual evidence.
Christine was vilified and, sadly, continues to be vilified as someone who refused to listen to reason, who would not just shut up and take her meds. But reason was often her ally in the battles she waged against hysterical doctors and activists who, at times, may have been projecting onto her the very traits they could not bear to see in themselves. Easier to dismiss the outsider as a “disbeliever” than it is to hear out the substance of her arguments.
I personally knew Christine as a friend and as a fount of knowledge and contrarian perspectives in a lockstep world that would not acknowledge even grains of truth to what she and her allies were saying. I will miss my friend deeply and can only, through the tears, be grateful for the precious opportunities I had to come to know her.
The message she carried could take your breath away. And it’s about a lot more than AIDS. She shined light on places where people looking back on our time will wonder why so much was accepted with such complacency. The corruption alone found in medical research circles today, an intertwining tangle of scientific method and pharmaceutical bottom-lines, should leave any reasonable person baffled, if not shocked into their own state of activism. (http://is.gd/e6qR)
Christine’s most recent and, it pains me to say, closing insight that she shared with me became the seed for an article on the questionable science behind another strange and all-too-pat medical diagnosis known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. It’s a story familiar to anyone who knows the contours of the AIDS debate: An orthodox medical community firm in the certitude of their beliefs (although unwilling to challenge any of those beliefs) and a scattered community of affected patients and families who suspect something is very wrong with what they’re being told to do and to think.
It’s only fitting, I suppose, that in what became her final gift to this writer, Christine mapped out one more set of directions toward a new lot of questions that another medical establishment shudders to answer.
In the debate that she has become synonymous with, the HIV/AIDS debate, I personally have no new insights or knowledge to share. I have wavered from one extreme to another and across through the middle of the road. But I do know that the only way forward to the ultimate truths that Christine fought so tirelessly for is to question, question and question. This was her mantra; it was her cause. It must be our legacy to carry forward.
Two other notes, then, in closing: First I cannot write about Christine without also pausing to reflect what a sweet and enduring wit she had. I suspect if she could peer over my shoulder to read these words, she’d say “Gunderson, [her nickname for me] what kind of crazy stuff are you on about now?” I don’t doubt but that she’d find a way — she always did — to find pleasant space for a laugh that we both could share. One of those “utterly unasked for” gifts she gave was the clarity of her insight — and the readiness to never take anything, herself included, too solemnly or seriously.
Last, I want also to extend my heartfelt condolences to the dear family Christine left behind: Robin and Charlie. I pray that you find peace in these mournful, tumultuous times and that her spirit, that heart that blooms so astoundingly, will forever be with you.
Christine,
What a tremendous life you led! You are truly an inspiration and a bright light when things seemed darkest.
You are an inspiration and have impacted so many lives that no amount of gratitude could ever reach the level of your commitment, care and love for others.
While her life was cut short, her legacy will continue to live on, ensuring an immortal death.
God bless you Christine, Charlie and Robin.
S
Christine is that bright shining star that touched our hearts and minds. Articulate and gracious, she enlightened our world with her intellect and her fierce courage. Despite her death, her light burns even brighter. She blazed a path for us to follow. May we all find some peace despite the sorrow of a life cut short. My sympathy to Robin and Charlie, family and friends.
I have long admired dissidents like Christine and others like Kim Marie Bannon, Celia Farber, and Peter Duesberg for their bravery in the face of personal character assassinations by people who’s character needs reviewed themselves. I fear being an outspoken dissident because I know how much scrutiny, pain, and danger it could bring to my life. I also fear remaining silent much longer. I feel the need reconcile my beliefs first by committing myself to taking a risk and following my heart and my intellect. Here is my story to date.
I was raised agnostic by my parents and became a Christian in the winter of 87/88 when I was 20 years old. At that time I was the navigator for my significant other, who drove a tractor-trailer across country for Com-Trans(North American Van Lines). We were driving in Ohio on I-70 and I was switching channels on the radio looking for Paula Abdul when I suddenly stopped on a talk-show arguing the existence of God. I believed from that moment on, but have at times doubted whether or not God loved me.
I first did crystal meth, crank, when I was just 16 years old the summer of 1983. My father had always dealt other drugs throughout my childhood, but didn’t start dealing crank until I was 18 when his brother, who was a biker, distributed it. My dad died in 1988 of a cerebral hemorrhage, which I later learned was probably caused by his drug use. Although he was severely abused as a child and had his share of character defects; he worked hard, loved animals, abhorred gossip, was a loyal friend, loved me unconditionally, and expressed remorse for his for his transgressions before he died.
They came out with the first HIV test in 1985 when I was 18 years old . After dropping out of Engineering my first semester at Purdue University due to loneliness I tested positive on a Navy entrance exam at the downtown Indianapolis MEPS station in January of 1986. I was told I had up to five years to live and that I needed counseling for my homosexuality. That was 23 years ago this January, 2009. God’s wrath?
I had already assumed that I probably had it since I was about 16 or 17 when they were talking about the “gay cancer” that was thought to be sexually transmitted. I was young, invincible, and couldn’t see past tomorrow so I wasn’t even afraid when I found out. No blame, no shame.
I was a long-term non-progressor and AIDS dissident until about 4 years ago when I was living in downtown Milwaukee using the dirty city water there in my coffee pot, which didn’t heat the water properly. I suffered a year long bout with diarrhea and my cd4 dramatically declined for the first time in 19 years during that period. Out of fear I started medications and my cd4 slowly started to climb or so they told me, but the diarrhea persisted. Upon moving away from Milwaukee to the twin cities my diarrhea disappeared completely and now my cd4 is back up to normal and was even 850 last August when I wasn’t taking my medications regularly due to my substance abuse. I’m still taking medications and have in fact switched to Atripla for ease of use – 1 pill a day, but was very upset when I got my medicare statement from Humana stating they paid over $14,000 for my medication in 2008.
My mother is a very kind and loving person. She taught me not to judge other people and has always demonstrated that throughout her life. She also taught me to believe in myself and whatever else I choose to believe in, including God. She has had much success, but now lives a very humble and happy life which makes me very proud of her as always.
I only have one sibling, my half-sister, who is also a humble and loving person. She has never had a drug or alcohol problem, but has certain mental and physical disabilities which keep her from working .
I owned a successful retail hologram store with my first partner called Another Dimension from 1992 to 1997 in Indianapolis and Tucson. I’m a KU jayhawk and have 4 years of college with a cumulative GPA of 3.28.
I have many friends and family that I love. I have also had two long-term relationships. Robert, who I was with for 11 years, died with a smile on his face in my presence surrounded by friends and family in 1997. I am currently separated from Bruce who I love very much.
Thanks to God, I am recovering from my alcohol and drug dependence; and, quiting smoking after over 30 years was easy!
My next step is to become more active in community advocating for a review and accountability of the Big Pharm who are raping society with overpriced and possibly unnecessary medications, especially since they are lobying to the medical establishment to raise the recommendation to start meds when your cd4 falls below 500 – a direct attempt to use fear of death and promises of good health to increase sales and profits with no accountablity on where all that money is going. Research is already funded by governments and charity and they’re taking advantage of the system without regard to the truth or any agency holding them accountable. However, I do fear for my life if I start out on this quest for truth and it becomes clear that we are right and have been all along. But, I can no longer be silent and run from my fears. My conscience won’t let me now that I’m no longer medicating it with addiction.
I am interested in knowing more about the circumstances of Christine’s recent illness and sudden death, the death of her daughter, and whether or not there are suspicions of foul play. I really think the people at the top are capable of crimes against humanity including genocide and individual assassinations. Anyone that doubts that is clueless and has no education on what absolute power does – corrupts absolutely. When will people learn from history? There is also the problem of all the people in the Industry and community that don’t want to even consider other view points because they fear they would lose there positions and place in the hierarchy. There are other reasons also like not wanting to think they could be wrong and that they, their friends, family, and loved ones have been duped into sacrificing health and life because of fear of death. It’s a societal catch-22 that may never be resolved. But I must figure out for myself what I believe so I can come full circle and have some peace with this issue. Making this statement on here is a big step toward following through with that goal.
Love Always, John Robert Hankins
I met Christine Maggiore personally in 1997, when I was on a speaking tour in California. She put me up in her house, and at one point asked my advice on having a baby. I said that her “HIV-positive” diagnosis was irrelevant, and that if she wanted a child she should go ahead. Her decision to have children, although no longer young, showed great courage.
Not only did Christine have great courage, but she was a talented communicator and organiser. Because of her efforts, the curse of an “HIV-positive” diagnosis was lifted from many people, who regained hope and health.
Predictably, the dupes and shills of the AIDS Industry are attacking her even more viciously after her death than they did during her life. To hell with them! Truth will eventually prevail, and we AIDS Critics (or “denialists”, as they call us) will be vindicated.
John Lauritsen
I am one of many people who owes my very life to Christine. Before I encountered the message that she dedicated her life to spreading, I weighed about 110 lbs slopping wet and I struggled for every breath. This went on for two years, until I very nearly died of “AIDS-related” pneumonia, almost exactly 8 years ago (actually it was a mold allergy that my doctor had ignored for the whole two years, while trying to kill a nonexistent virus, but that’s a long story.)
Today, I weigh 200 lbs and I sing in a hard rock band, and I owe it all to a group of people (present company included,) who challenged me to find the *real* cause of my illness and seek appropriate treatment for that, instead of chasing a phantom virus. Christine was one of the foremost of those people, and she was the first of them to extend to me the hand of friendship.
I will miss her, and as much as I shall surely mourn her death, my mourning will always be eclipsed by the joy of having known her, even if it was all too brief.
— Gos
I received the news of Christine’s passing on the 30th to my shock and sadness.
Christine’s book “What if Everything You Knew About AIDS was Wrong?” has been a personal beacon of hope for me to counteract the barrage of media hype and the admonishments of my friends, acquaintances, and those to are convinced that HIV=Cocktail=Life. My deep felt condolences go out to Christine’s family and close friends and all those that have benefitted from her tireless years of research and efforts to dispel the Myths and Propaganda that are constantly forced upon us. Christine, we love you and hold you in our hearts…. God Bless.
Dear Robin and Charlie,
I am so deeply sad for you. Christine was a beautiful spirit, and ethereal human being. I didn’t have the privilege of knowing her as deeply as some, but instantly knew what an amazing woman she was. Your deep love of your children and beautiful parenting are evident in Charlie.
It is apparent through this site that Christine was loved deeply. To me it seemed although a difficult path, she lived her purpose and passion. More than you can say for most people.
You are in our thoughts and we send you so much love. Your Santa Barbara friends are here for what ever you need, when ever you need it.
love and a heavy heart,
Jennifer & Todd Parks (Shellie’s Friends in SB)
Dear Robin,
My heart is breaking for you and Charlie. To lose as you have is overwhelming. I will never forget that day I was walking on the beach ridding myself of my own grief, the sun was setting and I was getting nervous after going so far. Then in the distance, in the shadows I saw a man playing in the waves with his son. I thought to myself, this man looks as I imagine Jesus would have looked. Playing and dancing in the waves with a child. It turned out to be you, my dear friend from CalArts some 15 years later. You introduced me to your son, Charlie and we walked to meet Christine and Eliza Jane. I will never forget it. I thought to myself, I am so happy for Robin. He has found the love of his life and has two gorgeous, life filled children who are exude life. Please know how awesome you are Robin. What an incredible man you are for bringing these children into the world. Please know that you were a profound husband to Christine. Supporting fully her destiny and her calling as a truth teller and compassionate friend to so many people who lost hope. Shut out all the noise of the critics and just be with the profound love that you had the privilege of living. I wish I could know the love you all shared. You have to know, as a friend I am in awe of your love and kindness for others. I have lost two of the most important people in my life, I know how crushing this is. It is beyond bearable. There are no words to comfort, just prayers and love. I pray that God wraps His arms around you and Charlie. I pray that He brings you comfort in this dark time. I pray he reminds you everyday that you two are so loved by so many. so very many people who care about you both.
I know Christine is with Eliza Jane. I know they have peace from this crazy life. I know if she could speak to you she would tell you that it is beautiful where she is. I thank God for the message Christine and Eliza Jane brought to us. To love better, to be kinder, to help those who many didn’t want to help. They are the example to which we all should follow, daily. Childlike joy and never-ending curiosity and truthfulness, delivered with courageous kindness and compassion.
God Bless you Robin and Charlie.
Your friend always,
ML Gemmill
Winfred Mwebe
E-mail address: wmebe@yahoo.co.uk
Comments: May Christine’s family find strength in the name of her work in the fight for thuth of HIV/AIDS. She died like many dies, but those many didn’t have to go to court blamed for killing their own children. All she did was to fight for those who couldn’t. As an African woman, a dissident, without PHD, MD to show for. all I did was to hand over Christine’s book of What if….and I do believe I changed people’s lives with Christine’s book. She was and has been great up to the last minute. Let us pray for her soul and continue her work.
Robin and Charlie
Like many others we are shocked and saddened with Christine’s passing. We pray for God’s blessing and comfort for the family. May you Robin and Charlie cling to each other for comfort. She would want this.
In Christ, Earl, Donna and family
Christine, i never had the opportunity to meet you. your book was passed on to me by curtis clay who always had beautiful things to say about you. i could feel the love & admiration he had for you. i am so sorry to hear of your passing. your book was incridibly inspiring. it awakend me to new ideas about hiv & aids. i will share your book with others. love always, paloma
I learned of Christine’s death at 3AM on Monday morning when a mutual friend emailed me. For whatever reason, the vibration of my iPhone woke me up.
It seemed like a bad dream that I couldn’t wake up from. I have been HIV+ since 2000 and met Christine in that first year. I didn’t expect to like her, but I was writing an article about AIDS Dissidents and she was on my list of people to interview. What surprised me most about her was that she was so unassuming. She never yelled or talked down. In spite of her strongly held and controversial beliefs, she never stood on a soap box, never preached and always respected the views of others—even when they were not showing her the same deference.
Later that year, I was in LA and Christine and Robin allowed me to stay at their home and that was the beginning of a a great friendship. She and Robin were like family and I came to think of EJ and Charlie as a niece and nephew. My views on HIV differed from Christine’s in that I believe there is a retrovirus and that in some people, that virus negatively impacts the immune system. Where we found much agreement was in the toxicity of the drugs. Yet in spite of this difference, Christine never tried to convert me or change my point of view and in doing this, she empowered me to make my own choices, to think critically and to take responsibility for my own health.
In 2006, I made the very difficult decision to go on meds. Ironically, it was Christine who supported me the most. This is not to say that she agreed with the decision, but she sat with me while I cried and weighed the pros and cons. Not once did she try to force her personal views and choices on me. Honestly, I was fearful that my decision to take meds would impact my friendship with her, but in truth, that decision seemed to bring us closer together.
I don’t know what I will do without her in my life. I suppose, her greatest lesson is that, in spite of grief, hardship and adversity, we are all capable of thinking for ourselves, making choices even when they are not easy and in doing so, fully embrace life. Sadly many people think that Christine’s work was about HIV, but really it was about empowering people and that is what made her such a force for healing in this world.
Christine will be vilified by some and celebrated by others. For me, however, she will be held in my heart with tender love and eternal gratitude. I am ‘alive and well’ today because of Christine. Not simply because of her work— but because of who she is, how she lived and the hand of friendship she so selflessly extended to me. What is even more heart warming is that I am not alone. I know that Christine had this effect on thousands of people around the world and now each of us, in our own unique way, can share what she taught us about life. There is a saying, “Only God knows how many apples are in an apple seed.” As she walked her path with the heavy burdens life had bundled on her back, she continually planted seeds of hope, compassion and informed decision-making. The question now, is how many of us will allow those seeds to grow in the lives of the people that cross our path. I can think of no better way to honor Christine than by planting the seeds.
Robin and Charlie:
We cannot imagine the heartbreak you are experiencing right now at the loss of such a beloved wife and mother. Please know that we are available day and night should you feel the need to talk. We love you both, and are thinking about you and praying for you daily. If there’s anything we can do from this end, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Very truly yours,
Brent and Rebecca
Dear Robin and Charlie,
We wanted to suprize you all with a visit this spring so you could meet my husband and our daughter. I feel so very sad and can´t stop crying, and I can only immagine how the two of you must feel, without the two women in your life that meant the most to you. I am so glad that you came to visit as a family, even though not living as close to Christine as I used too she never seemed far away and greeting her after ten years in Austria at the train station, proofed just that, she was always close to my heart. It is so hard to belive that I can never hear her voice again or hear her laugh. I want you to know that if there is anything at all to help the two of you and the family, who in California was my family as well, please let me know. I do not know what to say to even comfort you, only that Love never dies. Christine never will be forgotten she left a mark, and the world was a better one because of her. I feel like my sister died. All my Love to All of you also from Yitzchak and my daughters.
Christine Maggiore had the courage to stand up against an overwhelmingly powerful establishment. She provided many with truth and hope. She was a role model and a heroine. She will be missed dearly.
I’m numb.
Christine, you touched me in ways I never would have imagined. When we did our session for the podcast, I never would have imagined that would be the last time we spoke. Your work, your legacy, your love, your vision lives on.
I can’t begin to imagine the toll that your journey over the past few years has taken on you ,,, the hell that is the self fulfilling prophecy of so many. The world tells you that you’re sick, and does its best to prove itself right.
Know this. You have forever changed my life, and the lives of so many others. It’s difficult to imagine how each of us change the world. A very dear friend of mine explained it to me this way recently. “In all of our quests, we wish to be the one to overflow the glass of knowledge so that others might drink from its abundance. Yet, many of us, only add a drop or two to that glass. We don’t immediately see the effects of our contributions. Yet, without those precious drops, that glass would never fill, let alone overflow.”
You, my love, have filled that glass to its brim. The contributions that you have made to the lives of others and to debunking the mythology which ultimately contributed to your passing – the stress must have been unimaginable – have set in motion a remarkable machinery of change. Those who opposed you will see your passing as their great victory. I see it as a call to arms.
I will always admire you not just for what you have done, but for who you are. I love you, and I miss you. My heart is truly broken,
Robin … Charlie … I can’t imagine what you are now going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love.
Aloha from East Hawaii –
I am still shook to my toes at finding this information is fact. I’ve lost my lover to heart disease this year, and now to see Christine has joined EJ in the cosmos… it’s deeply saddening. Christine was my Joan of Arc, and literally saved me from death by prescription. We must see to it that her work flows forward to completion. There have been so many lives lost for so many of us, and this one was so aquardly unexpected. I find I just can’t express myself well. I will miss her, and her spirit of inquisitiveness and hope. If Jesus met her at the pearly gates, I’m sure they are still wrapped in a hug of comradery…. Saints all. Bless You Christine, Robin and Charlie.
Jim Allegretti – Hilo Hawaii
Christine was a giant among human beings. I am so sad she has left us so soon; my heart aches at our loss. The old cliche’is that “the good die young” and now I know the great do also. My heart goes out to her husband Robin and her son Charlie….please accept my condolences.
I met Christine many years ago when I, too, felt alone and lost in a world of medicine gone mad. As a pharmacist during the initial eightie’s AIDS insanity I watched as every scientific principle I had ever been taught was trashed in the rush to “find a cure” for a “virus” that seemed to be immortal, was totally inconsistent, irrational and supposedly 100% deadly. I too learned what it was like to become a pariah as I tried to warn others about the inconsistencies I saw in the HIV “theory” and later felt anger and frustration at the blatant fraud which became more and more apparent in the AIDS “business”. It was at my lowest point, feeling alone and lost in 1991 that I finally learned about Dr. Peter Duesberg, his courageous challenge of the AIDS establishment and then thru him found and met Christine. What a breath of fresh air she was! What a courageous, determined fighter!! With her incisive intellect, wry wit and uncompromising integrity Christine inspired me and all who met her and who hungered for truth to fight on for a world where fear has no place in medicine; where science is once again wrested from the hands of greed and returned to a place of incorruptibility and where good does actually have a chance to win out over evil.
Christine’s message, unlike her detractors was always based on rational, intelligent research, discussion and discovery. At the heart of her crusade was her love and care for others and her honor. In so many ways she was such a much better “scientist” than those with multiple degrees and “honors” certificates who were willing to close their minds and sell their souls to the highest bidder.
Christine, I miss you already…..
God love you!
Lovingly,
Dennis
Robin and Charlie,
I do not have words to tell you how sad I feel for your loss, our loss. Your family has been an incredible inspiration for me for many years. I’m going to really miss Christine’s brilliance, wit, and beauty.
I love you both so much.
Kathleen
Dearest Robin,
I received a call from Shari about the passing of Christine. I can’t stop crying!!! I will never forget the kindness you and Christine showed me when my Michael passed. Michael loved Christine and you. He truly loved you both! I spoke with Christine before her trip to Russia. After our call I said to myself what a wonderful person. Her voice was so pleasant to hear. I feel I have lost a very close friend. You and Christine knew Michael so well. Words can not express the deep, deep sorrow I feel for you and you son. God bless you both. I will always rememember Christine. Take care and know I will be praying for you always.
Peace and love,
Dora
Dear Robin and Charlie,
Separated – yet ALWAYS together – two in heaven and two on this little planet.
A stunning fact of how mysterious LIFE is…
How this could so have happened, is beyond anybody’s comprehension.
The power of your bond is an inseparable one, and to enforce the magnitude of this, hundreds of people will be standing by you both, to keep Eliza Jane and Christine in their hearts.
I’ll never forget the cozy moments peaking into your family life and dynamic, as we stood around in the kitchen visiting with our mutual friend, Dr. Philip. Getting then the ‘download’ on the latest news from Christine, made me always realize that she was truly the most dedicated and courageous woman I knew.
My tears join all the other tears that are being shed all throughout the world over this tremendous loss. She will never be forgotten, that is for SURE. I send you both a heartfelt embrace and something will arrive in the mail to symbolize the unique light that Christine brought to us all. Wieplove
For me, Christine Maggiore’s vigilance and determination were much like those dedicated souls who return, over and over, to the horror that is the genocide in Darfur to provide help and sanctuary to those at risk there.
Regardless of the threats against her, in spite of the overwhelming pressure to conform; to turn away; to ignore the truth, she forged ahead anyway. Forged her own path. Stood out. Spoke up. Never ducking the vitriol. With the devoted support of her partner Robin, her son Charles, and her loving friends, somehow she found the strength and the courage to find calm words in the face of a constant stream of hatred and blame flung at her by her detractors.
Christine was often accused of helping cause a genocide by her stance on HIV and AIDS. However, the flames of that genocide are not being fanned by the Christine Maggiores of this world, no matter how much as the AIDS orthodoxy chants that this is so. But make no mistake: there is a massacre occurring. A massacre of open inquiry, of the freedom to ask questions. A massacre of hope, of fairness, of informed choice and the scientific method. They are being gutted, burned, driven out and murdered.
The flames of AIDS are being fanned by those who WILL NOT look elsewhere for solutions. Fanned by those who WILL NOT look deeper into the weaknesses of HIV theory. The flames are fanned by those who willingly pressure patients to think of themselves as sick long before they even are. They are being fanned endlessly by those who willingly feed starving people experimental drugs, while watching them drink water with feces in it, and then blame HIV for their illnesses.
Well, Christine made a different choice. She looked at herself. She looked at the available information. She saw what was happening and she decided to make things better in the only way she could: By bearing witness; By forging her own road… And by shouting:
Stand Up!
STAND UP!!
Her death is an enormous loss. It is a tragedy that leaves us bereft of her constancy and dedication to truth. Yet it remains an absolute miracle that she survived, for so long, the endless onslaught of gloating disdain and anger aimed at her by those who just couldn’t be bothered to really think about what she said. To really see what she stood for.
I am very fortunate that Christine Maggiore touched my life. She reminded me to look a little deeper and my life is enormously richer because she did.
Today, I am overwhelmed with sadness…
and gratitude.
Dear Robin and Charlie,
Words simply cannot convey my love and admiration for this remarkable woman. She has truly impacted my life in a way no one else has. She has been selfless and tireless in her quest to stop all the suffering as it related to this “diagnosis”. I often contemplated how advanced a human being she was. She was a giant next to me in her understanding about life and human values. I watched her in awestruck wonder. The world had a very great light and now it is gone. At least her light lives on with those of us who remain. Few could stand next to her. What a tender heart she had for everyone, even strangers. She was a fierce defender of so many that she had never even met.
I know the great hole in her heart she had at the loss of EJ and all the cruelty others unjustly and ignorantly hurled at her and Robin and her family.
Robin and Charlie, I know she didn’t want to leave you. I am so deeply sorry for your tragic loss of this amazing, amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister and woman. A great friend to humanity. I am a firm believer in the resurrection and I look forward to seeing her and EJ once again when she will be reunited with you and all of us who loved her and still do.
Love,
Tom and Linda
Robin,
You, Charlie, and Christine are in my prayers. I want you to know that I’m honored and feel priveleged to have you and Christine be a part of my life. She was an amazing leader who had a profound impact on the world and we celebrate her life. Anytime you want to talk, you have my ear.
Peace & Love,
Kirk
We first met Christine in 2001 when we made a short documentary about her work and the Act Up Organization. I thought the project was going to be cancelled because as we were in the air flying to meet her, Eliza Jane was being born. Christine and Robin welcomed us into their home the very next day, sharing her history, her wisdom and her beliefs. We were all changed by that visit, as is everyone who sees the piece or had the pleasure of knowing Christine. The angels have opened their arms to welcome one of their own home. Our love and support go to Robin and Charlie and all of those closest to her who will feel her absence the greatest. We count ourselves lucky to have experienced her spirit, fortitude and love for life first hand.
From the first day I met you, volunteering at Alive & Well, you touched my soul immediately. I knew there was a lot I had to learn from you, and once that knowledge was gained I felt the same need to share it with others. I have always counted you as one of my mentors; a true friend with an important message for me to listen to. I am saddened that we drifted away, but I guess that can be a side effect of living 3000 miles away! My love goes out to you, Robin & Charlie. Thank you for helping me be Alive & Well.
We are so sad. If you need anything at all, please call us. We have no words to express how we are feeling. We love you.
Dear Robin,
It was so great to meet your wife and I am sorry for your loss.
I miss you greatly
Love,
Rob
I had the great honour of hosting Christine, Robin, and Charlie at my house in Hawai’i for their first Christmas after EJ’s death. It was the first time I had ever hosted nobility – the first time I had ever met people who with love and strength were committed only to telling their truth. If I ever needed a boost of inspiration, I would dig up a podcast, or hit aliveandwell.org for the latest dose of Christine Magic. The story is not over with her untimely death. I’m wordless now – much aloha to Robin and Charlie. Thank you Christine for everything you have done. You have altered my life permanently. xoxo Liam
Robin and family,
I can’t get the knot out of my throat with the sadness that I feel. You are family to me and I feel like I have lost a part of my family today. I am so sorry to hear about this. I love you so much. I will be back in the US after the 9th and Robin, what ever you need I will provide. I love you so much. I’m so sorry.
Francesca
This is shocking. I recently spoke to an energetic, lively Christine who optimistically spoke about her plans for the future. Rest in peace Christine – and give that spunky little girl a kiss for me. I hope that Robin and Charlie are surrounded by friends and family right now. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Melissa
My deepest condolences to Robin, Charlie & Christine’s family. There may be nothing better to commemorate Christine’s heroic life than to continue the spirit or her campaign for resisted truth & effective action. Following is my 2-Jan-3:31pmET “Myth-Buster” comment to the ABC news story about Christine’s untimely death & remarkable life:
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STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. Re-THINK. And ACT. Big Pharma & big government experts may be missing the scientific basics – which even YOU may understand. See http://aidsMYTH.addr.com.
If Christine Maggiore’s daughter truly died due to AIDS-related causes, why didn’t Christine run in shame from public exposure? Instead, with support from top medical scientific experts, why did Christine sue big government officials who told unproven lies about her daughter’s death (thus maximizing exposure for the eventual, now-known truths)?
If Christine died due to simple, flu-like, stress-induced, NON-AIDS-related pneumonia, then, do the pseudo-scientific, Earth-Is-Flat-like, HIV->AIDS myth spreaders really have something to crow about (instead of needing to eat their own black fowl)?
Didn’t ALL peer-pressured scientists say that the Earth Is Flat? Good science is NOT a democracy. Why do YOU know better?
As witting or witless but still shameless shills for snake-oil-poison AZT-like sales scams, why do the doctors-know-all, trust-big-government, pseudo-scientific know-nothings still spread simple-science-disproven myths?
Does HIV really cause AIDS? Why do still-unproven HIV myths still float to the top? Is the Earth still flat?
What simple AIDS science guided South Africa’s President & Medical Doctors to reject AZT to prevent & treat AIDS? Does AZT cause fatal, AIDS-like side effects? Does AZT really work?
Do reliable, definitive diagnostic tests for AIDS really exist? Why would YOU get treated with fatal-side-effects-intensive AZT for AIDS before you are diagnosed with AIDS? What if Christine was right? What if Big Pharma & big government are wrong? Who is kidding & killing whom? If you question BOTH Christine Maggiore AND big government & Big Pharma, then see http://aidsMYTH.addr.com.
Since these issues are a matter of life & death for millions (and maybe YOU), do you really want to know? Either: Close your mind. Shake your head. And walk away. Or: STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. Re-THINK. And ACT.
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Christine, may the good works of your life live long after your untimely death!
Thomas J Mattingly
Washington, DC
Rest in peace. May we never stop searching for the truth and testing the “truth” when we think we have found it
Christine,
Rest in peace. May your legacy endure and from up there, please send us strength to carry on. And if you are ever in the company of enlightenend Beings, please intercede for us, so that one day, we may reach the Truth.
I am heartbroken, your friends in Brazil will sorely miss you. Bye, God bless you for all eternity.
Mauro
I met Christine – whom I always called Cristina, because she liked the way I pronunced her name in Italian- in 1983 in Florence. We share many good times together along with my -then girlfriend now wife – Laura. We worked together and we laughed together. I miss her laughter her sense of humor. I find solace knowing that now she can be with her daughter and nobody can separate them ever. I miss you Cristina.
My condolences to this wonderful family. If not for Christine, I doubt I would still be alive today but thanks to her, I was able to get answers to many questions I had when I tested positive in 2003.
My story goes thus:I am from Africa. I was brought up catholic and told not to have sex before marriage and I held this belief strongly to my heart. I worked as black female fashion model for about 5 years and to be able to survive in the industry, you had to be as thin as possible and this I had to be by all means so I practically starved myself for almost 6 months to loose weight and when I finally was an ideal weight, I continued and suffered from anorexia for about 6 years.During these years, I was never ill and thank God for that
as I have no idea how I survived without food and even when I did eat, I made myself throw it back up.
2003, I met a man and we wanted to get married so we decided to test for HIV before having sex and guess what, I come up positive! I never did drugs, drank little or no alcohol, no blood exposure, something had to be wrong.
I found out that they did not test for a virus but antibodies to it and since then, I have been following this issue very closely. I realized that malnutrition and a lot of other things can make people test positive.
I never went on the drugs as they tried to force me to take drugs when I was pregnant with my daughter. I just took the drugs from them and flushed it down the toilet. My daughter test HIV negative and so does my husband.
Christine has done a lot for so many people and am sure that wherever she is, she will be happy cos she achieved so much in her life. She suffered for the rest of us and I will remain eternally grateful to her website aliveandwell.
May her sould rest in perfect peace.
Dear Robin and Charlie,
I am so very sorry and disheartened to learn about our loss of Christine.
Christine was an absolutely amazing woman who had the courage to stand up to mainstream medical beliefs and mainstream reporting of those beliefs by speaking THE TRUTH, which is deeply hidden from most people. Christine is a true hero of our times, and someone who we can all admire and respect with all of our hearts. Most doctors and media outlets should be absolutely ashamed of themselves, and so it was a true relief to have someone like Christine actually speaking on behalf of the interests of THE COMMON PERSON and not on behalf of corporations & greed.
On a personal level, Christine helped me overcome my own obsessive-compulsive beliefs about AIDS, which had terrified me so much that it was difficult for me to even enjoy sex. Once Christine shattered the world of fear in which I was living in, I was able to conquer most other fears in my life as well. I will always and forever be grateful to Christine for this gift that will last my entire lifetime.
With much sadness and gratefulness to Christine,
Scott Rose
Christine saved my life. I met her from an internet search in July 2004, and bought her book. We hosted aliveandwell.org for 3 years as a small way of supporting the cause.
I was shocked with this news. Christine was always reachable and had time for me when I needed her wisdom and exceptional courage and strength.
Bill
Columbus, OH
Christine will be missed by people all over the world.
She reached out and changed lives, she gave all she had and much more.
I never got to meet her in person but we spoke several times by phone and by email since 2000. She was always cheerful and positive.
She was an example to us all in the most positive, enlightening way. Her memory will live on. The people whose lives she touched and those whose lives have yet to be touched by her are and will be forever grateful to her for her work at bringing the truth.
May she rest n peace.
I am HIV+ for more than 20 years now and only alive and well because I asked questions which my doctors could not answer.
Questions which led me to Christine’s website. Without her, I would surely be dead.
Christine was a beacon for me in this dreadful darkness that surrounds us right now.
I know we are on the right track. And I will not give up until this this great injustice has ended.
Christine was truly a heroine of our age.
Her determination and commitment were inspiring. Her meticulous caution and her measured public statements on HIV/AIDS were admirable, and counterpointed the often-hysterical pronouncements of her detractors.
She faced the untimely loss of her beautiful, young daughter Eliza Jane and the subsequent unfounded campaign against her with a courage that took our breath away.
Her achievements in standing up for the right of those labelled with the catch-all diagnosis of AIDS to get medical treatment free from vested financial and medical interests, will in the fullness of time be widely celebrated.
But, knowing Christine, she would have little time for sentimentalism over her death. She would have no truck with any slacking in a campaign whose heavy toll certainly contributed to her demise. And we know what she would want us to do.
Very well then, Christine. We will continue in the spirit which you demonstrated and with our best efforts to match your courage and steadfastness.
You set a high standard, didn’t you?
Congratulations.
Now that’s what I call: a Life!
There simply is not a more sorrowing and saddening story then this tragedy for the year’s end of 2008.
Outstanding is the word that comes to my mind when remembering Christine. To be in the company of Christine was like being in the company of a great leader, a great person and a great sole. I’m so ever grateful to have been one of those people. Luckily for me she was virtually my neighbor. The outstanding dedication to whatever she did, whether it was family, job, peer support and all matters was a great pleasure to witness first hand.
This tragic loss for me is like losing a mentor, a friend, something I have not had to go through yet in life and was particularly devastating, leaving me in bewilderment, anxiety and mild depression the first few days after the news.
What I think Christine may have wanted, is for all of us to be as strong and healthy as possible. So, let all of us strive to be the healthiest we can be. To be the best we can be. To work together so that no one ever has to be dealt another HIV death sentence.
We will miss you Christine.
Robin and Charlie,
Christine’s suffering is over and her impact on so many lives in so many ways won’t be forgotten. Christy and I miss your family and think of you often. It’s unfortunate that something like this is the reminder of how far apart we are. Christine’s memory will inspire us to make every moment count and make us grateful for people who realize some things are bigger than themselves. It’s not often I’ve met people like Christine, her mother and brother and know in an instant how special they are. Christine did so much in so little time. I miss her.
I am from the Philippines and was diagnosed positive July 2008. It was a devastating event that broke me in every aspect. It was through Christine’s podcast that I found strength and courage to face the battle on HIV.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Christine and the rest of the people in your organization for giving me hope. We will live! We will one day see the truth! Your efforts will never be put to waste.
Many thanks…
I met Christine with Robin (and yrs later Charlie) at a HEAL meeting in San Francisco about 1997 and we emailed for many years after. I was questioning and she was questioning. She did not seem rigid in her thinking. When I later developed KS, and the HIV meds were actually less toxic than the treatment for KS on its own, she didn’t judge me as she had been and continues to be judged. The HEAL/Rethinking AIDS people judged me just as harshly as the AIDS establishment judged me when I didn’t want to shovel in meds as soon as I tested poz. I didn’t need to figure out what AIDS was or wasn’t, I just needed to figure out what I had to do, and she was an inspiration for me for that. She was never fanatical, nor as rigid as either of the sides of this debate have always seemed. She was open and she seemed to always be learning and although we fell out of touch I always feel her warmth whenever I think of her and I always will.
Christine’s true humanity and love for others was shown when, after discovering the flaws in the HIV=AIDS dogma, she started advocating for others rather than returning to her former life and pretending it had never happened. She probably helped thousands of people during the last decade or so. She was always there for people in need, terrorized by the idea of the deadly virus perpetrated by the AIDS establishment, or terrorized by the thought of choosing between deadly drugs and their children. She was a lovely human spirit and I’ll miss her as a friend, confidant and fellow activist.
Christine’s grace and enthusiasm for the truth was an inspiration to me. She was my Hero and I told her so, often. I was so fortunate to be friends with her for over twenty years. She was so amazing and full of life. She would help anyone, if she could. It has been truly heartbreaking to see what she and her family have had to endure from the media and from people around the globe, but she never lost her sense of humor. Definitely wicked. Smart as a whip. I am so grateful that she, Robin, Charlie and Lily passed through Las Vegas last year and we got to spend some lovely time together. That will be our last and it was so tender hearted. I have that to keep close to my heart…
Robin and Charlie: You two are always in my thoughts and prayers… Nam-myoho-renge-kyo…
Christine, I cannot you have died. You were and will continue to be such a powerful force in the fight for truth, that people would get all the information concerning HIV and AIDS. You are my hero, an example of true courage. I know you will be helping us from heaven, for all the foolishness and lies going on down here. You are now with your EJ, and there has got to be comfort in this. I know my husband will enjoy meeting you as he is now there. I look forward to meeting you someday on the other side of eternity. Thank you for all your help while you were here.
For those that are criticizing Christine on this wall, shame on you!! It is not about taking or not taking the medications. It is about giving HIV+ people all the information, about the toxicity of the drugs and the alternatives to the drugs. The medical establishment must stop scaring the sh** out of HIV+ people. My husband took the medications for over 4 years, because we were scared. He is now dead! It was even when the HIV was undetectable that he was riddled with cancer throughout his lymph nodes. So much for the drugs helping him to have good health! His body was further damaged from chemotherapy used to fight off the lymphoma resulting in bone death. All the drugs destroyed his immune system. All his major health problems started after he began taking the AIDS medications, followed by chemotherapy. We need to hear more about the people dying or falling ill from the medications.
And to the person that said young people do not die from pneumonia, YES they do! Better not to make foolish generalizations.
Christine was an outspoken advocate of getting all the information to HIV+ people. I still can’t even believe she is gone. You will be missed, Christine!
Charlie and Robin, you are in my prayers. I know that this time has got to be so hard. I didn’t even know your dear Christine personally, and I miss her! How terrible this time must be for you. May you find peace and comfort.
May God help us all through these troubled, distorted times.
A thought that has given me comfort:
“When we have done all the work we were sent to do, we are allowed to shed our bodies, which imprisons our soul like a cocoon encloses the butterfly and when the time is right we can let go of it. Then we will be free of pain, free of fears and free of worries— free as a beautiful butterfly returning home to God.” -Elizabeth Kubler Ross
Christine is a beautiful spirit. Her vitality of life while with us was courageous, compassionate, and generous. My life is richer having known her.
wow….i thought we had you here longer..oh Christine! you mean so much to me and to the others,throughout time,who also want to be truth-seeking,truth-telling,brave activists living your light with such compassion.i feel your spirit SO alive calling us ALL to spread the word further that the emperor ain’t got no clothes.i was so lucky to have met you and E.J,Charlie and Robin those few times with ACT-UP!-SF.may your radiance keep us strong.lots of Love to Charlie and Robin,sistar.
My deepest condolences to Robin, Charlie, and Christine’s family. I have known Christine and her family since the 80′s and worked with her in commercial art for many years. The world has lost someone of true honesty, integrity, and kindness. PS, add the loss of a wicked sense of humor to that list.
I had the privilege to write an article about her work examining HIV data and policy for a Los Angeles newspaper and became immersed in the same research she committed herself to. I interviewed many of the same harassed scientists, university professors threatened with loss of tenure, bullied healthcare professionals, and patients (USA and Europe) victimized by doctors that had become nothing less than irrational robots. I constantly amazed that these robots that had taken an oath to heal, were easily flustered and could not or would not respond to quotes of facts and statistics from Christine’s book, yet they blindly followed standard AIDS protocols.
I came to the only possible conclusion; Christine was totally responsible and demonstrated the highest levels of scientific standards in her presentation of evidence challenging the HIV=AIDS theory. Christine’s contribution to this ongoing controversy should be held in the highest esteem as an example of an unbiased scientific search for the truth.
As for her morality, ethics, and perseverance in the face of near insurmountable odds, I can find no words worthy of the praise she deserves. But I can say I’m thankful and blessed to have known Christine.
Ed Ritchie
Shocked and stunned. What a GREAT voice for truth. There is no question for me. Christine Maggiore’s voice will only get stronger and stronger going forward.
“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell-
Christine ‘was and is’ a ‘revolutionary leader on the frontline of the AIDS struggle’. I corresponded a few times by E-mail with Christine since 1999 when I heard about her. As a HIV Positive Black man, I sought advise and direction about HIV and AIDS from many people. To me, Christine was one of the most caring and down to earth voices in the HIV and AIDS field. She really ‘cared’ about people. HOW DO I KNOW? As busy as Christine was as a mother, wife, educator, speaker, leader… ‘She got back to me’. She was a voice of reason on ‘The Other Side of AIDS’ from someone living with HIV. Her book is one of my main inspirations. To Robin and Charlie: You have my love and sympathy.
I hope not to offend anyone by the following but it is my exact feeling and I do not wish to speak but precisely how I feel:
While it is true that every life is precious and every death is to be respected, there are other cases at times.
Cases where something so harsh, so painful and so tragic happens, that physical pain vicariously reverberates through those who are connected to the tragedy.
I have had relatives that I loved very much pass away in the past and a few in the not-too-distant past.
I did not shed a tear. There was no reason to cry. No reason to feel like something unjust happened. No reason to feel like the world lost anything. Death is a faceless and emotionless thing for most. As some die, others are born.
Upon the shock of hearing about Christine it was the first time in my life that I can remember crying about a death. I am in tears again as I write these very words. A piercing thrust of sharp pain hits my stomach, feeling as real as a dagger, but no face to reconcile the injury to.
Most deaths are indeed sad. Most people die because of prescription drugs, surgeries, fast food, and so on. In a sense then, these too are tragic deaths.
Nobody however, not one person, has to live through what this lady has suffered. How does one recover from the loss of a child? How does one further recover from being called a murderer of their own child? And who has to deal with the entire world bashing them constantly.
If I put myself in those shoes for even ONE moment I couldn’t imagine being strong enough to even open the front door or pick up a telephone.
Did AIDS have anything to do in Christine’s death? You bet it did. All the people who castigated her, all the constant bombardment of psychic terrorism and hatred stemming from this idiotic fervor called the AIDS establishment, had an impact. I am sure of it.
These criminals don’t understand the power of their words. I cry for Christine because she was my family. I identify more with her than with almost everyone else I know. Her death is not something I can “learn something from” or “get over.”
The fact is some things are just NOT supposed to happen. This is a tragedy of such proportions that it cannot be quantified. If there was one person in the world who didn’t deserve this kind of tragedy it was Christine.
2008 was supposed to be such a bad year, but I didn’t really see it. Indeed, I now agree.
Christine had a reverence for the truth; and such kindness to those many victims of deceit whose lives she uplifted with such grace. I will always remember.
I felt like I knew Christine ever since I was introduced to the truth about HIV and AIDS in 2007. Her efforts have changed our lives forever. I am sorry that I never had to chance to meet her. We will remember her until the day we die. Robin I want to thank you for the support you gave her which in turn Christine gave to all of us. We will continue pray for you and Charlie during this time of mourning. Thank you,
Joe Stokely
I am so incredibly saddened by the very tragic loss of Christine.
Although I never met her, I had corresponded with her on a number of occasions. From the time we found out “the truth” surrounding the AIDS debacle, Christine had always made herself avaliable for help and guidance.
This was a woman of class, grace, integrity, and wisdom. Not afraid to challenge the current dogma of the day. She withstood an incredible amount of pressure, loss, and sadness.
I can only hope to asprie to be nearly as kind and well-spoken as Christine. She was an inspriration to me, my family, and people all over the world.
It was because of Robin’s film, and Christine’s book, that we first discovered the truth about the HIV paradigm. This subsequently led my husband and me down of rabbit hole of reading, research, and information that I firmly believe has saved my life.
All of our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to Robin and Charlie for strength during this very painful time. Please know that Christine has left this world leaving a legacy that not many people can achieve.
I thank you for supporting her in that.
Her legacy lives on.
That is indeed sad news… As Kary Mullis, PhD, wrote in the forward of her book, quoting from Leonard Cohen, “There’s a crack in everything and that’s how the light gets in.”-using this to describe Christine.
I hope she feels the rain, soft and soothing.
Love,
Darren
Thank you for everything! One day people will know that you were right all along, about everything. I learned so much from you, but mostly to keep my sense of humor and to appreciate the people I love. I will miss you very, very much.
Truly a shock and a devastation. A defiant flame of reason and thoughtfulness has been extinguished in this dark and stubborn world.
To Robin and Charlie: You have my love and sympathy, although be grateful for your close and tender relationship with this amazing woman!
I corresponded occassionally with Christine ever since 2000 when I purchased her book. She never failed to give a thorough and insightful answer and tons of warmth … even when we disagreed. I wish that type of accessiblity and intellectual honesty could be found on both sides of this horrible issue for which Christine devoted her life. More than anything, Christine wanted the truth about this health crisis. For that brave fight for truth, she is to be commended.
As I’ve told you so many times in the past: I love you, Christine. Thank you for the inspiration, understanding, and basic human kindness you showed the world.
For any society to move forward, those with the spirit and courage of Christine must make waves. For me, whether her views were “right” or “wrong” has had little to do with my admiration for her. She was willing, against such adversity, to speak out – to question – and to do it thoughtfully and without vitriol. She managed to hold to her convictions and not abuse the many who disagreed with her. She was a class act – and yet penetrating with her views and determination.
I am deeply saddened that I never got to speak with her in person. Not knowing of her passing, I did send her an email on the 28th in hopes of finally making contact. Though that will never happen in a traditional way, I believe there are many who will continue to make contact with Christine every day – through her cause and through her approach to truth seeking. We have much to learn from her – and from those like her.
We celebrate you, Christine. And we hold your family in our hearts.
With love and admiration,
Matt
When I think of great Americans, I think of Christine before I think of Lincoln. I’ll miss you, Christine, but you’ll continue to inspire me.
My deepest condolences to Robin and Charlie.
but you will not mind the roughness nor the steepness of the way,
nor the chill, unrested morning, nor the searness of the day;
and you will not take a turning to the left or to the right,
but go straight ahead, nor tremble at the coming of the night,
for the road leads home.
( this was the personal word from the book streams in the desert by cowman for the day of Dec-27-08)
I have so many wonderful memories of Christine and they are in my heart for the days you need them. I love you Roro please tell Charlie Aunt Callie loves him so very much. Hope to be with you soon.
God bless you~
Robin,
Nothing more can be said, all the admiration for Christine is more than true.
My thoughts are with you,
Steve
The world lost a great American this week.
Everything has a purpose. God gave Christine the freedom, sovereignty, and autonomy to do what she wanted to do in the way she wanted to do it. She thought she was indestructible. We all did.
She was not.
Greater love hath no man…
Christine’s passing should not shake our faith. It should strengthen it. Knowing Christine has made me a better man.
Very tragic story. Christine was both a doll and a fierce advocate. A battalion of Marines had less moxy and courage than she did.
I was proud to know her and call her my friend. My heart goes out to Robin and Charlie in this time of great sorrow.
To Robin and Charlie:
Christine was truly the most courageous human being I have ever met in my 61 years on this planet. The burden she shouldered for millions who have been terrorized by the HIV=AIDS myth is nearly incomprehensible to me. I am so very pleased I was able to know her and have her friendship and guidance these all too brief past twenty months. I pledge to you, Robin and Charlie, that I will do everything in my power to continue her work. I do not believe in a deity, but I know I was touched by an angel.
–Terry Michael
Christine,
Your physical presence may be gone, but your work, you writing and your pod casts will live on to influence even more lives than you already have. May you rest in peace while the rest of us continue where you left off.
Heartfelt condolences to Robin and Charlie. Say hello to EJ for me.
Ed
I am deeply saddened by this news. My condolences to the family. While I never personally met Christine, I did email her with various thoughts and she always emailed me back.
Integrity of science has always been my main reason for pursuing this issue so fervently for the last 15 years. Ever since ego, commerce and politics have become so deeply embedded in science, “science” has suffered and as one would expect, truth, the offspring of science, has suffered also.
If this issue were just about 2 differing scientific theories, each well thought out and documented, that would be one thing … but it is something much uglier … much more sinister … and Christine had the courage to fight, against tremendous odds — to try and bring some sensibility back and rid us of the ugliness.
Thanks, Christine — you will not be forgotten.
My dearest Christine,
I am shocked and saddened at the news of your passing. You have been a force in my life for many years now and you will be deeply and sorely missed. Eating grapes in the park, meeting the Mayor of San Francisco with you, scrubbing my apartment and ripping out carpet when Dave became ill, celebrating the birth of EJ, laughing at the absurdities of life, talking for hours about medicine and AIDS, grieving Dave’s and EJ’s passing with you, rebuilding my life with the viewpoints you gave me, are all memories I will cherish forever. I will never again feel bullied by western medicine, but instead will make informed decisions that are right for ME.
I love you, you brave, contrarian, soul.
You are forever in my heart,
Steve
Dear Charlie, and Robin,
Through memories of anguishing pain I recall that it is like nothing else in life to lose one’s Mom, who gave you life, and Robin, I haven’t lost the love of my life, or my beloved child or sister, as I watched both of you endure the violation of human rights that took Chistine from us and which continues to be perpetrated on you both by The Promoters of AIDS.
But know that with great reverance, Charlie, that my children know, and through them their friends have learned through the years, and thousands of people have known, and sooner than not, the entire human race all will come to know the name of Christine Maggiore, of which there was only one on this earth, and she lives in all of us still.
I miss her as my unwavering conscience and as my reason to continue at times when I feel beaten down. She was as an angel in my life, with an intellect and purpose that gives life great meaning.
It has been many days now and I can’t stop crying-but soon, those tears will turn-not to blood as is my tendency-but as she always wisely advised me and set a great example for us all-those tears will be transformed into increased understanding, tolerance, hope, and love.
I am always here for you both.
Andy
I admired Christine for her integrity, for molding her opinions to the facts as she continued to discover them, for her courage and steadfastness in the face of persecution of a viciousness that few people experience let alone withstand.
If we can just follow her example, we’ll create for her a lasting memorial: vindication.
Oh Christine, what will we do without you?
But you taught me to stand for something, not against it. What is the other side going to do, you said, march down the street against freedom, critical thinking, informed consent, and health?
Your beautiful creation in this world was your family. It was a shining example of what is possible in this world. It was true and just undeniably there. That’s why the people of the lie tried to destroy it.
One of the facts not spread in the media about you was your amazing ability to befriend people from all walks of life. You could have walked away and lived as an ordinary middle-class, suburban woman
juggling a job and kids. You chose to give more, to the gay men who counted you as a friend, the desperate women who needed your help, and the movement that helped so many people get “real.” Your professionalism and integrity were unequaled.
Banality will not triumph over depth and clarity. The truth will prevail.
I never met Christine in person. But she touched my life when she took the few phone calls from me to answer my questions. She was a very brave, strong, and determined spirit that will be greatly missed.
Robin, I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Robin and Charlie: I never considered a world without Christine. I dare not imagine the grief that you both are experiencing with the losses you have sustained. I love you and my prayers for your healing are given every day. People only have to look at this memorial wall to see the truth of Christine’s life and love. Few of us will ever have such a memorial. My heart felt love and support in whatever way I can for you both as the journey continues.
A few words from the poem Snowbound by Whittier which in spirit have helped to sustain me through my losses:
“Their written words we linger o’er.
But in the sun they cast no shade,
No voice is heard, no sign is made,
No step is on the conscious floor!
Yet love will dream, and Faith will trust
(Since He who knows our need is just),
That somehow, somewhere, meet we must.
Alas for him who never sees
The stars shine through his cypress-trees!
Who, hopeless, lays his dead away,
Nor looks to see the breaking day
Across the mournful marbles play!
Who hath not learned, in hours of faith,
The truth to flesh and sense unknown,
That Life is ever lord of Death,
And Love can never lose its own!”
Bud
Thanks for being an inspiration to so many and for the strategic advice you gave me personally, and for the easily-accessible reference information you left behind. A tragic loss and my heart goes out especially to your family.
I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss. For we have lost “one of us”. We are so few, those intelligent and brave enough to seek, find, and stand up for the truth. I feel a little more alone today. Though I’m an activist for truth about vaccines, I recognized so many things in Christine that are true of all of my activist friends, no matter what their cause. She was an incredible woman whom I will always admire. Robin and Charlie, my warmest thoughts are with you. You’ve been through so much already. May memories one day give you comfort and allow you to smile. My hope is that Christine, Eliza Jane, and my dear Hailey are together somewhere safe from the incredible hostility this world seems to harbor against truth. The world was left a better place because of you Christine. Thank you for all of your years of fighting the good fight. And thank you Robin and Charlie for supporting her along the way.
Such a sad passing. This woman was one of the first people I spoke with while diagnosed pregnant. I was trying to figure out what I believed because after living in Africa for three years I had already deduced that things didn’t add up. I met her days after my diagnosis and a month prior to celia farbers article. I was coersed, manipulated, and somewhat harassed to take drugs that I did not need. I continually refused due to the help of a few strong people. Inside I truly felt these drugs could harm me, the number of other drugs they tried to prescribe me while pregnant was also appalling. The miraculous state of my health was not even explained to me while they did this… though was later expressed by other professionals. I had no viral load, was in immaculate health, did not even need the drugs, and the only person who helped relay this to me was Christine.
When they held my child for refusing the medications she connected me with an attorney. The attorney never had to step in cause it seems they were just hoping they could scare me into complying. My child is negative, her nor I needed the drugs, they very well could have harmed my immaculate health and I have found 94 studies at the NIH since that time that prove they could have been very detrimental to my child. I truly feel I owe this woman my life and that of my childs. Over the course she was a great friend, and powerful source of encouragement, inspiration and information. She will be terribly missed!
Rest in Peace, Christine was a champion and an inspiration
I don’t think I have ever met anyone as courageous, strong and fearless as Christine. The fact that she was so demonized by people who are quite positive that they have it right just breaks by heart. It breaks my heart because someone as caring and compassionate as Christine did not deserve that kind of treatment, but it also breaks my heart because it is, unfortunately, a reflection of the truly ugly side of humankind. Christine, I hope you were able to take some solace in the fact that some of us on this planet actually saw you as a force for good, and we appreciated your bravery more than words can express. Rest in peace.