A SYMBOL TO UNITE ALL ACTIVISTS IN THE WAR FOR INFORMED CONSENT (SSRIS, ETC)

[Guest guest]

Cassandra Dawn Casey

A.S.P.I.R.E.

http://www.aspire.us

From: " Cassandra Casey " <israelswarrior@...>

ASPIRE-US , fredbaughmanmd@..., veracare@...

Subject: A SYMBOL TO UNITE ALL ACTIVISTS IN THE WAR FOR INFORMED CONSENT

(SSRIS, ETC)

Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 01:26:55 -0600

Dear Friends,

I spoke with Jim Torkalson today. He is the artist/father to

Torkalson who was tragically killed by Celexa induced suicide. He is

seeking our help in an effort to unite all of us.

He has created a meaningful symbol - a beautiful lapel pin - and would like

all of us to wear this continually to help forward our message and our

mission.

He needs someone who would be willing to purchase a large number of these

and then act as the distributor, which will free his time to work on his

next project - TShirts that can be customized to represent the loss of our

own loved ones.

Please read through the information below, and additionally - I'm including

a personal message he shared with me this afternoon.

I'm also checking with an astute businessman who might be able to assist

him, but we need to get this project rolling NOW! I'm certain Jim would

welcome the opportunity to have several distributors, so if you feel you can

assist, or even if you just want one or more lapel pins for yourself, please

contact him via the instructions printed below.

Thanks so much ! Love to all !

Cassie

Cassandra Dawn Casey

(formerly, Dawn Rider)

mother to Neil Rider

10/02/85 to 06/03/00

A.S.P.I.R.E.

http://www.aspire.us

================

================

Personal message from Jim Torkalson:

From: " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

Reply- " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

" Cassandra Casey " <israelswarrior@...>

Subject: yes, send my contact info: Thank you so very much!

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:00:38 -0700

[[ Yes...forward my contact information.

If you know someone willing to purchase the lapel pins in quantity and would

be willing to help distribute them, I would be grateful.

I want to work on the Memorial T-shirt project (at my website) which will

provide each family with an opportunity to personalize their shirts with

their lost loved one's picture, name the drug involved and their own written

message (at the bottom of the tomb shape). Such shirts would make a strong

impact at protests.

I just returned to teaching at CCSF and, as you know so well with all your

commitments, am pressed for time.

The response to the Pacifica Tribune article is a bit overwhelming - but it

is exactly what I prayed for.

Strangely, six months before died, I had been discussing the

onslaught of drug advertisements on TV with my wife, . At that

time, I asked God how I could help curtail this trend. I found out the hard

way. I have been in touch with since her death. She told me her

death and the work that we are all doing was/is " in God's Plan " . I trust

this is true. ]]

Best, Jim

================

================

From: " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

Reply- " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

<israelswarrior@...>

Subject: SSRI (and other drugs) lape; pin

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:45:37 -0700

Truth Trust Symbol

I have designed the Truth Trust Symbol in response to my twenty-one year old

daughter's ( Torlakson) SSRI antidepressant induced suicide. I know

the pain of the cruel and senseless loss of a loved one. I know the feelings

of frustration and helpless which accompany such a loss. I know, if we work

together, we are not truly helpless. Let us unite.

What is it?

The Truth Trust Symbol represents the need for truth and trust to be

restored in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. What is needed is true

openness and honesty on the parts of the pharmaceutical industry and the

F.D.A., doctors, and patients.

There is a crisis in which the innocents lives of patients have been and are

still being lost due to:

1) the suppression of vital information and proper doctor and patient

education,

and the reckless marketing on the part of the pharmaceutical industry

2) the ignorance, the lack of independent study and investigation, and the

practice

of giving " quick fix " , thoughtless prescriptions demonstrated by many

doctors

3) the lack of consumer study regarding drugs and their side effects, the

insistence

on pressuring doctors to prescribe popularly advertised drugs, and the

ingestion

of drugs in a manner contrary to doctor's instructions.

All parties involved share responsibility in our present crisis wherein

patients are dying as a result of the drugs that were supposed to be helping

them.

Untold thousands of unsuspecting patients have died or have been seriously

harmed by side effects. Untold thousands of families and friends of these

patients are experiencing heart wrenching emotional and economic hardships

needlessly.

We, the survivors, need to unite and work toward healing and evoking vital

change. We need to be able to recognize each other. We need unsuspecting

citizens presently using dangerous pharmaceutical drugs and future consumers

to know of this ongoing tragedy. We need to see how great in number we are

and to embrace the power that we will possess when united. The display of

the Truth Trust Symbol is a means for recognition whether worn as a lapel

pin or displayed as a sign or flag.

At present, the majority of those affected grieve in solitude, feel

helpless, and/or don't even realize what killed their loved ones. We pass

each other on the street or in grocery stores not knowing that we share in

this ongoing tragedy. Our current anonymity prevents us from recognizing our

collective potential to evoke needed change.

I ask you to wear and/or display this symbol (in a window of your home or

business).We have seen the power and purpose in the display of various

colored ribbons representing other causes. At present, many individuals and

groups are working toward correcting the wrongs which have spawned this

pharmaceutical nightmare. We all need to be aware of each other's efforts

and share thoughts and information. This unifying symbol will assist us.

The Design

We cannot trust without truth.

The circle represents the " Circle of Trust " , a symbol of wholeness and

loving unity.

The Circle of Trust is presently severely cracked and fractured. (The crack

in this design is modeled after the crack in the Liberty Bell).

" Let the Circle Not Be Broken " represents our responsibility to restore

Truth and Trust.

This will require full and honest disclosure and investigation. This will

support unguarded and thorough knowledge regarding prescription drugs and

their side effects, vital changes in law, and a climate wherein patients,

doctors, and pharmaceutical companies have reason to trust and respect each

other.

The Medical Staff (Caduceus/Hermes' staff) represents doctors, therapists,

medical institutions, medical systems (H.M.O.s, methods of practice, etc.).

The Universal Family Symbol represents patients, families, friends-all

mankind.

The RX Mortar and Pestle represents pharmaceutical companies, drugs, medical

researchers and scientists.

The Winged Star represents Spirit. I created this symbol to be interpreted

on an individual basis and to be all inclusive. It could represent the

spirit of humanity, the spirit of a lost loved one, God, an infinite

intelligence-whatever you choose. It is intended to include all beliefs, all

religions, all systems of thought-all people.

These assembled parts are the Truth Trust Symbol.

Again, your display of this symbol is a means of identifying the crisis,

initiating conversation and awareness, bringing about the recognition of the

great number of individuals affected, bringing hope, bringing power, and

bringing about loving and humane change.

Thank you for your consideration of this symbol and cause,

Torlakson, 's father

-------

How do you get a Truth Trust lapel pin?

contact Torlakson via email: jtorlaks@...

description: 1 ½ " cloissone lapel pin with military clutch, 5 colors

of inlaid enamel on gold plated metal, 0.6 oz.

lapel pins prices:

1-49: $5.00 (includes tax and shipping)

50-99: $4.00 (includes tax and shipping)

100 or more: $3.00 (includes tax and shipping)

Make payment by check or money order to:

Torlakson Fine Art

433 Rockaway Beach Avenue

Pacifica, CA 94044

The costs cover manufacturing, shipping, and administration.

At this time, The Torlakson Foundation is not formally

incorporated. The cost of these lapel pins are NOT tax deductible. Profits

from the sale of the lapel pins will be put toward the formal establishment

of The Torlakson Foundation or donated to existing foundations

related to this cause.

You are welcome to visit

www.elizabethtorlakson.org, a memorial website,

and www.jamestorlakson.com

where images and writings about and the SSRI Antidepressant Crisis

are available.

www.drugawareness.org is a most informative website that explores the SSRI

antidepressant Crisis in detail.

[Guest guest]

Cassandra Dawn Casey

A.S.P.I.R.E.

http://www.aspire.us

From: " Cassandra Casey " <israelswarrior@...>

ASPIRE-US , fredbaughmanmd@..., veracare@...

Subject: A SYMBOL TO UNITE ALL ACTIVISTS IN THE WAR FOR INFORMED CONSENT

(SSRIS, ETC)

Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 01:26:55 -0600

Dear Friends,

I spoke with Jim Torkalson today. He is the artist/father to

Torkalson who was tragically killed by Celexa induced suicide. He is

seeking our help in an effort to unite all of us.

He has created a meaningful symbol - a beautiful lapel pin - and would like

all of us to wear this continually to help forward our message and our

mission.

He needs someone who would be willing to purchase a large number of these

and then act as the distributor, which will free his time to work on his

next project - TShirts that can be customized to represent the loss of our

own loved ones.

Please read through the information below, and additionally - I'm including

a personal message he shared with me this afternoon.

I'm also checking with an astute businessman who might be able to assist

him, but we need to get this project rolling NOW! I'm certain Jim would

welcome the opportunity to have several distributors, so if you feel you can

assist, or even if you just want one or more lapel pins for yourself, please

contact him via the instructions printed below.

Thanks so much ! Love to all !

Cassie

Cassandra Dawn Casey

(formerly, Dawn Rider)

mother to Neil Rider

10/02/85 to 06/03/00

A.S.P.I.R.E.

http://www.aspire.us

================

================

Personal message from Jim Torkalson:

From: " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

Reply- " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

" Cassandra Casey " <israelswarrior@...>

Subject: yes, send my contact info: Thank you so very much!

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:00:38 -0700

[[ Yes...forward my contact information.

If you know someone willing to purchase the lapel pins in quantity and would

be willing to help distribute them, I would be grateful.

I want to work on the Memorial T-shirt project (at my website) which will

provide each family with an opportunity to personalize their shirts with

their lost loved one's picture, name the drug involved and their own written

message (at the bottom of the tomb shape). Such shirts would make a strong

impact at protests.

I just returned to teaching at CCSF and, as you know so well with all your

commitments, am pressed for time.

The response to the Pacifica Tribune article is a bit overwhelming - but it

is exactly what I prayed for.

Strangely, six months before died, I had been discussing the

onslaught of drug advertisements on TV with my wife, . At that

time, I asked God how I could help curtail this trend. I found out the hard

way. I have been in touch with since her death. She told me her

death and the work that we are all doing was/is " in God's Plan " . I trust

this is true. ]]

Best, Jim

================

================

From: " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

Reply- " Torlakson " <jtorlaks@...>

<israelswarrior@...>

Subject: SSRI (and other drugs) lape; pin

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:45:37 -0700

Truth Trust Symbol

I have designed the Truth Trust Symbol in response to my twenty-one year old

daughter's ( Torlakson) SSRI antidepressant induced suicide. I know

the pain of the cruel and senseless loss of a loved one. I know the feelings

of frustration and helpless which accompany such a loss. I know, if we work

together, we are not truly helpless. Let us unite.

What is it?

The Truth Trust Symbol represents the need for truth and trust to be

restored in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. What is needed is true

openness and honesty on the parts of the pharmaceutical industry and the

F.D.A., doctors, and patients.

There is a crisis in which the innocents lives of patients have been and are

still being lost due to:

1) the suppression of vital information and proper doctor and patient

education,

and the reckless marketing on the part of the pharmaceutical industry

2) the ignorance, the lack of independent study and investigation, and the

practice

of giving " quick fix " , thoughtless prescriptions demonstrated by many

doctors

3) the lack of consumer study regarding drugs and their side effects, the

insistence

on pressuring doctors to prescribe popularly advertised drugs, and the

ingestion

of drugs in a manner contrary to doctor's instructions.

All parties involved share responsibility in our present crisis wherein

patients are dying as a result of the drugs that were supposed to be helping

them.

Untold thousands of unsuspecting patients have died or have been seriously

harmed by side effects. Untold thousands of families and friends of these

patients are experiencing heart wrenching emotional and economic hardships

needlessly.

We, the survivors, need to unite and work toward healing and evoking vital

change. We need to be able to recognize each other. We need unsuspecting

citizens presently using dangerous pharmaceutical drugs and future consumers

to know of this ongoing tragedy. We need to see how great in number we are

and to embrace the power that we will possess when united. The display of

the Truth Trust Symbol is a means for recognition whether worn as a lapel

pin or displayed as a sign or flag.

At present, the majority of those affected grieve in solitude, feel

helpless, and/or don't even realize what killed their loved ones. We pass

each other on the street or in grocery stores not knowing that we share in

this ongoing tragedy. Our current anonymity prevents us from recognizing our

collective potential to evoke needed change.

I ask you to wear and/or display this symbol (in a window of your home or

business).We have seen the power and purpose in the display of various

colored ribbons representing other causes. At present, many individuals and

groups are working toward correcting the wrongs which have spawned this

pharmaceutical nightmare. We all need to be aware of each other's efforts

and share thoughts and information. This unifying symbol will assist us.

The Design

We cannot trust without truth.

The circle represents the " Circle of Trust " , a symbol of wholeness and

loving unity.

The Circle of Trust is presently severely cracked and fractured. (The crack

in this design is modeled after the crack in the Liberty Bell).

" Let the Circle Not Be Broken " represents our responsibility to restore

Truth and Trust.

This will require full and honest disclosure and investigation. This will

support unguarded and thorough knowledge regarding prescription drugs and

their side effects, vital changes in law, and a climate wherein patients,

doctors, and pharmaceutical companies have reason to trust and respect each

other.

The Medical Staff (Caduceus/Hermes' staff) represents doctors, therapists,

medical institutions, medical systems (H.M.O.s, methods of practice, etc.).

The Universal Family Symbol represents patients, families, friends-all

mankind.

The RX Mortar and Pestle represents pharmaceutical companies, drugs, medical

researchers and scientists.

The Winged Star represents Spirit. I created this symbol to be interpreted

on an individual basis and to be all inclusive. It could represent the

spirit of humanity, the spirit of a lost loved one, God, an infinite

intelligence-whatever you choose. It is intended to include all beliefs, all

religions, all systems of thought-all people.

These assembled parts are the Truth Trust Symbol.

Again, your display of this symbol is a means of identifying the crisis,

initiating conversation and awareness, bringing about the recognition of the

great number of individuals affected, bringing hope, bringing power, and

bringing about loving and humane change.

Thank you for your consideration of this symbol and cause,

Torlakson, 's father

-------

How do you get a Truth Trust lapel pin?

contact Torlakson via email: jtorlaks@...

description: 1 ½ " cloissone lapel pin with military clutch, 5 colors

of inlaid enamel on gold plated metal, 0.6 oz.

lapel pins prices:

1-49: $5.00 (includes tax and shipping)

50-99: $4.00 (includes tax and shipping)

100 or more: $3.00 (includes tax and shipping)

Make payment by check or money order to:

Torlakson Fine Art

433 Rockaway Beach Avenue

Pacifica, CA 94044

The costs cover manufacturing, shipping, and administration.

At this time, The Torlakson Foundation is not formally

incorporated. The cost of these lapel pins are NOT tax deductible. Profits

from the sale of the lapel pins will be put toward the formal establishment

of The Torlakson Foundation or donated to existing foundations

related to this cause.

You are welcome to visit

www.elizabethtorlakson.org, a memorial website,

and www.jamestorlakson.com

where images and writings about and the SSRI Antidepressant Crisis

are available.

www.drugawareness.org is a most informative website that explores the SSRI

antidepressant Crisis in detail.