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Baron Sir Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland
Gerard Manson Stevens
November 12, 1936 - December 16, 2003, Anno Societatis XXXVIII
Lion of An Tir, KSCA, OL, GdS, JdL, GGS, HL, GoA, Founding Baron of Lions Gate,
Baron of the Western Court, AA, Augmentaion of Arms, LoM, OSS, MTM, MdO, MI,
LI, Havok, RF
Photo courtesy of Sir Aidan Carlysle
You tell us that you face the final foe
And know that this time you will lose that fight.
Oh, how can you advance with heart so light,
To leave us now, the comrades you did know?
We all must face him, be it fast or slow,
Who waits for us, far darker than the night,
Who sunders friends, with tears makes dim our sight,
But you, who face him now, no sorrow show.
I wish I could not hear, nor speak these words.
I must do both before your time is past:
"I never thought our games would reach an end.
There should be time for one more dance of swords."
Now I would beg a gift I can hold fast,
Give me one last embrace -- as friend to friend.
--- Duke Frederick of Holland
20th King of the East
48th King of the West
November XXXVIII (2003)
(c)2003 Frederick J. Hollander. Permission to copy is freely
granted
Unto the People of Tir Righ and An Tir,
Today An Tir pushes on without the guidance of one of its Lions. The second
Lion has gone to join the ethereal pride. However, it is a pride that has left
us with a worthy crew to continue our journey, due in no small part to the
efforts of Baron Sir Master Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland.
Gerhard walked among us as a font of natural and inexhaustible energy. Never
was there a moment so dire that Gerhard could not manage to smile, raise those
eyebrows and convince you against all logic that everything was going to be
fine. Even in the heat of great debates, Gerhard knew that life was about
living and being passionate about what you could do. He inspired countless
people to grow, learn and live the medieval life.
Voices have rung out across the Laurel Kingdoms as people have raised their
glasses high in remembrance of this great man. We add Our voices and glasses to
the chorus in honour of his life, his deeds and his memory. Our hearts are with
Gerhard's family and all who remember this great man's accomplishments and love
of life.
To Gerhard, may your journey continue to be fun.
Ulf
Prince Tir Righ
An Tir
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Celdae
Amira Tir Righ
An Tir
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