Epitaph

[learnteach]

For Michael Plotts, Sir Michael San Sever:

"Pen or Sword? Mighty with both."

I'm going to go down to the meadery tomorrow afternoon, and raise a glass or two to him; if you want to come share stories with me, do. If not here, we'll have another time, perhaps Crown, but probably sooner, closer.

I think we should look at setting up a memorial college fund for his daughters. We can talk about that, too.

For those who haven't heard, he died earlier today. Reqiescat in Pace.

For the rest, here's some memories, scattered and random:

A Song-- http://history.westkingdom.org/Bardic/MargretheAstridRavn/ThreeHearts.htm

A Picture: some good ones on the site.

stories, later.

EDIT: For those who didn't know, Michael has been working as a Federal Marshal. On a training course last year, his aorta dissected. That is, it split open. He was rushed to the hospital where two open heart surgeries were performed. When they checked him in January, they found a 6 cm (2 inch) ...you know, he tells this all so much better than me, and the livejournal handle is likesargent

End story, he didn't make it. His family is supported by well, family and close friends, and his friends from the Marshals, who have asked that we not disturb them. When Karen passes an address on to me for cards, I will pass it on.

Comments

[tsgeisel.livejournal.com]

To absent friends.

[metageek.livejournal.com]

I don't think I ever met him, but I remember learning quite a bit from a handbook he wrote on illumination.

(BTW, I think you meant "epitaph".)

[acanthusleaf.livejournal.com]

I'll join you at the meadery. When will you be there?

I plan to head up to Friday Night Waltz afterward. Are you up for that?

[razor-dancer.livejournal.com]

I just heard. I only met him a few times, but I remember him vividly. He was also Prince at my first event ever. This is hard news, and my heart goes out to his friends and family.

Too much death.

[freewaydiva.livejournal.com]

I didn't have the pleasure of his aquaintance, but I am so sorry for your loss. *hug*

[beanolc.livejournal.com]

Michael-San?

Wow.

[seussgirl27.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, John. My best hugs and smooches to you, followed by prayers for all who may need a little extra strength at this time.

I raise a toast
to a man I did not know
worthy of kind words
John has said it's so
today I give a heartfelt prayer
for his support
in spirit, I'm there
When time closes the day
Let kind words
wash pains away
and when day breaks
on the 'morrow
Let comforting friendship
ease new sorrow
Let peace find all his friends
let family strength
bind what begins
words aren't enough
to ease what tears us
nor words to God
will ease what scares us
but for Sir John
this day will bring
memories flowing
of lasting things
let my hugs
bring gentle waves
of emotions comfort
for passing days


love to you...ellie

[channel6.livejournal.com]

We've just been losing too many good people, haven't we? Just a reminder to cherish those we know at all times as we never know how long we have them for in our lives.

Many hugs to you on this loss.

[etaine-pommier.livejournal.com]

I will be hosting a wake for him on Friday Night at March Crown. Will try to join you at the meadery today if anyone goes down from my neck of the woods.

HUGS

[etaine-pommier.livejournal.com]

A suggestion was made that could write our stories of Michael into a book, one that we can give to Morgan & Maddie when they get older. Would you help me coordinate that project?

[ermine-rat.livejournal.com]

I have been recounting some of his stories to myself over the last week... there's too many in my head right now, and his manner of telling them was always very special. I'd be happy to contribute.

[valgards.livejournal.com]

Me too. Nobody who didn't meet him could possibly believe that anyone like Mike could really exist.

[acanthusleaf.livejournal.com]

A capital idea!

Once I can tell a story without getting the keyboard all wet, of course.

[falzalot.livejournal.com]

Oh, crap, no....

[semy-of-pearls.livejournal.com]

Oh gods, thank you for posting that link. I was afraid I would have to dive into unknown boxes to find the words.

I plan to lift a glass to him tonight.

Damn.

[alessandro-bard.livejournal.com]

Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn.

Swordsman, storyteller, nobleman, and a hell of a lot of fun.

Damn.

Colletteshorses and I will be joining you at the meadery after work today.

Damn.

[parlor-games.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's sad. I only met him a couple of times, but he was a gentleman and full of good humor. I am so sorry for the loss his passing represents to his family and friends.

[sbuchler.livejournal.com]

oh. oh. oh. the world is not supposed to change when I'm not there. sympathies!

[lferion]

Still not really processing this. Thank you for the link -- I wish I'd been on the ball enough to find it earlier.

Damn.

[rustmon.livejournal.com]

*HUG* thanks, man.

[kfitzwarin.livejournal.com]

I heard, and thought of you - I always associate him with you in my mind; I think you introduced us.

Warm thoughts and big hugs.

[kfitzwarin.livejournal.com]

http://obit.covenantfuneralservice.com/obitdisplay.html?id=638565

I believe FLEOA is working on a memorial fund.