Another SCAdian gone

Azzie was one of my favorite queens.


"Ooo, pretty... can I have it?" is a concept she explained to me once. You don't know if you don't ask.


On Behalf Of dukeolaf@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:10 AM
To: atlantia@atlantia.sca.org
Subject: [MR] More Sad News



It is with profound sadness that I inform our Kingdom of the loss of a Queen. Duchess Aslinn Shattenwald OR, OL (MKA Susan Parker) left this mortal world this past night. She passed suddenly and as yet I have few details and little information, nor wishes of her husband and immediate family. Whatever the particulars we have lost a jewel who twice sat upon our Throne. I know that today, though, she sits with our Lord, perfect and in Grace. I ask that those who knew her remember her fondly and say your prayers for her family that their bereavement is short, their sorrow is tolerable and their memories are joyous. Though we have been divorced for many years we had a good relationship and I am sad.




I offer these words as my tribute to her:




SHE’LL ALWAYS BE A QUEEN




Though many a maiden fair


may sit the throne on high


and many a Lady's name become renowned


and when the minstrels sing


their rhymes will tell of one


who sparkled like the jewels of her crown.






Her eyes reflect her spirit


and goodness filled her heart


her beauty was a wonder to be seen


her grace is everlasting


may heaven bless her soul


in our eyes she'll always be a Queen.






A Kingdom shone in splendor


as an angel came to earth


magnificence her reign throughout the land


love is given meaning


with this touch of light


bringing joy and pleasure on command






She filled our days with laughter


and casts away our tears


could she be what love and beauty mean


though many will succeed her


her gifts shall be eternal


in our hearts she'll always be a Queen.



MICHAEL CURTIS


(Duke Olaf)