[Ansteorra] Heroes in our midst

[letebts at earthlink.net]

A thousand times VIVAT!
Though I will not be able to make the journey (new grandson!), perhaps there
is a "painter of images" to record the event and the grandeur of the gate
for the rest of us and send the small "paintings" back to Steppes?

Lete

on 2/23/03 9:33 PM, Armand Dragonetti at dragonetti at generich.com wrote:

> Greetings Ansteorra!
>
> I want to share with you all an amazing act of sacrafice and commitment that
> I was priviledged to witness a few days ago. This Thursday past, the Noble
> Baron of Steppes, His Excellency Fritz and the Baron of Elfsea, His
> Excellency Daniel along with Lord Daniel of Cameron, did spend many a long
> hour in chilling, unrelenting rain, loading the pieces of the glorious gate
> that was to be transported to the war sight this weekend. Many, many valiant
> individuals have had a hand in the creation and realization of this
> endeavour. I cannot possibly note all the credit that is due from all of
> their efforts, for they are many, made by many. This very weekend did a
> small contingent of devoted Ansteorrans travel to the War site to assemble
> this structure. It is my sincere hope that all have by now returned safe and
> had a successful journey. But I do want to call special attention to the
> efforts I saw on Thursday. The conditions were absolutely miserable with
> non-stop rain & chilling wind, yet not a single complaint was heard. This
> has been a particular hardship on His Excellency Fritz, dividing his time
> among local events, a new born baby (and associated lack of sleep), untimely
> illness, and many mundane travel requirements. This man deserves praise
> beyond that which I can give. He, and all of those who have given so
> selflessly to this effort, deserve the praise of us all and I call on my
> fellow Ansteorrans to join me in doing so. For the valiant volunteers of the
> Ansteorran Gulf War Gate do I give my most sincere and hearty VIVAT!!!!
>
> A most grateful, Armand Dragonetti
>
>
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