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My Lady,<br><br>
That is a truly moving piece. Thank you. And thank you for passing on the
news of Dona Antonia's loss. For those like me who knew it was coming,
but had not yet heard, it is an expected, but still painful bit of news.
I will contact her directly in a day or two with my condolences, but in
the meantime, please tell her that she and all her family are in my
thoughts and prayers. If you are able to, please let us know when the
funeral will be held, and if Antonia has any requests regarding the
sending of donations.<br><br>
Sincerely,<br>
Ly. Anna bat Chaim<br><br>
At 02:30 PM 4/16/2005 -0500, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>My
Friends,</font><br>
<br>
<font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>I'm sure you have all heard the sad
news. Our former Kingdom Bard, Dona Antonio, lost her husband and
soulmate, Don Benedict in the early morning hours of April 16 after a
long battle with colon cancer. </font><br>
<br>
<font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>As someone who considers herself a
friend to Antonio, I am saddened by the pain she must be feeling.
</font><br>
<br>
<font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>As a historian, I am moved by the
necessity to add another Fallen Star to my never ending list of those who
have played our Dream and gone on to other Dreams in other planes of
existance. </font><br>
<br>
<font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>As a bard, I feel the need to express
some of what the man was and meant to us in words. What follows is my
attempt to satisfy all 3 urges at the same time. </font><br>
<br>
<font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>Alden, you told me that you are turning
your hand to putting together a second volume of "Voices of the
Star". I would be honored if you might include this effort of mine
to honor this man who meant so much to so many.</font><br>
<br>
<font face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>Annes</font><br>
<br>
<div align="center"><font face="arial" size=4><b>A Lay for a Don<br>
</b></font><font face="arial" size=1>By H.L. Annes Clotilde von
Bamburg</font><br>
<br>
<font face="arial" size=2><b>On a field of Black and Gold<br>
This tale will be told<br>
Of a Don, both Great and Bold<br>
Who the heart of His Lady did Hold</b></font><br>
<br>
<font face="arial" size=2><b>He was big of Body, Soul and Mind<br>
He was Gentle--Loving--Kind<br>
To His Lady, Love s own Find,<br>
Now Gone before his Time</b></font><br>
<br>
<font face="arial" size=2><b>We remember his grace upon the Field,<br>
We remember the blades that he did wield<br>
We remember The Queens his arms did shield<br>
We remember the service he did yield</b></font><br>
<br>
<font face="arial" size=2><b>We honor his name with a place in our
heart<br>
We honor the Man now drawn apart<br>
Others must finish things he did start<br>
Don Benedict Ashton<br>
Fallen Star and White Scarf</b></font><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<font face="arial" size=2><b> <br>
</b></font></div>
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