[NR] a challenge of peace

[Craig Henson]

Thank you Sir Burke!

Gerard
Northkeep


>From: Burke McCrory <burkemc2 at home.com>
>Reply-To: northern at ansteorra.org
>To: northern at ansteorra.org
>Subject: Re: [NR] a challenge of peace
>Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 14:22:54 -0500
>
>At 01:07 PM 7/22/2001 -0500, Maleah wrote:
>>Greetings unto the North,
>>     While I agree with the sentiments behind HE Catrin's post I must
>>strongly disagree with the actions called for. I value the memories I have
>>of the people who have gone on but I think it's time to focus on the
>>future
>>not on a death roll. We've worked too hard to overcome our grief to drag
>>it
>>back out into the spotlight. It's time to move forward and let the past
>>rest.
>>     Namron will gladly help with the arch, but I believe the premier use
>>should be at Northkeep's investiture. It would start the tradition in a
>>positive light and give them something unique to start a new era.
>>
>>Maleah
>>Baroness of Namron
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "margot k-k" <catrin at sirinet.net>
>>To: <northern at ansteorra.org>
>>Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 10:02 AM
>>Subject: [NR] a challenge of peace
>>
>>
>>This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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>>Greetings unto the Northern Region,
>>
>>Yesterday there was a picnic/fighter practice held in Moore.  Many people
>>attended this and had the opportunity to talk with Their Majesties.  In
>>light of my conversation, I propose the following.
>>
>>I have heard from different people, at different times, that many of the
>>problems that we have here in the North can be traced to the many deaths
>>we
>>had a some years ago.   Looking back, I can agree with that.  The North
>>didn't have time to heal from one death before another occured and we all
>>rode a roller coaster ride of grief.  These people that passed also
>>provided
>>a certain stability that went with them.
>>
>>Her Majesty suggested an arch.  I will talk with artisians to build this
>>arch, and have it ready by Samhain.  On this arch, we can place items of
>>memory and tribute to those who have passed.  I would also suggest that we
>>put items on this arch for those we admire and respect.  Let this arch be
>>a
>>symbol of what is strong and good in the North.
>>
>>This is my challenge.  Bring items to add to this Arch.  We can start this
>>at Samhain, but it doesn't have to end there.
>>
>>In Service to the Ideal,
>>Catrin Mac Cracken
>
>I am disappointed with the somewhat combative tone of HE Maleah
>response.  While I think that we all agree that we do need to go forward I
>think that there is some truth in HE Catrin's comments about the past.  I
>applaud HE Catrin for offering to spearhead this effort and support the
>unveiling of the arch at Samhain.  This arch can be a living symbol of what
>is good and noble in the north and can grow with time.  As HE Catrin said
>"We can start this at Samhain, but it doesn't have to end there" so the
>arch can go forward to be at Northkeep and other Northern events.  Perhaps
>each Barony and shire will volunteer to make a specific piece of the arch
>with their emblems and unique symbols on it.  This way the arch would
>symbolize the coming together and rebirth of the North.  In any case I rise
>in support of the project and will help any way I can.
>
>Sir Burke
>
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