Rest Well Good Knight

[baronessekat]

Morguhn Sheridan, (mka John Glenn) succumbed on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 8:58pm to injuries sustained from a fall from his roof on Sunday September 21, 2008. He is survived by his Ladies, Duchess Rowan de al Garnison and Duchess Meirwen uerch Owein, other mundane family members, numerous Squires, Men-at-Arms, Cadets, pages, household members and all those whose life was touched by him.

Morguhn served the Society with his every fiber and was an example to all who knew and met him. He was always seen helping, schlepping and washing when he was not retaining, guarding, fighting or fencing. And in recent years it seemed that if he was not sitting the throne, he was standing behind it as either Queen's Rapier Champion or King's Heavy Weapon's Champion. Even in the end he served, having given all he could to the world, down to the marrow of his bones.

His SCA Peer Card had the following biography for him:

"Morguhn Sheridan has sat a throne a total of 7 times in 2 kingdoms with 3 different ladies--in short, he is skilled in higher math. When asked once why he wore favors from more than one lady he replied, "A good man needs only one lady to carry him to the heights--those of us less gifted require more inspiration to achieve anything at all." While he has a number of awards (including an AoA where he was noted more for doing the dishes than for fighting), his knighting by Gavin II and Sedalia II at Pennsic XVII, his Jewel of AEthelmearc from James I and Elina I, and his Keystone from Andrew and Alexandra mean the most to him."

I am honored to have been able to call myself his student, his cadet, his squire and then in August, when elevated to the Order of the Pelican, his fellow Peer. He was my Duke, my Knight, my Don, my Pelican, my teacher. But above all else, he was my friend. He taught me more about doing what needs to be done, because it needs to be done, than anyone else I know. You do not just sit back and think “oh someone else will get up and go wash dishes. Someone will set up the list field. Someone will think to do that.” Because, you know what… you are someone. He taught me the hardest lesson of all… if you can’t be noticed and acknowledged for your actions in your own right, what makes you think a bit of regalia will make their notice valid? It will be a false honor. Strength comes from perseverance and continuing to do what you do and what you know needs to be done. Fighting your own fights does not make you weak. But at the same time, there is no shame in calling on resources when you have them.

I learned from him that you do what needs to be done, and if you believe that what you did is right, do not be ashamed of it, but be prepared for any consequences that come and give fair warning so those that may have to handle the fall out are adequately prepared. He often heard me say “Sir, I’m not sorry but…”

And from him I learned one phrase to be proud of… “I am Ekaterina Volkova and all that that entails”.
Words cannot convey the loss I, my household siblings, his Ladies and the rest of the Known World feel at his passing.
I mourn the loss of my dear friend and hope that one day I can be even 1/10 of the Peer Morguhn Sheridan was.

35th King of the East
27th Count of the East
40th King of the East
8th Duke of the East
43rd King of the East
9th Territorial Prince of AEthelmearc
9th Viscount of Æthelmearc
12th Territorial Prince of AEthelmearc
3rd King of AEthelmearc
8th King of AEthelmearc
11th Jewel of Æthelmearc
Knight (East)
Master of the Pelican (AEthelmearc)
Patent of Arms (East)
Companion of the White Scarf (AEthelmearc)
Companion of the Millrind (AEthelmearc)
Companion of the Golden Alce (AEthelmearc)
Companion of the Sycamore (AEthelmearc)
Companion of the Keystone (AEthelmearc)
Companion of the Tygers Combatant (East)
Companion of the Silver Crescent (East)
Companion of the Golden Rapier (East) [Principal]
Award of Arms (East)
Companion of the Guardsman (East)
Sigil of Æthelmearc
Companion of the Burdened Tyger (East)
Friend of the Windmill (Barony of Delftwood, AEthelmearc)

There will be a calling hours, followed by memorial service on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Dimbleby Friedel Williams and Edmunds, 365 W. Main St., West Winfield, NY. Calling hours will be from 1-4:45. At 4:45 his Masonic brothers will hold a memorial service, followed by a short religious service, Baron Boris Dragonsbane officiant (mka Rev. Michael Reynolds). The Masonic lodge, a 1/2 block from the funeral home, has graciously offered to host a pot luck. Food may be left there at any time starting at 1 PM and our sisters in Eastern Star will make sure it is taken care of until we can gather there.

Goodbye, Boss. You will be missed.

Baroness Ekaterina Volkova, OP

Comments

[utsi.livejournal.com]

*hugs* and sorrow

[briony530.livejournal.com]

My deepest condolences...I'll miss him too, but I know his "family" will feel his loss greatly. Thank you also for taking on the role of communicating with all of us who were concerned for his condition.

[kelfstein.livejournal.com]

His was the bast of us.

[(Anonymous)]

My heart goes out to you and his family, I remember how nice he was to me . He will be sorely missed

[ms-rave.livejournal.com]

sorry that was me
Seretai/Sylvana

[damedini.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Warm thoughts and love to each and every one of you.

[lizreay.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. He was, in all senses of the word, a truly awesome person.

[campagnella.livejournal.com]

Thank you for everything you've done.

I will miss him greatly.

Baroness Alex

[gwendolyngrace.livejournal.com]

All my love to the family.

Prayers & Blessings to you and the rest of Sir Morguhn's family

[(Anonymous)]

I did not get the pleasure of meeting Duke Sir Morguhn Sheridan,and I am so sorry I didn't. We did not know anything about the SCA when we were stationed with the Marines in Tennessee, or North Carolina or something tells me I would have known of this wonderful man.
What you say about him is truly amazing. It seems so crazy that someone who had that much life in him leaves us by falling off of a roof. You just do not know what is going to happen. I remind my 7 children that you must live for today as there is no tomorrow because when tomorrow comes it is today.
I am truly sorry for your loss, and will keep you , and all his SCA family, and mundane family in my prayers.
***Hugs to All of You***
Good Night and Rest Well Knight Morguhn
I see you will be missed by many , and remembered by all.
Love & Blessings...
Lady Adisa hrafn Ulfsdottir
MoAS for Hrafnafjordr
Oertha/West

[kareina.livejournal.com]

I am saddened that it took the loss of this person for me to learn of him, it sounds like he was a truly wonderful man. It also sounds like the lessons he taught and the love that he shared with those around him will be invaluable in sustaining those of you who knew him personally as you grieve for this loss. I wish you all the strength to remember with joy, even as the tears course down. May everyone who knew him be there for one another, giving strength and encouragement.

--Kareina, who has also experienced the sudden death of a very good friend/mentor who was an important person in his corner of the SCA, so understands a tiny bit of what it is like to be where you are now.

[furryjackal.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to offer my *HUGS* and sadness for you, and for those close to him.

[baroness-eilis.livejournal.com]

Peace to you, and to all who loved him.

[cheshire23.livejournal.com]

I did not know him well, but I always found him to be someone worthy of admiration and the more I hear the more I wish I had known him better. My thoughts are with you all. (And I'll never forget when I showed up to Pax just in time for feast and he re-opened court afterwards to make sure I got my Keystone. Such a small thing but it says so much.)

-Lady Astridr