Memorial Services.

A place for our family and friends to come together celebrating our loved ones memories. All are welcomed here please feel free to come pay your respects.

Archbishop Caissa sets up some pictures for Kathrine, Blake, Swampmonkey and Mitsuhide. He hopes to collect some testimonials as well for the memorial service held next Monday, august 18.

Caissa lights candles and prays before opening the doors to allow guests for the memorial service.

A carriage arrives slowly approaching from the south. Coming to a slow but steady halt in front of the castle gates. The coachman holding a regretfully morbid face steps down and quickly opens the door of the carriage. Out steps Marzy her eyes lifting to gaze upon the castle again.

Such a somber day, but she couldn’t help but let loose a slight smile that the day. This day has been a long time to come, but still very much needed for all. Straightening out her gown she turns and holds out her hand waiting. “Coming sis.”

One hand slips up and pulls the veil over her face. The only spot of black upon her.

Lerendus arrived and took a seat near the back. He wasn't family anymore, but these people were good to him. The least he could do was remember them, so he was here. He sat close enough to see, but far away enough to avoid attention. He leaned forward on his knees. Closed his eyes and tried to see their faces, but couldn't. Struggled. Nothing. Gave a few moments of silence instead, wouldn't bother to give words he did not know how to express.

I AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
I KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another.

WE brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the Lord.
THE Lord is my shepherd: therefore can I lack nothing.
He shall feed me in a green pasture: and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort.
He shall convert my soul: and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me.
Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me: thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full.
But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
MAN that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay.
In the midst of life we are in death: of whom may we seek for succour, but of thee, O Lord, who for our sins art justly displeased?
Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most mighty,
O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death.
Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee.
FOR AS MUCH as it hath pleased Almighty God of his great mercy to take unto himself the soul of our dear brothers and sisters here, in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ; according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
I HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
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GOD be in my head,
And in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes,
And in my looking;
God be in my mouth,
And in my speaking
God be in my heart,
And in my thinking;
God be at mine end,
And at my departing.

If any wish to give a testimony concerning the life of Kathrine, Blake, Swampmonkey or Mitsuhide let the come forward at this time and speak.

Gwen Morgan, dressed in a simple black dress, paused at the entrance to the church. Her eyes fell upon the many flowers surrounding the caskets and the people who sat among the pews, who were overcome with grief. That same sadness flowed through her, though she had not known these people in life. Cautiously, quietly, she entered the church, taking a seat near the back. Her fingers toyed with her dress as she waited for the services to begin and for the rest of the Morgan clan, so new to her, to arrive.

Riding up on Old'Bil next to his friend Baroness Shriekersmom, Grundal dismounts and walks into the chapel with her. Seeing many members of the family already there . Grundal falls to one knee and crosses himself saying a personal prayer for those no longer in this world. Following his cousin to the back of the chapel grundal nods to Lerendus as they pass by him. Taking a seat in the pew grundal nods to the young lady on the other side of Smom and quietly listens to the sermon and the words spoken by Smoms sister.

Taking her sister and assisting her out she reaches in lifting up Charlot placing her down. Putting their hands together she walked into the chapel with her heart quiet, but happy to see so many familiar faces. Slowly making her way threw the great doors she saw Lerendus and so did Charlot. As her tiny hand slipped from Marz’s and she ran over jumping on him.

A slight smile crossed her lips as she heard Cassia speak. Walking to the front letting a soft finger cross over the pictures of her beloved she turned looking at the gathering. Thinking of words she may speak if she could at this moment. Hopefully someone would speak. If not she would speak, but rather her twins in many fact deserved good words other than by a sister.

Placing a hand on her mothers shoulder she gave a gentle rub of her shoulder. Letting her know she was not alone.

Caissa speaks on behalf of Mitsuhide:

He was a soldier, a man of honor. He was willing to sacrifice everything to bring justice and peace back to Ireland. Sadly, he was killed by friendly fire on the second to last day of the battle for Waterford. I mourn his loss andknow him as a true friend who deserves to walk the streets of paradise.

Would anyone else like to speak on behalf of the departed?

Gwen turned towards the woman that spoke to her and smiled uncertainly. "Nice to meet you, m'am. I'm Gwen Morgan." She nodded to both Smom and the man seated beside her. Turning back to face the front of the church, she listened as Caissa spoke about a man Gwen had never known.

The grief that claimed her newly found family pressed down upon her heavily; Gwen practically welcomed it. She was always one to place her family first; their pain was hers to bear.

As Caissa finished, Gwen felt no urge to speak, feeling that she had no right as she had never known these people that now lay beyond this world. She simply waited, thoughtful in her silence and her lack of comfort around her new family.

"Let us have a time of silent prayer for all those we have lost in this world.

Let us hope earnestly that they are safe in God's hands."

Caissa prays silently, but would still yield the floor if anyone wanted to speak a word about the departed.

Lerendus grunts gently as Charlot hops into his lap. He smiles softly at her, "Hi baby," he whispers, "Where's mama?" Charlot grins and points up towards the front, bouncing excitedly in her father's lap. Lerendus followed the direction of her little finger and saw Marz at the front gazing at the pictures. It must be hitting her pretty hard. He gazed intently at her. She was close with her brothers and sisters. He pulled Charlot closer to him. Looked down and smiled at her.

Storal reigned in silent thunder, his stallion and dismounted. He did not know Marzenas siblings, but she was his friend and would pay his respect out of his loyalty to her friendship. silently he walked in and took and empty seat to pray for her and her siblings.

Misty holds Marzy hand as she steps out all dressed in black and tears running dow her face marzy holds misty up for she feels so upset, walking inside and seeing so many people.

Misty has missed swampmonkey so much and Lily crys all the time for her daddy.

All of us hope to be united with Jah upon our death. It is my sincerest hope that these fine souls Kathrine, Blake, Swampmonkey and Mitsuhide are now with their Creator in perfect bliss.

All of us fall short from time to time... we sin.

The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christos our Lord.

Christos suffered so that we could be forgiven and have a loving and eternal relationship with Jah.

Christos says 'come unto all ye who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest."

If you have been struggling wth your sins, your burdens, your troubles, lay them down today. Let Christos carry them for you and let him fill your heart with the joy of loving relationship with God.

Caissa raises his hand and gives the benediction:

Now may the love of Jah, the grace of Christos and the wisdom of Aristotle guide your lives now and forever. Amen.

Sitting Misty with our mother Sonnie allowing them both a moment to support each other. She turns taking a deep breath and facing the entire congregation of her family and friends. Starting to speak her nerves with emotions crack her new voice at first then with a moment to clear and gather her thoughts she begins.

All three were my siblings, and all three I was close with. I shall always miss them. Amen.

She turns to her family raises a stern brow raising her voice slightly.

An nay a one of you better leave me again SOON!

Making sure her voice would carry long and hard to all finishing with a smile.

Misty looks at all the people and thinks so many i do not know, yet i feel so close too marzy is my sister and the closest i have to my darling husband swampy who i will never forget he will be in my heart forever,

My time will come one day when we will be together again as mistys tears fall she holds marzy's hand and says never leave me sis your the one thing i have left apart from my baby Lily she looks so much like him sometimes i look at her and all i see is my darling swampy.

Caissa goes over and prays over Sonnie, then sits next to her crying also and embracing his forlorn sister.

He doesn't have any answers to her questions, but he can be there for her and knows that Jah is there also.

Giving solace to her family for a short while she looks up to see Charlot running out into the street. Jumping she chases after her. Easily catching up with a grin, ‘Now you could get hurt out here alone.” she proceeds to take her child home. Facing a new future all her own. One to find her own eventual end all alone. Bringing about the circle of life that not even Jah himself could stop.