Somehow I think I will always remember where I got this news

[kareina]

We started our long roadtrip towards Drachenwald 30-year (by way of the picnic in Löghammar this weekend) at 01:20, full of joy and anticipation. We stopped at a rest area so I could use the toilet a bit more than an hour later, and as he waited for me, Keldor looked at his telephone, to see the terrible news from the West. Hans von Wolfholz was a friend when I lived in the West, one of many I have missed since moving away, though we didn't keep in touch. With the pandemic he started appearing now and then in videos, especially mhting videos, and it was always with the joy of recognising an old friend that I saw him, and the feeling of missing him was eased, for it felt that though we lived on very different portions of the globe, we were still both very much part of the same community. Now, like everyone, I am in shock that he is gone. How can someone with such a vibrant presence cease to be? Take the time to reach out to old friends you haven’t seen in person in many years. Let them know that they were important to you and how they have impacted your life. You may not get another chance.

Comments

[stitchwhich]

I am so sorry. I saw the way the SCA community just seemed to stop when the news hit.

[kareina]

Indeed. And the West has Crown Tournament im just over a week, too. I can't even imagine how hard that will be for many, especially his Queen and his wife.

[beanolc]

He and I were friends outside of the SCA for decades. We lost our touch at one time (which I need to write about) but found our friendship again 5 years ago. I saw him in January. I didn’t know that was the last hug.

I miss my friend.

[kareina]

I will look forward to reading that story