[MR] Passing of Baron Manfred Gustsson (David Gipe)

[Duane Moore]

Manfred was a pillar of the SCA, and Caer Mear and had
a lot of friends around the Kingdom. I didn't see that
this had been posted to the Merry Rose, so I am
passing it on. I don't have any information regarding
funeral arrangements, as I've just gotten back in
town. 
Byram

Gentle Friends,

Earlier this evening David Gipe passed away.

For those that do not know him, he is also known as
Manfred 
Gustsson, second Baron of Caer Mear. Manfred became
Baron in 1980 
and served in that post until 1991. He is survived by
his wife Tish 
and his son David. 

As details become available, they will be posted.

In the spring of 1984, when I was a Freshman at VCU, I
met Manfred, 
along with some other characters and got my first,
albiet small, 
glimpse of the SCA. Due to his Real world
considerations, Manfred 
did not travel much, but was EXTREMLY visible here at
home. Though 
he and I did not always see eye to eye, he was always
the first to 
stand up and speak his mind, and try to find a way to
make the FUN 
happen for everyone, and for that lesson alone I will
be always 
greatful. Manfred asked me to lead the baronial forces
in defense of 
our beloved Diamond angainst those marauding fiends
the black 
diamonders. It was my first chance to "be in command"
of a field 
unit (a wopping 16 folks), and it was an amazing
expierence, and one 
that I will never forget. Later he gave me his Barons
award 
for "Leading the forces of the Barony against her
foes.".That scroll 
is one of my proudest possesions and always will be
so.

Thank you for letting me ramble. Anyone else with
memories of 
Manfred is encouraged to post them so that some of our
newer friends 
can learn about him as well.

Thanks Dave, save me a seat in the mead hall, cause I
know your 
gonna make your way up to the best seats in the house!

Just Fritz 



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