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Lord Lord (he received 2 AoA's) Sigvaldr Hauksson (aka Sigvald Hauksen) was a member of the The Great Dark Horde. He was the backbone and soul of Altavia's current Monday night fighter practice.
Death
Sigvaldr passed away on 5/26/09. He died quickly from a blood clot in his heart.
90 (or more) gentles, including his Sigvaldr's wife Carrie, attended a memorial service for Sigvaldr at the Monday night fighter practice on 6/1/09.
A Viking Prayer
Sigvaldr Hauksson ~~
- ~ May good thoughts and strong winds speed you to Valhalla.
- ~ May Thórr protect you with that hammer which came from out of the sea, and may the lightning hold all evil away from you.
- ~ May Óðinn recieve you in Asgard's halls with a full measure of mead.
- (A Viking Prayer, adapted from runic inscriptions found in Norway and Sweden by Secca)
Poem in Rememberance
- Hawk streaks cross stark red sky,
- Whirling silhouette screeches cry,
- Swooping down to say goodbye,
- To a splendid man.
- O, judge this man by his deeds,
- Thoughtful ever of others needs,
- To smile and serve his only creed,
- He was a splendid man.
- Giving soul with ready hand,
- By a friend he'd staunchly stand,
- The Heavens must have had a plan,
- For this splendid man.
- Well miss his shining, happy face,
- In our hearts shall stand a place,
- For that which can not be replaced,
- Sigvaldr, a splendid man.
- Secca and Meliora
- Baron and Baroness of Altavia
Offices & Positions
- Altavia Armored Combat marshal, 2006-5/2009
- Altavia Marshal, 2006-5/2009
- Organizer and Coordinator of Altavia's fighter practice
Siggy's Humor
An Email Sigvaldr sent announcing one of a very few fighter practice cancellations:
- Monday Night Practice/Cancelled?
- Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:39 am
- In my pre-coffee stage I went out to pick up the paper only to find strange wet droplets falling from the sky, having worked on movie sets I figured someone was using a rain bar to shoot some dramatic scene in my neighborhood.. so I wandered to find craft service. Well it must be the worlds largest Rain bar cause I kept getting wet and found no snack table anywhere (let alone coffee).
- Upon returning to the warmth of my abode (looking like a drowned rat). I Googled "wet stuff falling from sky without rain bar" and discovered that according to the Washington Post Archives that this was genuine, no sh$@#t , RAIN!!!...yes catch your breaths folks...don't panic..RAIN and according to weather.com it looks as if its not going to leave anytime soon (like that guy at the party you really don't want to talk to who corners you anyway) in fact its supposed to stay all day (70-90% chance during our normal practice hours).
- So at this moment I am giving everyone a "heads up" that practice will be canceled if this aberration of "Sunny California" (tm.) continues I should be awake and less "drowned rat" by this afternoon (unless of course some pan-dimensional being says otherwise) And will Update this.
- Yours Drippingly
- Sigvaldr of the leaky Jeep/Jacuzzi on wheels
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Memories
- Leave your memories.
From Secca and Meliora
Words cannot express the sadness I feel at the loss of such a wonderful man. Carrie, please know that our thoughts are with you, and we will do all we can to help you.
From Sven and Kolfinna
Sigvald was a kind soul who worked hard for his Barony. We were so very saddened to hear the news, but know that he is in a good place now. We will miss him.
From Ysabel d'Outre-mer
That is very sad news. I'm both stunned and saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
From Aaron Chusid
Sigvaldr was the first person to greet me when I moved to Altavia; I never forgot that, and I never will.
From Tezar of Aeolis, Colwyn Stagghorn & Nicholai
He was a kind soul, always supportive of everyone around him. He will be sorely missed by all and we will keep thoughts of him in our hearts.
From Brangwyne
He was such a lovely kind man.
From Niccolo d'Angelo
It is very sad to have lost such a wonderful man. I know that those touched by his life have become much enriched. We will all miss him greatly.
From Catriona & Francisco
Sigvaldr was always so welcoming to the Newcomers and always willing to share his knowledge. He was a very kind soul and will be missed Greatly
From Cecilia & Cristophanus
Monday night fighter practice will not be the same without his gentle smile, and welcoming hello.
From Sorcha
He was one of the first people my children and I met. Brandon learned so much from him. He had so much to offer and will be sorely missed.
From Laertes McBride, Alexandra and Samantha
What a loss of a great man.
From Lorissa du Griffin
Know that your spot will be empty in both the park and many hearts. You touched so many people in such a positive way. You will forever be Siggy the big guy with a HUGE heart, in mine. Love you. Goodbye.
From Philip Berenger de Greylonde
There are no words to express how I feel about the passing of such a great and kind man. Sigvaldr was one of the first people that I met when I joined the SCA. He was always incredibly kind and willing to pass on his vast knowledge of all things.
From Kiena le Blue
Sigvald was one of the first people I met when I began playing with Altavia. It's always those 1st few people that you meet that give you the 1st (and usually lasting) impression of the group. How fortunate I was to have Sigvald be among those 1st few people. What a great loss. There really are no words.
From Ysoude de Rochester
I am so saddened by this news I do not know what to say. Sigvaldr was the dearest, sweetest, most giving person I have ever met and he will be missed so much.
From Selene Colfox
Oh my dear Lord. He leaves a hole in the barony and in our hearts that will be very difficult to fill.
From Ariadne de Glevo
OMG! No! This is soooo sad and such terrible news! Sigvald was a much loved, special, and wonderful human being who will be greatly missed. His passing leaves a giant void in all our hearts.
From Vires
No matter how long I had been away for practice he always remembered me. I will miss his friendly reception at practice.
From Caine of Altavia, Quatalina of Altavia and Apollonia
- We are truly going to miss him, Siggy was the first person we met when we came to check out one of the practices. He was extremely welcoming and sweet and from then on we decided to join the group. It's not going to be the same without him at practice, he was always there for everyone rain or shine.
From Andromeda of Greece
A truly beautiful person. Never passing judgment, just there to motivate you, inspire you, help you and cheer you up. How does one continue his/her beginning in the SCA without his smiles and determination to get you armored and started on field... Just the thought of your absence Sig, becomes so very hard to accept and understand... yet I find temporary comfort in knowing that we shall see you again, only it will be walking among history's true legends, those of Greece, the ancient and mid ages....
From Ælfwyn Wodende
Kind and Generous Sigvaldr. I am moved to tears and words escape me.
From Bridget Lucia Mackenzie
Dearest Lord Lord Sigvald, Andy Shuford, he will be so missed.
From Madelena Hidalgo de Valencia
I'm in a state of shock to hear of Sigvald's passing.
I knew I knew him not 1/10th as well as the rest of the Barony but what I can say is when I autocrated my first Baronial event last year, he showed up obviously ill and feverish, set up the eric, and continued working until he could barely stand and only when the event was left in the capable hands of the Earl Marshal did he leave.
That is the Sigvald I will remember. A sweet and gentle soul who would not shirk his duty. To quasi quote one of the Star Trek movies, on that day for Sigvald, the needs of the many outweighed the need of the one.
The good always leave us too soon.
From Iseabail nee Bhatar
I am overcome with sadness for the loss. My last encounter with him was typical of our Siggy, though. He stopped me just before I left fighter practice and said "Excuse me!" and held out his arms. I got a Siggy hug with all the trimmings, and I said "I love you, Siggy, yer the best!".
So I will say it again. We love you, Siggy. Your memory will live on in the hearts of Altavia. Aloha.
From Medb ingen Eochaid
Sigvaldr was an amazing man. He was so welcoming, and he had so much to share. When I stumbled into fighter practice, hoping to get out on the field with my bow, with no idea how to get my armour together in time, he helped me and inspired me in so many ways, and I know he's done the same for so many people. He will be greatly missed.