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Greg. I haven’t called him “Greg” since the late 70’s. I was a penniless college student at Fredonia and he was on staff as a computer programmer. I took a part time job as the evening mainframe babysitter and occasional programmer so Greg and I saw each other almost every weekday for about a year. He taught me much about reducing stress by facing work with a good attitude, though I didn’t realize it at the time. I remember his evil grin as he ate onion sandwiches at lunch, that is, two slabs of onion separated by a thin layer of mustard. Maybe that’s the real secret to dealing with workplace idiocy. He was my first professional reference and helped launch my career. Greg was smart and funny, with a wicked streak. It was always good to talk with him. I remember him telling me about his days in the military. I remember telling him about this weird group of people that my girlfriend and I stumbled across on campus. Before long we had all joined them in garb and armor. He was a kind and gentle man who took such a perverse glee out of hitting people with sticks. We started playing D&D. He was a fun Dungeon Master who enjoyed seeing what the players could come up with when presented with “creative” situations. He played characters very well, especially the evil ones. They were so at odds with his easy going nature that they always took you by surprise. I remember DMing. He paid close attention to the game, even while Ruth and Kat were crafting and chatting away beside him. Look, it’s Halley’s Comet! Even after we were both inactive in the SCA and long removed from Fredonia we still met regularly to play D&D. Until I moved to Virginia in January 1996. Over time I have lost contact with almost everyone from that time and place in my life, much to my regret. Dwarf is a bright light in my memory. He will be missed. I only hope that Kat, Morgan and all those who were close to him are able to find comfort in memories of him. I know that he would want us all to remember him and smile. Or perhaps, an evil grin. Zahava Tchauchik Scott Spetalnik sspetalnik@cox.net Greetings, My name is Filipo DeSancto Martino and I am the Chronicler of the Rhydderich Hael. I joined the SCA some thirteen or fourteen years ago. I had never met Durlome Rakesh d'Mithnan the one called Dwarf. He was one of the pioneers of the Rhydderich Hael, and of the modern SCA. I thank him and those like him for keeping this activity going and growing do that the new people like me and those who come after can enjoy this wonderful activity. If you knew Durlome and wish to share your words please send them to me, I will keep expanding this as oftem as I can, until it becomes its own book if need be. Please send your word or photos to Philm@buffalo.com Peace be the journey Durlome. YIS THL Filipo DeSancto Martino 13
Memorial service for Gregory Tamutis SCAka Durlome, known as Dwarf As was announced on this list a couple weeks ago, an old mainstay of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, Durlome known as Dwarf, passed away after a long illness. The Memorial Service will be held on February 26, 2011 at 11 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2600 Sheridan Drive, 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd). Friends invited. If desired, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.COM Use the link below to access the Memorial: http://obit.amigonefuneralhome.com/obit-887684 Or for AOL users: Click here After the memorial service there will be a pot luck luncheon at the Knights of Columbus hall at 55 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150-2133. All are welcome. Please contact Cori at 716-523-7353 or at thecoribird@yahoo.com if you are attending or you wish to assist with the luncheon. 14
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