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Post by Sir Black Fox on Oct 20, 2008 7:00:10 GMT -5
In a unanimous vote at the last day of MDRF, the senior staff of FriendsofMDRF.org have agreed to dedicate the 2009 season to the life of Ron Santos, a.k.a. Sir Dragon, a.k.a. Captain Mendoza.
It's a small way to honor such a great man but it will remind us to keep him in our hearts whenever we think of MDRF.
God Save Ron. Hip Hip Huzzah, Hip Hip Huzzah, Hip Hip Huzzah.
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Post by Lady Lauren Juliette on Oct 20, 2008 8:10:32 GMT -5
Very appropriate and a wonderful gesture. I never met him but he sounded like a great friend and a fun person. I hope his close friends and family find comfort in such a tribute.
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Post by mistresshemyngton on Oct 20, 2008 8:27:02 GMT -5
I add my Huzzah! The Household of Hengrave Hall have always known him as a true Renaissance man. Now everyone else will know!
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Post by Lady de la Warr on Oct 20, 2008 10:48:00 GMT -5
I also agree with this idea. What a wonderful tribute to him. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Since permission has been given, I think it would be a wonderful thing if we could think about putting together some sort of memorial for him - and maybe some sort of "material" tribute to celebrate his life.
Just throwing this out there - but maybe we could devise a pin in celebration of Sir Dragon that we could have for opening day of MDRF next season?
Just an idea. Thoughts? Opinions? Comments?
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Post by willpaisley on Oct 20, 2008 11:44:18 GMT -5
In a unanimous vote at the last day of MDRF, the senior staff of FriendsofMDRF.org have agreed to dedicate the 2009 season to the life of Ron Santos, a.k.a. Sir Dragon, a.k.a. Captain Mendoza. It's a small way to honor such a great man but it will remind us to keep him in our hearts whenever we think of MDRF. God Save Ron. Hip Hip Huzzah, Hip Hip Huzzah, Hip Hip Huzzah. Very fitting.
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Post by Scotsman on Oct 21, 2008 6:12:08 GMT -5
Absolutely awesome!
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Post by masterjames on Oct 23, 2008 13:11:59 GMT -5
PERFECT! A very fitting an appropriate tribute to a great and wonderful friend.
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Post by Amras on Oct 24, 2008 21:19:13 GMT -5
A warm, gentle man who completely represented all that was good about life and the renaissance for his entire life...a wonderful choice!
Huzzah!
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Post by ladyglorianna on Oct 31, 2008 21:34:13 GMT -5
Ronald Edwin Santos -- Ron, Ronster, The Great Ron-(1963-2008) A very handsome man with intense, piercing, determined eyes and undying love devotion to those he loved especially his wife Gloria. A gentleman and a true modern Renaissance Man of keen intuitive natural intelligence, humble, reserved but pointed sense of humor, kindness, personal dignity and grace, vigilant, steadfast, reliable, and strong. As a wise man he does not talk too much but his words reflect life, science and care. A warm gentle giant with the heart of an artist, the mind of an inventor and with the hands of a craftsman. He always went beyond what was expected of him and did his very best in all the projects he undertook. He liked to be challenged and was always willing to try new things without any previous training. Willing and dedicated to share his many talents and his heart with all whom he met.
In earnest, this world was made a better place in Panama in 1963. He was born there because that is where his father who was in the Army was stationed. He also lived in the States and in Ecuador. From an early age, his engineering mind was at work as he would take things apart to find out how they work. After the family had moved to Bowie, Md, he related to me how once he was sent to the principal's office and while they were waiting for his father, he took the phone apart. He was always envisioning how things could be improved upon, moreover what could he do to improve them.
In High School, he played sports for a while, was a member of the marching band, the yearbook and the theater. He used to construct the sets and do the lighting. It was at this time that his relationship with the Maryland Renaissance Festival was born. He was recruited to play St George, slaying the dragon three times a day. He used to get on his motorcycle in full armor to go to the mall and get lunch!
He attended the University of Maryland and went into the Army. After putting a ll six shots through the same hole, he was tagged for sniper school and was an MP. After he got out, he went to Oklahoma where he went to school and graduated as an airplane mechanical engineer. Throughout high school and college, he held many a job always starting at the bottom and rising to the top. Homecoming found him once again trying to make a living. He designed landscapes, was a construction foreman and a drafter. He went back to school and got certified in CAD (computer aided design). With this he found himself doing something he liked and earning a living.
On his personal time there was nothing he was afraid to try and there is not one thing that he tried and not mastered. From assembling models to making them, photography, carpentry, electronics, computing, remodeling, sewing kites and then costumes, robotics, and many, many more.
After meeting me in 1997, he quickly became my best friend and in time, the love of my life. We married in 2002. We shared many ta les and many adventures. As of 2005, he found himself working for the MDRF as well as having me work for them too. He threw himself into his characters and task completely as well as helping out in whatever capacity he could. He shall be remembered by all those he touched and will forever be a part of me.
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Post by ladyneysa on Nov 1, 2008 8:40:30 GMT -5
Glorianna, what a beautiful, loving tribute.
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Post by ladyglorianna on Dec 19, 2008 13:42:27 GMT -5
I have created a virtual memorial for Ron. It is still a work in progress but I'm hoping that by the time I'm finished and with everyone's input it will be a mark befitting of him and the extraordinary unique person that he was. The Internet address is Ron-Santos.virtual-memorials.com. Please feel free to visit, sign the guest book, leave messages or stories. If you encounter any problems, let me know. If you have nay ideas of more content that can be added or more pictures, let me know that too.
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Post by ladyglorianna on Jan 8, 2009 20:35:01 GMT -5
On Sunday Jan 18th (3 mo to the day he passed) the hospice has organized a memorial service from 3-4 pm to celebrate the lives of those who passed under their care in Oct & Nov. This will take place at the Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt located at 6501 N Charles St Baltimore MD 21285. At one point during the ceremony, we would be asked to come upfront, speak his name and place a flower in one of the vases provided. Light refreshements will be served afterwards. If you would like to attend, please let me know as I have to RSVP the number of people coming by Jan 14th.
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