Passing of a friend

Much has happened since the last update.
I would like to dedicate this update to a guildmate and friend who passed away due to cancer during this period.

Trissaun had been fighting her sickness for a long time. When she passed away in May, our guild held a memorial service for her in Stormwind city.



We first met at the Valley of Heroes at the entrance to Stormwind. Most people came dressed in black, and many carried flowers.



There were even some guests which we invited that are Trissaun's friends from her other games before WoW.
We wasn't sure whether Eltherion, her husband, would log in as it is very sad for him, but he did and also the rest of Trissaun's family was watching our virtual memorial service too.



We slowly made our way to the Stormwind Cathedral. Without any pre-organization or any command, the procession split into 2 columns and lined up on each side of the great hall.
Each person went up to pay respect to Trissaun, and then offer our condolences to Eltherion.



Afterwards, we mounted up and slowly made our way to Redridge Mountains.
This was an area that Trissaun loved.
Because of her sickness, she was unable to actually travel. Not long before her passing, she went on a "virtual vacation" with Eltherion to Redridge and Duskwood and took some photos, which she had happily posted for us to see.



We went to a serene and beautiful spot, where we observed a moment of silence and then spoke of her life. We were fortunate that her family could also hear us as we remembered her.
At the end, we lit fireworks and celebrated her life. She was strong and positive, and we wanted her to be remembered as such.

A video was made by a guildy of this event.
It's rather large in size and requires DivX, but it is a way to remember her.

http://wow.jutstrom.se/movies/Trissaun.avi

Goodbye and godspeed, Trissaun.
You will be missed.