((NOTE: This will take place after the war. Dates will be announced after participation is tallied.))
*This message is sent to all super groups who have suffered losses during the Rikti War, shortly after the war ends*
"Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so,
For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee,
Much pleasure, then from thee, much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee doe goe,
Rest of their bones, and soules deliverie.
Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poyson, warre, and sicknesse dwell,
And poppie, or charmes can make us sleepe as well,
And better then thy stroake; why swell'st thou then;
One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally,
And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die."
Holy Sonnet X, by John Donne
Friends, Heroes, Citizens of Paragon City, we have won the War, but we have lost as well. Though the Rikti threat has been averted, for the time being, several hundred lives have been lost during the battles of the war. Heroes, Soliders, and Civilians alike, suffered at the hands of the Rikti menace and passed on to the Greener Pastures we will only know when we go beyond the Vale. I myself have lost 3 nephews and several friends during the war, mostly during the attack on my place of business, Kingdom Tower.
So now comes the time where we must lay our loved ones and comerades to rest and bid them a fond adeui. To comemorate the dead and to bring the people of the city together, I propose a massive memorial service on a later date, begining with speeches at Atlas Park and ending at Salamanca Cemetery. The entire event will be televised and paid for by the King family. So, as some friends of mine always say, Gods protect and may Angels guide your way.
Sincerely,
Rhode Island Senator Jacob A. King the 5th
((Please contact me at my global, @Spark's, if you are interested in participating in any way. I do require some roles to be filled for this all to work out. I would need some SG leaders to make appearences and speeches, so that is a defenite priority. We will also require priest and, of course, mourners of the dead. Anyone who's character died should leave said characters name and birth/death date here. Any questions, feel free to contact me.))
