Fimi's Memorial Treehouse Relocated

 

 With the Sunweaver Community and it's land in an upheaval following the death of it's leader and main landholder Rita Mariner, there are some small bits of good news. Among them, whatever happens to Rita's sims, the Fimi Memorial Treehouse is safe, relocated to HV Community, the one sim on the estate that was owned by someone other than her.

 

This was the home of Artistic Fimicloud, the pink foxgirl in the early days of the Sunweaver community and Passionate Redheads Relay team, known as Stephanie Koslow in real life, an artist. Sadly she passed away from cancer in May 2008 at age 49.  But the community and Relay team remembered her, her treehouse preserved as a lasting memorial to her. Fortunately, Cynthia Fareshore had permission to move her objects, and so the tree, and the objects inside, were be able to be moved, " I took my time in edit and ctrl key looking move a bit find what wasn't selected , did that a number of times till finally had it all selected and slowly moved it over."

 

Much is still going on. Yours truly has been taking pictures of some of the land, though it seems the treehouse might not have already be the only thing picked up.  One club has announced it will be closing indefinitely, perhaps permanently. Club Cutlass and Club Squeaks are closed temporarily. The Happy Vixen, Club Zero Gravity, and Xanadu are going on as scheduled. 

 

Stay tuned for more information.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Memorial Service For Chrissy Chemistry

 

On Saturday July 11 at 2PM,  a memorial service was held for Chrissy Chemistry. She had passed some time ago from cancer. Organized by her partner Sophiekittycat Chemistry (Sophiekittycat Resident), the event was held at Wolftail Inn. The seating area had numerous bunny chairs and small rabbits hopping around, as well as cloud chairs. 

 

Doug Brently started the tribute with a message in voice. Then people were invited to speak something on her behalf. People talked about how quiet and gentle she was, as well as her love for Sophiekittycat. "Chrissy was not outspoken, but her caring and love and support for those in her family was and still is always there."

 

Following the service, there was a short intermission, then a concert was held in Chrissy's honor. BilliAnn Bravin and her band were on stage, playing music for those attending. 

 

Rest in peace, Chrissy.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

SL Video: "Giant Snail Race #879 2026 June 13th RFL Shady Fox Memorial"

 

 (click here if the video does not play)

 

 From RacerX Gullwing on June 14, "Well it's been 10 years now since we lost our Shady Fox. Wish he could still be here. Everyone that knew him loved him. Rest in Piece my friend."

 

Anzac Day Memorial

 

 Today is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand, a national holiday in both countries that honors all of it's soldiers, sailors, and airmen who served in all of their wars and other times of conflict. High above the Ethereal Isle, there's an Anzac Day memorial.

 

 

They shall not grow old as we who are left to grow old, 

Age shall not worry them or the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ethereal%20Isle/181/50/2615 

 

Announcement: Celebration of Life Service For Crito Galtier

 

Celebration of Life Service For Crito Galtier

Saturday February 21

1 PM to 4 PM SL time

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lake%20Ruby/128/31/23

 

Honoring Cassie Fairelander

 

On Sunday, it was announced that Cassie Fairlander, the real-life and SL partner of Oldesoul Eldemar, had passed away. That night, there was a memorial dance for her at Junkyard Blues. 

 

 People were invited to wear wings in Cassie's memory. Bard Wasp was the one playing the music. Among the people coming in were performers such as Ichie Kamichi and Merryjest Starchild

 

 

On Monday, it was announced there was a memorial table for people to leave a message of condolence at the Chapel in Wooburn. There was also a black armband to pick up. 

 

 If anyone would like to write a condolence note to Olde...please come to the St. Barnabus Chapel in Wooburn.  Drop a nc into the table inside the chapel...light a candle...and bless Cassie on her next journey...we were all privileged to have known her  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wooburn/101/133/42

 

 When I dropped by, there were several people there, reminiscing about Cassie and how to remember her this Relay season.

 

Rest in Peace, Cassie,

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Memorials For Renee Good And Alex Pretti At Book Island

 

 At Book Island a memorial has been set up for two people who were killed recently in Minneapolis Minnesota by Federal ICE agents, Renee Good on Thursday January 8 and Alex Pretti on Saturday January 24. 

 

Light a candle if you wish.

There is a small shrine to the two Minnesotans gunned down by ICE recently by the main teleporter and message board.

We were donated a system for leaving a candle to them, which is by the pictures.

America has our sympathy at this time ♥ 

 

Originally brought into Minneapolis following stories of major fraud by Somalian immigrants, the ICE agents have been accused of creating a climate of fear among legal immigrant residents and there have been confrontations with protestors. The Trump Administration, as well as supporters of ICE, claim the two people shot were trying to harm the agents, who were there to arrest dangerous criminals, and the shootings were justified. Critics feel what the agents did was outright murder, and the real purpose of ICE being there was to intimidate a state and city unfriendly to the President into submission. 

 

 Sources: Associated Press, ABC News

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Book%20Island/173/208/37

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Announcement: Beccca Baxton's Memorial Information

 

Beccca's Memorial will be  01/25/26, if weather permits most to be there,  to be determined. 

 

The memorial will be from 12 noon to 3pm  SLT,  it is a come and go.  There are past pictures of her and her friends.
Arra & Erin & Satin will sing a few songs in her honor.  Here is the URL for the venue.   I hope to see you all there.

  Moonlight Bay (154,77,3502) 

 Much love, Kara
 

In Passing: Josiane Auster, Crito Galtier, Beccca Baxton

 

As we close out 2025, sad to say one of our final articles for the year is of three people who recently passed away or it was just confirmed they passed away.

 

One was Josiane Auster (Josiane Llewellyn) of the Freda's Place writers' group

 

 I'm sorry to tell you all that Josiane Auster, a long-time friend of Freda Frostbite's, burlesque dancer and resident of Freda's Village, passed away on Aug. 29, 2025, her 18th Rez Day. 

 

The person announcing her passing went on to say a memorial exhibition of pictures of her experiences inworld was being put together, "You are invited to the Grand Opening on Jan. 4, 2026 at 1 pm SLT. " It will be in the Seeking Wisdom sim.

 

In the Relay for Life Volunteers group, Selene mentioned Crito Galtier had recently died. 

 

"... we have lost another Relayer.  One who was a great designer, decorater and one who always thought outside the box.  He was one that organized with a children's hospital so the kids could see the live singers in world sang disney songs for a relay event.   It was amazing.  ...  he will be greatly missed."

 

 It was also announced that singer Beccca Baxton had died. 

 

With profond sadness (we) share the passing of Beccca Baxton on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. 

A long-time SL singer, Beccca's voice, spirit, and kindness touched countless hearts across the grid.

Following a glioblastoma diagnosis in November, Beccca's journey was surrounded by love.

Our hearts are with her daughter Lily, family, friends, and the SL music community.

Beccca loved to sing, bring warmth and laughter to every venue she graced.

Even through challenges she continued to give selflessly through her music.

A devoted mother, cherished friend, and a true light whose voice and love created unforgettable memories.

She will be deeply missed and always remembered.  

 

It was also announced Dillian Michaels (dillianm) made a memorial for her, and set it up at his club, "It is beautiful and sweet and you can click a candle and leave a message." It is located at Katanga (55/155/3002). 

 

Rest in peace,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Bits of SL Life And Times

 

As I wrote earlier, yours truly can be very busy in real life sometimes. So sometimes there's very little time to write. And so things I would like to put my pen down to get postponed, sometimes again and again. So here's a few things that I couldn't find the time to write down earlier, such as cool Halloween looks, an alt experience, and a wrestling match.

 

Read, and see, the tales and pictures in People.

 

Remembering Baron Wulfenback

 

On Sunday November 16 at 2PM SL time, residents gathered at the R.F. Burton Library for a memorial service to Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, or the other personalities of the person behind the avatar Tanarian, Corgi, or Melanippe of Themiscyra. At least a few dozen were in the building, including a few people whom it is guessed have not been online for some time, taking a break from their hiatus to honor the departed. 

 

 One at a time, various people would go over an old memory, whether it was a first impression, a memorable event, or something else. A couple people would recite poems. 

 

"... he gave me a personal tour of the Cavorite mines, during which he warned me about the unstable, dangerous floor, just before he accidentally fell through and got trapped himself!  He was also my very first dance partner at my first, formal Caledon Ball.  I will always miss his grace and presence.  He made a newbie feel welcomed and brought me into the Steam community." 

 

"Herr Baron vaz der great guy, hyu knowz?  He encouraged me, alvays, to do crezy schtuff."

 

 "I remember the Baron well, from the time he was Consulate for Antiquity. He was always polite and friendly to everyone.  Personally, I always felt he kept many Estates linked together, so many people attended each other’s events. He is one more person who is sadly departed from us all."

 

"...we had many adventures together. But the greatest was when she returned the favor and dragged me into the Steamlands, with Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, played to the hilt from the Girl Genius online comic. And all our friends spun new characters and stories from that universe. My thanks to the rest of you for recounting the memories."

 

"I will only say this: it is because of Ms. Tanarian that I am here today. She taunted me with promises of many hijinx if I joined SL. And so there has been." 

 

 After the remembrance, some went to where the Baron's casket was on display at the Capitol Building in Texas Antiquity. Antiquity's Prince Jacon Desanto Cortes de Bezar (Jacon Cortes) would thank the Honor Guard which had been standing watch, and give a statement in the departed's honor, "It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to Herr Baron ... I had no idea he as also in Roma. I dealt with him there as Mel, and had no idea. Herr Baron was well known as you can tell by the many that have attended services for him. The services were fuill for a reason. He touched many people. Now we bid good bye to our friend, in whichever form you knew him...."

A larger article will be done, eventually, with all tributes given. For now, the Aether Salon has a transcript of the talk in the library available (here). 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Honoring Baron Klaus Wulfenbach And Melanippe of Themiscyra

 

Last week, the person behind two personalities in Second Life passed away, Melanippe of Themiscyra (Melanippe Karas), and Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (Klauswulfenbach Outlander), People honored both of them in different ways. The Roma community held a memorial service for Melanippe. Caledon and Antiquity would also honor the Baron. 

 

Read more in People. 

Anouncement: Baron Klaus Wulfenbach Laying in State in Antiquity

 

From the Antiquity group:

 

It is with sorrow that her Imperial Majesty announces the death of Herr Baron Klaus. Former Prime Minister, Ambassador, and friend of Antiquity. 

He will lay in state in the Repose of the Capital Building,  from Monday the 10th of November for those wishing to pay their respects and sign the book of memorial.

The Royal Family joins all people that knew Herr Klaus (in the many lives they had), in mourning.  

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Tejas/151/173/24
 

Announcement: Memorial Service to Melanippe.

 

 With deep sorrow, Roma announces the passing of Melanippe of Themiscyra (melanippe.karas), consul and one of the most beloved members of our community.

On Saturday, November 8, you are all invited to attend the memorial ceremony as follows:
•     12:00 PM SLT: The Funeral Parade – Pompa Funebris
•     12:30 PM SLT: The Funeral Ritual – Ritus Funebris
•     1:00 PM SLT: The Funeral Feast – Epulum Funebre

We await your presence!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA%20Insula/24/53/27

No Second Life Veterans Tribute This Year

 

For fourteen years, the Second Life Veterans Tribute was a yearly event that honored American and other veterans, both living and deceased. But unfortunately, there will not be one this year. 

 

Eesy Spyker  (Meesoh Honi) would post the following in the Tribute's Discord group:

 

It is with a sad heart to report that this year's SLVT will not be able to be presented this year.  Due to a number of contributors, that make it happen each year, that are going through RL health issues, some with dire family issues/responsibilities and other factors out of our control, we have been unable to work on the tribute and present it this year.  We hope and pray for all involved and will strive to be able to once again provide a place honoring and remembering each and every one of our veterans.

We hope that you all find a place and a manner, in your own way, that you will still honor and remember our veterans.  Each of us contributors from SLVT hope that we will see you out and around SL, in various ways, honoring our veterans.

From all of us here at SL Veterans Tribute we wish all of our veterans, near and far, past and present, a happy and wonderful Veteran's Day, and thank them for the dedication and the price they have paid for us.  

 

Hopefully another event can be organized. But the Veterans Wall, with names contributed by many residents over the years, will be unavailable to see this year.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Crim's Memorial Service: Saturday at 2PM

 

Memorial service for Crim Mip

Saturday October 4th 

 

2pm slt
 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wooburn/89/142/43

Semi Formal Attire Requested
 

"All will be on the Green, and after...refreshments at the Falcon Pub"

Crim Mip Honored At Sunweaver Memorial

 

Yesterday, Monday September 15, Shockwave Yareach informed me the Sunweaver Memorial, where members of the community who passed away have permanent candles burning in their memory, was expanded and a marker placed for Crim Mip whom died last week. :"A grim day," he commented, "The Sunweavers memorial had to expand to hold so many.  I didn't plan this thing to hold over 10 people."

 

Crim's marker is next to Lacy Musketeer's, with whom he was partnered with in the past. 

 

The Sunweaver memorial is located at:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver Eclipse (68/240/21) 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Announcement: Crim Mip Has Passed, Memorial TBA

 

Crim Mip, known in the real world as Karl Meyer, was a person whose ripples extended to many ponds. From the Memphis Furmeet, the MLP community (Trotsdale, Nisa, Ibex Empire, etc), the spiritual and Pagan community (Arashiryuu Yashiro, Practicing Magic for a time, and others), the SL boating and aeronautics communities… and others I probably don’t know of as he was very active.

I first met him in Nisa while exploring, seeking my home in the Second Life’s MLP community. There I met many others in a heavily mythologically influenced sim. The Nisean sim grouping, with Crim Mip as one of the several co-owners, grew to a landmass of Nisa, Thessalia, Exmoor, The Ibex Empire (aka Ibexia), Los Qwhilla, Qwhildrasil, and many other locations of the rp world. For a time this landmass resided north of – and joined to – Trotsdale. Later, Trotsdale eventually moved to join Neighberry’s landmass, before Nisa finally became Dreaming Twilight and moved instead to reside in a plot in Ontario due to funding.

Crim is/was the second of the strongest pillars of the Dreaming Twilight. Now another of the trees of the sacred grove has lost its leaves, reminding us of how tightly Life and Death are interwoven.

Crim leaves behind a loving girlfriend, Karla Voilpa, the remaining members of the Dreaming Twilight and Arashiryuu Yashiro groups, his real life friends and relatives… and countless members of the many communities he was part of.

He will be missed. He is loved. He is gone… Yet he now blows in the wind, creeps in the vines, falls from the sky in raindrops, dances in the tides of the sea, and warms us in our hearths.

 

Our thoughts are with all his loved ones. The Dreaming Twilight will continue. The memories will be maintained.

Please contact Amehana Arashi (Amehana Ishtari), Oscelot Halaan, and KariaKae Karu for more info.

You can also join the Dreaming Twilight [ secondlife:///app/group/c20ee681-8a58-6d0b-4f84-03c7aeece461/about ] and Arashiryuu Yashiro [ secondlife:///app/group/b6fef2dc-b13f-6da5-3561-7b3bc92efd07/about ] groups to be notified of any upcoming planned events and sporadic gatherings.

There will be an in-world memorial at the Dreaming Twilight plot

Date: To Be Announced

Time: To Be Announced

Pool of Life Url: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ontario/179/158/56 With the graves of our other departed

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I'll send a picture of his MLP character as well when we have the memorial scheduled. I need to look through several disk drives to find those photos.

Teresa Garcia AKA Amehana Arashi
Owner/Operator of THG StarDragon Publishing
TeresaAmehanaGarcia@gmail.com 

Remembering Sept 11

 

 It was 24 years ago today that the deadliest terrorist attack on the United States, the September 11 attacks, took place. Carried out by members of the Islamofascist group Al Quedia, they would hijack four airliners, crashing one into the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia, and two into the World Trade Center in New York. A fourth airliner heading to Washington DC crashed after it's passengers found out what was going on and rebelled. Almost three thousand were killed, and a shocked America found itself at war with a shadowy enemy. 

 

Second Life would come about a few years later, and over time, there have been numerous memorials to the fallen. Some were large and detailed, such as the one by Alliez Mysterio, the Stairclimb Tribute, and the Stagg Island memorial. Sadly these grand tributes are gone. But there are still some memorials left in this virtual world.

 

 

One is the Gold Haven Memorial, "A Tribute to The Victims & Heroes Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001" 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gold%20Haven/247/48/1343

 

High above Copperhead Road is the Flight 93 Memorial, a tribute to the hijacked airplane whose passengers fought back, and crashed near Shanksville Pennsylvania.  

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copperhead%20Road/83/9/1995 . 

 

At Miramare, there was this unnamed memorial, lights representing the Twin Towers beaming into the sky.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miramare/33/34/25

 

 While, not 9/11 specific, there is the Memorial to Victims of Terrorism Throughout The World, located in Iris. 

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Iris/198/200/21

 

Commentary:

 

As those who remember the attacks know, within weeks America would respond to the evildoers who brought death to our country, liberating Afghanistan from the Taliban which provided a safe haven for the terrorists. The mastermind Bin Laden slipped away, but would be tracked down and killed several years later. 

 

Today, a generation later, America has changed. Politics has become more sharply divisive than at any other time in living memory, and the country has become "A house divided" with politicians and people alike looking at the opposing faction with fear and hate, blaming them for their troubles and accusing them of destroying the USA. While we may worry and panic at news headlines, we can also take a moment to remind ourselves that when confronted, we can all be a nation united against a common enemy, and take a moment to remember the fallen. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Memorial Tree In VRChat

 

Some may remember Sylys Sable (account name Sylys Weezles), who passed away last year.  Slylark "Snowy" Lefavre, told me about a spot in VRChat where there's a memorial tree in which he's among those honored. It's at Antiheat's Apartment, accessible at the Party Roof is the "Fast Travel" station, which is also known as the Lilac Lounge. Looking around, among the sights was this tree with bright purple leaves. 

 

Also known as The Ethereal Tree, Sylys was one of three people honored. As of now, unclear who the other two are. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan