In Memoriam: Lord Breuse de Taraunt
It is with great sadness that the Gazette reports on the passing of Lord Breuse de Taraunt. Lord Breuse passed away on the evening of November 16th, 2014, following a collision with another vehicle. He is survived by his wife, his son, Lord Jence Brunerson, and his two daughters.
Lord Breuse first found the SCA in A.S. XV when he attended Pennsic IX while living in the Midrealm. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Navy and later returned to the SCA, most recently in the East Kingdom, residing in the Canton of Black Icorndall in the Barony of Bhakail. Lord Breuse also went by: Stone Pate, Male Bruce, and Wing Bruce, the story behind which is detailed by the Baron of Bhakail, Mael Eoin mac Echuid:
He earned his Tyger of Foreign Legions for transporting Royal gear to Estrella and Gulf Wars in a single trip, for helping clean, set up and tear down as needed and for retaining at those Wars. That trip kicked off numerous friendships, an intended annual tradition of making it out to Estrella and was where the legend of Wing Bruce was born.
It was through his travels to the Midrealm, Atenveldt, Ansteorra, the West, An Tir, Trimaris and more, that Lord Breuse became known to many, including those in the East whom he served. These are the words of our King, Edward III:
I have been blessed to have known many within the society: heroes and legends going as far back as AS 3; queens whom I would follow to the ends of the earth; sword companions; and nobles from across the Known World. In this talk of heroes… “You’ve left out one of the chief characters – Samwise the Brave. I want to hear more about Sam.”
I want to hear more about Breuse, as he was all that I have ever hoped to be.
He had a quiet grace, strength and courtesy that never failed. He delighted in the goodness of others and affirmed as much by his stalwart and true service. His humble actions spoke volumes more than these feeble words can hope to. This world was made bright for his part in it.
Lord Breuse was known to be a helpful and giving individual, whether it was through his brewing, his cooking, or his service cleaning the hall, hauling gear, or retaining for both his local Baronage or Their Majesties. Recently, Lord Breuse served as a member of the Queen’s Guard for Queen Thyra, and Her Maj
esty sent us words:
“I will miss his steadiness, and his quiet constant support of everyone around him. He was a member of my guard, because no one could be more trustworthy in the defense of others. He was always surprised when anyone noticed him, but it wasn’t hard to see the quality of this man. I was lucky to have known him.”
Lord Breuse will be missed by many throughout the Known World, and his liegelord and friend, Mael Eoin mac Echuid, Baron of Bhakail:
We are diminished, today, for in losing Bruce, we have not lost a shining champion from the field, but a man who did much to get others to the field. Nor did we lose a cook renowned for his courses, but a kitchener who would chop and clean all that needed to be chopped and cleaned. What we did lose is a mensch, a model of service, a father, a friend. Bruce was all of these, to many, and many will remember.
Details for a memorial service, to be held on Friday, December 5th, 2014 will be forthcoming.
Thank you for the wonderful write-up, Lord Martyn.
This is sad news. I knew him well. Bruce began in the SCA here in Cleveland and he and his younger sister Erica were my wards in the SCA for the time they participated here. We lost track of him and his sister when they both left Cleveland but I reconnected with Bruce years later when he got back into the SCA and we met again at Pennsic. Very sad news indeed.
Thank you for the post. Breuse was an awesome guy. I met him when he and His soon-to-be Excellency of Bhakail came out for Estrella. They were the best help I could ask for, as the Royal Liaison for the event. Every day I would stop in to visit with my new friends, while checking on the needs of Their Majesties.
Breuse, I will miss your smile, and will cherish the short time we knew each other.