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Danu Rhiannon - 07/30/00 16:29:37 My Email:DanuR@juno.com | Comments: "Witchcraft: The Old Religion" was one of the very few books available when I began my studies of the Craft in the early 70's. Dr. Martello's caring and work for pagans of all types should always be remembered. He, Sybil Leek, the Farrars and even Lady heba, as well as Doreen Valiente in these later years (and the many others I have encountered during my journey) have done much to guide my footsteps along the path to the Gods. Mother, I pray you, guide his spirit safely through the Summerland. Blessed Be. |
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evergreen - 07/30/00 16:04:46 My Email:evergreen129@juno.com | Comments: Thank you for your influence to pagans early on. |
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Morgan and Brandwinn, Hps & Hp, Clan Pickingill, Freehold 1 - 07/30/00 15:51:06 My Email:brandwinn@hotmail.com | Comments: "Unto him, from whose eyes the veil of Life hath fallen, may he be granted the accomplishment of his Will." |
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Rev. Marsha Smith, DD, PsH - 07/30/00 13:40:17 My URL:http://crystalblue.spiritualitea.net My Email:marsha@netzero.net | Comments: I came into the Craft in 1968 when there were few books to be found and no Internet. Leo's books, Witchcraft: The Old Religion and How To Prevent Psychic Blackmail, were among the first in my library. His leadership in founding WADL influenced my early ecision to be a public contact for the Wiccan community in Los Angeles. His was a voice of strength and dedication to our Lady and Lord and he will be deeply missed by those of us blessed to have known him in this life. Another star shines brightly in t e heavens to light our way. Rest and peace are now yours, Leo. My condolences and sympathies to his family. Blessed be, old friend. |
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Amphion, HP, Sable Star Coven - 07/30/00 02:50:43 My URL:http://www.mysteries.n3.net My Email:james@god.knotwork.com | Comments: I corresponded with Dr Martello in the early 902 for a brief time; I found him intelligent and opinionated, as well as knowledgable and dedicated to his craft. His loss is a great blow to the Craft; and is even more poignant following the deaths of Farrar and Valiente. Missed they will be, all of them. May your journey be swift and golden. |
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- 07/30/00 02:37:01 My Email:MOONPHAlZE@aol.com | Comments: I have come to know of Leo Martello from a catalogue in which I had received from the Magickal Childe in New York City while I was still living in New Jersey. He had a booklet pertaining to ethics within a coven which had addressed many issues of what is nd isn't ethical within a coven, especially since I had an unpleasant experience with a training coven which was unethical. I had purchased the booklet by mail in which I had read. I have never met him in person, although I have seen a photo of him in one of the books that I had purchased pertaining to witchcraft. He was certainly a very good looking man. |
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Heathwitch - 07/29/00 17:11:41 My URL:http://www.paganreligion.co.uk | Comments: Dr Martello was an inspiration to us all... May his work continue to live on in the hearts of Pagans everywhere. My thoughts are with his family and all who personally knew him. Blessed Be. |
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Bruce McFarland - 07/29/00 16:42:28 My Email:bruce1@gionline.net | Comments: Dr.Martello was responsible for introducing me to Witchcraft.His book,"Witchcraft The Old Religion" was my first stepping stone into my new faith and life.His words and dedication changed my life forever.I have been a Solitary Wiccan for 12 years,and have re-discovered life in a way that cannot be described.I still have that book, and have used it time nd time again for reference. I am sad he is gone, but so happy that he is with the Goddess and God in the Summerlands.My heart is heavy, and I will continue to live my life as a tribute to the Goddess and the God, as a way to pay tribute to Dr.Martello as well. Blessed Be Well his fr ends and family. |
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Taliesin Athor Govannon - 07/29/00 02:27:33 My URL:http://members.tripod.com/~oldgerald My Email:oldgerald@goplay.com | Comments: Leo's book, Witchcraft:The Old Religion, was the third book I ever read dealing with Witchcraft, and it effects me to this day. He was a daring, uncompromising Witch, and the Pagan community could use more like him. Hail and farewell, Leo. |
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l.d. sarty - 07/28/00 23:10:59 | Comments: "By the Grace of the Great Mother May we be reborn in the same place And the same time As our Beloved Ones That we may meet and know And love them once again!" |
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lily - 07/28/00 21:26:40 My Email:lilyluna@aol.com | Comments: the death is a great loss to the pagan community, he will be greatly missed |
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SedonaSilverStar - 07/28/00 17:31:46 My Email:SedonaLake@aol.com | Comments: I was saddened to learn of the passing of Leo, he was one of the first author's I started my search with, over 25 years ago. Happy journeying into the Summerland. |
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Arianrhod WolfSong - 07/28/00 13:10:40 My Email:akasha_brid@hotmail.com | Comments: I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to the friends & family of Dr. Leo Martello. Leo--you were a source of inspiration to all of us. You will be missed. BB. |
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Lady Circe and Lord Orion of the Alliance of the Old Religion - 07/28/00 00:28:37 My Email:lorion@foxwood-temple.net | Comments: On behalf of the member covens of the Allaince of the Old Religion, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Dr. Martello. May the Lady and Lord uplift you all and fill your hearts with the memories and magic of his great spirit and w rk. Thanks to the dedication of Elders such as Dr. Martello, the Old Craft lives on. |
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John Geraci - 07/28/00 00:18:12 My Email:lordjon007@aol.com | Comments: Fly on, brave spirit! |
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ShadowDancer - 07/27/00 16:26:28 My Email:dancershadow@earthlink.net | Comments: Though I've never met Dr. Martello, I've been blessed to be associated with those who did. His light is still shining through them. And though a "Great One" has passed, his light will still live on in those whom he touched, and in those who pass it on. *B |
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Crystal - 07/27/00 07:02:39 My URL:http://members.aol.com/ConfusedBear | Comments: I hope to follow on the paths made by those that come before me. His light still shines in all those of the Craft. Thank you so much for what you have done. |
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Orion Foxwood - 07/27/00 03:28:31 My Email:lorion@foxwood-temple.net | Comments: The might sky shines brighter... for one great star named Dr. Leo Martello now watches over the Craft and her hidden children..as he did in life. May the Old Gods guard, the Ancestral spirits guide and Faery bless him as he traverses the hidden paths betw en the worlds into his next great adventure.The Craft is truly a better Craft due to his Eldership and Activism. I, and so many other's who found their way to the Old Ways through your work, thank you and love you. Blessed be Dr. MArtello and May We Merry Meet Again! |
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Bre-Ann Brownley - 07/27/00 02:47:03 My Email:bbrownley@hotmail.com | Comments: Leo Martello was a very good and strong man . Me being only 15 and just becoming interested in the art of witchcraft only a few years ago will always remember his accomplishments and just hope I become as good of a person as he was and will be in other l ves . I am not sure if others make sense of what I am trying to say but I wish the best to him in his new coming life form . |
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Earth Dancer - 07/27/00 01:48:50 My Email:Mago_26@hotmail.com | Comments: I was lucky enough to have been introduced to the Craft through one of Leo Martello's work (Witchcraft: the Old Religion), (along with the works of Sybil Leek and Starhawk.) May Diana Triformis guide him across the Sea of Stars, into the Unity of Her Hea t. Askion Kataskion Lix Tetrax Damnameneus Aision. |
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Kieric Junius Miles - 07/26/00 23:47:47 My Email:ejm321944@cs.com | Comments: Our community shall do all that the God&Goddess give liberty to in continuance of the work that Dr. Martello selflessly gave himself to. He shall resonate within us all, and from a new vantage point aid our great works. Blessed to walk amongst us, blessed to live within us. |
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JESSICA - 07/26/00 20:21:25 My URL:http://???? My Email:SPAZ612@AOL.COM | Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE TE TIME TO THANK YOU FOR SETING UP THIS WEBAIGHT. I WOULD HAVE ALSO HAD LIKE TO THINK TOBY BUT I COULD NOT FIND HES GUESTBOOK. OH WELL THANX. |
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Kelesyn - 07/26/00 19:50:38 My Email:kelesyn@yahoo.com | Comments: I am very saddened at the passing of Leo Martello, a dear elder in La Vecchia Religione. Victor & Cora Anderson, long-time friends of Leo, said, "It is very sad" and also extend their loving regards to family, Lori, and other friends. I had the great hono and pleasure of being invited to Leo's home in NYC in December 1995. He was as rugged and good-looking then as he is in photos from the 60s. We spent the entire day talking and drinking coffee (Leo made it very black), and I enjoyed his warmth, good humo , and candid stories about the Craft and its celebs. He signed my books and gave me a few I didn't have. In 1998, I received a Yule card from Leo, informing me of his advancing illness, and news of his passing came as a shock to me. Yesterday, I spent som private time grieving for our loss. I admired him greatly, as he was the first male Witch I had ever heard of. I learned about him in _Witches USA_ by Florence Hershman in 1974 when I was only 10, and he (and the late Sybil Leek) inspired me to study the religion of the Goddess. Later, I sent away for Leo's Witchcraft course. IMO, his voice and contributions are often overlooked by the Wiccan and gay communities. Yet, if not for his daring activism, Pagans would not be enjoying many of the freedoms we hav today. He was a pioneer, whose views on the Craft were challenging and forced us to think. Thank you, Leo, for your work, for being outspoken, for sharing with me, and for encouraging me to continue writing. You will be greatly missed. We will meet, know and remember and love again I pray. May Diana e Lucifero bless and keep you always! Love & "Best Witches" (as Leo used to say), Kelesyn |
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River Rede Wiccan Parish & Seminary - 07/26/00 19:01:02 My Email:LadySige@aol.com | Comments: Our most sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rest easy dear, brother, Leo, in the Summerland with our Gracious Goddess and Great God. And always remember that your life's efforts and works will continue and will not be easily forgotten. Yo r name and history will continue to be passed on to future generations in be put to print, as well, in the histories of covenal B.O.S.'s. Merry meet, merry part to merry meet again, brother of the craft. So mote it be! |
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Rowan Fairgrove - 07/26/00 18:09:38 My URL:http://www.conjure.com/ My Email:rowanf@conjure.com | Comments: My compliments of condolence to the friends and family of Dr. Martello. I never knew him well though we corresponded in the 1970's. His work on behalf of the Craft and the Gay communities will be rememberes. What is remembered lives. |
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Vanessa - 07/26/00 16:41:47 My Email:lotu@uswest.net | Comments: You will be greatly missed. |
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sylvativa - 07/26/00 15:05:57 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/eclectic_journal/index.html My Email:eclectic_journal@hotmail.com | Comments: to a man who paved the way for the pagans and witches of the world, i light a candle, i raise my chalice and i thank you for your abundant contribution to our way of life. May your passage over into summerland be all you dreamed. My heart and blessings o his friends, his family, and all my respect to a truely noble man |
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Katana RavenWolfe - 07/26/00 12:28:02 My URL:http://wicca.drak.net/pheromone/ My Email:KatanaRavenWolfe@yahoo.ca | Comments: May you find peace and comfort in your new home. May your journey be safe and may the Goddess and God protect you on your journey and for all time. Sad to hear the news. Katana RavenWolfe in New Brunswick, Canada. |
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David P. Miron - 07/26/00 06:32:27 My URL:http://hometown.aol.com/wicca6/myhomepage/index.html My Email:Wicca6@aol.com | Comments: Though your time was brief, your effect was infinite. May it bring comfort to his Family that Dr. Martello will be in all our thoughts and and our best wishes for a easy trip to Summerland and Peace. |
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james bommarito - 07/26/00 04:22:51 My Email:art2be@aol.com | Comments: From the man who never stopped fight the good fight of understanding and acceptance to the old ways. May so may more pick up where this man has Left off. jim |
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Patricia Clark - 07/26/00 03:47:17 My Email:skydan10@aol.com | Comments: Another great person has passed on into Summerland. A man whose greatness affected us all with just his courage, beliefs, and commitment. He may never be in our history books and children may never learn about him in school, but his efforts and strength h s given us freedoms that have made us who we are today, he paved our way to religious freedom." Leo I may have not known you in this life but thank you for what you have given us, I will speak of you as the great man you were and my children will learn of what you have done for their freedom." BB- Skydancer |
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Lady Diana - 07/26/00 01:37:15 My URL:http://users.drak.net/ladydiana My Email:ladydiana@full-moon.com | Comments: Though I was never priviledged enough to have met or spoken with Dr. Martello, his works and his books have meant a lot to me. I was crushed to hear of his passing. I am sincerely grateful to him for his many years of dedication and service to the Pagan community and thoroughly appreciate the efforts of those who have continued it and will do so from this point on. Rest Easy, Dr. Martello, and know you are loved. |
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Alta - 07/26/00 01:28:09 My Email:Alpine@wt.net | Comments: I'm very sorry for the loss of Dr. Leo Martello. May he find peace. He shall be missed by so many. |
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FawnSummers - 07/26/00 01:26:16 My Email:FAWNSUMMERS@HOTMAIL.COM | Comments: Thank you for your many years dedicated to making thoses aware for us who will carry on the tradition. |
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Elder Dragon - 07/26/00 00:45:55 My Email:theelderdragon@aol.com | Comments: Hail and farewell Friend |
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Orla Clancy - 07/25/00 21:50:52 My Email:ordo@gofree.indigo.ie | Comments: Because of Leo and others who have gone before us we are where we are today, yet still have a link to the Creation of our world and all its little and great lights. Without their light we would have no colour. "They shall have stars at elbow and foot." (D lan Thomas - Death Shall Have No Dominion) |
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Arimeth de Sidh - 07/25/00 21:50:19 My Email:arimeth@home.com | Comments: I am so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Martello. May his life be an inspiration to us all and in death rest peacefully with the Blessed Goddess. |
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teresa bell - 07/25/00 18:34:51 My Email:dolphinspirit51@hotmail.com | Comments: may the spirit comfort him and his spirit comfort us and guide us from the other side as he did in this life. He has aided all of us in our journey. teresa |
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Elizabeth Joy - 07/25/00 17:41:40 My URL:http://WitchesRule@onelist.com My Email:Athena5879 | Comments: In sincere appreciation for all that he has done in the community, please know that my condolances are with his family and friends. He was a great man who will go down in history as making a difference. I am positive he is enjoying a pleasant journey in the Summerlands. B*B Athena |
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Scathach Draigh-MoonSpirit - 07/25/00 16:50:08 My Email:morrigu@angelfire.com | Comments: May the Great Mother bless and protect thee...may your journey to the Summerlands be a safe and comforted one. Blessed be. |
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Raevyn ßhadoweGypsy - 07/25/00 14:44:33 My Email:shadowegypsy@yahoo.com | Comments: Brightest blessings and comfort in your sorrow. May Dr. Leo walk with the Mother forever. RßG |
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lokigui - 07/25/00 14:06:43 My URL:http://www.cam.org/~lokigui/index.html My Email:lokigui@cam.org | Comments: I have read your books and have always thought well of you. May your journies lead you towards what is to come for all of us. Rebirth with those we love. Thank You lokigui, Montreal Canada |
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Skada the Geko - 07/25/00 13:50:00 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/skadasnafu My Email:skada@hotmail.com | Comments: My the Lord and lady keep and protect you on your journey to your new body, and life. |
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Winddancer - 07/25/00 11:50:50 My URL:http://members.citynet.net/winddancer My Email:windancer@citynet.net | Comments: Dr. Martello will be greatly missed. |
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Kerry Wisner - 07/25/00 11:39:36 My URL:http://hwt-hrw.com My Email:heru@hwt-hrw.com | Comments: I am saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Martello. In the 1970's his books were some of the very first writtings to influence my growing development in the esoteric arts. I had met him in the late 1980's and was impressed by his sincerity, knowledge and kindness. I wish him well on his journey, he will be missed. |
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Moondancer - 07/25/00 08:20:44 My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/wa/cuculatii My Email:cuculatii@hotmail.com | Comments: Dr. Martello was one of the guiding lights of our community and our religion. His wit, his wisdom and his life will be remembered by those who knew him. In the early 1970's he was a contributor to the Georgian Newsletter (and many others), his books, especially Witchcraft: the Old Religion hold a special place in my library as well. He was a frequent guest of Lady Gwynne's, and per a story passed down to us, we shall set out a pair of socks for him at our Samhain remembrance. |
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Paige Sullivan - 07/25/00 05:58:17 My Email:isoldetemplar@usa.net | Comments: When I first started studying the craft back in the early 80's, Leo's book was the first one I found. It was refreshing and wonderful, and I felt as if I had come home after its reading. I have never met him, yet his life and his work, has left an indel ble impression on my path. To him, I will be forever grateful. |
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Tall Sword - 07/25/00 04:28:02 My Email:tall_sword@hotmail.com | Comments: I met Leo at P.U.F.F. in Maine. I was listening to what he was saying and I could go along with him so I was nodding my head along. We exchanged some pointed words in good fun and were instant friends. The love of the Lord and Lady shone in his eyes. |
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Theitic, N.E.C.T.W. - 07/25/00 03:39:48 My URL:http://www.nectw.org/ My Email:theitic@ids.net | Comments: Leo was an associate of our Tradition since the 60's. He was well known then and should be well remembered now. Let us all do our part to be sure that all future generations of the Craft never forget our Elders or the struggles that they went through fo the rights and freedom of all those that will follow them. Leo, you are missed; and you WILL be remembered. Bright Blessings. |
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The Beltane Papers: A Journal of Women's Mysteries - 07/25/00 02:41:10 My URL:http://www.thebeltanepapers.net My Email:midnightblu@earthlink.net | Comments: We at The Beltane Papers are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Martello. We honor him as one of our most important Pagan forefathers. He fought the good fight when it was extremely unfashionable to do so, not only for Pagan civil rights but for gay rights as well. "Witchcraft: The Old Religion" holds a special place on my bookshelf. We extend our sympathies to Dr. Martello's family and friends. May he find peaceful rest in the arms of the Mother, until we meet again... Brightest blessings - Mari a Young, Assistant Editor, The Beltane Papers |
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Heather - 07/25/00 01:44:45 My Email:h.a.c@home.com | Comments: Since starting my path it seens that many pioneers of the craft have passed over. You will be sorely missed by those who knew you and many who didn't. May the Gods bless you on your next journey Leo. |
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Council Coven Of The Ancient Path - 07/25/00 01:21:07 My URL:http://www.ancientpathcoven.com My Email:webmaster@ancientpathcoven.com | Comments: On behalf of the Council and our Coven we wish to extend our thoughts and love to the family and friends of Dr. Martello, Blessings Dana, Vivaine, Inti, Tryph and Rena |
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Annmarie Setti - 07/25/00 01:13:33 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/wiccan_eschool/index.html My Email:womanwise2@aol.com | Comments: Although I never knew Dr. Martello personally, I was I've read some of his works and am appreciative for all he did to make the public aware of the validity of the craft and for helping to secure the free practice of it here in the US. He will be missed ut the influence of his work will live on. Annmarie (Selene Sagewoman) Pagan Community Church, Bridgeport, CT wiccan_eschool@egroups.com |
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Adrienne Lionheart MacCloed - 07/25/00 00:46:58 My URL:http://none My Email:AdrienLonheart@webtv.net | Comments: I wpuld like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Dr. Leo Louis Martello. The contributions Dr. Martello has made to the Wiccan/Pagan community are too numerous to mention here. Many Thanks for your Courage in speaking on a subject at a time when it was even less popular to do so, your Passion for the Right of Religious Freedom and Acceptance for ALL, your Dedication to seeing to it that that day will come to pass. I did not know you, Dr. Martello, but I did know of you...You wll be remembered. Again, Many Thanks... Blessed Be, Adrienne Lionheart MacCloed |
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Fabrisia - 07/24/00 23:01:26 My URL:http://www.fabrisia.com My Email:fabrisia@fabrisia.com | Comments: My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Martello's family and friends. We shall miss you in this world and see you in the next. You will not be forgotten. Fabrisia |
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ColbyCat MoonDancer - 07/24/00 22:49:24 My URL:http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/SpiritSt/colbycat/ My Email:MajaColby@excite.com | Comments: Many Blessings to family and friends of Dr. Leo Louis Martello: You are in my heart, and thoughts. It is because of people such as Dr. Martello, that we Pagans are starting to get the religious freedom we so rightly deserve. Please know that in my next ull moon ritual, I will remember him, and help him to pass to the Summerland. Goddess Bless you Dr. Martello. I will continue your work. |
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Yvonne James-Henderson - 07/24/00 22:41:57 My URL:http://www.rootsweb.com/~daisy/1daisy.htm My Email:hen1@idt.net | Comments: My first HP , I originally learned my craft from Dr. Martello during the 1970's. Many blessings on his new journey. |
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Gryffin - 07/24/00 21:34:13 My URL:http://members.aol.com/Gryffin5/gryffin.htm My Email:gryffin5@aol.com | Comments: I never new Dr. Martello, but his book, "Witchcraft: The Old Religion" was one of the first books I encountered about Wicca. It was an important influence and guided me towards my eventual path in life. |
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Valarie O'Healy - 07/24/00 21:26:06 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/athens/bridge/3217 My Email:ngilcach@aol.com | Comments: A candle has gone out. His work, his wit, his dedication will be missed. Unhewn Stone Sanctuary |
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Valerie Freseman - 07/24/00 20:58:44 | Comments: I'm very sorry to hear about Dr. Martello's passing. I had the privilege of co- facilitate ritual with him when our coven presented a Samhain ritual at the Witches Ball in NYC in 1996. Though I only knew him for a brief time,he struck me as a warm and in elligent individual with much to give. I think that though he may not have been as well known as others "celebrity" pagan authors, his legacy is an important one, especially to us New York witches. May his journey be sweet and his reunion with loved ones be joyous. Valerie Freseman |
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Taraniss(Dragon Willow Coven of Avalon Student) - 07/24/00 20:12:17 My Email:magewulf@yahoo.com | Comments: ...farewell my friend...thank you for all that you have done...until next we meet, May your Path be Smooth.... |
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Sabazius - 07/24/00 19:04:47 My Email:starry_one@usa.net | Comments: Beloved Brother of the Art! You're rare gift for offering strength, wisdom, and truth will be missed. Thank you for everything you did for the Craft and for the Gay Community. Your journey now is among the Mighty Dead of the Craft. In the name of the ncient Providence and our Lady of the Moon and the Lord of Death & Resurrection may your soul be blessed, refreshed and renewed that we may "meet, know, remember and love again". Ciao Bello! Sabazius 3* Minoan Brotherhood/2*Gardnerian Tradition |
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Lord Aluriel HP - 07/24/00 18:36:49 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/9976 My Email:aluriel@hotmail.com | Comments: There was so much you offered... so much you gave to this community... Your gifts will never be forgotten. The gentle dove will disappear from the earth, but you will be remembered throughout all of time. In Her Hands ~ Lord Aluriel HP Dragon Willow of A alon |
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Riordan M. McGrath - 07/24/00 18:27:03 My Email:RiordanMcG@aol.com | Comments: I never knew Dr. Martello..but I've read some of his writings and I'm sorry to hear that the witchcraft community has lost such a strong and bright supporter. I hope his journey went well and I send blessings and heartfelt wishes for his journey to the o her side of the veil. |
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Fitzhugh Maccrae - "Alaidh" - 07/24/00 17:50:16 My Email:alaidh@gis.net | Comments: Gonna miss you while you're absent - If I don't catch up to you first, I'll see you on the flip side. Good times, good rede, always remembered. Alaidh |
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Rev Calissta "Raven" Rohrpasser - 07/24/00 17:06:32 My URL:http://www.cybergoddess.net/wine My Email:Calissta@cybergoddess.net | Comments: This is a major loss for the pagan community.His spirit will be continued on with the work of AREN |
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Susan Hurrell - 07/24/00 16:57:32 My URL:http://http://www.egroups.com/group/Spirit-Haven My Email:spirit_haven@yahoo.com | Comments: On behalf of the Spirit-Haven community, I wish to extend our sympathies to Dr. Martello's family, friends, and magickal community. His writings were in particular greatly enjoyed by our late Elder High Priestess Dalukah, who quoted him extensively in he writings and her teaching, which introduced hundreds to his work. It is because of Dr. Martello's work that the Craft has attained its level of Presence and Dignity as a valid religious path, and we are grateful for his contributions. Thank you for thi opportunity. May his Spirit enter into the Fullness of Joy that is the Presence of the Goddess and the God. and so it is.... |
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Raven Grimassi - 07/24/00 16:15:53 My URL:http://www.Stregheria.com My Email:ravnloft@pacbell.net | Comments: I never knew Leo Martello, but over the years many tales have come my way. We saw things differently, but then diversity is the beauty of Nature itself. I offer a salute to one who was there on the front lines so many years ago. Nothing is forgotten, not ing is ever forgotten. |
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Linda M. Seekins - 07/24/00 15:59:12 My Email:diania@mint.net | Comments: I was saddened to see the passing of Dr. Martello. I corresponded with him for a while back in the mid-seventies when I was first starting out in Paganism and found him to be a wise and kindly man who was patient in answering the simple questions of a ran beginner. His books were well-written and gave me needed direction in my studies. I consider him to be one of my mentors along the path and will never forget him or the help he gave me. May the Goddess and the God bless him in Summerland and with a happy future incarnation. |
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Lisa - 07/24/00 15:50:12 My Email:theswann@hotmail.com | Comments: Ringraziare per tutti che abbiate fatto per " le famiglie ". Avete e sempre sarete ispirazione a me per seguire i modi. Fino al nostro le strade trasversali vengono a contatto di ancora. Molto amore, Lisa |
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Soltahr - 07/24/00 15:44:26 My Email:soltahr@earthnet.net | Comments: What an auspicious time as many of the elders of the "craft of the wise" are crossing over. We have all been touched by the sacrifices and love with which they have paved the way for the rest of us to continue to practice our glorious religion in peace. Dr. Martello, you will be missed. Blessed Be! |
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Alan Wisniewski - 07/24/00 15:41:54 My Email:CaptWicked@AOL.Com | Comments: Thank you for opening the door so that others may follow and learn, Mr. Martello; and keeping the rights of those that *do* choose to learn the ways, protected. May you be granted a time of peace, and a place of honor and understanding, among those who ha e passed before us. Candles are lit here and my thoughts are with you. |
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Rev. Kat Steingraber - 07/24/00 15:23:19 My URL:http://www.earth-spirit-art.com My Email:elemental@knology.net | Comments: Your work will live on just as the spirit lives on. May all that you gave in this life return as blessings to you in the Summerland. You will not be forgotten. |
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Rev. Shannon L. Duke - 07/24/00 15:16:46 My Email:sduke@quest-net.com | Comments: May your journey to the Summerlands be a safe one. You will be sorely missed here but we will continue the fight to prevent the discrimination of those who walk the path of the Craft. |
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Joseph A. McGowan - 07/24/00 15:00:27 My Email:DragonSong2000@aol.com | Comments: I am new to my path. I haven't had the pleasure of reading any of Dr. Martello's works, but in this path and world we live in; it is essential to pay homage to those who have helped pave the way for future generations. I hope the legacy and good deeds of r. Martello are and will stay well known throughout the pagan community because it sets a great example of how diversity can be overcome and how those things so good and natural in this world cannot be overlooked. May the Lord and Lady bless his soul, fam ly, and friends. Blessed Be! |
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Cathy O. - 07/24/00 14:38:27 My Email:olson@usit.net | Comments: I think this passing should go very noticed by all of whatever path because all of our paths have been cleared somewhat by this man. |
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Oceana - 07/24/00 13:47:57 My URL:gaia-gates@egroups.com My Email:oceanarealm@earthlink.net | Comments: Truly to miss the works created by Dr. Martello. He will continue to bring the Strega ways to the public. May his resting in Summerland be a serene one. In love and light, Oceana |
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Harper Meader - 07/24/00 13:27:59 My URL:http://www.ctel.net/~applebooks/ My Email:applebooks@ctel.net | Comments: Dr. Martello was kind enough to appear as a keynote speaker at Earthtides of Maine's first festival back in 1990. We remember him as a witty, charming, and colorful character who brightened the weekend immeasurably. I had a fun talk with him about the rel tive merits of dumpster-diving; he recycled before recycling was cool, and sold this country boy on its merits. I wish him peace! --C. Eric Robbins |
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Mark Sosnowski - 07/24/00 12:53:09 My Email:msosnowski@delphi.com | Comments: Dear Leo, what a character he was. I had the opportunity some years back to meet him, at a local lecture. I was grateful for that time, for he helped keep my sanity growing up. His book, Witchcraft, the Old Religion, was one of the first I bought as a chi d. He and Sybil Leek helped keep me aware of my path as I endured parochial school. We will miss you, but know you've earned your spot in Summerland. All Witches, owe Leo a great deal, for helping make our way easier. Hail and farewell. |
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angelous - 07/24/00 11:30:31 My Email:unnone | Comments: none |
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Kevin Frindik - 07/24/00 11:01:57 My Email:revnum9@bellsouth.net | Comments: I did not know Dr. Martello. I know several people with the surname. I remember him and all our elders, including my great-grandmother, Angelina Dragotta, who removed warts with words and hand motions and spoke to those on the other side and those who had trouble going over. I remember all of the old ones of my mother's family named Alessi, who came from Palazzo D'Adriano, Sicily. And I remember Angelina Dragotta again for stoutly refusing to go to Mass saying,"That is not my Church!". Imagine, a tradition continuing all the way back to the Mystery cults of Greece and Rome. There are those who dare say our faith is new and manufactured. We know much better. Peace and Blessed be. |
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Autumn Moon )0( - 07/24/00 06:33:43 My Email:bastet1031@aol.com | Comments: I was very saddened to learn of Dr. Martello's crossing over. I learned a great deal about the Old Ways of Italian Witchcraft from his literature. The Pagan community has lost one of their brightest stars with his passing. My blessings to him and his family. May he walk hand in hand with the Lord and Lady in the Summerland. Blessed be Dr. Martello and thank you for all that you gave us while you were here. Autumn |
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Xander Phoenix (Nick) - 07/24/00 04:53:47 My URL:http://disenchanted.da.ru My Email:spaceboi99@aol | Comments: I am truely heartbroken and in awe...because i always admired Dr. Martello, and fostered a cute little crush on him. This was totally unexpected to me atleast, because I had heard nothing of him being dead. Although I have read only a handful of his writings, I loved what I read, and searched for information on him on and offline. This is really hard for me, because I haven't had to deal with the death of a favourite authour before, because Scott Cunningham died before I actually started to read about "what i was doing all along". This is a big shock, but I know that he is in the hand of the Grave Mother, who is holding him close to her heart while the Horned One stands by and smiles on him admiringly for all the good he did for the Pagan community. With tearful eyes i release this prayer into the sky... "Diana, Diana, The One who watches over me, I give my tears for you to return to the sea, Help me see the light of death, And all the blessings that the blessed witch left... With open eyes and an open heart Take his hand and lead him into the the dark To be reborn again someday, Again, born into the Old Way" Blessed be..I'm off to cry some more...:( Nick/Spaceboi/Xander Phoenix |
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Jerrie Hildebrand - 07/24/00 04:52:13 My URL:http://www.aren.org My Email:kishhilde@earthlink.net | Comments: I am deeply sorry to hear of Leo's death. May we all find peace and love from the gifts he gave this movement. |
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Walter Five - 07/24/00 04:20:27 My Email:walter5@swbell.net | Comments: I first read Leo almost 30 years ago, in his book "Weird Ways of Witchcraft". His work in bringing the Strega traditions to the masses will be sorely missed. "A Feast for Life, and a Greater Feast for Death!" --The Book of the Law |
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D. Kirkpatrick - 07/23/00 00:49:33 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/solovox1/ My Email:solovox1@aol.com | Comments: I'll miss Leo's biting wit and straight-forward manner. Politically incorrect for the millenium but highly refreshing. DMK |
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Lori Bruno - 07/23/00 00:16:58 My URL:http://members.aol.com/lorib1818/church.html My Email:lorib1818@aol.com | Comments: Please join me in remembering Leo Martello on our guestbook page. He contributed much and paved the road for many to step upon. BB to all
Lori |