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Dear Friends,
I'm violating cross-post etiquette, but I'd like to share this little eulogy of a wonderful man.
It may be that theory that there are only six degrees of separation between any two people on this planet, but I feel that Marion Dahm had probably touched all of us. If you've read recent (past 40 years) revelations about Vikings from Oklahoma to North Dakota and through the mid-west, chances are that somewhere in the discussion was an idea that flourished in the exploration and research of Marion Dahm. Interested in Mooring Stones as remnants of Viking travel? Marion's research inspired many in this field.
I first met Marion at the People's Festival in Baraga, Michigan, U.P. During those days the festival was contained but AAAPF (Ancient American types) and the local Psychic Fair. The majority of each group considered the other group looney: the diffusionists referred to the channellers and aura readers as being whoo-whoos, while the psychic fair readers where amazed that the others talked about Atlantis and the "conspiracy to hit the true ancient history' as if it was fact. Only Marion lectured to both camps --talking of mooring stones and viking inscriptions to one group and crossing over and lecturing on dowsing to the other. Another year, during supper, Marion proclaimed that he suspected each of us of Viking heritage and as we went around the table giving our ethnic backgrounds, he pointed out the time and the place where the Viking seed was planted in us.
There's a large stone along Hwy 23 near Genoa, Illinois that I've always suspected as a mooring stone. I always intended to take a photo and send it to Marion. I never got around to it. It's so easy to just sit and study but never actually get out in the field. Marion dedicated most of his life to the living, active pursuit of uncovering Viking mystery. He was a wonderful, delightful man and left those who've met him a wonderful legacy.
And if in the halls of Valhalla, Odin reserves a special place for researchers and scribes, Marion will be there,
Pam Giese
----- Original Message -----From: Judy M JohnsonTo: Judy M JohnsonSent: Monday, July 31, 2006 2:58 PMSubject: Marion Dahm, a Dear FriendDear Ancient Archaeology Friends,Passing on this sad news:Please find below a note from Judi Rudebusch telling of the sudden passing, the night of July 29, 2006, of our dear friend and enthusiastic Mooring Stone researcher, Marion Dahm. He has quite a following of people who are also seeking Viking/Norse evidences, so his work will be carried on...bless 'em all!My goodness, but we will miss his sparkling blue eyes, alive with curiosity and delight in life, and his energy, intensity, and thoroughness about his research. We will miss him most when we gather with people of similar interests, especially at our Oct. conference in Big Bay, which he was most eager to attend.AAAPF extends our deepest regards and respect to Marion's family and friends. We love him and will miss him. It is an honor to have called him "friend."Happy Researching in Viking Paradise, Marion!!Blessings, JudyJudy M Johnson
Sec. AAAPF
Chair: Conf. on Ancient America, Oct. 6-8, 2006
PO Box 216, Skandia MI 49885July 30, 2006Hello,This is a sad morning as word arrived from Jonna, Marion's daughter, that Marion had passed away last night.I know that Marion had not been feeling well, and his friend that emailed me said that he thought Marion may have had sunstroke- not so, but he did contact the West Nile virus. His daughter took him into the hospital last night- and he walked in on his own- and his white cell count was sky high. The meningitus had alread set in.Please contact the Rydholm's and Susan English and keep Marion's family in your thoughts.Not everyone in this world went after life as Marion did. He lived it. Bless him, he will be remembered.Judi Rudebusch
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