It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of our Deputy Guildmaster and dear friend Dennis Marinac, aka Vlad. Vlad's passing on February 16th, 2005 will leave a deep sadness that can only be assuaged by the passing of time and a hope that he is in a better place.        He was so happy to have returned to the Diamond Rose after a brief absence due to his condition. He fenced with renewed energy and marshalled at our most recent competition. His presence will be sorely missed at all our future gatherings.

Vlad and Mina at Folsom 2002

Vlad at Folsom 2003

Vlad and Rodelli at the Silver Desert Championship

Vlad and Mina in a fencing tournament at Placerville 2003

Vlad in a duel with Demolite on day two of Discovery Park 2003

Vlad and Little Joe taking a break at Discovery Park

Vlad in the archery competition at Silver Desert

Vlad at Young's Grove October 2002

A handsome group of fencers at Folsom 2002

Vlad winning roses for his lady at June Crown

Vlad and Nynus taking a break at Discovery Park

Vlad fencing Nynus at Folsom 2003

Fessick and Vlad Folsom 2003

Vlad receiving his promotion in rank from Maestro Dante

Mina and Vlad at Young's Grove Oct. 2003

Vlad and Leopolde face off at June Crown

Chris and Dennis practicing at Debbie's house

Mina and Vlad Placerville 2003

Vlad in the tournament of roses

Vlad and Fergus talking fencing

Vlad Folsom 2003

Mina and Vlad at Placerville Mayfaire 2004

Mina and Vlad at Folsom 2003

Dennis at the Diamond Rose classroom February 9th 2005

Vlad as part of the King's Guard

Mina and Vlad Guildmasters of the Diamond Rose Academie d'Armes

Vlad of the Diamond Rose

Michael Rodelli's Vlad Tribute