A few days ago James Oliver Rigney, Jr. (who is best known among readers of high fantasy epics as Robert Jordan) passed away of a rare blood disease. I can remember picking up the first book of his Wheel of Time series many years ago as an undergraduate and have been reading his books ever since. He was one of the few fantasy writers to live up to the legacy that Tolkien left to the world, and Jordan's works will continue to be an influence on fantasy literature for many years to come.
He went peacefully and was a devout Episcopalian until the very end. I would like to offer this passage from the Book of Common Prayer in his memory:
Father of all, we pray to you for James, and for all those whom
we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let
light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls
of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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