Roll of Knights

My life's purpose is to honour my ancestors by serving others. Drawing on my rich Walloon, Scottish and English Heritage, i strive to promote equity, preserve cultural traditions and inspire future generations. I believe in bona fide nobility lies in lifting others and celebrating diversity. It is through this commitment to celebrating others before self, i have employed a number of published pieces of work - both research and opinion - as well as recognition as a Fellow of the American Society of Public Administration and honoured through the further designation as a Gloria Nordin Dobson Fellow for Diversity and Equality and Affirmative Action by the former body. It is my life's labour that no matter how, nor the circumstance by which i may or may not know, that actions i take and decisions i make might save a person. In the special way that only the person concerned will know of.

Service to God, King and Country

With 22 years of Military Service and six years as Chairman of the Peterhead branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland, i have dedicated my life to service, leadership, and the enduring values of loyalty and integrity. The Royal Oak's symbolism of resilience and honour reflects the principles I have strived to uphold - standing firm through challenge, supporting others, and fostering unity within community. It is my privilege to continue that tradition as a Knight of the Royal Oak, serving with dignity and commitment to the Order's lasting legacy.

As a university professor and a scientist working to enhance human and animal health, i am grateful to be able to mentor and nurture our new generations of leaders, inventors and scientist. My legacy will be in the eye and in the heart of those i helped during my career and the lives i saved when working for charities in France and UK. Saving any life is the optimal legacy and my outmost achievement.

I do my best and even when this is not enough i shall continue to the end of all time to strive to find peace for all humanity for i may lose many battles but i shall not lose the war. I have achieved many things by sheer belief and will to be kind.

Each and everyone of us live by a code, which guides and moulds us into the person we are, and to which we aspire to become. We must all abide by our codes to help strive to be the very best that we can offer to those around us, to lead the way for those who still learn, and to show them true kindness and dedication towards and incredible goal.

Founder of the Stoanist movement who meet regularly at their idyllic sanctuary in the heart of Dartmoor, Great Britain.
Drawing inspiration from ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, members meet to discuss ethics, values and morality in the rapidly changing modern world - not merely as an academic exercise but with a view to leading a happy, principled and philanthropic life.

Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living and above all. those who live without love.

Stand for something worth inheriting. Speak with precision. Carry your name like it will outlive you, And leave behind a world that needed you - but doesn't anymore.

Legacy stewardship, medieval land law, veteran advocacy, digital sovereignty, Nordic ethnohistory, anthropological field theory, genealogy, feudal property rights, heraldry, comparative religion, historical linguistics, psychological profiling, post-structuralist theory, luxury stationary and wax seal design, Norse mythology, crypto security, ethical hacking, behavioural OSINT, early 20th century American Literature, custom fountain pens, military strategy and tactical memoirs, archaeological preservation, black and white photography, ancestral cartography, personal finance, dividend investing, micro-nation diplomacy, the philosophical problem of evil, Scandinavian design, poetic journaling, symbolic systems of power, etymology, calligraphy, classical music, game theory, wilderness survival, luxury minimalist travel, defence technology. ant-theistic theory, forensic evidence processing, historic architecture, cultural semiotics and sipping strong coffee besides the woman i love while the rest of the world sleeps. Humanitarian Aid and Education Abroad, volunteer work with veterans and underserved youth, annual fiction writing challenges (NaNoWriMo), crafting dark poetry in leather bound journals, applied cryptography and secure communications, reading global constitutions and charters for fun, training both body and mind with equal discipline, designing elegant personal systems for living with purpose and productivity, maintaining archival records of meaningful correspondence, hosting private gatherings for thinkers and friends, studying languages to better understand people, refining physical endurance and form, cooking to nourish for those I care for, supporting local businesses and creators, holding space for others in difficult seasons, and helping friends build their futures from the ground up - while maintaining a daily commitment to become a better man in private than i ever appear in public.

Tied in tradition of the Knights before us, we stand and live by a code, Every night holds human equality as an unwavering truth. That's why never announce that you are a knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no-one and no-one is better than you. We show others the most respect by offering the best of ourselves. Unto which the quality of our lives will, to a large extent, be decided by with whom we elect to spend time with. Each of us is walking our own road. We are born at specific times, in specific places and our challenges are unique. As knights understanding and respecting our distinctiveness is vital to our ability to harness our collective strength. The use of force may be necessary to protect in an emergency, but only justice, fairness and cooperation can truly succeed in leading Knights. We must live and work together as family or perish together as fools. MY greatest achievements have been leading over 100 professionals in the past, starting my own venture that has increased the vitality of my life today and becoming an excellent equestrian.

Since I have fulfilled my career ambitions, I have shifted my focus unto daily life and what contributions one can make within all spheres of life, With a career, one, unnoticeably, tend to evolve into a tunnel vision of interpreting and living life. I hope and aspire with this involvement to enrich my life skills and expand the enjoyment of "passing of time" with kinsmen in this case the other Knights of the Royal Oak.

Being able to share my knowledge and experience to promote the best in others.

To follow

I volunteer with the Seahaven Storehouse, a local charity which collects volumes of food from supermarkets and local businesses for distribution to under-privileged families in East Sussex. We help between 80 - 100 families per week with food valued at circa £70 per family.
Since 2014 my wife and I have made small loans to Care International/Lendwithcare a global economic empowerment charity. This includes 146 loans made, 418 entrepreneurs helped, 1408 families helped.

Landman, Historian and Collector

Through my genealogical research, I have found that I have a direct generational link to the Freemen of Dover (1562) Cinque Port Pilots. Another direct generational link to Languedoc, a province in the current territory of France

HSH Prince of Pomerania, Livonia, Sealand. October 19, 2020, Present AMB H.E. Dr Royal Ambassador. His Serene Highness The Prince Patrick Lawson Finerd of the Royal House of Finerd Tabularium Nobilitatis Americanus - His Serene Highness The Prince of Pomerania Livonia and Sealand.

Through my genealogical research, I have found that King Charles II Stuart of England, Ireland and Scotland is my 5th cousin 12 generations removed.

I believe that you should measure your personal success by how much you can improve other people’s lives. I consider myself very fortunate to have the lifestyle and opportunities I have, and I always seek to help others. An achievement that I am particularly proud of is being part of a fishing charity that supports disadvantaged and terminally ill children.

Classic Cars, Country Pursuits

Do the right thing at the right time for no other reason than because it is right - even at the cost of self-sacrifice. This guiding principle defines my path, not just in moments of service, but in every action and choice i make. My hope for future generations is that they, too, will embrace this spirit of integrity and courage, standing firm in their values, and always striving for what is just and true, regardless of the personal cost.

Believe in charity and charitable works. Be active in all areas of your life. Giving is the greatest act of grace.