“Conscript Fathers, I wish to extend my gratitude to this house. As you all know my beloved father, Catulus Aemilius Albinus, left this world a short time ago. My family grieves, but our pain is lessened by the honors this body seeks to bestow upon our father. So, once again, my noble family extends it’s gratitude to this house”

“The loss of my father is a terrible blow to the Diginitas of our esteemed Republic, there is no doubt. He was, for many years, an unseen force in this house, guiding our actions, keeping us from harm. Unfortunately, even the greatest of men must someday reach the end of their life’s journey. Let all here know that my father’s final words were for his family and for the Republic he so loved.”

“After consulting with my sisters and several of our closest advisors, I have decided to set the dates for the funeral of my father………..

OOC: The Funeral of Catulus Aemilius Albinus Uticus will begin Wednesday, January 12th and end Friday, January 14th. The funeral procession will begin at the Domus Aemilii Publica on the Palatine, will head to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus and will conclude at a the side of the Temple where a special shrine is being erected to honor the memory of the recently departed Princeps Senatus. At this time several friends and family members will speak and after that anyone who wishes to speak may do so. Following the interment, special funerary games will be held under the direction of the Aedile Quintus Caecilius Metellus.