There needs to be some honorific that we give to keepers of our culture -- be they family members, friends or public figures-- who stay the course and who are unwavering in their commitment to serve and to teach.
This name should carry with it as much honor as does Sir when a man has done deeds worthy of knighthood or coronation. Or how in the Southern U.S., Africa and elsewhere folk put Mama or Sister in front of a name. (The thing about these last example is that they have been severed from their root and thus cut off from some of their vital energy, I think.)
This honorifitc should be one that's not pretentious. It must be heavy with honor yet light as a garland on the head or a lei around the neck.
What should this name be? Who would you select for the honor and why?
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