The First Knights

In the beginning ... no man was higher in birth than any other, for all men were descended from a single father and mother.  But when envy and covetousness came into the world, and might triumphed over right ... certain men were appointed as guarantors and defenders of the weak and the humble.              

                                             The Book of Lancelot of the Lake

Knights, The Protectors of the Realm

The knights of the middle ages were considered courageous, honorable, trustworthy protectors of the King and bound to chivalrous conduct.  Historically,  knights were the first regimented groups of bodyguards, assigned to protect Kings and their families.  

We chose to model our firm, hence the name, after the most revered of all knights, Sir Galahad.  In a world today where high principles of conduct often do not exist, we strongly believe in, and are committed to, the ideals associated with Sir Galahad and the Knights of the Round Table.

Like the knights, we make a commitment to our clients to be bound to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct.

 

The Emblem of the Knights

The emblem of the Knights of the Round Table worn round the necks of all the Knights was given to them by King Arthur as part of the ceremony of their being made a knight.

The Order's dominant idea was the love of God, men, and noble deeds. The cross in the emblem was to remind them that they were to live pure and stainless lives, to strive after perfection and thus attain the Holy Grail.

The Red Dragon of King Arthur represented their allegiance to the King. The Round Table was illustrative of the Eternity of God, the equality, unity, and comradeship of the Order, and singleness of purpose of all the Knights.

 

Sir Galahad - The Peoples' Knight

Sir Galahad is best known as the knight who achieved the quest for the Holy Grail. As the chosen knight he was allowed to sit in the Siege Perilous, the seat at the Round Table that was reserved for the Grail Knight. He is idealized as the perfect knight whose "strength was as the strength of ten because his heart is pure."

Knights of the Round Table

The knights in King Arthur's company became known as the "Knights of the Round Table". These knights were heroes, renowned for their strength and courage, and for their skill in defending those they served. They swore to protect the King and the kingdom.

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