Morgan Wardlaw Platt

Mr. Morgan Wardlaw Platt, 24, of New Market, died Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Born March 7, 1986, in Silver Spring, he was the son of Philip K. Platt of New Market and Laura Duvall Chavies of Somerset, Ky.

Morgan was a conservationist, and a naturalist and guardian of the majestic Redwoods. He was a volunteer for the North Coast Earth First organization, he played an active role in tree sitting, taking part in protecting the California Redwoods from being harvested by logging companies.

He dedicated his life to preserving and protecting the earth, leaving his humble mark upon the earth, and it is here where he will return to, wrapped forever in a strong and sweet embrace, held for all eternity in the arms of mother earth.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a brother, Lee D. Platt of New Market; a half sister, Cassidy Chavies of Somerset, Ky.; maternal grandparents, John B. Duvall and wife, Peg, of Florida, and Betty Clark of West Virginia; uncles and aunt, Doran S. Platt III and wife, Lillian, of New Market, Lindsay Shimp and husband, Clinton, of New Jersey, and Craig B. Duvall of West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Doran S. Platt Jr. and Elizabeth W. Platt.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where memorial services will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Timothy May will officiate. The family will hold memorial services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epic at WildCalifornia.org, an organization fighting to preserve old growth redwood trees. 707-822-7711.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.