What a great success Sunday turned out to be. The only downside was, we arrived a little early and had to wait for Senator Susan Collins to arrive. She spoke eloquently, and although the wind blew strongly, the crowd never left, and the “Craftsmen did their work.” All Maine Masons should be proud!
The 3 flags you will see behind the podium flew over Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and the field in Pennsylvania.
Many commented that they have never seen the streets of Freeport lined with so many people. Estimates have been as high as 400 Masons parading down Main Street, the ½ mile from the Lodge to the Monument. I couldn’t help wonder what our Past Master, Wor. Leon Linwood Bean, would have thought as we past his old store at the corner in the Square. We sure were an impressive group.
We were pleased that the Grand Lodge officers who served with me in 2002-2004 were ready and able for another tour of duty and did a wonderful job. Among those doing the work and in the procession were, 5 Past Grand Masters, 2 Active members of Supreme Council, the Grand Commander of Commandery, Illustrious Grand Master of Council, Grand High Priest of Chapter, and Divan members from Kora and Anah Shrines. And probably some dignitaries I have forgotten. Our Grand Master, M.W. W. Louis Greenier, II was able to make the ceremony and joined us at the Monument. I quickly removed my Top Hat in defense of losing my dues card! (Just kidding)
Everyone, on your next visit to Freeport, needs to stop as you enter town from the South, and reflect on this beautiful tribute to those who lost their lives on that dreadful day in September, 2001. We will never forget!
Pictures supplied by Ms. Leslie Webber.
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June 2011. United Lodge #8, raised brother Captain Josh Jacques U.S. Army to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. He is a combat veteran. Monday August 1, 2011, four past Masters of United Lodge #8 attended Capt. Jacques’ change of command ceremony. He was the Commanding officer of Maine’s Army recruiting Company. The ceremony was held at the home of General Joshua Chamberlain in Brunswick. The general was also a member of United Lodge #8. Furthermore Captain Jacques took all three obligations on the same bible that was used to obligate General Chamberlain. The photo was taken just prior to the ceremony. The names of the master masons in the photograph are from left to right: R.W. Tim Martel (Master of United Lodge #8), Brother Josh Jacques, R.W. Harry Grinder, .Wor. Bob Webber and R.W. Andy DeBiasio .
50yr medal presentation for Bro. Robert L. Boyd of Seaside Lodge #144 on Wednesday, January 5.
On September 14, 2010 MW W. Louis Greenier presented a 50 year Veteran's Medal to Worshipful Philip Adams at Limestone Lodge # 214.