Since your post today broached two subjects, I'll comment on the second one! I am particularly fond of projects that honor our forebears, since I believe Freemasonry to be a tradition we pass along, connecting past, present and future through our lives and our works. My Lodge acquired a dedicated shrine in …
Since your post today broached two subjects, I'll comment on the second one! I am particularly fond of projects that honor our forebears, since I believe Freemasonry to be a tradition we pass along, connecting past, present and future through our lives and our works. My Lodge acquired a dedicated shrine in one of our city's cemeteries, but sadly we have not yet had opportunity to use it, haha. In my hometown, we have a centennial Lodge and they do have a cerimony every year honoring their past members, but it is done within the Lodge and does not include a visit to the cemetery. I'll visit them in a couple of weeks and I have a mind of suggesting this action of yours. Can you elaborate on the markers - what are they made of? Are they a Compass and a Square? Is there any difference between them?
Thank you for the great work you've been doing in Emeth!
The markers are made out of wood, square and compasses, each arm of which is perhaps a foot long or so, with a 'G' in the center in keeping with the standard display here. As I recall, the S&C are painted a metallic silver, the G a royal blue. They stand out well and are kept in good condition.
That said, of course more of our Brothers pass to the Celestial Temple each year, and in time the markers get damaged or whatever, so new ones do need to be made from time to time. I believe that one of our members is able to cut and paint most of it, but from the look of things, the G is made by a company with precision machinery.
Good morning, Broth.'. Cameron!
Since your post today broached two subjects, I'll comment on the second one! I am particularly fond of projects that honor our forebears, since I believe Freemasonry to be a tradition we pass along, connecting past, present and future through our lives and our works. My Lodge acquired a dedicated shrine in one of our city's cemeteries, but sadly we have not yet had opportunity to use it, haha. In my hometown, we have a centennial Lodge and they do have a cerimony every year honoring their past members, but it is done within the Lodge and does not include a visit to the cemetery. I'll visit them in a couple of weeks and I have a mind of suggesting this action of yours. Can you elaborate on the markers - what are they made of? Are they a Compass and a Square? Is there any difference between them?
Thank you for the great work you've been doing in Emeth!
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it.
The markers are made out of wood, square and compasses, each arm of which is perhaps a foot long or so, with a 'G' in the center in keeping with the standard display here. As I recall, the S&C are painted a metallic silver, the G a royal blue. They stand out well and are kept in good condition.
That said, of course more of our Brothers pass to the Celestial Temple each year, and in time the markers get damaged or whatever, so new ones do need to be made from time to time. I believe that one of our members is able to cut and paint most of it, but from the look of things, the G is made by a company with precision machinery.