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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Brother Gerald Ford


Integrity.
Capable.
Trustworthy.
Steady.
Devotion to duty.
Strength and humility.
Honorable.
Restored public confidence.
Outstanding statesman.
Rose above politics.
Decent.

All seen today in the opening paragraphs of stories about President Gerald R. Ford, the last president of the United States who was a Freemason.

His column is broken. His death was untimely, and his brethren mourn.

Brother Ford once said this about his Masonic involvement:

When I took my obligation as a Master Mason—incidentally, with my three younger brothers—I recalled the value my own father attached to that order. But I had no idea that I would ever be added to the company of the Father of our Country and twelve other members of the order who also served as Presidents of the United States.

Masonic principles—internal, not external—and our order’s vision of duty to country and acceptance of God as a Supreme Being and guiding light have sustained me during my years of Government service. Today especially, the guidelines by which I strive to become an upright man in Masonry give me great personal strength.

Masonic precepts can help America retain our inspiring aspirations while adapting to a new age. It is apparent to me that the Supreme Architect has set out the duties each of us has to perform, and I have trusted in His will with the knowledge that my trust is well-founded….
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMon Jan 08, 12:11:00 AM 2007

    To honor our fallen Brother, former President Gerald R Ford, 33rd Degree Master Mason, fellow Brethren from the Washington DC area gathered at Naval Lodge No. 4 at 330 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington DC Sunday December 31st at 10:30am and walked together to the U.S. Capitol rotunda. We walled about three blocks from Naval Lodge No. 4 to the U.S. Capitol stopping briefly in front of the Capitol at the statue of former President and Brother James A. Garfield and there gave a sort speech. Then we made our way through a one hour wait inline passing through security check points then into the rotunda where Brother Ford was ling in state. One by one we gave our respect and honors to our fallen Brother.

    For pictures and videos visit

    http://www.acacia16.org/Honoring_Brother_Gerald_R_Ford.htm

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  2. Christopher HodappMon Jan 08, 03:43:00 AM 2007

    Here's a link that clicks:
    http://www.acacia16.org/Honoring_Brother_Gerald_R_Ford.htm

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