Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic Fraternity is founded, must be promote of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother.
[GEORGE WASHINGTON]
The Fourth of July is a very important day for all Americans, as it marks the birth of our country. We proud Americans gather each year to celebrate this grand day with displays of national pride. As Freemasons, we are very fortunate to be intertwined with the history of this great nation and we joyfully join in all the celebrations of this great land.
This year, marks the second gathering of the First and Second Erie Masonic District families to march in the Lancaster Independence Day Parade, which attracts well over 5,000 people each year and this year was no different!
This event has quickly turned into a matter of pride and honor for many of our Brethren and Masonic family members. Like many events this year, there was an increase in participation from across the Masonic community. This event had well over 20 participants from 5 different lodges, four Masters of Lodges (Transportation, Millennium, Eggertsville-Grand Island, and Harmonie), two leaders from our Masonic youth (Triangle and DeMolay), as well as having the most cars and floats in the parade (six in total). Additionally, many of our Brethren, family members, and supporters lined the streets of this parade letting out grand cheers as our procession past. It was a most wonderful moment to experience!
I want to thank everyone that took the time to support this event either by marching in the parade, driving a car, pulling a float, helping to decorate, taking pictures, pushing cars out the mud, buying a tee shirt, cooking food, sharing a smile, loaning a screw driver, cheering as we past, running out and hugging a Brother you haven’t seen in years, or just by sending positive vibes. To all of you that made this day so very special, thank you!
Special thanks to Bro. and Past President of the RJKFC Donald Monheim for his help in organizing the event. Additionally, I would like to thank Bro. Chirs Walters and his family for once again graciously opening up their home and being such amazingly wonderful host!
I cannot wait for next year and hope to see you all there!
- Bro. President of the RJKFC Jon Korta
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