 |
A Veteran's Day Message from our Grand Master
My Dear Brothers:
It has been said, and it is so true, that a VETERAN is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life'.
That is Honor!
That is Courage!
That is Patriotism!
That is Personal Sacrifice!
Unfortunately, there are too many people in this country who no longer understand this.
There are far too many folks who simply do not get it!
I am proud to say that Masons understand this. Masons get it! And Masons will never forget it!
This year, Veteran's Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th.
As your Grand Master, I am asking you to pause in whatever you are doing, wherever you are on this Veteran's Day. And when the hands of the clock reach the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of this Eleventh Month: Stop for just a moment and join with me in a silent prayer.
Say a silent prayer for our men and women in the Armed Forces and for their safe return to family, friends and loved-ones.
And say a prayer for each of those who served our Nation as members of the military at whatever time in their lives.
Without their sacrifices we would not enjoy what we have in America today.
As Masons we will never forget them.
God Bless our men and women in the Military and God Bless our Veterans!
God Bless you and God Bless these United States of America!
Fraternally yours,
Edward G. Gilbert
Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York
|
|
       |
