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John Thompson, Grand Historian Masonic funerals are performed as a Masonic duty Darryl Flowers, Sun Times
and as a token of respect and fraternal affection to the
memory of the departed Brother. A Masonic funeral is John Thompson, Grand Historian
in large part a celebration of a man’s life, and a reminder
John Thompson, Grand Historianto all that he upheld the high standards of character John Thompson, Grand Historian
expected of a Mason; it honors a man of honor. It is a
beautiful thing, and one of the most solemn duties of
all Masons.
The Apron presentation reminds us among other
things that upon becoming a Mason, the first gift from
the Lodge is the lambskin apron, and when a Mason
passes, the last gift from the Lodge is the apron.
The Evergreen reminds us that we have an
imperishable part within us which will survive the grave
and like the evergreen our souls will hereafter flourish
in eternal spring.
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