tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post8891848423833643769..comments2008-05-16T20:04:52.365-07:00Theron Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071430921547904160noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-86030983571949002472008-05-16T20:04:00.000-07:002008-05-16T20:04:00.000-07:00At about 12:20 PM, Tuesday, May 13, at Kaiser Hospital in Riverside, Ca, Our Brother, Theron Dunn joined the Great Architect of the Universe in HIS Lodge.<BR/>Our Brother faught a good fight, but his body could no longer put up that fight. All will be pleased to know he had no pain or suffering in his last days. And I believe the last face he saw was that of his Loving Wife, Barbara. During his time in the hospital, she stood valiantly at his side.<BR/>It was his wish that his body be cremated and there will be a Memorial Service in the next month or so. I will give you as much notice as possible, as to the location, date and time of the event. It WILL be a Masonic Memorial Service held within a Lodge of Master Masons. The wishes and desires of our departed Brother, his family and Masonry in general are all being considered. I am assuming there will be quite a number of you attending and will do all in our power to provide for Brother Theron; a replica of the Masonic Funeral he witnessed when his Grandfather passed away a number of years ago. That funeral was the reason he sought out Masonry.<BR/>Our Brother, was loved and honored by many around the Globe. He worked hard in the Lodges of our District and he loved the Craft like many of us do, with our whole hearts. He may have had his controversial moments, but no one could ever accuse him of being "disconnected".<BR/>So we just stay to him<BR/>"Until then, my Brother, until then; FAREWELLSon of Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880457816672605645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-77387665495473033422008-05-14T14:17:00.000-07:002008-05-14T14:17:00.000-07:00Wonderful idea, I look forward to seeing it reach fruition; however, my only concern is how will the Prince Hall perspective be logged into the annals of Masonry?SLUMP FACADEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08731954755650424082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-29194627162952284052008-05-10T22:21:00.000-07:002008-05-10T22:21:00.000-07:00I've only just heard the news of your hospitalization: my thoughts and prayers are with you. Fight the fight, Brother, and come back to us.<BR/><BR/>Yours Faithfully,<BR/>Mike HalleranWayfaring Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13751379276577510809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-9000661005550366272008-05-07T18:56:00.000-07:002008-05-07T18:56:00.000-07:00<I>Dunce wrote:</I><BR/><BR/><I>ok. Why is this group needed?</I><BR/><BR/>That's a surprisingly fair question. The reason is to spread the light, to share insights and views, to grow as Masons. Its nothing new. The Quarum Coronati and Philalethes and the Grand Lodge Research Lodges are ALL efforts to spread the light and to learn more. This is one more example of spreading the light.<BR/><BR/><I> thought American freemasonry was perfect the way it was, just a non profit fraternal org.<BR/><BR/>nothing more!</I><BR/><BR/>This is a non sequiteur and does not follow. The Masonic Society is for Masonic Education and Learning. American Freemasonry is SO MUCH more than just a non profit. That you even write such a thing declares you really don't get Freemasonry. I am sorry about that.<BR/><BR/><I>Why would we need such a group?</I><BR/><BR/>Perhaps you haven't been exposed to Freemasonry? Its all about learning and becoming a better man through the most excellent tenets of our fraternity. We study these, and write and discuss these tenets that we might polish our ashlars and become better men.<BR/><BR/><I>a change to our meaning?</I><BR/><BR/>Same meaning its always had... just another way of spreading the light of knowledge.<BR/><BR/><I>We are volunteers here in America, nothing more</I><BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about your group. My Freemasonry is so much more vibrant and alive. It makes a difference in my life every single day. I wish better for you. Perhaps when you join a lodge you might learn better?Theron Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071430921547904160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-76739413256562594942008-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:002008-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:00ok<BR/>why is this group needed?<BR/>i thought american freemasonry was perfect the way it was,<BR/><BR/>just a non profit fraternal org.<BR/><BR/>nothing more!<BR/><BR/>why would we need such a group?<BR/><BR/>a change to our meaning?<BR/>we are volunteers here in america, nothing moreT. Ron Duncehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245304543455678913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-87680552665576123492008-05-06T18:57:00.000-07:002008-05-06T18:57:00.000-07:00T. Dunce...<BR/><BR/>Could you repeat that in English please?Theron Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071430921547904160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-38574437049509446572008-05-06T08:30:00.000-07:002008-05-06T08:30:00.000-07:00I'm confused?<BR/><BR/>How does one improve something already perfect?<BR/><BR/>That seems like an admission of "something" lacking, and if so, how can something so great lack anything thing?<BR/><BR/>Who do these men think they are to claim MY Anglo Freemasonry is lacking "something"?<BR/><BR/>Why do men with Minds continue to down grade MY Freemasonry that I love so much?<BR/><BR/>Can't we all just get along?<BR/><BR/>What is so wrong with Anglo Masonry being nothing more than non-profit? Where we are volunteers?<BR/>Looking to pass the time and get a few Titles along the way?T. Ron Duncehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245304543455678913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-69071957990384854922008-05-04T08:45:00.000-07:002008-05-04T08:45:00.000-07:00Zef;<BR/><BR/>Good point, and I appreciate your taking the time to leave it. I joined the Society YESTERDAY, and as such, I have no more opinion of it than the announcement I copied and pasted here. <BR/><BR/>I personally know many of the Founders, and have dealt with most of the rest over the years. Based on that alone, I forked over the $39. As I experience anything with the group, I will, as I have done in the past, share more.<BR/><BR/>Meantime, it seems a good exercise in Masonic Education to get together men with an interest in researched historical freemasonry. Chris Hodapp, John Cooper and Adam Kendall are just THREE on that list whom I have a great admiration for in terms of Masonic Education and knowledge. MW Doan and Paul Bessel I know of as great minds and founts of knowledge.<BR/><BR/>So being a member of this group cannot help but pass on some good information... hence the recommendation.Theron Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071430921547904160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-42976575595382810882008-05-04T07:40:00.000-07:002008-05-04T07:40:00.000-07:00And again I say, "Ok, so you can copy and paste some information into your blog. But what is your opinion on the Masonic Society? Is it worth it?"Zefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05357520438722086745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607997782014255741.post-21149476882814205542008-05-04T04:25:00.000-07:002008-05-04T04:25:00.000-07:00Excellent news. I hope to see this be wildly successful.<BR/><BR/>BrandtJohn Galthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17673745675058971875noreply@blogger.com