It is difficult to convey the feelings we have to fully communicate our appreciation for the dedication, courage, and sacrifice, that our veterans have made for freedom. So, we will offer you this video presentation, and a few words more.
Here’s to the Heroes – A tribute by the Masons of Division 8, Free and Accepted Masons of California
Never to allow their Love of God to ever wane or sag
Through patriotism they put their families on hold
To battle evil in all weather, even in the cold
It’s to their sacrifice that we honor them today
We owe each of them a debt that we shall never be able to repay
So proudly fly our Flag every chance you get
In honor of those men and women whose memory we now protect
Memorial Day – over 7,000 bikers rolled from Indiana Ave in Riverside , up Arlington Ave, and Alessandro and Van Buren to Rliverside National Cemetery for the memorial to our veterans . Among them were several avid Mason bikers. These bikers ranged from the big Harleys to some little bikes. Some were even 3 wheel. They all paid an entry fee and entertained thousands lining the streets all the way to Riverside National. It all began at 9:11 AM (obvious significance there) and it took well over an hour for them all to roll out and eventually ararive for the 11AM ceremony “Salute to Fallen Heroes”. Just another great thing we Masons participate in for our country.
Submitted by John Channon, Inspector 822nd