MY 2021-2022 Officer Installations
Yes, we had an installation of Lodge Officer at Hill City Lodge #456 and it went quite well. Richard Garrett was duly and constitutionally installed as Worshipful Master for Masonic Year 2021-2022. The full slate of officers is shown here. Outgoing WM Luke Michaels, now Junior Past Master, was presented with his Past Master apron in the new version released this year by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas as well as a standing ovation for his leadership – and perseverance – as Hill City Lodge’s first (and hopefully only) pandemic Master. New WM Garrett was also presented with keys to the Lodge and the traditional Master’s belt buckle by JPM Michaels. Retiring Lodge Secretary Phillip Dewailly was presented with a gift of thanks for his many years of dedication serving in that office.
We also transitioned our Master Masons Lodge of Sorrow for the ensuing Masonic year. We had a very good turnout on this Family Night with many of the Masons’ wives whom we haven’t seen in a while because of the pandemic and lockdown, which is mostly beyond us. With that and a full slate of enthusiastic officers, we look forward to an outstanding year of growth and rejuvenation.
Uncle Bob’s Masonic Burial Service
It was a sad day, but a beautiful day. We luckily had a break from the 11 straight days of rain and maybe as many as 40 Brethren attended the burial service for our beloved Brother, Uncle Bob Schmidt, PM. Brother Kent Kinkade, PM, presided in excellent form. He knew Uncle Bob was watching and would correct him if he made a mistake. Several of our tough ol’ Texas Masons got a little teary eyed as we gave him our goodbyes for his journey to the Celestial Lodge above. May he ever rest among the evergreens.
