Brethren,
We pause in our labors to pay our tribute of love and esteem to our departed Illustrious Brother John Smith 33°, PGM in Oregon who, since the last service of our Lodge, has passed from the cares and troubles of this transitory existence into the Celestial Lodge above. We approach this solemn moment in a spirit of reverence and solemnity, our hearts heavy with the awareness that never again in the mortal life shall we experience the warm spirit of friendship and brotherhood that our deceased brother, extended to us. But, we are secure in the knowledge that they live eternally in the Lodge above and in our memory.
Brother John Smith was a devoted member of the Coos Bay Valley where he was PR for many years and was also a past Grand Master of Oregon. His influence and masonic leadership has help shape Oregon masonry into what it is today. He will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and loved ones.
Unnumberd Masons, friends, and inviduals were assisted by Ill. Brother John in countless ways across the years; some known and many unknown. He was a true Mason is all aspects. My prayers for him in his resting place of peace and secruity are extended to his family from whom he will not be lost from memory and impact of life.
Richard Maris, 32 KCCH, KT
Eugene Valley.
PM McKenzie River Lodge 195