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.