AIM:   To be a friend to everyone and to always be a man of Honor 

MOTTO:  Wake up each day and strive to be a better person than I was the day before

EMBLEMS:  Eagle and Crosses

FUN EMBLEMS:  Motorcycles and Postage Stamps

WATCH WORDS:      Kindness: Be kind in all that you say and do

Truth: Always speak the truth

FLOWERS: Blue Forget me Not and Fall Colored Chrysanthemum (Mums) Forget me not because it is a symbol of the love and respect I have for masonry. Chrysanthemums because they are a reminder to us that no matter how bleak fall & winter may seem, Spring is just around the corner

COLORS: RED and BLUE

FAVORITE SONGS: Amazing Grace, Easy Loving, and Ring of Fire

SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity, Colossians 3:13   Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.  Forgive, as the LORD forgave you, JOB 42:10   After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.

DEDICATION:  I lovingly dedicate my year in the Grand Family to my beautiful Mom, Ruby.  She was one of my best friends and was always a major driving force in my life. I also dedicate this year to all the Past Grands that came before me. Without their guidance and support, I would not be here today.