Veterans Day

Wednesday was Veterans Day. The day we as Americans honor those who have given of themselves to serve in the military. Countless thousands have given their lives to defend and protect our great Nation. Many more thousands today serve in defense of our country.

In honor of those Veterans the Des Moines Scottish Rite put on a program based on the old ritual of the 30th degree. This was my favorite Scottish Rite degree until the new changes. The "old" degree was filled with patriotism, lessons of equality, and defense of democracy. The flag lecture tells the history of the American Emblem. This was one of my very favorite lectures I have given. I remember it still.

Here is L to R: Myself, Kay, and John

Many of the "old" cast took parts for this public event. The ritual was completely changed (except the flag lecture and school house lecture, which never were ritual) but the ideas of the degree shown through. Over 140 people attended and gave the portrayal high marks. These lectures have been performed for other organizations and lodges. Greg, the school house lecturer and I are happy to go give the the lectures as a program.

Thanks to Kurt and the Des Moines Consistory for the photos.
It was a great evening honoring those who have and those who continue to serve America in the military. God Bless You!