10th Anniversary Ceremony,
Wreath-Laying, Banquet
Aug. 23 for Friend to Friend Monument

Ten years ago, on Saturday morning, Aug. 21, thousands of people were in Gettysburg when the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument was dedicated in the enhanced National Military Cemetery Annex by R.W. Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr. In the afternoon, a huge Masonic parade led by the Grand Lodge Officers filled the streets of the historic town. Since then, the striking, larger-than-life statue of Union Captain and Brother Henry Bingham coming to the aid of Confederate General and Brother Lewis Armistead during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, has attracted thousands of visitors, paying tribute to the bonds of Brotherhood that transcends political differences and the emotions of war.

This year, on Saturday, Aug. 23, there will be a 10th Anniversary Memorial ceremony and wreath-laying at the Monument, followed by a celebration banquet across Steinwehr Avenue in the Dobbins House where the guest speaker will be the noted sculptor of the Friend to Friend statue, Ron Tunison, of Cairo, NY. The Memorial Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m., followed by an Anniversary Banquet at 5:30 p.m.

Bro. Sheldon A. Munn and Bro. John F. Schwartz, whose ideas and suggestions inspired the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial, are arranging the 10th Anniversary Ceremony and Banquet. Everyone is invited. No reservations are required to attend the 4:00 p.m. ceremony at the Monument. Reservations are required for the banquet at a cost of $25 per person (print this page). For information, contact Sheldon Munn at (717) 770-0235 or e-mail: diamunns@aol.com.