On Sept. 24, 2007, the Pennsylvania Shield and Square Club held its Annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Banquet. The Master of Ceremonies was Bro. Edward J. Donnelly, Richard Vaux- Ivanhoe Lodge No. 384, Philadelphia, President of the club. He presented the Southeast Regional Award to Philadelphia Police Officer and Bro. Lawrence E. Leissner, Lodge No. 2, Philadelphia. Bro. Leissner was recognized for his brave actions during an exchange of gun fire with a suspect who had just fatally wounded three people and was attempting to shoot others.