Recent articles in The Pennsylvania Freemason about sons raising fathers spurred interesting recollections of events almost a half-century ago for Robert C. Sutherland, Kingston Lodge No. 395, Wyoming. He notes, "I'm proud to say that I gave my father all three of his degrees and was able to actually raise my son, too." Bro. Sutherland was made a Mason in 1951 and exactly one year later in January, February, and March, he conferred all three degrees on his father. Then some 40 years after that, when his son was made a Mason in Buffalo, NY, he was privileged to serve as his guide. Unfortunately, snow kept him from traveling for the Fellowcraft degree; but, when the Master Mason's degree was conferred, the Worshipful Master invited Bro. Sutherland to the East to participate in raising his son.

After installing his son, Kevin L. Kriner, as Worshipful Master of George Washington Lodge No. 143, Chambersburg, Thomas L. Kriner, P.M., presented him with a gavel. The elder Bro. Kriner has been a Mason for 27 years and served as Worshipful Master in 1997.

While serving as Worshipful Master of Homestead-Amity-McCandless Lodge No. 582, Dravosburg, Thomas E. Barlow was recognized at the stated meeting on Mar. 20 for 50 years of service to Freemasonry. In the presence of John W. Hisiro, D.D.G.M., 49th Masonic District, Herman Beattie, P.M., and Principal of the 49th Masonic District School of Instruction, presented Bro. Barlow with his Emblem of Gold. There were 75 members and visiting brethren attending.

Harmony Lodge No. 429, Zelienople, paid special tribute to all veterans when it dedicated a newly installed flag pole in their memory. As a special honor to one of the lodge's appointed officers, Jack Wick, S.D., the first flag flown from the new pole was one that he brought home from Vietnam. Bro. Wick was a Special Forces trooper in the war zone in the late 1960's. When his company was deactivated, he retrieved the company flag as a memento and a reminder of the experiences he shared with his comrades-in-arms.