From left to right: Bro. and Pastor Charles H. Lacquement, D.D., Bro. and Elizabethtown Mayor Bud Greiner, Dr. Vicki L. Gillmore, R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette, and Bro. Joseph E. Murphy.

The Masonic Homes paid tribute to veterans who have served our country at a Memorial Program on May 21 at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Health Care Center Roosevelt Building Assembly Room.

Guest speakers included R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette; Elizabethtown Mayor Bro. Bud Greiner; Joseph E. Murphy, Executive Director/CEO of the Masonic Homes; Dr. Vicki L. Gillmore, Administrator of Health Care Services; and Pastor Charles H. Lacquement, D.D., Director of Pastoral Care.

Grand Master Ernette called the ceremony "a wonderful opportunity to be together and honor the veterans of America." Mayor Greiner, a WWII Army veteran, said, "Sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance." A musical tribute was provided by the Masonic Homes' Men's Chorus, who sang patriotic songs and hymns.

"Many of our residents have either served our nation in a military capacity or have loved someone who did," said Bro. Murphy. "Programs such as this allow individuals to come together, enjoy camaraderie while celebrating their patriotism, and remembering important times in their lives."

Bro. Stewart Titus, a member of the Masonic Homes Men's Chorus, presents a memorial narration entitled "The Flag."