My Sir Knights I say to you let us be faithful, trusting and obedient to God in all our undertakings. Communicate with one another in a way that people will look at us as men of integrity. They will not see us but see the God in us. The best things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart. It is good to have an end to journey toward but it is the journey that matters in the end.
Sir Knights, on January 14, 1987 I knocked on the door of masonry and it was open unto me. On May 16, 1987 myself and eight others were raised to the sublime degree of a master mason, without the support and leadership of Senior Deacon George Gravley, Junior Deacon William Gay, Senior Steward Samuel Graham and many others, this would not have been possible, May they Rest in Peace. On that day it was the realization of a dream.
Sir Knights I humbly accept the prestigious position of Most Eminent Grand Commander of this United Grand Commandery Masonic Knights Templar-Prince Hall Affiliated Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. I thank you for the trust and the confidence that you have placed in me. With sincere dignity, I will strive to do my best to be worthy of this honor.
