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My fellow DeMolay brothers. Just to let you and the world know. I have taken my Master Mason Degree last night. I am now a Mason. Kinda proud of that. But I am still proud of the fact I am a DeMolay!!!!!

Fraturnally,
Brother Derek Runge, PMC, Senior Decean, BHK, FM, LK,
MM Hiram Lodge #123 Fort Pierre, SD.

Congrats Brother!

thanks Brother Kevin!! It was a very impressive ceremony and I enjoyed myself.

Brother Derek

I can still remember when I took the MM Degree! As if becoming a MM wasn't joyous enough, I was able to have my Dad and older brother take part in the degree.

In the words of Dad Don Crowley - "Just remember to find true honor you must always remember 3 things: Who you are; What you are; and What you represent!" And also, never forget those that helped you along your journey, and always reach back to help those following in your footsteps!

Is it true that presidential candidate B. OBAMA is a Prince Hall Mason? Please let me know.

As much as I hate to say it, I don't think so. I emailed him on the subject but, in campaign fashion, got a response that said "we can't answer this, but we will take it into account, blah blah blah." Apparently this allegation was made by anti-mason to discredit him. (can anyone say backfire?)

Brother Kevin,

Well Me and my dad were Raised that very night to the degree of a master mason. Somethign I will always hold true to my heart. But I also had the oppurtunity to speak and I had to thank my fellow Senior DeMolay brothers for there work in the Masonic Degrees. I had mostly everybody that iniated me in DeMolay INiate me in the lodge. That also means a lot to me. But it was something I cnat ever forget and one that was joyable but long .

Brother Derek

congrats brother i wish u well in both orders

Congratulations Brother!

I also remember my night of being Raised. My grandfather and uncle were both there for it and it was one of the most memorable events of my life!

I also enjoy helping my younger DeMolay Brothers who step into the world of Masonry, I was actually at an EA degree just last night for a DeMolay Brother.

Hope you enjoy your trip through the lodge. It's a never-ending experience.

S&F

Thanks Brother,

It has been interesting. I proved up long form. Which was after each of the degrees in teh section I memorized it all. When I was examined I could even tell the examiner what he was sapose to ask me lol. But it was something I look at as a proud moment. I have had a lot of positive people inspire me through my DeMolay and Masonic start. ones who mean the most to me. And I can always look back at and say thank you. I dont think they will ever truly understand how much they have impacted my life. If it wasnt for DeMolay or the lodge. i prolly wouldent be here today. DeMolay kept me out of trouble and was there for me throught the hardest times. I can only look back and just keep doing what I am doing for this Order. It truly is The BEST!
Fraturnally,
Brother Derek Runge, PMC, Senior Decean, BHK,LK,FM
MM Hiram lodge #123 Fort Pierre, South Dakota