Masons are
virtuous men who set an example by the way they live and
act. While we may not be able to change the world, we try to
make our small corner of it a little bit better. We can be
counted upon to help where we are needed, and we support so many
people through our charitable endeavors. And Masons are
honorable men whose word is their bond, we can be trusted
and relied upon. We act morally, live virtuously, and behave
honorably, and we are dedicated to the pursuit of truth,
justice, and toleration.
What makes us
Brothers is that we have voluntarily undertaken very substantial
and significant obligations to help, aid, and assist each other.
But we don’t focus on just helping each other; we care about our
country and community as well. And we focus on building our own
character. We are good men, but we seek to be better men. Not
better than each other, but better than we now are. We strive to
be better husbands and fathers, better neighbors and citizens,
and yes, better Masons.
Here is some
information about me. I was born in The Bronx, New York. I am a
Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the City College of New York, and did
graduate work in international relations at Columbia University.
I received my Law degree from American University and am a
member of the bar in both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the
District of Columbia. I was a senior executive in the Central
Intelligence Agency and am now retired after a 40-year career.
I am married to the former Gwendolyn May and have two daughters,
Alyssa and Suzanne. I am a member of Temple Rodef Shalom.
Here are my Masonic
affiliations. I was made a Master Mason in Henry Lodge No. 57 on
December 7, 1976, and am a Life Member in Perpetuity (LMIP). I
served as its Worshipful Master in 1982, served as Secretary
from 1983-1985 and have been a Trustee since 1984. I am also an
LMIP member of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120. I was District
Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District 58 in 1989 and
Secretary-Treasurer of the C.A. Sinclair, Jr. Area Masonic
School since 1991. I was Chairman of the Grand Lodge Community
Service Committee and served on the Jurisprudence and Education
Committees. I have been a member of the Board of Governors of
the Masonic Home of Virginia for two terms. I was Grand Junior
Steward in 1999 and elected as Grand Junior Deacon in 2003.
I am a member of the
Valley of Alexandria, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and was
invested Knight Commander Court of Honor in 1995 and coroneted a
33° Inspector General Honorary in 2001. I am a Past High Priest
of Loudoun Royal Arch Chapter No. 55 and Past District Grand
High Priest of Capitular District No. 17; Charter Member and
Past Sovereign Master of Perfect Ashlar Council No. 349, Allied
Masonic Degrees; a member of Kena Shrine Center, A.A.O.N.M.S.;
Old Dominion Chapter No. 364, National Sojourners; Light Horse
Harry Lee Camp, Heroes of ’76; and Hope Chapter No. 73, Order of
the Eastern Star.
I was honored to
receive the John Blair Jr. Service Medal from the Grand Lodge of
Virginia, the Gold Honor Award from the York Rite Sovereign
College of North America and the DeMolay Honorary Legion of
Honor from the Order of DeMolay.
