Rollen Phillips Receives T. S. Parvin Award at Grand Lodge.

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Some weeks ago I mentioned to one of our newest Masons that I felt one of the nicest things about Freemasonry was the cross generational aspect of the fraternity. Justin Dodge is 31 years old, Rollen Phillips is 91 and yet the two of them have formed a bond that is a pleasure to see. Justin wrote the paper nominating Rollen for the T. S. Parvin Award at Grand Lodge and the award was presented tonight. It is well deserving.
Most Worshipful Grand Master Craig C. Hummel, Rollen Phillips and Justin Dodge (I have never see a prouder expression on Justin's face and I will tell you that there were tears in his (and my) eyes when the award was presented.

Rollen looks pretty proud, also.

That is Rollen's son on the right. He came all the way from Ohio to see the award presented. I think that when he showed up Rollen began to suspect something. Until that time Justin had kept him in the dark with a little fib to get him to come to Grand Lodge. And I know for a fact that it bothered Justin to to be entirely truthful but it is supposed to be a surprise. (He told Rollen that the Grand Lodge wanted to give him recognition for helping Justin to get his Masonic Instructor Certificate.

That is Rollen's wife Betty on the right and his daughter -in - law. Great picture.

Here are the rest of the pictures from this evening.

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