The vital part that Masonry has had in the creation and preservation of those ideals which account for our country's greatness should be viewed with pride and appreciation by every Mason.
But, there is that time in history when we who are the inheritors of greatness must serve with the same zeal and determination which characterized those whom we of today honor and respect.
We hark back to George Washington, to Joseph Warren, to Benjamin Franklin, to Paul Revere, all stalwart Masons and Patriots. We cannot attain their stature, but we can best perpetuate their greatness by being active in the effort to preserve for posterity all that they worked for, fought for, died for. We must create greatness today, for our children of tomorrow.
