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Fraternity. We can meet this challenge if those of us who stand on platforms of leadership built by the
intelligence, effort and sacrifice of our forebearers and warmed by the applause earned by their dedication,
remember who we are, where we came from, what we were taught and what we promised to do.”

The Proceedings of the Annual Communication over which Most Worshipful Brother Warren J Gilbert Jr
presided will have recorded in minute detail all the events which took place; the numbers, the resolutions
acted upon, the reports of the various committees, the introduction of and speeches by distinguished
visitors. But they can in no way begin to express the spirit, goodwill and dedication of the Grand Master.
They will note statistically the visits he made to the Lodges of Washington, but they will not say much
about the warm feelings he left behind after those visits. They will not mention the visits he made to
patients in hospitals and nursing homes. They will not comment upon the sincerity and warmth of his
welcomes to visitors from other Jurisdictions at our Grand Lodge Communication or his tact,
consideration and kindness in governing the discussions on resolutions at the business portion of the
Annual Session.

Although these things will not be part of the written record, they will be imprinted upon the memory of
all who have had the privilege to associate with him. His unfailing good humor, his sincere belief in charity
as the greatest function of Masonry and his eloquence in proclaiming the principles and ideals of the
Fraternity mark him as a great Mason, a worthy successor to all the great Grand Masters who have
preceded him.

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