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SMC Reception 2001 PhotosPhoto Album Credits State Master Councilor Justin Nobles was honored with a reception at Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta, Georgia. Samuel S. Lawrence Chapter did an excellent job preparing for the event with good food, music and bright decorations.
Justin welcomes guests as they arrive to show their support for him and the other new State Officers.
Everyone was dressed in their finest to show the importance of the event.
Jon Challen begins the introduction of the State Officers. Senior Stewart Robert Warr is the first to be introduced.
Last, but not least, to be formally introduced to the assembled audience was the guest of honor, Justin Nobles, State Master Councilor of Georgia DeMolay.
Yaarab Temple provided a beautiful setting for the many guests that had assembled for the reception.
Justin departed from his previously prepared remarks and gave a moving tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack on New York and Washington on September 11, 2001. He told the audience that he had considered canceling the reception, but decided instead to dedicate the reception to the victims and use the opportunity to collect funds for the Red Cross.
As State Marshal Perry Bennett held the flag, the frequently repeated pledge took on a new meaning in the hearts of those assembled. Many of the DeMolay members are of military age and the weight of preserving the future for our nation will rest upon their shoulders and the shoulders of many other American sons across this country.
Georgia Executive Officer, Marc Bohn, commends Justin for remembering the victims of the attack on America and endorses the fund raising effort. He holds up a specially marked container in which to make donations.
Justin calls up a representative from each of the Chapters and the State Officers to light a special candle for the victims. He lights the last candle himself. It is a thoughtful and symbolic act that moves everyone present. It is at times like this that the true meaning of what it means to be an American comes out.
State Sweetheart, Dawn Human, signs a special poster to be sent with Georgia DeMolay's contribution to the Red Cross to help the victims. Justin's slogan, "Building Upon A Foundation" took on a special significance in light of the horrific collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The terrible tragedy had shaken America to its very foundation, but those at the reception were of like mind with all Americans everywhere that we will rebuild upon the rock solid foundation of freedom. Justin's efforts to contribute to the relief of the victims was well appreciated by all. The tragedy was frequently discussed at each table and in conversations between concerned citizens. The unified spirit so evident throughout America was much in evidence here. One of the seven cardinal virtues of a DeMolay is patriotism, and the true spirit of America was felt by all.
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