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love and compassion for everyone, regardless
of colour or creed. His dedicated service to
the Order and his profound knowledge of the
teachings singled him out for high office at an
early stage.
Shortly after joining the Order, Bob became
involved with other active members in the UK
and worked diligently to promote the teachings;
a service much needed at the time. He was a
founder member of the Joseph Priestley Chapter
in the north of England and subsequently served
in its administration. He moved from York with
his parents to London while in his 20s and
there joined the Francis Bacon Chapter where
he served in several administrative positions,
including that of Master.
While in his early 30's Bob was invited
by the Supreme Grand Lodge in the USA to set
up an administrative office for the purpose of
distributing monographs and other literature
to members in the UK and Africa. This office
was set up in Bognor Regis and Bob created in
the same building a wonderful temple that was
much patronised. Soon his organising skills and
knowledge of printing, which was his trade,
resulted in an invitation to take up work at the
Grand Lodge in the USA. For some years he
worked on the printed matter that the English
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Who We Really Are
The great teachings unanimously emphasise
that all peace, wisdom and joy in the universe are
already within us; we don’t have to gain, develop
or attain them. We’re like a child standing in
a beautiful park with his eyes shut tight. We
don’t need to imagine trees, flowers, deer, birds
and sky; we merely need to open our eyes and
realise what is already here, who we really are.
Anonymous
The Rosicrucian Beacon -- September 2006
Grand Lodge distributed throughout the world,
whilst having an oversight of the office in England
and some African countries, particularly Nigeria.
Within a few years he became head of the printing
section by his appointment as Grand Treasurer.
In that capacity he travelled frequently to many
countries, lecturing and overseeing the work of
various administrations.
Bob succeeded Chris Warnken on
his retirement from office as Grand Master
and in that office he became responsible to
the Supreme Grand Lodge of AMORC for
all affiliated bodies in English and Spanish
speaking countries and for the Department of
Instruction. He travelled extensively for many
years before retiring. Many will best remember
him for his inspiring monthly articles in the
Rosicrucian Digest. These uplifting messages
encapsulated the essence of the teachings of the
Order in a simple and direct way.
Bob suffered a stroke in his latter years
and his mind was affected. He was confined to
hospital in New York and due to his condition
was unable to communicate with his many
friends throughout the world. He passed through
transition peacefully, and will be remembered
fondly as one of the leading lights of his
generation.