january - Grand Encampment, Knights Templar

Continued from page 17Letters to the Editorformal banquet when the presentationis made. Consequently, the Proceedingsof the Grand Encampment containno record of who the National Awardrecipients are. This lack of record tendsto minimize the knowledge of the awardand tends to overshadow its importance.Most Sir Knights are probably not evenaware of its existence.We can at least be proud, I think, thatSir Knight Borgnine has been rewardedfor his service by the Knights Templar aswell as the Scottish Rite and the ScreenActors’ Guild.Fraternally,W. Bruce Pruitt, PGC, Californiastandard of a Mason. Even if his assertionswere correct, the manner in which he expressedthem was, at best, coarse and vulgar.I would hope that a Sir Knight near tohim will whisper wise counsel in his ear andhelp him see the error of his ways, and I willpray that this happens.Please know that your efforts as ManagingEditor of the Knight Templar magazineare greatly appreciated. May the hand of theAlmighty rest upon you and your endeavors.Fraternally, and with Kindest Regards inHis Majesty’s Service:Sir Knight Ric KinneyIvanhoe Commandery No. 21Kansas City, KansasDear Sir Knight John Palmer:I bid you greetings in the name of ourbeloved Fraternity and that of our mostChristian order. I trust this note finds allwell with you and yours.First, let me say that I enjoy theKnight Templar magazine very much.You and your “staff” do a fine job eachmonth, bringing us relevant and interestingreading.Sir, I must apologize for your being sentsuch a hateful and venomous letter from SirKnight Rickheim. While I do not know himin any fashion, he is a member of the orderthat I cherish. It is the reputation and perceptionof this order that I take a great dealof care in upholding. His letter was riddledwith inaccuracies, false accusations, andconduct that should be beneath the lowestYour PS is absolutely brilliant; really putsthe whole question into perspective.[May 2012 Letters to the Editor]Fraternally,Roger HannemannClaremont Commandery No. 9Rockland, MaineJohn,Just a quick note of thanks for all ofyour hard work with the Knight Templarmagazine. I always enjoy reading it andappreciate the time and energy you putinto it.Yours,Peter W. Brusoe20 january 2013