July 4, 2014
Brethren,
What an extraordinary day we are celebrating today. Independence is one of the treasured gifts that we all can enjoy. We are celebrating the 238th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. On July 4, 1776, representatives from the original thirteen colonies signed the Declaration of Independence announcing independence from British Empire. The Declaration proclaimed that “all men are created equal” and that all men enjoyed “unalienable rights” including “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Freemasons were involved in these principle throughout the history of the United States of America. The history of Freemasonry and the history of this country are very clearly interwoven. Freemasons continue to play an essential part by ensuring the foundation of a successful and productive nation. Your promise and preservation render these achievements possible. Take a time on this day to remember what independence and freedom means to you and renew your masonic obligation in your heart. Let each one of us make a promise, that as long as we live, we will be good citizens of our country in the best of our abilities and we will work to make our country into a better nation with each passing day. May our country always flourishes and rejoices many more years of independence.
Happy July 4th my Brothers,
Wor. Ali Taciroglu
Master, Charity Lodge