Paying our respects

17 July 24

At 6.45 am on Anzac Day, brethren started to gather at the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place for the Annual laying of a wreath on behalf of the Freemasons Association and the Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT.

Within 30 minutes there were over 40 masons, including three Past Grand Masters, the Assistant Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. There were also a number of ladies and children participating.

At 7.15 am the President of the Freemasons Association, RW Bro Benjamin Joseph Tubridy JGW and the Vice President, MW Bro Dr Gregory Henry Levenston PGM and the ladies, children and brethren proceeded to march up to the cenotaph at Martin Place to lay the wreaths.

Following the wreath-laying, some 30 masons and partners headed to the Masonic Club for breakfast, tea, coffee and Anzac Biscuits. A presentation of a sword to MW Bro Derek James Robson AM CMH PGM was conducted by The Travelling Cobber group of masons.

It was a great morning and impressive to see such an increase in the number of masons attending this event, to pay respects to the men and women who served to protect our great nation.