All- For those who have not heard, Brother Bill Shipman passed away yesterday. I don’t have any more details and I have not heard about memorial services yet. Brother Shipman was a big part of the Eastgate Travelers Club, Eastgate Monday morning study club and a huge supporter of anyone who wanted to improve his Masonic ritual. It was Brother Bill who helped to show me that I could learn ritual and still have fun with it. I will always remember that when he took the step in degree work, he was able to turn his feet in completely opposite directions. His toes would be next to his heels, feet side by side. When I struggled with my ritual Bill would do something and bring a smile to my face when I needed it and let me get refocused. I am being selfish when I say that I will miss my friend. I hope and pray that I can bring as much to Masonry as Bill brought to me. Please keep Brother Bill and his family in your thoughts and prayers! I will pass on information as I get it. Tom

Brothers- Attached is information about funeral and memorial services for RWB Stanton Brown. Brother Stanton was a good man who truly lived a Masonic life. Not only by his dedication to the craft, but more importantly by the way he simply lived his life. As a Brother we should support and celebrate his memory and legacy. As people we should support, celebrate and learn from his life. If you are able to attend either the Memorial or Funeral I am sure the Brown family will be grateful for the support. Masonic Service will be held Tuesday December 23, 2014 at 5:30 PM at the Speaks Suburban Chapel on 39th Street in Independence, MO. Visitation will be held the same evening immediately following the Masonic Service. Funeral will be held Wednesday December 24, 2014 at 10 AM at the same Suburban Chapel location, with a military honors burial at Buckner Hill Cemetery just up the hill from the Lodge Hall. Please let everyone know that the Masonic Funeral Service is a public ceremony and all are invited to attend. Fraternally, David B. Brown Secretary Buckner Lodge #501 AF & AM

Please keep the Brown Family in your thoughts and prayers. RWB Stanton Brown, Grand Lecturer Emeritus passed away last night (12-18-14). He was a great man and better friend. We have all lost something by his passing. Our lives were made better by knowing him. All out thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. … remembering that we are traveling upon the Level of Time, to that undiscovered country, from whose born no traveler returns…….