EDICT NO. 145

PRESENTATION OF THE "SCROLL OF REMEMBRANCE" TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY OF A DECEASED BROTHER

WHEREAS, it is mandatory, upon the request of the family, for any subordinate lodge to perform the Masonic funeral rite;

WHEREAS, the white Apron as a token of lasting remembrance to the deceased is placed upon the coffin containing his earthly remains;

WHEREAS, during said funeral rite, appropriate honors are heaped upon the deceased Brother through eulogies, among others, citing his Masonic virtues and deeds;

WHEREAS, it is felt that, in addition to the above tributes, a written document extolling his virtues should be presented to his bereaved family;

NOW, THEREFORE, as a lasting and meaningful tribute to the memory of a deceased Brother, BE IT DECREED, as I, AGUSTIN V. MATEO, Grand Master of Masons in the Jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, now hereby DECREE, that henceforth the bereaved family of the deceased Brother shall, upon request of the Lodge wherein he was a member, be presented the "SCROLL OF REMEMBRANCE" at the time of necrological services.

A copy of the text of "SCROLL OF REMEMBRANCE" is herein attached for the information of all concerned.

This Edict shall be read in open Lodge at the stated meeting next following receipt and recorded in the minutes.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines in the City of Manila this 11th day of September, 1992.

(Sgd.) AGUSTIN V. MATEO Grand Master

ATTEST:

(Sgd.) RUDYARDO V. BUNDA, PGM Grand Secretary

TO ALL BROTHER MASONS & FRIENDS:

Know, ye, that the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, in its earnest desire to promote the Brotherhood among members of the Craft, do hereby bequeath this

SCROLL OF REMEMBRANCE to the family of the late

Brother _______________________________________________ of __________ Lodge No. ______, F&AM who, on the date above written, had dropped his working tools, in recognition of his fraternal sacrifices, devoted services and contribution to the cause of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines.

In the practice of our Masonic tenets, whether inside or outside of our temples, his hands clasped the hand of love with Brethren and fellows by helping feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort the sick and even bury the friendless dead.

Frequenting the same temples and kneeling at the altars, he had developed with every one of us that common relation to God that had inspired all of us to that feeling of respect and kindness to one another coupled with awe and reverence to Him. This led to warmer fellowship among us, more tenderness for each other's faults and more solicitude for each other's improvement and good fortunes.

We join you, his loved ones, families and relatives, in your moments of sorrow. Time is the greatest of healers. We hope that in due time cheers and happiness will find their way to your hearts and souls. We also hope that the waves of oceans will roll in light with mountains covered with the day a a new vision to light and hope from flowers and trees that sway with the breeze.

Thus, my Brethren and friends, will a good man find goodness in this world, as an honest man elicit honesty and a man of principles, integrity in the minds of others.

In testimony whereof, we, the undersigned Officers of the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F.&A.M. of the Philippines, set our signatures and the official seal of our Lodge at _______________ this _____ day of ___________, 59 A.L.

Master Attest:

Secretary