this makes it that much more special. I was initiated in Jno G. Lewis, Jr. Lodge #261 and you mentioned that he was the Grand Master when you be- came a Mason. Jno G. Lewis, Jr. Lodge #261 had a dis- tinction of being one of the youngest chapters across the country where we were a lot of college students like my- self at the time, saw the Light of Masonry. In my final question, I would like to ask you this. The rea- son we are doing these interviews so that it can be depos- ited into the archives of the Grand Lodge. The primary reason we are pursuing this project is for future brothers, who may be babies now, but 18 years from now they will become Masons. So, my final question or request rather, Bro. Joshua, is that you speak to the young brothers, who may be 18 to 25 years old, 50 years from now. And at that time, all of us participating in the interview will probably
WGC Sidney Joshua : Did you tell those brothers that, Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson is DDGM Frank Joshua ’ s sister. WGL Walter Simmons : Yeah, that's right. [Chief Justice Johnson] is Frank's sister and your cousin. Right? WGC Sidney Joshua : Yes. PM Sherman Ruth : Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay.That is awesome! Bro. William Harris. I see you are on the line. I know you were very instrumental in assisting Bro. Joshua and getting on the call. Would you like to make any com- ments Bro. Harris? PM William “ Chief ” Harris Jr .: Yeah, I just want to say on behalf of the organization to Reverend Joshua, thank you for everything that you have done. I take a lot from him. But for those that don't know, Reverend Joshua is the pastor of the Zion Hill Mis- sionary Baptist Church,
have answered Gabriel's horn. What would be your words to him, so that he can follow a similar path that you have followed? A path that DGM Bull Baker and PDGM J.W. Vaughn have followed. Put them on that path for us. WGC Sidney Joshua : Steady the course. Walk in the footsteps of those who have walked before you. Understand the trail that they have laid down and keep your head up, you will
where I serve as head of the deacon board and the church treasurer. But as long as I have been there, when I started coming to that church in January of 1992, when I became Commander in Chief of the Valley of Louisiana, United Supreme Council - District of Colum- bus. At the time, I had not made a decision on which church to join. But when I visited his
church with the Consistory and heard Reverend Joshua speak and saw the demonstration, I knew right then and there that I wanted to belong to that church, and I've been there since 1992. All this time Reverend Joshua has al- ways led us in the right way, and he is a humble man. But most of all, just like he said, he is a man, and he speaks his mind. He lets you know just where he stands in all sit- uations, and I am just glad to have met him. I thank God that I've met him. I just look forward to just working along with him. If I had somebody to pick as my father, other than my father, it would be Reverend Joshua. PM Sherman Ruth: Those are awesome words, Chief, we thank you for being a part of our interview series as well. And assisting us in making this dream of our Grand Master a reality. We really appreciate you Chief. PM Williams “ Chief ” Harris Jr .: Thank you sir! PM Sherman Ruth: You're welcome. Well, this concludes our interview, Bro. Joshua. We really appreciate you tak-
never go wrong. Follow the leader, those who went on before you. All of us have somebody behind us in Order and we all have somebody ahead of us as well. So then, if you follow that person ahead of you, and that person is going in the right direction, you will be alright. That is why it is so important that as a Mason, [you] be a man and a leader. Always conduct yourself accordingly because someone is always watching you. PM Sherman Ruth : Outstanding! We appreciate those nuggets of wisdom Bro. Joshua. Bro. Walter Simmons, did you have any questions, or would you like to make a comment? WGL Walter Simmons : Thank you for the interview. You already know how I feel about you. So, until the next time I see you again. I will leave you with that famous word. Chunko! PR Department : (Laughs)
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