ing time out of your schedule to indulge us with your presence, your story, and to answers to some burning questions that we've had. I would be remiss also, if I did not mention, and wish you all a Happy Father's Day, this upcoming Sunday is Fa- ther's Day. So, to each of you on the call who are Fathers, Happy Father's Day! If you are not a father, you are prob- ably a father figure. So, it will include you as well. Brother Jelks, would you like to say a few words? ADDGM William Jelks : Brothers, this is very enlighten- ing, and I really appreciate everyone for taking the time to interview our legends. I am so pleased that you took this man and interviewed him. Because he and I—we have a history. My uncle, he mentioned Reverend Dunn, or- dained him.WGC Sidney Joshua: And we preached the sermons together across the nation. ADDGM William Jelks : And we've been we've been joined after him forever. And I would echo the same thing my Chief said, if I didn't have a father, Reverend Joshua is the epitome of what a father looks like. He is the epitome of a Mason. When you open up Webster ’ s [dictionary], his picture stains and the words “ Master Mason ” would sit beneath. God bless each and every one of you, and God bless you Bro. Joshua.
that I have only known you, and I first met you only, just a couple of months ago, and I absolutely understand the sentiments that Chief Harris and Bro. Jelks. I ’ m sure there are a number of other brothers who feel the same way. So, we thank you and praise God for giving us the opportunity to be with you. WGC Sidney Joshua : Amen! PM Sherman Ruth : Any final words Bro. Joshua that you would like to say? WGC Sidney Joshua : When I make it to October 4th this year, I will be 88 years old! PM Sherman Ruth : We want to wish you a Happy early birthday! WGC Sidney Joshua : Thank you sir! PM Sherman Ruth : Let us all assume an attitude of pray- er to close out our interview. “ Father God, thank you for being in the midst of our inter- view. Father God, please touch and keep Bro. Joshua, and everyone who participated in the call tonight. It is these and all blessing we ask in your son Jesus ’ name, let us all say Amen! ” WGC Sidney Joshua : Amen. PM William “ Chief ” Harris Jr .: Amen. ADDGM William Jelks : Amen. All : Amen.
WGC Sidney Joshua : Thank you sir! WGL Walter Simmons : Bro. Matthews.
Bro. Howard Matthews: Just happy to be here and to hear from a legend. I I've said it before—I think it was at the COD [Council of Deliberation] . Bro. Joshua, Grand Worshipful Chaplain, I know that is not actual etiquette here in Louisiana—but I think you deserve it. You truly are a man, no doubt, touched by God, and I thank God for giving us the opportunity to be with you this evening, to listen to you, and hear your words. The interesting piece is
Brothers present for the interview
MWGM Dr. Ralph Slaughter
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• Bro. Treven Lagerman, PM, # 163 • Bro. Howard Matthews, #163 • Bro. CJ Raymond, #114 • Bro. Sherman Ruth, PM, #261 • Bro. Walter Simmons, Jr., PM, #148 • SDGM William Harris, Jr. • ADDGM William Jelks
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