Charles W. Anderson Masonic Lodge # 1413

We will be doing a 50 Yr Service Award for the State of Maine on Tuesday, 30 April at 7 PM. 

Brethren, it is with great sorrow that I report the passing of a Great American and Hero. Bro. Norman H. Ess, a 60+ year Mason and beloved member of Charles W. Anderson Lodge No. 1413 has laid down his working tools of life and passed on to that celestial lodge above. Bro. Norm was raised in Forest Park Lodge No. 578 on Feb 25 th , 1946 shortly after returning from World War II. Bro. Norm was a triple “Ace” from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. We will all miss the many stories that Bro. Norm had to offer.  His funeral will be on Wednesday, 1 May 2013, at 1:45 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Bro. Elliott B. Samuels will be the Funeral Master. Bro. Norm has asked that only a Masonic Service be conducted and has opted not to have a Military Service.  He also asked that all the women present be dressed in colorful Spring or Fiesta apparel. He wants to celebrate his life and not morn his death.   Dennis Lafferty District Deputy Grand Master, Masonic District 39-B

I saw Norm today (Saturday) at BAMC in 6E-615. He was supposed to be moved later today, but may be moved in the morning.   Dennis Lafferty