This blog is dedicated to my late father, James W. Finnell, PM, 32°, KT. Dad was a dedicated Christian and Freemason who saw the Masonic lodge complementary to his religious beliefs. He conferred all of the Symbolic Lodge degrees on me and instructed me in the degree memory work.

His main task was the care for my mother who died of complications to Multiple Sclerosis in 2005.

His Masonic bio includes:

DeMolay

• Past chairman of the advisory board for Fidelity Chapter Order of DeMolay.
• Honorary Legion of Honor

Freemasonry

• Past Master of Chartiers Valley Lodge #725 F&AM (PA)
• 32°, Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh
• York Rite: Royal Arch, Council of Royal and Select Masters, Knights Templar
• Syria Shrine

Dad died on June 27, 2006 and received a Masonic funeral service.

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