Stanton T. Brown II
“When Masonry was first formed in the US, we didn’t have social security, life insurance or other forms of public assistance. The obligations and oaths we took meant that a man could rely on his “brothers” to take care of him if he needed it and if he wasn’t around to take care of his family. I still believe in that concept. “We take care of our own” is a phrase used by multiple organizations, mostly military, but I think it has special meaning to us (as Masons). I give to fulfill my obligation to my brothers and their families.”