John is sworn in as Worshipful Master
of the Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67, Lexington VA
Mike Caputo from Sunrise Lodge
#288 of NJ, performs the ceremony.
Worshipful Master John J. Dester III and his officers: Front Row from L to
R Jesse Lyons, Fred Bloom, Shane Biggs, John, Bob Rohrer, Warren
Schmid.   Back Row from L to R Brad Hastings (for Will Hancock), Richard
Kaufman, Howard K. Smith, Jack Glissen, Jim Glaspey (missing from
photo Paul Estabrook).
A very Special THANK YOU! goes out  to "The Jersey Guys", who travelled to
perform the Installation Ceremony and see their Brother John become
Worshipful Master. From L: Steve Emanuel, John JJ Keating, Joe McAnn, John,
Mike Caputo, Bob Bell, Larry Traub.
John's family joined him from Florida.
Dad John, Mom Janice and "little"
Brother Bobby.
John was also joined by some VIF's (Very
Important Friends) representing the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, RW Kerry Campbell,
Grand Senior Warden and RW Paul
Sleeper, Grand Junior Warden.
Bob Bell of Sunrise Lodge reads the
Ancient Charges.