Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) held its annual memorial service (“Program”) to remember nine of its members that passed away during the past year.
Honored members included: James Blair, Clay Ball, Kenneth Burns, Christopher Carlson, Hugh Curran, Robert Lorenz, Joseph McAnny, Robert Schmidt, and Joseph Williams.
The Program was attended by Elks Lodge members, friends and family of the deceased. Fronting the podium was a beautiful floral arrangement, a large poinsettia, nine white candles and Elks Lodge Emblems.
Boy Scouts of Troop #603 present Colors
The Program was opened with the presentation of the colors by Lodge sponsored Boy Scout Troop #603 and a welcoming message from Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler David McLeod. As each deceased Elks member’s name was announced by Secretary Norm Jones, a candle was lit by family members of the deceased and Chaplain Greg Morgan, and chimes were struck by Inner Guard Howard Sargent.
Sherie Scott sings Amazing Grace while Exalted Ruler Dave McLeod looks-on
Symbols of Remembrance were presented by Exalted Ruler Dave McLeod, Lodge Leading Knight Mike Long, Loyal Knight Mike Klinger, and Lecturing Knight Jamie Camunas. Member Sheri Scott sang Amazing Grace.
Lodge Chaplain Greg Morgan watches as Tina Lorenz is assisted by daughter Jan in lighting a candle for deceased husband Bob Lorenz
Throughout the Program, music was provided by Elks Lodge organist Andy Costello. The Memorial Service was closed with the playing of Taps by Ray Mallen and the reading of the Elks Eleven O’clock Toast by Exalted Ruler McLeod. Refreshments were served and members and families mingled to exchange stories and remembrances of the deceased Elk members.
Andy Costello
Grand Lodge Area 7
Public Relations & Marketing Committeeman
