[or-roots] Masonic symbolism

[W David Samuelsen]

The question was answered already.

David Samuelsen

dgoodma02 at comcast.net wrote:
> I have a hunch that no Mason will give you a response to this.  They guard their symbols and processes very tightly.
> My dad was a Mason, my Mom Eastern Star and I was de Moley.
> --
> Bob Goodman 
> USAF Retired 
> University Place, Washington
> 
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> 
> So would I.
> Dale
> 
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> From: or-roots-admin at sosinet.sos.state.or.us [mailto:or-roots-admin at sosinet.sos.state.or.us] On Behalf Of LinLouVan at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 10:42 AM
> To: or-roots at sosinet.sos.state.or.us
> Subject: [or-roots] Masonic symbolism
> 
> Anyone out there familiar with the Masonic order?
> 
> I visited an historic Masonic Cemetery yesterday where in only three corners of
> each family plot was a like planting -- laurel bushes, rose bushes, etc.
> 
> The records keeper for the cemetery said that the number 3 was very meaningful
> and symbolic to the Masons.
> 
> I'd like to know more.
> 
> Linda VanOrden
> Junction City, Oregon