YES, A reason to attend Masonic Lodge Meetings and being on the sidelines is because of the opportunity to meet interesting Brother Masons I met an interesting and Notable MN Freemason at The Last Cataract Lodge Meeting His name Kenny Hanson; He was a Pow in Korea and became the National President 2009-2010 of the organization American Ex-Prisoner of War. In some spare time he may be seen at Mpls SR Temple i was told he wears a Red Hat... His father Edward Hanson served in WW 1 Mr Hanson was raised a Master Mason Apr 1965 at Richfield Lodge #334 and was appointed to the progressive line in 1976 by WB Joe Whetstone; Becoming WM in 1982. He served as High Priest of St Johns Chapter #9 RAM in 1980 and as Associate Guardian of Bethel #1 Jobs Daughters in 1979. Brother Hanson served as Worthy Patron of Richfield Chapter 293 OES -Order of Eastern Star in 1990 and again in 1993 and in Harmony Chapter # 8 in 1992. WB Kenneth Hanson also served as the building custodian for the lodge 1986 to 1993. Kenneth H. Hanson Home of record is now: Hennepin County Minnesota Status: POW AWARDS AND CITATIONS Prisoner of War Medal Awarded for actions during the Korean War Kenneth H. Hanson (ASN: RA-17313465), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 1 March 1952 and was held until his release on 26 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice. General Orders: NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Division: Prisoner of War (Korean War) Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 - 10/6/1954 Action Date: March 1, 1952 - August 26, 1953 Service: Army A Clip---We were so gratified by the National Commander’s testimony before the Joint House/Senate Veterans Affairs Committees in Washington, DC in March. What a magnificent presentation. Commander Hanson spoke about civilian prisoners of war from WWII, from Korea (his war) and from Vietnam. All were treated by their captors as prisoners. In the Korean War, they were marched with, in camp with and treated as their military counterparts. Thank you so much Commander Hanson, for helping get our experiences recognized. We are still trying to find Senators and Representatives to take our case to the next level and will keep you posted on our progress. source>>Oct 20, 2010 ... Kenny H. Hanson. National ... A1nerican Ex-Prisoners of War ... War and currently as National Commander of American Ex—Prisoners of. War Is it worthwhile to attend Lodge meetings and sit in the sidelines? I say YES...It shows support and besides; One Never knows who one might meet at a Lodge meeting... I dug up a bit of history abt Bro Kenny and am hoping to have him as our MN National Sojourners Chapter #25 guest speaker during a March or April Meeting.. YOU can meet Brother Kenny too--via the power of internetting-- smiles.. National Commander Kenny H Hanson--American Ex-Prisoners of War-- a few quotes.. I want to thank the membership sincerely for electing me National Commander of this great and wonderful organization. It is truly the greatest honor of my life. Yr end parting comment - 2010 I want to thank the vast majority of members who strongly supported me this past year. I fervently hope that you will support the next commander as well. I will be seeing you around; in fact, I hope to see you in Albany Georgia in September! Yours in fellowship, Kenny sources axpow.org/ axpow.org/history2.html axpow.org/files/bulletins/may-june10.pdf
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