Elks Memorial

In Memoriam..
"The clock of the day has stopped.
Across it's dial the motionless shadows mark the
hour of eleven...

Next Memorial Service will be
Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 3:00pm
Location 201 Harry Howard Ave.

William P. Shaughnasey, E.L.K., Chairman working final touches of the alter.

Members	Members Name	Date of Birth	Initiated	Deceased
3027	John F. Jordan	04/02/1927	11/02/1977	03/12/2009
2623	Francis Fabiano	04/11/1926	06/28/1970	12/17/2009
3707	John C. Vertetis	06/24/1926	11/06/1994	01/04/2010
2776	Armand P. Conte	03/17/1919	06/04/1972	01/15/2010
2163	Carmine Del Pozzo	12/11/1906	10/18/1954	01/21/2010

The following Members above have passed away since the last
Elks Memorial Day Service:

William P. Shaughnasey; Est. Loyal Knight
Chairperson Elks Memorial Day Service.

The beautiful traditional Elks Memorial Day Service was held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, by Hudson Elks Lodge 787 in the Lodge Room ...Once more the tolling of 11 strokes has revitalized and strengthened our memories. Once more we remember, each in our own way, the warm smile, the reassuring look, and the comforting touch of those held dear.

The 11 O'clock toast was given by Past Exalted Ruler Rose M. Shaughnasey, the Secretary Daniel P. Shaughnasey, PER read the names of the 6 members who had passed during the year and Esquire John Minners lit a candle in memory of each member. Rev. Ken Collenden From Trinity United Methodist Church gave both Invocation and Benediction for the Service, Decon Charles O'Neil from St. Mary's Church gave the address to a full room of Elks and their family and guests. Music was done by member Tricia Barr who sang a solo and read a special poem Thomas Fisher sang the Vacant Chair and You left me up. In attendance this year was Mayor Richard Scalara of the City of Hudson.

We dedicate this, not as an hour of sorrow and despair, but one of hope and reverence; for , although we miss our members, ...By these services we rekindle the fires of memory and pay a just tribute of affection and honor to our members who have journeyed to the distant shores, said William P. Shaughnasey, Esquire as we opened the service. The dim lights in the room helped to brighten the area around the vacant chair for the annual Elks Memorial Day Service.

It is fitting that we as Elks, in the brotherhood of Elkdom, continue to honor those gone before us as "An Elk is never forgotten, never forsaken."

Memorial Book took 1st place in Grand Lodge for Lodges w/500 to 700 members. 02-03
Memorial Book took 2nd place in Grand Lodge with Lodges w/500 to 700 members. 03-04
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Memorial Book took 3rd place in Grand Lodge with Lodges w/500 to 700 members. 05-06
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Memorial Book took 1st place in Grand Lodge for Lodges w/500 to 700 members 07-08

Elks Memorial Day Sevice