Brother Conrad Zvara, Lake Lodge No. 189, Past President of National Sojourners Chapter #27, Representative for Masonic Service Association at the Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee, and Coast Guard retiree, places a wreath honoring our fallen veterans at Wood National Cemetery on Memorial Day 2026, in the names of the MSA and the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Submitted by Brother Conrad Zvara
Brother David D. Mahoney was installed as National President of The National Sojourners, Inc. on June 9, 2025 in Omaha, NE at their 106th Annual National Convention. The National Sojourners is a Masonic Military organization where all members are Masons and almost all are or have been members of the U. S. Military. There are three Sojourners chapter in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Chapter #27 (Milwaukee); Truax Chapter #197 (Madison area); and Old Abe Chapter 573 (Eau Claire/Chippewa falls/Wausau area). He has
By District Representative Brian Jahns The Masons of District 12 gathered on April 30, for their annual Spring Meeting at the Tripoli Shrine Center in Milwaukee. The meeting was very well attended. The meeting was opened by the National Sojourners members PGM Kenneth C. Gorgen, W Brother. Jeremy Mathis and W Brother Lowell Scott, pictured above. District 12 Deputy Jeremy J. Koss welcomed all in attendance and introduced the District 12 team. District Education Officer Napoleon Sneed-Janczak provided the Brothers
Preparing for this year’s 181st Annual Communications at the Wisconsin Masonic Center, Brothers Dave Mahoney and Darrel Feucht noted that the flag pole did not have a flag. The Brothers started asking where was our Nations Flag? As veterans and members of the Masonic order, known as, National Sojourners, they set out and acquired a proper size flag, 8’ x 12’. The Brothers met at the Wisconsin Masonic Center on May 20, for the Flag raising. From the National Sojourners
The Wautoma Freemasons Lodge (No. 148) recently held a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser which was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible support of their community! The Freemasons were very proud to announce that they exceeded their fundraising goal, donating $600 to Old Glory Honor Flight! The dinner was very well attended with eighty-one participants, including many veterans, who enjoyed a delicious meal and meaningful fellowship. The evening featured a heartfelt flag-folding presentation by the National Sojourners, celebrating our nation’s values.
By Rich Rygh Freemasons from Glenn L. Humphrey Masonic Lodge (No. 364) hosted their annual program honoring the Veterans at Three Pillars on November 8th. The Masonic Veterans of the Milwaukee Chapter #27 of National Sojourner’s, Inc., recognized the attending veterans by Branch of the Armed Forces. Colonel Bro. Robert Roth lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented the “Toast to the Flag”. Colonel Brother Robert Roth presented a video on the unveiling of a 58-foot long bronze sculpture, “A
By Brother Dennis Krahn Brother Frank McKenna pulled together a special program on November 10, for the Masonic Veterans at Three Pillars which was presented in the Chapel of the assisted living center in Dousman. The Masonic Veterans of the Milwaukee Chapter #27 of National Sojourners, Inc., were very proud to honor our Veteran Brothers, Ladies and Widows on Veteran’s Day. The Sojourners presented the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the “Toast to the Flag” given by Colonel Brother Robert
The Milwaukee Chapter #27 of National Sojourners, Inc. made a visit to the NorthEast Wisconsin (NEW) Daylite Lodge in Green Bay on November 9th to honor Masonic Veterans. They presented the National Sojourner “Build the Flag”. Brother Lowell Scott, Past Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen, Brother Les Johnson, and President of Milwaukee Chapter #27 Brother Dennis Krahn represented the Sojourners and were honored to present many of the veterans with the Vietnam Commemorative pin. Chili and fellowship followed. Pictured above,
By Brother Dennis Krahn, National Sojourners, President Milwaukee Chapter #27 Milwaukee Chapter #27 and Truax Chapter #197 of National Sojourners Inc. had the distinct privilege of welcoming Vietnam Era Masonic Veterans who served on Active, Reserve or Guard duty between 1955 and 1975 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Along with the Billy Mitchell Chapter #247 of the Air and Space Forces Association, who are a Commemorative Partner with the United States of America
Pictured above are the Military Veterans of Day-Lite Masonic Lodge No. 358 on June 5, after Milwaukee Chapter #27 National Sojourners presented “Build the Flag” program to the Lodge as part of their Masonic education. Lodge Master Joseph B. Harker, a Past Grand Master and member of the Milwaukee Chapter, requested the presentation. This program as well as other educational patriotic programs are available to all lodges. Contact Bro. Lowell Scott at pastmaster261@gmail.com and request a presentation. From left: Bill
By Bro. Dave Mahoney Brother John Prindle, Wisconsin Masonic Center Director, recently contacted Brother Dave Mahoney regarding replacing the tattered flag outside of the Wisconsin Masonic Center. Brother Mahoney contacted Truax Chapter #97 National Sojourners who are based in Madison, Wisconsin. The Truax Sojourners consented to purchase a flag for the Center. Brother Mahoney contacted fellow Masonic Brothers Darrel (AJ) Fuecht, who also serves as Truax Chapter President and Greg Chille, who also serves as the HEROES Camp Commander, and
Brother Conrad Zvara, Lake Lodge No. 189, Past President of National Sojourners Chapter #27, Representative for Masonic Service Association at the Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee, and Coast Guard retiree, places a wreath honoring our fallen veterans at Wood National Cemetery on Memorial Day 2026, in the names of the MSA and the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Submitted by Brother Conrad Zvara
Brother David D. Mahoney was installed as National President of The National Sojourners, Inc. on June 9, 2025 in Omaha, NE at their 106th Annual National Convention. The National Sojourners is a Masonic Military organization where all members are Masons and almost all are or have been members of the U. S. Military. There are three Sojourners chapter in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Chapter #27 (Milwaukee); Truax Chapter #197 (Madison area); and Old Abe Chapter 573 (Eau Claire/Chippewa falls/Wausau area). He has
By District Representative Brian Jahns The Masons of District 12 gathered on April 30, for their annual Spring Meeting at the Tripoli Shrine Center in Milwaukee. The meeting was very well attended. The meeting was opened by the National Sojourners members PGM Kenneth C. Gorgen, W Brother. Jeremy Mathis and W Brother Lowell Scott, pictured above. District 12 Deputy Jeremy J. Koss welcomed all in attendance and introduced the District 12 team. District Education Officer Napoleon Sneed-Janczak provided the Brothers
Preparing for this year’s 181st Annual Communications at the Wisconsin Masonic Center, Brothers Dave Mahoney and Darrel Feucht noted that the flag pole did not have a flag. The Brothers started asking where was our Nations Flag? As veterans and members of the Masonic order, known as, National Sojourners, they set out and acquired a proper size flag, 8’ x 12’. The Brothers met at the Wisconsin Masonic Center on May 20, for the Flag raising. From the National Sojourners
The Wautoma Freemasons Lodge (No. 148) recently held a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser which was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible support of their community! The Freemasons were very proud to announce that they exceeded their fundraising goal, donating $600 to Old Glory Honor Flight! The dinner was very well attended with eighty-one participants, including many veterans, who enjoyed a delicious meal and meaningful fellowship. The evening featured a heartfelt flag-folding presentation by the National Sojourners, celebrating our nation’s values.
By Rich Rygh Freemasons from Glenn L. Humphrey Masonic Lodge (No. 364) hosted their annual program honoring the Veterans at Three Pillars on November 8th. The Masonic Veterans of the Milwaukee Chapter #27 of National Sojourner’s, Inc., recognized the attending veterans by Branch of the Armed Forces. Colonel Bro. Robert Roth lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented the “Toast to the Flag”. Colonel Brother Robert Roth presented a video on the unveiling of a 58-foot long bronze sculpture, “A
By Brother Dennis Krahn Brother Frank McKenna pulled together a special program on November 10, for the Masonic Veterans at Three Pillars which was presented in the Chapel of the assisted living center in Dousman. The Masonic Veterans of the Milwaukee Chapter #27 of National Sojourners, Inc., were very proud to honor our Veteran Brothers, Ladies and Widows on Veteran’s Day. The Sojourners presented the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the “Toast to the Flag” given by Colonel Brother Robert
The Milwaukee Chapter #27 of National Sojourners, Inc. made a visit to the NorthEast Wisconsin (NEW) Daylite Lodge in Green Bay on November 9th to honor Masonic Veterans. They presented the National Sojourner “Build the Flag”. Brother Lowell Scott, Past Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen, Brother Les Johnson, and President of Milwaukee Chapter #27 Brother Dennis Krahn represented the Sojourners and were honored to present many of the veterans with the Vietnam Commemorative pin. Chili and fellowship followed. Pictured above,
By Brother Dennis Krahn, National Sojourners, President Milwaukee Chapter #27 Milwaukee Chapter #27 and Truax Chapter #197 of National Sojourners Inc. had the distinct privilege of welcoming Vietnam Era Masonic Veterans who served on Active, Reserve or Guard duty between 1955 and 1975 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Along with the Billy Mitchell Chapter #247 of the Air and Space Forces Association, who are a Commemorative Partner with the United States of America
Pictured above are the Military Veterans of Day-Lite Masonic Lodge No. 358 on June 5, after Milwaukee Chapter #27 National Sojourners presented “Build the Flag” program to the Lodge as part of their Masonic education. Lodge Master Joseph B. Harker, a Past Grand Master and member of the Milwaukee Chapter, requested the presentation. This program as well as other educational patriotic programs are available to all lodges. Contact Bro. Lowell Scott at pastmaster261@gmail.com and request a presentation. From left: Bill
By Bro. Dave Mahoney Brother John Prindle, Wisconsin Masonic Center Director, recently contacted Brother Dave Mahoney regarding replacing the tattered flag outside of the Wisconsin Masonic Center. Brother Mahoney contacted Truax Chapter #97 National Sojourners who are based in Madison, Wisconsin. The Truax Sojourners consented to purchase a flag for the Center. Brother Mahoney contacted fellow Masonic Brothers Darrel (AJ) Fuecht, who also serves as Truax Chapter President and Greg Chille, who also serves as the HEROES Camp Commander, and
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