Dear Brethren All,

We have learned that our Senior Grand Warden, R:.W:. Mark J. Loughran, has been hospitalized in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has undergone successful heart surgery. He is presently recuperating in the I.C.U. and making good progress toward a full recovery.

We are extremely grateful to the Grand Lodge of Ohio, who have reached out to both R:.W:. Brother Mark and his ever supportive wife, Sarah, to ensure that they both have everything they may possible need. The Grand Lodge of Ohio's Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master M:.W:.Keith W. Newton, has personally contacted Sarah and shared the concerns and brotherly love of all the members and leadership of New York as well as the leadership of Ohio. 

Our Grand Master, M:.W:. Steven Adam Rubin, and Deputy Grand Master, R:.W:. Robert L. Hogan, Jr., have kept a close eye on R:.W:. Brother Mark's progress and have expressed to him and Sarah their support and prayers for Mark's successful recovery. 

We encourage the brethren of our jurisdiction to keep Mark and Sarah in their prayers. Especially, with Veterans Day just around the corner, keep R:.W:.Mark Loughran in your thoughts and prayers as he is a proud United States Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1981 to 2006. 

Cards and Get Well Wishes may be sent to:  Mark & Sarah Loughran, 320 Banta Road, Conklin, NY 13748; e-mail: srgrandwarden@nymasons.org

With kind fraternal regards,

Rick Bateman, G.P.

Assistant Grand Secretary