Prince Hall Masonic Memorial Ceremony for Dr. Ronald E McNair.

On January 28th ,2024, the 38th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger. This day also marks the day of the death of Dr. Ronald E McNair the Afro American astronaut aboard the shuttle. RW Daniel Goodwyn of Ronald E. McNair Lodge No. 146 had the distinct pleasure of performing the Prince Hall Masonic Memorial Ceremony for PM. Dr. Ronald E McNair. Dr. McNair was made a Master Mason and a Past Master in July 2023 posthumously and made a member of Ronald E McNair Lodge #146 of the MWPHGL of MD by the authority of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Noel C. Osborne, Sr. This is considered 1st in Maryland Masonic history.

The 9th Masonic District was represented by Ronald E. McNair Lodge No. 146, Beehive Lodge No. 66, Roscoe C. Cartwright Lodge No. 129, and E. Jerry Williams Lodge No. 141. Also, the 4th and 5th Masonic Districts were represented as well. We traveled to Lake City South Carolina with permission from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of South Carolina to perform this solemn ceremony.

Thank you to the 9th, 5th, and 4th Masonic Districts of Md for your support. To See all Photos by Brother Kasper at