D-Day Hero Receives Memorial

August 14, 1945, marks the 75-year anniversary of the official end of WWII.

Scottish Rite, NMJ remembers those who served, and we honor the legacies those heroes left behind.

Here is one example.

Leonard “Bud” Lomell

Leonard “Bud” Lomell was part of the 2nd Ranger Batallion whose D-Day mission was to scale the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, France and disable the cannons that were raining fire upon the landing troops. Despite being hit in the side by enemy fire,

Bud and his Company managed to complete their objective. For his actions during the war, he received the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver

Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. This year, The Grand Lodge of New Jersey introduced a commemorative memorial to honor Bud Lomell, D-Day hero and Tompkins Medal recipient. Note the grappling hook on the monument used by the Rangers on June 6, 1944.

Bud Lomell was featured in Tom Brokaw’s book, The Greatest Generation.

The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction thanks Bud and all who have served so that we may live free.

Named for one of the fraternity’s greatest builders, the George A. Newbury Cornerstone Society was created to recognize those who have made an investment in the life-changing work of Scottish Rite Charities through planned giving.

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