We all wind up there one day, and this is a collection of tributes paid to famous Freemasons when they finally pass into that house not built by human hands--the Celestial Lodge.

In 1979, Hollywood knew they were about to lose one their favorite leading men. As John Wayne's condition worsened, a large group of Hollywood actors and actresses descended on Washington D.C. lead by one of Wayne's favorite co-stars Maureen O'Hara. They testified before Congress, and Congress listened. On his 72nd birthday, May 26, 1979, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. On one side, the medal shows Wayne on horseback, and on the other was his portrait and the simple words, "John Wayne, American." A fitting tribute to The Duke--one of Hollywood's greatest actors.

Mel Blanc, the Man of 1,000 Voices, dedicated his life to making people laugh with his unique talent--especially children. In fact, he showed up at Shriners Hospitals regularly, visiting the children who were patients there, and doing the voices of their favorite cartoon character. He once said, "Visiting these brave kids makes you count your blessings, and your own troubles seem very small by comparison."
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But even in death, Mel wasn't done making people laugh--he managed to get one more. According to his wishes, the epitaph on his tombstone reads simply, "That's all, folks!"
~TEC
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