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      • Flag presented to the Florida School for The Deaf and the Blind by Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F. & A.M.
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      • Billy Tatel Turns 100
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  Welcome to Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F. & A. M. website. We are located in downtown St. Augustine, FL.

L to R – Det. Jennifer Burres, Sgt. Natalie Gillespie, Officer Patrick Harvey, Oscar Patterson III                                               L to R – Oscar Patterson, Trooper Dennis Shorter

Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers Recognized

November 2017:
ST. AUGUSTINE—Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F. & A.M. recognized four law enforcement officers in St. Johns County as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers for 2017.  The presentations were made at the Lodge on September 7th and November 2nd.

The four officers recognized were Sgt. Natalie Gillespie, St. Augustine Beach Police Department; Det. Jennifer Burres, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office; Officer Patrick Harvey, St. Augustine Police Department; and Trooper Dennis Shorter, Florida Highway Patrol.  Each officer received a framed Grand Lodge of Florida certificating designing them as an Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer for 2017 and an honorarium from the Lodge.

Sgt. Natalie Gillespie distinguished herself by saving the lives of two citizens through the proper and quick application of her AED.  She is a shift leader and is on the executive board of the Clandestine Laboratory Investigators Association.  She attended Medical Technician (EMT) school at First Coast Technical College.

Det. Jennifer Burres is the Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and recipient of the Guy White award.  She is currently assigned in the special victims’ unit and focuses on child exploitation. Her diligence has resulted in an almost 100% conviction rate.

Officer Patrick Harvey is the Outstanding Officer for 2017 at the St. Augustine Police Department. He is assigned to the traffic unit where he takes the lead in traffic enforcement and traffic incident investigations.  Officer Harvey is one of two Motor Officers Instructors in the area.  He has completed more than 130 hours in traffic-related courses.

Trooper Shorter is known for his caring nature, his dedication to duty, and his exemplary behavior.  In March 2016, Trooper Shorter’s neighbor underwent brain surgery. During her recovery, Trooper Shorter mowed her yard, edged her walk, and trimmed her roses.  He provided her and her family invaluable assistance.  The neighbor’s mother wrote of Trooper Shorter: “Living next door to Dennis Shorter givers here comfort; she trusts has a neighbor and a friend.”

The presentations were made by Oscar Patterson III, Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 98.  Numerous family members, supervisors, and friends attended the event.

Location

4 M L King Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Founded in 1888, Ashlar Lodge No. 98 is part of a long history of Freemasonry in St. Augustine, FL.

We have our regularly scheduled Stated Communications on the First and Third Thursday of each month.  Dinner starts at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at 7:30pm.  

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  • Home
  • Our Lodge
    • Our Officers
    • Our History >
      • Past Masters of Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F & A M
      • History of Freemasonry in St. Augustine
      • The Monumento De La Constitucion
      • History of Freemasonry in Florida
    • When Do We Meet?
    • How Do I Join?
    • Calendar of Events
    • Trestleboard
    • News >
      • Ashlar Lodge Honors First Responders
      • Ashlar Lodge Welcomes Newest Master Masons
      • Ashlar Lodge Honors Their Widows with Annual Sweetheart Luncheon
      • W. Jim Carrick and RW Oscar Patterson Receive Perfect Attendance Awards
      • Ashlar Visits Cabul
      • W Jim Carrick Presents Bro Justin Buxton With His Apron
      • W Jim Carrick Presents Masons of the Year Awards
      • Ashlar Lodge Supports Horse Play
      • W. Maultsby and Bro. Carrick Earn Gold Cards
      • Newest Master Masons - 2019
      • New Lodge Parking Lot Layout
      • The Traveling CunningHammer
      • Dan Holiday's 60th Anniversary
      • Honoring Boy Scout
      • Installation of Officers - 2018
      • Honoring Law Enforcement Officers
      • Annual Pilgrimage to Pineland Lodge - Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F. & A.M.
      • Flag presented to the Florida School for The Deaf and the Blind by Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F. & A.M.
      • Ashlar Lodge No. 98 Recognizes Past Master and Senior Members
      • Ashlar Lodge No. 98 Free and Accepted Masons Present Scholarships to Five St. Johns County Students
      • Recognizing Outstanding Educators
      • Rainbow Girls Initiate Randilicious
      • Bozards New Family Member
      • JROTC Recognition
      • Rainbow Girls Share Work
      • Visit Ribault Lodge No 272
      • Sweetheart Luncheon
      • Outstanding Explorers
      • Installation of Officers - 2017
      • INTERPRETING MASONIC RITUAL
      • Honoring First Responders and an Outstanding Teacher
      • Billy Tatel Turns 100
      • Honoring First Responders
      • Visit to Lodge in Jamaica
      • Outdoor Degree
    • Photos
  • What is Freemasonry?
  • Contact Us & Map