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Bernstein was honored on May 23 by various Masonic leaders, including George Filippidis, the trustee and assistant treasurer of Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund, who Bernstein calls a close friend. He also thanked Goldenrule Clermont McKinley Lodge #486 Master John Thomassen, Secretary Arthur Roby and Right Worshipful Steven Rubin.

Bernstein thanked the lodge for providing a bouquet of fowers to his wife, Carol, and sister, Carolyn, during the event.

“I was so excited, there were upwards of

175 people there,” he said.

While his life and masonic experience have been flled with hard work, dedication, accolades and praise, Bernstein said, the lessons he has learned as a freemason will always resonate with him and should for others as well.

“During my time as a freemason, I have learned to be as truthful and honest with my present and future lifestyle,” Bernstein said. “I’ve learned about the true meaning of charity and the brotherly support of a fraternal organization.”