Local Knights Make History
On Armed Forces Day, MAY 19, 2012, the Notre Dame Assembly 2144 and the Third Texas District made history. For the first time in the history of the Order plaques and flag poles were dedicated in a National Cemetery to those who have served their country in the Armed Forces by the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Participating in the flag raising ceremonies were the Executive Director of the Texas National Cemetery Foundation, Gary Phillips, Senior Chief Petty Officer, ret. Third District Master Mark Hessellgrave, Diocesan Deputy Roger Scott, Faithful Navigator Dave Axberg & members of the Notre Dame Assembly and Color Corps. The plaque and Flag Pole were blessed by Father Jonathan Austin, Friar of Notre Dame Assembly and pastor of St. Jude's Chapel in Dallas. A prayer was said for all those who served in the military both past and present. This flag poles and plaques will be maintained in perpetuity as a symbol of the respect and honor the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree has for those veterans who have served our country.