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Wallkill Valley Times , Wednesday , April 26 , 2017

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TUESDAY , MAY 2

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With Mason luminaries from the state level on hand , including Grand Master Jeffrey M . Williamson , and a host of officers from the local chapter including Worshipful Master James Curry , lodge 627 celebrated its 150th anniversary with a true to masonry tradition public rededication ceremony .

The ceremony was proceeded by refreshments and socializing at the masonic hall on the third floor of the old Main Street building . The complete traditional uniforms adorned by all who partook were striking and eye-catching , the ritual with which all parts of the proceedings were performed exacting and precise , and the symbolism produced by various props was thick as mid-June humidity .

That symbolism was achieved with the help of the good book , which at this but not all lodges was the Bible , three candles representing the light which is required around the book while opened

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a part-time police officer and on October 13 , 2009 , he was appointed as a full-time patrolman .

James , who served as President of the Walden PBA , has received numerous citations and awards during his tenure . At last year ’ s Walden Police Awards Ceremony , he received a Meritorious Service Citation for apprehending a disorderly person with a knife , an Honorable Service Citation , an Exceptional Duty Citation and a Unit Citation for saving a person ’ s life . He

Worshipful Master James Curry ( in top hat ) and other officers pose for a photo , Saturday , at the 150th anniversary celebration of Walkill Lodge 627 F & AM .

and the wine glasses which while in reality empty , symbolically contained oil , corn and wine each holding different symbolic meaning . Wine for example , symbolizes refreshment .

Each glass was poured into an awaiting bowl as the rededication marched on , concluding after all

was posthumously promoted to the rank of investigator . He also helped organize Walden ’ s National Night Out for several years .

“ In addition to being a wonderful police officer , he was an extraordinary human being ,” said Walden Mayor Susan Rumbold at a shortened village board meeting last Tuesday night . “ The community in our police department will feel the loss of Dustin for many years to come .”

James is survived by his wife , Maryellen James .

three elements were approved by the attending authorities of the Grand Line . Finally , there were comments from others in attendance including village of Walden Trustee Faith Moore who spoke briefly on the importance of the lodge to the community .

- Gary M . Ayd

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Bob McCormick

Police officers stand at attention outside the Holy Name of Mary Church in Montgomery .

Walden Police Officer Dustin James is embranced by Mayor Susan Rumbold last year at the Police Awards Ceremony . James was one of the responding officers to a 911 call from the mayor ’ s residence shortly before her husband passed away .