To the Resilient Brothers Born in April:
You didn’t just witness the start of spring—you are the season in full bloom. While the March brothers were busy breaking the ice, you April brothers arrived to prove that what follows the thaw is something truly spectacular. You own the month where the earth finally commits to its colors, proving that patience and persistence always lead to a masterpiece.
Congratulations on completing another brilliant orbit around the sun! It takes a rare kind of character to be born under the April sky. You embody the spirit of the Diamond—forged under pressure, unbreakable in your resolve, and possessing a clarity that cuts through the noise of the world. You are the "April Showers" of our Lodge: the steady, necessary force that nurtures growth and ensures that the future stays green.
You understand the balance of the season—the grit to endure the sudden storm and the wisdom to know that the sun is always just behind the clouds. Whether you are leading the charge or quietly tending to the roots of our brotherhood, you remain the vibrant energy that pushes us all toward the light.
May the year ahead be as refreshing as an April rain, as enduring as the stone that represents you, and as bright as the midday sun. Here’s to the brothers who remind us that true growth doesn't just happen—it is cultivated with strength and heart.
Happy Birthday, April Brothers!
| Name | Birthdate | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew S. Pardo | 04/03/1997 | 28 |
| John H. Wyckoff | 04/03/1937 | 88 |
| Steven M. Jackson | 04/07/1967 | 58 |
| Keith S. Friedlund | 04/08/1947 | 78 |
| Edgar T. Hayden | 04/08/1942 | 83 |
| James R. Thomas | 04/08/1948 | 77 |
| Douglas M. Crandall | 04/13/1958 | 67 |
| Mark Gearhart | 04/13/1968 | 57 |
| Charles W. Thomas | 04/14/1942 | 83 |
| Walter Yanta | 04/16/1945 | 80 |
| Ryan C. Rowan | 04/17/1986 | 39 |
| Kai A. Blakley | 04/18/1989 | 36 |
| Ryan C. Rinker | 04/18/1984 | 41 |
| Richard Sheffer | 04/19/1942 | 83 |
| Christopher B. Trajkoski | 04/20/1981 | 44 |
| Christopher A. McQuillin | 04/22/1960 | 65 |
| Harry B. Miller | 04/22/1947 | 78 |
| Carl E. Dykman | 04/26/1960 | 65 |
| Edmond Andrews | 04/29/1943 | 82 |
| Charles Griffin | 04/30/1950 | 75 |
