M.W. Brother Jeff Carlton, Grand Master of Arizona in 2012, passed away yesterday during a traffic accident.  I met him in 2018 on my first trip to AZ as a Grand Lodge Officer.  We've been friends ever since.  We only saw each other a few times a year at various functions, but would randomly trade texts.  If he wasn't giving you a hard time or teasing you he didn't like you.  

Last time I saw him in person was at my Grand Session February 2022.  During his year as GM, he was making point within a circle displays for his visitors.  He made me one and presented it at my session.  

He also served for many years as president of the National Masonic Foundation for Children.  

RIP my friend.