So I think it's only appropriate I give a full introduction of myself. My name is Pete Turner and I am a 15 1/2 year veteran with the Farmers Branch Police Department. After too many years of being a selfish person, I was saved on August 20th, 2006. Not long after my revival, I was faced with a very extreme test of my faith. Through tons of prayer and the support of friends, I made it through. I came through the darkest tunnel of my life a stronger man and an infinitely stronger Christian. I began to volunteer for the Family Place, a domestic violence shelter in Dallas. I work with the children in group counseling in the Latino Program. After working a few weeks with these children I realized that the Lord put me on trial in order to lead me in that direction. Before 2007, I never would have guessed I'd be working with needy children! Anyway, these kids changed my life and my outlook. Oddly enough, in order to get to and from the Family Place, I have to pass by the Dallas Scottish Rite Hospital. My heart strings started to tug towards that building every day I passed by. That's when I started to ask Masons questions. I wanted to do what I could to help any organization that helped children as much as the Scottish Rite and the Shriners. I finally petitioned and am not on the cusp of gaining the highest degree in Masonry. I'm very proud of myself for what I've done to get here and I'm so very excited to get into the volunteer work associated with Freemasonry.
I know that we regard no man for his worldly wealth or honors, but I wanted to share a little video that helps explain my dedication and desire to helping children: [video=youtube;1EVPpBH8xNE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVPpBH8xNE[/video]
I know that we regard no man for his worldly wealth or honors, but I wanted to share a little video that helps explain my dedication and desire to helping children: [video=youtube;1EVPpBH8xNE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVPpBH8xNE[/video]
