Jay P. Kennedy Candidate for Grand Captain General - GEKT

07/23/2026

07/22/2026

Check out the Sir Knights of Indiana and their tour!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, we give thanks for the blessings of liberty, the courage of those who secured it, and the enduring responsibility to preserve it for generations to come.

May this historic anniversary be a time of gratitude, unity, and renewed dedication to the ideals upon which our nation was founded.

07/01/2026

Record-Breaking Year for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation
16 SWORDS OF MERIT AWARDED | 11 GOLDEN CHALICES PRESENTED

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation awarded a record number of fourteen Swords of Merit in FY 2025–2026. Each Sword of Merit is awarded for a donation totaling $25,000 or more, achieved either as a single gift or through the accumulation of twenty-five Grand Master Clubs. Additionally, during the same time frame, the Foundation awarded eleven Golden Chalices, each representing a single contribution of $10,000.

Together, these Swords and Chalices represent a total of $510,000 in contributions. With these vital funds, the Foundation continues to support cutting-edge research to cure childhood blindness. The Knights Templar Eye Foundation is the largest and most respected non-governmental organization funding pediatric ophthalmological research in the country.

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06/29/2026

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation awarded a record number of fourteen Swords of Merit in FY 2025–2026. Each Sword of Merit is awarded for a donation totaling $25,000 or more, achieved either as a single gift or through the accumulation of twenty-five Grand Master Clubs.

06/22/2026

We believe this program is an important expansion of our support efforts. By extending a helping hand to researchers at the beginning of their careers, we hope to encourage and accelerate advancements in vision research and ophthalmology.

04/27/2026

It was a great weekend for Sir Knight Jay P. Kennedy in Indiana with the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Indiana at their 172nd Grand Conclave with Lady Brandi their girls and family.

Congratulations Sir Knight Joe Sparks, KCT, PGC and Lady Tracy on a wonderful year. We are looking forward to a great year with Sir Knight Dominic J. Hamblin as he was installed as Right Eminent Grand Commander and his Lady Katie.

It was wonderful to spend time with the Sir Knights of Indiana and Sir Knight Jeff Bolstad, REDGM and Sir Knight Duane Vaught, MEPGM and Lady Georgia of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA along with Sir Knights of the East Central Department.

Congratulations to Sir Knight Jon McCracken, VEDGC Sir Knight Dathan Reed, GG and Sir Knight Randolph Seipel, MWGM on receiving the Knight Commander of the Temple and Sir Knight Christopher Steele on receiving the Knight Templar Cross of Honour. Congratulations to the Sir Knights of Baldwin Commandery #2 for being 100% Sponsors of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

We also had the honor spending time with Sir Knight Clarence Thomas, Jr.
Most Eminent Grand Commander of the James W. Moss, Prince Hall Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Jurisdiction of Indiana.

Thank you for all the Hospitalities and your support and we look forward to a wonderful year.

04/05/2026

Thank you to all od the Sir Knights and Ladies who attended the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA's Easter Service this morning at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. It is always a great service that is delivered by Sir Knight David Kussman, MEGM and our Grand Prelates.

Easter Blessings to you and your family and traveling mercies to all who are traveling on your way home on this blessed day.

Hallelujah, He Is Risen!