Harrison Lodge No. 140 IOOF

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The Heart in Hand Meritorious Service Award Presented to Richard “Rick” DeLucio
June 4th 2026

by Jeff Lawhorn-Secretary Harrison Lodge #140

Richard “Rick” DeLucio of West Harrison Indiana was nominated by committee members from Harrison Lodge #140 and granted special permission by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Ohio to bestow this prestigious award in recognition of his decades of commitment and continued contributions to the order and the community.

The Meritorious Service Award (or Meritorious Service Jewel) is widely considered one of the highest honors in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). It is officially presented to members who go significantly above and beyond expectations in their dedication, contributions, and volunteer service to both the Order and their local communities

Rick exemplifies the pillars of both the Odd Fellows and Encampment; Friendship Love Truth (FLT) and Faith Hope and Charity (FHC).

Rick has held many positions and offices within the lodge both at local and state level.
A Past Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Ohio serving 2015-2016

Rick holds the unique distinction of representing the OddFellows two times at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) holds a unique distinction at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The IOOF are the only non-military group officially permitted to lay a wreath at the memorial, a special privilege granted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934.

Join us in congratulating Rick on this special honor.
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Photographs of the IOOF section at Spring Grove cemetery, including many of the headstones

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06/06/2026

Harrison Lodge #140 held their annual memorial service today at the Odd Fellows monument at Spring Grove cemetery in Cincinnati, OH. It was a wonderfully “odd” coincidence that a couple had walked into the area where the OF statue is to appreciate it and we were able to provide them some historical background and significance, as well as invite them to stay for the service.

05/25/2026

A tradition that has been carried on by a couple generations of Odd Fellows from Harrison #140 is handing out flags at the annual Harrison Memorial Day parade. We are often joined by family, friends and even four legged friends! Today we reflect, with gratitude, on the sacrifice of those who died in the service of our country.

05/14/2026

For those uninitiated, FLT, or Friendship, Love and Truth is the motto of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. They make up the three links of Oddfellowship, its most important symbol. That being …

05/11/2026

Members of Harrison #140 presented a donation to the Harrison Special Olympics this past week.