FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. January 1, 2005: Today the Knights of Freemasonry Universal announced the following recognition awards for outstanding masons of 2004.

In keeping with the organization's mission to promote, educate, and research Universality in Freemasonry, those here recognized have taken courageous steps to promote brotherhood and understanding within the Masonic Fraternity.
Each will hold the Title of Knight Zuri, the word Zuri being Swahili for good and beautiful.
The new honorees are:

Pedro Antonio, of Mexico, in recognition of his efforts in bringing the light of Freemasonry through his Spanish web presence http://hermano-pedro.8m.com/

Tim Bryce, of Florida, USA. For his his efforts of promoting universal masonry with his News Wire;  e-zine;  World Map of Freemasonry;  Proud To Be A Mason

Mike Butterfield, (Posthumously, of Kansas, USA), for his work as a founder and asst. Guardian of the Knights of Freemasonry Universal. In Memorial

Bruno Gazzo, of Italy, in recognition of his for all his work with Pietre-Stones & the multi lingual newsletter.

Tom Jackson, (Minnesota, USA), in recognition for his efforts to promote lodge planning web-ware for all to use [sponsored by the G.L. of Minnesota] at http://www.lodgebuilder.org

Tony Pope, of Australia, in recognition of his efforts to promote universality and Prince Hall.

Leonard Y. Safrit, Jr., P.G.M. (North Carolina, USA) in recognition of his stand for the recognition of Prince Hall in his state.

The Unknown Builder, whose diligence + devotion is masked by the soundless tools of the craft. We are eternally grateful.

And last, but far from least, the great families and friends, without whose support these Masons could not stand.

The Knights Of Freemasonry Universal is an independent Order not affiliated with any Masonic Grand Lodge, body or jurisdiction, and the opinion's expressed here are solely those of the organization's Directors.