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The Grand Master of the Order, Robert Saulters, has urged
his members to give generously to help those who have been
left homeless and bereaved by the Boxing Day earthquake and
Tsunami.
He said that everyone who saw the coverage of the disaster
and its aftermath could not fail to be touched with feelings
of deep sympathy and compassion.
"Orangemen and their families as well as Lodges across
Ireland give to charity on a regular basis, and I know that
many have already given to the Appeals surrounding this terrible
disaster," said the Grand Master.
"This tragedy has touched the hearts of people across
the world, and our deepest sympathy as an Orange Institution
goes to those who have lost loved ones, and particularly the
children who have been orphaned and left without close family
support at this sad time."
"I would appeal for individual Orangemen and Orange
Lodges to support this call and do what they can to help alleviate
the great distress in the various communities affected by
the disaster."
"As we all know, it will be a long time before the necessary
infrastructure is restored to the area, and all help which
can be given for both the short-term and long-term should
be forwarded to one of the disaster appeals," said the
Grand Master.
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