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Knights Templar

R:.E:. Grand Commander

2026 - 2027

Michael Watts

S:.K:. Michael Arnold Watts

 

Letter from the Grand Commander

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Sir Knights;

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One of the issues I wish to improve during this year is communication. One of our Division Commanders is taking a giant leap in this direction. Below is a letter he wrote to the constituent commanderies in his jurisdiction without my instruction. I encourage each Division Commander to communicate with their Constituent Commanderies as Sir Knight Mosley has.

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Thank you Sir Knight.

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Sir Knights,

As we look ahead with enthusiasm to 2026, I extend my best wishes to each of our Commanderies for a successful and rewarding year. It is an honor to serve as your Division Commander for Division 2, and I want each of you to know that I am here to support, assist, and work alongside you in any way I can. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Our Grand Commander, Sir Knight Michael Watts, has introduced a new award initiative and has requested that the Secretaries/Recorders of each Commandery complete the appropriate form and submit it to your Division Commander. From there, I will compile and submit a report at each Grand York Rite Quarterly, when applicable. This effort is designed not only to recognize those Commanderies engaging in public outreach and achieving successful recruitment, but also to inspire others by sharing ideas and highlighting best practices. Teamwork makes the dream work, and together, I am confident we can achieve our goals for 2026. God bless you and your families.

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2nd Division of Louisiana Division Commander: Sir Knight Marcus Moseley

Deputy Division Commander: Sir Knight Chad Norris

 

Constituent Commanderies:

• Disciples Commandery No. 31

• Malta Commandery No. 12

• Payen Commandery No. 16

• Rhodes Commandery No. 17

 

Link to the form here

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Thank you,

Sir Knight Marcus J. Moseley

Division Commander of Division 2

2025 - 2026 Grand Commandery Officers

Michael Arnold Watts

R: E: Grand Commander

 

Brad Eric Williams
V: E: Deputy Grand Commander

 

C. Kenneth Dorhauer

E: Grand Generalissimo

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Dexter Tyler Downs

E: Grand Captain General

 

Scotty Adams

E: Grand Senior Warden

 

Michael Spencer Morris
E: Grand Junior Warden

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Wm. Glen Girard

E: Grand Treasurer

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F. Deas Dempsey

E: Grand Recorder​​

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Rev. Dennis Snoddy

E: Grand Prelate 

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Charles D. Tharp

E: Grand Standard Bearer

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James "Rusty" Russell

E: Grand Sword Bearer

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Michael A. Lain

E: Grand Warder

 

Gerard Ruth

E: Grand Sentinel 

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Michael Darin West

Grand Inspector General 

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Matthew D. Willie

Deputy Grand Inspector General

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Thomas L. Kussmann

Deputy Grand Inspector General 

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Craig Caskey

Grand Organist 

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Randall Holden

Grand Photographer 


 

Division Commanders

1st Division Commander

1st Division Deputy Commander 

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2nd Division Commander

2nd Division Deputy Commander

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3rd Division Commander

3rd Division Deputy Commander

3rd Division Deputy Commander

Mark St. John

Eddie C. Snoddy

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Marcus Moseley

Chad Norris

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Freddie J. Touchet'

Kimbal D. Bonner

Michael D. Hawkins

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