Alexandria, VA. Febrero 9, 2008: Today the Knights of Freemasonry Universal announced the following recognition awards for outstanding Masons of 2007.

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 KnightZuri, the word Zuri being Swahili for good and beautiful.

The new honorees are:

Brother. Jeff Ballou, of Washington D.C. (USA), For his tireless efforts in bringing the Afro-American and Caucasian Grand Lodges together in D.C.

Brother Jack Buta, of Arizona, (USA), For his research into the Politics of Masonic Foreign Relations; http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/masonic_foreign_recognitions.html

Brother Frank Haas, PGM, West Virginia [USA}, For his efforts in bringing enlightenment to the craft.

Brother Carlos Quintanilla Yerena, PGM Mexico city [Mexico] for his efforts to reunite Mexican Masonry.

Our group award goes to:

Halcyon Lodge of Ohio [USA], For putting the 'free' back into Freemasonry. http://www.halcyontemple.org/

As Always: to 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.