We are finding some interesting items as we rehouse the collection, including this Greeter Shrine Fez from the Abou Saad Temple. Was anyone a member of this group? What was your experience like?
Here at the Shriner’s Temple(?) in Mobile Alabama, there is a Panamanian flag that flies out front. Clearly there is a link between Panama Shriners and the Shriners here. I don’t know if that extends to the Canal Zone.
My father joined Abou Saad while stationed at Coco Solo Panama in the mid 1940’s, He transfered to Bahia in Orlando in the late 70’s. We are taking a cruise through the Panama Canal later this year! I am excited to visit and soak in the culture!
Actually, Abou Saad is currently active, we have a rich and entagleled history with the Canal, we used to initiate members in the bottom of the lock at Miraflores.
As a member of Abou Saad I would be very happy to share any information I can.
Actually, Abou Saad is currently very much active, we have a rich history with the Canal, we used to initiate members in the bottom of the lock at Miraflores.
As a member of Abou Saad I would be very happy to share any information I can.
Hi my Grand Father was a Shiner and worked on the Panama Canal aprox 1940-42. I was given his lapel or hat pin from my father. Printed on the Crest is ABOU SAAD PANAMA CANAL. It’s threaded and on the inside of the back it says THE VICTORY. 10k. What can you tell me about it please.
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Janice Scott
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Robert Dillon
Here at the Shriner’s Temple(?) in Mobile Alabama, there is a Panamanian flag that flies out front. Clearly there is a link between Panama Shriners and the Shriners here. I don’t know if that extends to the Canal Zone.
Photo with flags…
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Laura Eggleston Gilbert
My father joined Abou Saad while stationed at Coco Solo Panama in the mid 1940’s, He transfered to Bahia in Orlando in the late 70’s. We are taking a cruise through the Panama Canal later this year! I am excited to visit and soak in the culture!
Luis Martinez
Actually, Abou Saad is currently active, we have a rich and entagleled history with the Canal, we used to initiate members in the bottom of the lock at Miraflores.
As a member of Abou Saad I would be very happy to share any information I can.
Luis Martinez
Actually, Abou Saad is currently very much active, we have a rich history with the Canal, we used to initiate members in the bottom of the lock at Miraflores.
As a member of Abou Saad I would be very happy to share any information I can.
Luis Martinez
Abou Saad is currently very much active, we have a rich history with the Canal, we used to initiate members in the bottom of the lock at Miraflores.
As a member of Abou Saad I would be very happy to share any information I can.
Lisa Mettler
I was cleaning out old boxes and came across an Abou Saad fez. I’m so curious as to why it was in my father’s things. He was from Georgia USA.
Bair Wolf
Hi my Grand Father was a Shiner and worked on the Panama Canal aprox 1940-42. I was given his lapel or hat pin from my father. Printed on the Crest is ABOU SAAD PANAMA CANAL. It’s threaded and on the inside of the back it says THE VICTORY. 10k. What can you tell me about it please.