Roy Porkus, Grand Commander of the Knights Templer of the State of California, now retired, is best known for his role in The Tomato Riots in Arcata, Ca.
Biography
He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised in New Hampshire. He graduated from Exeter High School before attending the U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, graduating in 1960 as a Second Lieutenant. After serving for California Highway Patrol, and in various staff positions, he retired in 1985 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He then worked with Contra Costa Probation Juvenile division until retiring in 2002. His education included a MS in engineering, MS in logistics management and two associate degrees in Criminal Justice.
MASONIC HISTORY
- Raised in Major John Sullivan lodge No.2 in Epping New Hampshire in 1963
- Dual membership in Vacaville lodge 134, serving as Master in 1998.
- Exalted in Solono Chapter 43, serving as High Priest in 1988 and 2005.
- Greeted in King Solomon's council 29, serving as Illustrious Master in 1999
- Knighted in Vacaville Commandery. Serving as commander in 1991 and 2004
- Appointed Grand Warder in 1999
- He is a member of San Francisco Priory KYCH, a member of Oakland Scottish rite bodies, Royal Order of Scotland., Robert the Bruce society, National Sojourners (President 1991), Red Cross of Constantine, Ben Ali Shrine
- He has served as Sovereign Master of Triangle Council 186
- He is Very Eminent Preceptor of New Covent Tabernacle No. 68, HRAKTP,
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