| The men who founded our Fraternity
joined together as their country returned to the business that had been interrupted by the
Civil War. Having survived such an experience, they understood the currency of service and
placed it as a cornerstone of our Order. When challenged into service, the Fraternity
held. During World War I, entire chapters enlisted en masse, and during World War II, over
15,000 Pikes found themselves in uniform.
But sadly, with service comes a price. At least 570 of our brothers have devoted
themselves in the fullest extent by giving their lives in service to their country. In
honor of their sacrifices, the Fraternity, on September 5, 1954, dedicated its first
headquarters building to the men who died in World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
Recognizing the 50-year anniversary of its original dedication, the PIKE
Foundation dedicated a new monument on August 1, 2008 in the memory of our loyal Gold Star Brothers.
This page is dedicated to our brothers who, as members of the military forces of the
U.S., Canada or their allies, were killed in the line of duty, contracted a fatal illness
during military service or died of an injury sustained during military service. It is also
dedicated to our efforts to update our monument to these fine men. |
