Finding Brotherhood, Finding a Greater Purpose
Hiram-Findlater Lodge No. 110
People often ask me what it means to be a Mason. My simple answer is that Freemasonry teaches a man how to become a better man. I witnessed that transformation firsthand in my husband, Kyle.
Kyle was already a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated provider for our family. Knowing my family’s long Masonic history, he became interested in joining and eventually took that important step. From that moment on, his life was enriched in ways neither of us could have imagined.
As an only child, Kyle had never experienced the kind of brotherhood that Freemasonry offers. The men of Hiram-Findlater Lodge No. 110 in Flat Rock, Michigan, welcomed him as a brother and became an important part of his life. Through their friendship, guidance, and support, Kyle grew into an even stronger man. He became deeply involved in the fraternity, progressing through all the lodge chairs and serving as Worshipful Master three times. He also proudly became active in the Shriners, York Rite, and retirees’ gatherings.
Kyle took immense pride in being a Mason. The friendships he formed were much more than organizational relationships. These men became his trusted advisors, confidants, and closest friends. Through every challenge our family faced, especially the many obstacles related to his health, his brothers stood beside him. Their support gave him strength, purpose, and encouragement to keep moving forward.
I watched Kyle dedicate countless hours volunteering, helping his fellow brothers, and serving his community. Over time, the Masonic family became an extension of our own family. Their kindness, generosity, and unwavering support demonstrated the true meaning of brotherhood.
When Kyle M. Hard passed away on August 28, 2025, the Masonic family surrounded us with love and compassion. They carried our family through one of the most difficult times of our lives, and for that, we will be forever grateful. We have been truly blessed by their friendship and support.
Kyle was deeply loved and is profoundly missed every day. In his memory, and to continue the path he cherished, my family and I remain active in volunteering and supporting the Masonic family. Over the years, these brothers and their families have become my friends, and I am grateful beyond words for the relationships we have built together.
Freemasonry changed my husband for the better. It helped shape him into an even greater man, husband, father, and friend. His legacy of service, brotherhood, and compassion lives on in all those whose lives he touched.
Submitted with love by his wife: Mary Hard