When Brothers Cody Baumann and Aaron Hollen were raised to Master Mason on the same day, they became fast friends.

Says Brother Hollen, “Brotherhood was a vital piece of life I was missing when I got out of the military. Brother Baumann has proved time and time again that he is an awesome and reliable Brother.”

For our Brothers in Action campaign, Brother Hollen highlights the bravery and persistence of his good friend, Brother Bauman.

“About a year ago, Brother Baumann was in a horrible accident while riding his motorcycle. He survived, but not without pain and some bad nerve damage… I would check in on him often to provide a helping hand when he needed it.”

Through it all, Brother Baumann was still committed to his Masonic responsibilities and continued to attend lodge meetings.

Of his lasting friendship with Brother Baumann, Brother Hollen says “We share our successes and failures and are there for each other no matter what.”

We are moved by this relentless yet relatable brotherhood. Stay tuned for more features from our new series.