The "Parade Rest" Monument was erected and consecrated by the 2nd Regiment of Buffalo, New York on Memorial Day 1914.  The monument is located in Pine Hill Cememtery in Cheektowaga, New York.  The bronze statue features a KStJI Color Sergeant with KStJI Colors.  Etched upon the monument are (5) Knights who paid the supreme sacrifice during war time and whom received their eternal reward.  Each Memorial Day the Buffalo Grand Commandery and 2nd Regiment organize a Mass to remember those Knights who have past the previous year.  The deceased Knight's name is etched onto the Commandery obelisk in accordance with his request.  The Regiment has an established "trust" with Pine Hill Cemetery that assists in taking care of the grounds and landscaping of the monument.  Commanderies are responsible for the financial cost of placing their deceased Knights onto its obelisk.  In 2003 the monument was appraised for $3.5 million.   

Memoriam

" May the souls of all our departed Brother Knights through GOD's mercy and compassion rest in peace " 

    Commandery No. 382 wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to Dorothy Gifford and Family for the passing of our dear Brother, Capt. Edsel Gifford. Edsel was a shining beacon within the Commandery having served as its Commander for twenty seven years.  Edsel received his eternal reward on Thursday, November 17th, 2011. He received the requisite KStJI Funeral Honors to include Casket Sentinels, Memorial Ritual Prayers and Funeral Processional Honor Guards. More than forty Knghts from Commandery No. 382 and the 2nd Regiment  were present Sunday, November 20th 7pm-9pm at Curtain Funeral Home in West Seneca, NY to act as Casket Sentinels and participate in the Memorial Ritual Prayers. Commandery No. 382 wishes to thank Buffalo Grand Commandery President, BGen. Thomas DeLuca, 2nd Regiment Adjutant, Major Dennis Potozniak and 3rd Battalion Commander, Major Bruce Kreuzer for their presence and the condolences extended to Dorothy and her family. President, Capt. David Clifford extended the Commandery's condolences to include the preparation of a Mass of Intentions at Queen of Heaven RCC for Edsel in which an invitation will be extended to her and her family. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Thomas Quinlivan, Capt. for Edsel on Monday,  November 21st, 2011 9am at Queen of Heaven RCC with family, friends and more than twenty Knights participating in the Funeral Processional Honor Guard.   Commandery No. 382 and the 2nd Regiment will dedicate Edsel's name upon the Commandery's obelisk at the "Parade Rest" Monument during Memorial Day 2012. We ask that our brother Edsel be received into the ranks of the "Eternal Legion" through God's compassion and mercy .

GIFFORD - Edsel D. Suddenly November 16, 2011; of West Seneca; husband of Dorothy M. (Poth) Gifford for 61 years; dearest father of Susan (Dennis) Broadbent, Randall (Maryann), Patricia, Brian (Gail), Mary (John) Struzik, David (Sue), Nancy (Vincent) Prospero and the late Mark Gifford; brother of the late June Neil; also survived by 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca where funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 AM and from Queen of Heaven Church at 9:00 AM. Edsel retired as a master mechanic from Conrail after 40 years of dedicated service and was active in the Knights of St. John Commandery No. 382.

    Commandery No. 382 wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to Agnes Boehringer and the Boehringer Family in the passing of her husband, our fellow Knight, Sir Knight Bernard J. Boehringer.  Bernie received his eternal reward on Thursday, August 25th, 2011.  He received the requisite KStJI Funeral Honors to include Casket Sentinels, Memorial Ritual Prayers and Funeral Processional Honor Guards.  (25) Commandery No. 382 Knights were present Sunday, August 28th 7pm-9pm at Hoy Funeral Home in West Seneca, NY to act as Casket Sentinels and participate in the Memorial Ritual Prayers.  Commandery No. 382 wishes to thank Buffalo Grand Commandery President, BGen. Thomas DeLuca, 2nd Regiment Adjutant, Major Dennis Potozniak and 3rd Battalion Commander, Major Bruce Kreuzer for their presence and condolences extended to Agnes and her family.  President, Capt. David Clifford extended the Commandery's condolences to include the preparation of a Mass of Intentions at Queen of Heaven RCC for Bernie and which an invitation will be extended to her and her family.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Bernie on Monday, August 29th, 2011 (St. John the Baptist Martydom Day) 9am at Queen of Heaven RCC with family, friends, members of Reserve Fire Company, Brother Knights and representatives of the West Seneca Police Dept. and US Army in attendance.  Bernie having served honorably in the US Army in a M.A.S.H. unit during the Korean War received burial honors to include TAPS and a American flag presented to Agnes.  Commandery No. 382 and the 2nd Regiment will dedicate Berinie's name upon the Commandery's obelisk at the "Parade Rest" Monument during Memorial Day 2012.  We ask that our brother Bernie be received into the ranks of the "Eternal Legion" through God's compassion and mercy .