Brethren,
It is with a heavy heart and deep regret we announce the passing of Worshipful Brother Richard “Rick” Wayne Hinson, 53 of Wittmann, Arizona on January 25, 2021.
He was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona.
Rick served proudly in the United States Army during Bosnia-Herzegovina peacekeeping mission attached to the U.N. Forces.
He attended DeVry Institute and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems in 2001.
Rick is a member of the F.& A.M. Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 of which he is a Past Master of 2012.
Additionally, he was also involved in several youth organizations to include: Squires; DeMolay, Job’s Daughters and Scouting.
In Scouting, Rick held many positions through the years: Scout Master, Assistant Scout Master, Camping Chair, Program Director of the District, and Order of the Arrow.
He was awarded Silver Beaver, The Meritorious Service Star, The District Award of Merit, Scouting Family, and Vigil member of the OA; as well as having earned Eagle Scout as a youth.
Helping children was a strong passion that he held. Rick enjoyed woodworking, camping, reading, and home improvement projects.
Surviving are his wife Laura, children Shayne, Tori, Brandon (spouse Brittany) and Kamron; 4 grandchildren, Ailyn, Leigha, Aiden and Lane; mother and father Walt and Phyllis Hinson, brothers Matt and Larry; their spouses Lynette and Rebecca; as well as many extended family and friends. With the lost of Rick, the family has set up a  Relief for Laura & Family Page with a request to assist the family in any way possible.
Funeral Service are scheduled at Hansen Mortuary Chapel 8314 North 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020 on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
All Masons planning to attend, show tribute, respect and support a very proud husband, father, son, uncle, brother, friend to many on his journey to the Celestial Lodge above.
Worshipful Brother Rick will be interned at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in a private, family only ceremony.
Poem:
Fighting American
I have worn many colors, since my forefathers, landed on these shores.
My blood was shed in the revaluation then, time again to protect my native land.
I drew my sword, against my brother, while dressed, in blue and gray,
Then turned my arms, to my native brother, whom I still, do not understand.
I have crossed oceans, deep and wide, stood my ground, and did not hide.
On land, on sea, in air, I have fought, for freedom, someone has sought.
Many flags, I have fought for many flags I have died for.
Not a question did I ask, of Uncle Sam, when he sent me to, Vietnam.
Nor did I hesitate, to lend my neighbor a hand, when a hostile force, crossed, to the heart, his land.
Without question, I will give aid, friend or foe, if in need, I will go.
Whenever I have been called, I have been there, to go fight, somewhere. Land sea or air I will go anywhere, I will not run, I will not hide, I will fight by anyone’s side.
For the flag that I carry, stands for freedom, and for Freedom I will fight.
For I am an American, that I do hope you understand.
Please keep the family and friends of Worshipful Brother Rick in your thoughts and prayers.