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[spr1975wshs]

I want pipers at my sendoff, it just says something special.

The pipers were playing "The Minstrel Boy" in one video, a poem which is set to the old Irish tune called "The Moreen."

The Minstrel-Boy to the war is gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him;
His father's sword he has girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him.
"Land of song!" said the warrior-bard,
"Tho' all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"

The Minstrel fell!—but the foeman's chain
Could not bring that proud soul under;
The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder;
And said, "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
They shall never sound in slavery."

 

[Bann]

The pipers were playing "The Minstrel Boy" in one video, a poem which is set to the old Irish tune called "The Moreen."

The Minstrel-Boy to the war is gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him;
His father's sword he has girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him.
"Land of song!" said the warrior-bard,
"Tho' all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"

The Minstrel fell!—but the foeman's chain
Could not bring that proud soul under;
The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder;
And said, "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
They shall never sound in slavery."

Yes, it is.

Thing2 had told me that the IAFF (Their Union) had already announced this was going to take place. Then, I saw the "IAFF Massed Pipes and Drums" posted on FB making the Formal Request post for Volunteers, which they do for all fallen Firefighters. It's so moving.

Pipes and Drums
Attached is the formal request for a Mass Band for the LODD Funeral for FF Brice Trossbach.
Service Time and Location - Thursday July 6th, 1000 Hours, Hollywood Vol .Fire Station 24801 Three Notch Rd. Hollywood, Md. 20636
Report 0900 - 0930 Hours
Dress Summer Uniform, Short or Long Sleeve Shirt
Service anticipated to last 1.5 to 2 hours
We will pipe FF Trossbach from the station to the Caisson Tune(s) Slow Mistrial Boy and possibly Twenty Men form Dublin Town
We will be shuttled from the Station to the Cemetary
Interment Location Charles Memorial Gardens 26325 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, Md. 20650
The procession is expected to last over two hours. It will pass the three stations where he worked and volunteered,
At the cemetery, the band will Pipes FF Trossbach from the Caisson to the grave site Tune Going Home
After the Final Call we will play Amazing Grace, Solo, Band, Walk Off.
The Band will be dismissed at the end of the service, and return the Hollywood Station via shuttle.
Please Send the number of members that plan to attend.
Thanks and Stay Safe
Craig Crawmer
443 865 1774
crawmer1@verizon.net
Also, Pipers are reminded that you should report with an instrument that is in good working order AND you should be able to perform the tunes with little to no note mistakes. Remember, we honor our fallen and their families with our music, it should be played well!!
Thank you,
P/M Nova Pipes and Drums

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[spr1975wshs]

Yes, it is.

Thing2 had told me that the IAFF (Their Union) had already announced this was going to take place. Then, I saw the "IAFF Massed Pipes and Drums" posted on FB making the Formal Request post for Volunteers, which they do for all fallen Firefighters. It's so moving.

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