 In Memoriam The Ring of Honor is dedicated to The memory of those Band Members who have passed into eternal life. May Saint Patrick watch over them. |
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| An observation of the Irish pipers was made by the musician Vincenzo Galilei in a published work titled Dialogue on Ancient and Modern Music in 1581 in Florence. Galilei wrote, "The bagpipe is much used by the Irish. To its sound this unconquered, fierce, and warlike people, march their armies and encourage one another to feats of valour. With it also, they accompany their dead to the grave, making such a mournful sounds as to invite - nay, almost force - the bystander to weep!" | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Pipe me down
Lads, When my final day comes. Lay me down smartly With your pipes and your drums. Wear your dress blues Lads, When I finally Fall To honor my memory, Stand proud and stand tall. Please play the great tunes, So long dear to me. Like "Amazing Grace" And the "Rose of Tralee" I’ll already be there, When you play last for me, Enjoying the respite The Lord promised me. As one of His soldiers In this world of strife, I’ve earned the great gift Of eternal Life. |
So pipe me down Lads And don’t cry for me. I’m finally where The Lord promised me. With mom and with dad, And with all of the rest, Who went before me To their final rest. I’ve given my best, My life is now done I won’t need my badge, I won’t need my gun. If there be a God, And I’m sure there is Then he’s got my hand, And I’m holding His. So pipe me down Lads, Play the best that you can. I’m listening to you From the Promised Land! |
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