Founded
in 1999, the Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department is
a not-for-profit Police Bagpipe and Drum band. Our mission is
simple: "Honor Our Fallen" comrades, their families and friends
in their time of need. We have been privileged to participate in the
honor ceremonies of our own fallen Heroes as well as Police
Officers and Firefighters across the mid-west. To see those we have
honored click
here.
On Friday 27 August 2010 the band
played at Brother Rice's Home Opener where 3 Rice alumni
who have been killed in the line of duty were honored: John Knight, Alex Valadez, and Tom Wortham.
A scholarship fund will be set up in their names
Photos here.
On Friday, 27 August 2010 band
members performed at Bourbon Street at a benefit for Carlos Meneses.
Officer Meneses, suffered a massive heart attack after being involved in
a foot chase. He was a devoted father and a friend and is greatly
missed.
Photos here.
On
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 band members had the honor to perform
side by side with our brothers and sisters of the CFD Pipe
Band and Band of Brothers to honor
WWII Veterans
at
Midway Airport as a part of their Honor Flight
Program.
Photos can be seen here.
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