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11-30-2009 UPDATE: I have posted a letter that was sent to me from Michael Skidmore. I will take this opportunity to offer my most sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Brother Scott.
To Firepipesanddrums.com, participating bands and supporters of the website,
I would like to take a moment and thank everyone for your support over the last six months while we and the Doyle Family struggled through some tough times.
In May 2009, I sent you an email asking for your support and without question Scott’s Story was on the website in less than 3 hours. This act of camaraderie and brotherhood goes to show the strength of the American Fire Service Pipes and Drums, and I am proud to be a part of it.
Our Brother and first Pipe Major C. Scott Doyle was memorialized on Saturday the 21st of November, 2009 at the Saint Francis Church in Potomac, Maryland. The weather was phenomenal and the sound of the great highland bagpipes and drums sounded as family, friends and co-workers gathered to remember this great man who brought smiles to so many faces throughout his life.
Members of MCFF Pipes and Drums were among over 50 Pipers and Drummers who were present to help play Scott home. The sound of tunes like Highland Cathedral (Scott’s favorite), Amazing Grace and Minstrel Boy were played beautifully during the church service. Scott was given his final march as the joint pipes and drums band paraded up River Road as a tribute from his brothers and sisters.
To the members of the Scott Doyle Memorial Pipes and Drums Band, many of which are bands on this website, the send off would not have been what it was without you. We cannot begin to thank you enough for all your support, and it was nothing less than comforting to know we have your support. Along with Montgomery County, the following bands and individuals came together to form the memorial pipe band:
Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums of Greater Baltimore
Northern Virginia Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Washington DC Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Frederick County Firefighters Pipes and Drums
Camden County, NJ Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Boise Firefighters Pipes and Drums
Fairfax Sheriff's Coalition Pipes and Drums
Washington DC Regional Pipes and Drums
City Of Washington Pipes and Drums
MCFFPD Snare Instructor Jason Hoffert
MCFFPD Piping Instructor Dave Maddock
Paula Glendenning
To Brother Gene Butcher, the Montgomery County MD, Firefighters Pipes and Drums wishes to express our heartfelt thanks for doing what you do. We know all too well that a fireman is typically a humble being and would not think twice about helping another brother or sister out. You showed our organization what it means to be a part of that brotherhood. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
In Solidarity,
Michael K. Skidmore, Piper
Montgomery County, MD Firefighters Pipes and Drums
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