"If you've ever been to a firefighter funeral, or even down the street
from one, you've heard the Great Highland Bagpipe. Their beautiful
music captivates the listener and sets the somber tone for another hero
being laid to rest.
"Like many staples in our society, you may not
have even wondered how the Scottish instrument achieved such an integral
role at firefighters' funerals - and other responders for that matter -
in the United States.
"Turns out, it all started over 170 years ago with the Great Potato Famine."
A FireRescue1 article reported on the history of the use of bagpipes in the fire service.
To access the complete FireRescue1 report, please visit:
FireRescue1: The history of bagpipes in the fire service (30 AUG 17)
Related video:
YouTube: RI Professional Firefighters Pipes & Drums
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