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 	<title>The Band gets Bagpiper Instructor Stuart Fraizer</title>
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 <![CDATA[Stuart Frazier was the Bagpipe Instructor for the band on "Day #1" He instructed the 13 original Pipers on how to play the bagpipes..... He now has a place in heaven! Stuart will be instructing the Student Pipers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Every piper needs a pedigree!...]]>
 
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 	<title>9 MCFFP&amp;D Members will be attending the DELCO Workshop</title>
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 <![CDATA[Delco Midlantic Workshop
                                 
                                Competition         
                                
                                &nbsp; 01/28/2012
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                                 01/29/2012
                                
                                The
 Mid-Atlantic Branch of the EUSPBA is pleased to announce the 2012 Delco
 Mid-Atlantic Workshop. We have a great line-up of piping and drumming 
instructors this year; I hope you will consider joining us for this 
âwinter tune-upâ and weekend of fellowship before the Mid-Atlantic 
competition season begins. We are also proud to host the âGilchrist 
Challengeâ and the âJohn Murray Challengeâ for piping and drumming 
competitors under the age of 22.
                                
                                euspba.org/event/event20120128.pdf
                                
                                Holiday Inn, Washington Dulles Airport
                                &nbsp;45425 Holiday Drive
                                
                                Sterling
                                &nbsp;VA
                                &nbsp;20166
                                
                                
                                Contact:
                                
                                Jim Roberts, MidAtlanta Branch Chair
                                &nbsp;jimroberts2008@gmail.com
                                &nbsp;757-816-4469 
                                
                                
                                Judges:
                                David Bailiff, Alex Kuldell, Dan Lyden, Ed Neigh, Jon Quigg, David Ricklis, Nancy Tunnicliffe and Sally Warburton 
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 	<title>Regional Bands Honor Fallen Adams County, PA Firefighter</title>
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 <![CDATA[Members of the Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes and Drums, Northern&nbsp;Virginia Firefighters Pipes and Drums and Frederick Firefighters Pipes and Drums braved the freezing rain and cold by responding to assist with a line of duty death yesterday.&nbsp; Brandon Little of United Hook and Ladder Company 33 in&nbsp;Adams County,&nbsp;Pennsylvania tragically died last week while responding to a structure fire.&nbsp; Brandon was only 19 years old and had been a member of the department for approximately a year.All of the bands would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and brother and sister firemen that have been part of Brandon's life. &nbsp;May he rest in piece and keep us all safe!...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:01:43 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>First Annual Fall Fundraiser November 17</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;The Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes and Drums is proud to announce our first Fall Fundraising Event.&nbsp;The event will be held on Thursday November 17, 2011 at Memories Charcoal House in Mt Airy, Maryland (http://www.memoriescharcoalhouse.com). &nbsp;Beginning at 5:30 pm, a percentage of all proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to the band. &nbsp;The event will also feature band performances, drink specials, raffles, and merchandise sales. &nbsp;Memories is a great family-friendly venue with delicious food offerings, but also a fun place to have a few drinks at the bar with friends. &nbsp;Come on out any time between 5:30 pm and midnight to support your Pipes and Drums. &nbsp;Funds raised will help cover the cost of new uniform items for our upcoming busy 2012 parade season, where we hope to be looking and sounding better than ever!...]]>
 
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 	<title>Band Honors Hal Bruno</title>
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 <![CDATA[CHEVY CHASE, MD â Warm, gentle, friendly, a man of incredible integrity, devoted, passionateâ¦

These were just some of the words people used Friday to describe Hal 
Bruno, fire service legend, political journalist and advocate for 
survivors of fallen firefighters.
There was no shortage of Hal stories. Recounted by fire service 
officials, ABC news personalities, colleagues and sons, the vignettes 
brought smiles and laughter.
It was noted that Bruno, an ABC political news director for decades, 
died on an election day and his memorial service was being held at 11 
a.m. on 11/11/11.
"Who else do you know would spend part of the night handing out 
coffee to firefighters battling a multi-alarm fire in the nation's 
capital, and a few hours later be at his desk preparing to moderate a 
debate between three men running for vice president?" said Dennis 
Compton, chairman of the board of the National Fallen Firefighters 
Foundation.
He went on to say that Bruno was just as happy sitting at the kitchen
 table in the firehouse hearing about the big one as he was sitting with
 Ted Koppel, David Brinkley and Peter Jennings talking about who the 
next president would be.
"â¦We understood who the real Hal was. The Hal who knew in his heart 
he was a great firefighter who just happened to have a side job as a 
journalist covering the political scene in Washington."
Bruno's son, Harold, gave those gathered at Temple Shalom a glimpse 
of how it was at home. "We lost a few vacations over Watergate," he 
noted.
He spoke of his father's passion for skiing, fishing, hikes and attending sporting events, especially his beloved Cubs.
Harold recalled it was often difficult trying to do his homework with
 his father's bluegrass band, "Informed Sources," holding jam sessions 
in the basement.
Fellow ABC political commentator Cokie Roberts said Bruno was a 
mentor to many, and a stickler for detail. He realized that it was 
important to reach out to politicians on a local level to really get a 
handle on the pulse of voters.
At the Bethesda-Chevy Case Rescue Squad on Friday afternoon as family
 and firefighters mingled, the Montgomery County pipe and drum band 
played.
Former U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes described Bruno's work not only to get
 the NFFF established, but to make sure it succeeded. He said he was 
impressed that the number of firefighter deaths have been going down.
The best tribute tribute to Bruno, he said, would be to continue to reduce the number of firefighter deaths.
The celebration of Bruno's life concluded with a slideshow where he's
 seen on the slopes with his family, shaking hands with presidents, 
assisting at fire scenes and consoling families....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>The Passing of Hal Bruno</title>
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 <![CDATA[It is with deep sadness that the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 
announces that Chairman Emeritus, Hal Bruno, died last evening, Tuesday, 
November 8, 2011. He was 83. 
For more than 60 years, Hal Bruno served as an active member of the fire 
service community, giving selflessly as a dedicated volunteer firefighter, 
advocate, commentator and leader. He is renowned for his commitment to fire 
safety initiatives and his compassion for the members of the fire service and 
their families. 
Bruno was appointed chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 
in 1999, a distinction he held until his retirement in 2008. Under Hal's 
leadership the NFFF expanded services and resources for the survivors, including 
workshops, conferences and scholarships. He guided and supported the Foundation 
in developing safety initiatives for firefighters and advancing safety practices 
that will help to reduce the number of line of duty deaths and injuries. to read more visit http://ht.ly/7nRzA...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:11:09 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Annual IAFF 1664 Gala </title>
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 <![CDATA[The MCFF&nbsp;Pipes and Drums opened again for the annual IAFF&nbsp;Local 1664 Retirement Gala on October 22nd. &nbsp;The band began with a solo of Dawning of the Day and thenall members striking in and meeting and circling up in front of the crowd. &nbsp;The colors were then played in and the rest of the night was spent honoring our department retirees. &nbsp;We wish them all the best in their retirement....]]>
 
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 	<title>Fairfax County Firefighter Horace Christopher Pendergrass</title>
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 <![CDATA[Fairfax County Firefighter Horace Christopher âChrisâ âTeddyâ 
Pendergrass, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2011. Beloved son of 
James H. Pendergrass and the late Jestine Adams Pendergrass. Loving 
father of Christian Aniece Adams, Tierra Janiece Pendergrass and Horace 
Christopher Pendergrass, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Ahmare Antwan 
Adams.. Dear brother of Natalie Gravette, Robin Gail Pendergrass, 
Jessica Lynn Jones and Donnell Adams (Eve). The family will receive 
friends at the EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 6 until 8 PM. Funeral services with
 honors will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 10 AM at Greater Little 
Zion Baptist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax, VA. Interment will 
follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests memorial contributions to the Firefighters Fund of 
Fairfax County, PO Box 401, Fairfax, VA 22038-0401 or Prince of Peace 
Church, 1543 Summit Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704SERVICES
Visitation
Wednesday October 26, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
*Everly Funeral Home
10565 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-1110
Funeral Service
Thursday October 27, 2011
10:00 AM
*Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
10185 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-9111
*Parking details will be provided at a later time.
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 	<title>Members Honor the Fallen at Emmitsburg</title>
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 <![CDATA[Drum Major Ty DeMent, Piper Major Ivan Browning, Pipe Sgt. Rick Blandford, Piper Dan Friz, Piper Mike Skidmore, Drum Sgt. Pete Leong, Drummer Greg DeHaven, Drummer Jaymie Birney, Drummer Tim Sugrue...]]>
 
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 	<title>Band Members prepare for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial services in Emmitsburg MD on October 16th.</title>
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Band Members prepare for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
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