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16th December 13, 07:58 AM
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piping at Paul Blandford's funeral
There are probably quite a few XMarkers out there who knew Paul Blandford, founder of Blandford & Son Scottish Imports LTD, and his son Kevin, longtime Pipe Major of the Blandford & Son LTD Pipe Band, or Paul's wife Madelyn, longtime kilt maker. There are a large number of Southern California kilties wearing Madelyn's handiwork.
Sadly all are gone now.
I joined with current members of the band, now called Kevin Blandford Memorial Pipe Band, in playing Purple Heather at Paul's funeral recently. Kevin had learned this tune by ear off a Black Watch album back around 1980 and taught it to me. It was one of Paul's favourites.
Here we are
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQmY...e_gdata_player
Last edited by OC Richard; 16th December 13 at 08:00 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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16th December 13, 08:10 AM
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Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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16th December 13, 08:25 AM
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Beautiful work and a fine tribute to a friend. My sympathy.
Interested from the point of view of the architecture - what denomination was the church originally built for?
Thanks for sharing.
Last edited by Father Bill; 16th December 13 at 11:17 AM.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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16th December 13, 10:56 AM
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condolences. Beautiful tune played well.
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16th December 13, 11:31 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss, Richard. Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes,
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16th December 13, 11:58 AM
#6
A very fine tribute, Richard.
Father Bill, according to online obituaries, the funeral was at Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands, California. The church website has a little write up about the construction of the church (apparently "in the English tradition"). http://www.episcopalredlands.org/abo...h-history.html
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16th December 13, 02:19 PM
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Very nice tribute indeed.
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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16th December 13, 02:41 PM
#8
beautiful tune, very well played.
Martin.
AKA - The Scouter in a Kilt.
Proud, but homesick, son of Skye.
Member of the Clan MacLeod Society (Scotland)
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16th December 13, 03:01 PM
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Thank you, Sean! Again, our condolences.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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16th December 13, 05:22 PM
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Very nice, Richard. Thanks you for posting the link.
[I][B]Nearly all men can stand adversity. If you really want to test a man’s character,
Give him power.[/B][/I] - [I]Abraham Lincoln[/I]
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