Brother in Iraq with Bagpipes

**Jack Daw** · 26th December 08, 04:51 PM

Glad to see a fellow piper where it really matters. He will make an impression on his fellow soldiers that will not be forgotten. That's to be proud of in addition to all the other reasons to be proud of him!

**79thReproductions** · 26th December 08, 05:12 PM

On put the proper Velcro on the side of the cover where he has his name tape, unit patch, rank, and blood type. (All Velcro patches)

Im putting the Velcro on the glengarry and jacket too so we can put his unit patch for his "hackle"

I am making a ACU ripstop kilt modeled after the 79th New York kilt, competele with Velcro on the lower right front apron for his unit patch. Its nice to have a sister that sews sometimes

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All in all hes doing well! Hes with the 4th ID in the 1/10 Cav out of Colorado. His wife gave birth to their 2nd child on the 18 of this month which he was able to be there because of leave. But unfortunately, he had to return to Iraq on Christmas eve.

Here are some pictures of his leave here at home and exploits with piping and Iraq and such.

Charlie's last even before going to Iraq (July 4th 2008)

At Fort Carson preparing for Iraq

Charlies party before Iraq (Death before Dismount! hehe)

In Iraq with the New "Combat shirt"

At the hospital about to catch his son on the 18th

His new baby boy!

Being a hardcore Scottish American soldier!

Ah anywho. I got into proud sister mode! He has going through a rough time recently missing his new family, his wife and feeling like no one cares. Its really nice to hear that people still support soldiers and families.

**Tartan Hiker** · 26th December 08, 05:22 PM

All these images are absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing them, and please tell your brother I love his style.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 7th February 09, 10:52 AM

Looks great, Rachel! Prayers for your brothers!

A band friend came to visit yesterday, and he showed me a new camo bag cover that he had just made, as well! He also told me a true story: a gent who just got back from Iraq was at band practice Thursday night, and the pipe major was helping him to clean the sand out of his pipes! I would never have imagined such a thing!

**BonnieT100** · 26th December 08, 06:19 PM

I like that bag cover! Here's one of me playing on the Ziggurat of Ur.

Nothing special going on - 6 of us went out for a tour and I brought the pipes. Figured it would be a once in a lifetime chance. How often does one get to pipe atop the remains of a 5000 year old temple?

**Standard** · 26th December 08, 08:09 PM

Rachel, thanks for sharing the pictures with us. What a nice thing you have done for your brother. Please let him know that we support him while he is in harm's way for us, and thank him for his service. Also, thanks to you and the rest of his family for your sacrifice in giving him to us for this time.