My morning walk

[longhuntr74]

I don't want to turn this discussion morbid...but felt the need to chime in as this thread is about the impact of bagpipe music on a person. 2 hours ago I attended a memorial service for one of our fallen soldiers here in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, they are an all too common occurrence these days...in the past 3-4 months my Brigade has lost about 20-25 Soldiers (I'm trying not to count). Anyways...to get to my point, I was leaving the service with my Sergeant and one of our Lieutenants and the Lieutenant made the comment that "there should be a rule that they are only allowed to play that song once. That way I would not have to stand there for 45 mins straight, crying!" What she was referrring to was the fact that after they conducted final roll call, the 21 gun salute and taps, they put on Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes while all present waited their turn to approach the boots, downturned rifle and helmet and pay their final respects to this brave young Soldier. She definitely had a valid point!!

[Bigkahuna]

I don't want to turn this discussion morbid...but felt the need to chime in as this thread is about the impact of bagpipe music on a person. 2 hours ago I attended a memorial service for one of our fallen soldiers here in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, they are an all too common occurrence these days...in the past 3-4 months my Brigade has lost about 20-25 Soldiers (I'm trying not to count). Anyways...to get to my point, I was leaving the service with my Sergeant and one of our Lieutenants and the Lieutenant made the comment that "there should be a rule that they are only allowed to play that song once. That way I would not have to stand there for 45 mins straight, crying!" What she was referrring to was the fact that after they conducted final roll call, the 21 gun salute and taps, they put on Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes while all present waited their turn to approach the boots, downturned rifle and helmet and pay their final respects to this brave young Soldier. She definitely had a valid point!!

OMG! I hate that tune."Flowers of the Forest, or "Lord Lovats Lament"are much better tunes imho. Or "Going Home". "Amazing Grace" seems to get played any time a piper or two get together.