Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipes and Drums

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07/28/2010 08:41 PM

Welcome to Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipes and Drums. ALL Practices are open to anyone who is interested. Our next pipe practices are August 12th, 19th, & 26th at Huntingtown Vol. Fire Department Co. 6 @ 8pm in the Banquet Hall.

Drum Practice is every Friday @ 5:30 pm at Prince Frederick VFD Co. 2 in the Engine Bay.

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August 1st - Red, White and Blue Day, Waldorf, MD.

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Maryland State Public Safety Massed Bands

Photo by Jeff Hawkins

June 16, 2010 - The Maryland State Public Safety Massed Band comprised of Baltimore City Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums, Montgomery County Firefighter Pipe Band, and Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipes and Drums are pictured just before the start of opening ceremonies in Ocean City for the MD State Fireman's Association Convention.

Calvert Pipes and Doyle Cox, First's for Calvert County in Ocean City

(L to R) Mike Bowen, Nick Youngblood, Doyle Cox, Alan Billings, Jimmy Billings, Chris Buffalini

Sandi Lutz & Doyle Cox

Photos by Casey Buffalini

June 15th, 2010 - Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipes and Drums and Doyle Cox made their debut in Ocean City for the 118th Annual Maryland State Fireman's Assoc. Convention & Conference. It was was an evening of pomp and circumstance as Calvert Pipes led the way for Doyle Cox, who is the first Calvert County Volunteer to become President of the MD State Fireman's Assoc. In addition, Calvert pipes were honored and proud to play at our first venue for President Doyle Cox. We kicked off the night leading the 2009 & 2010 Delegation, President Cox and Sandi Lutz (President - Ladies Auxiliary). Photos

Off-duty Md. trooper shot, killed

Trooper Wesley Brown

FORESTVILLE, Md. (AP) — Police are searching for a man who shot and killed an off-duty Maryland state trooper early Friday about a half hour after the trooper escorted him from a restaurant over a disputed bill, Prince George's County police said.

Trooper First Class Wesley W. Brown, 24, escorted a disorderly customer from an Applebee's on Thursday evening. That customer shot Brown when he left the restaurant around 12:40 a.m. Friday, State Police Superintendent Col. Terrence Sheridan said.

Brown, who was wearing a jacket that identified him as a police officer on the back, was talking on the phone in the parking lot when he was shot, Sheridan said.

Covered in blood, Brown made it back inside the restaurant and passed out, police said. Brown died at a local hospital.

Investigators have spoken to more than 50 witnesses who were at the crowded restaurant Thursday night, said county police Maj. Andy Ellis. Detectives will also review surveillance video from the restaurant and surrounding businesses.

"We're going to find out who he is. There's no question," Ellis said. "There has never been an unsolved police shooting (in the county)."

Gov. Martin O'Malley visited the scene Friday morning as police searched the area. Later in the day, his office announced that flags would be flown at half-staff in Brown's honor.

Calvert Pipes Featured In Calvert Independent

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On Wednesday June 2nd, Calvert Independent featured Calvert Pipes in the community section.

Memorial Day Reflected

Pictures by Casey Buffalini

On Monday, May 31st, American Legion Post 206 paid tribute and honor to those who has served or actively serve in our armed forces. All branches were represented including Fire and Police. Each branch presented a wreath in honor of those before them. Piper Mike Bowen played Amazing Grace at the Calvert County Court House and Piper Chris Buffalini played a the Chesapeake Beach Veterans' Memorial. PHOTOS

2nd annual Volunteer Appreciation Day

The 2nd Annual Calvert County Volunteer Appreciation day was held at the Calvert Co. Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 23rd. Volunteers were given free shirts, food, rides and games. There were even door prizes including a Vizio 47in Flat Screen TV. Calvert Pipes and Drums were there selling T-shirts and 50/50 raffles. The 50/50 raffle proceeds were to benefit the Firefighter memorial fund. $298.00 was raised and thanks to Jackie from communications for donating her winnings back to fund. It was a great success and every enjoyed the afternoon. We look forward to being there next year.

Inaugural Dedication of The Calvert County Fallen Firefighters' Memorial

Photo by Casey Buffalini

May 22, 2010

On a Beautiful Saturday morning, the Calvert County Fallen Firefighters' Memorial was dedicated. Mike Bowen, planner and creator, presented the Memorial to Fallen Firefighters families, distinguished guests, county department members and others. The Memorial site located at Chesapeake Highland Cemetery, was an idea thought of 9 years ago after 9/11. The memorial will have the three Calvert County Volunteer Members who died in the line of duty. The service recognized not only the Volunteers who gave the ultimate sacrifice but active Volunteer members who had passed in 2009. The Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipes and Drums and So. MD Fireman's Association Honor Guard performed for the ceremony. PHOTOS

Calvert Pipes are deeply saddened to announce the passing of North Beach VFD Member

Judy Skinner

July 12, 1949 - May 14, 2010

On May 14, 2010, Longtime Member of North Beach VFD, Judy Skinner passed away. We here would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Skinner Family during this sad time. Piper Mike Bowen played at the services. more

Band Receives Donation of Drums

Pearl Bass Drum and Premier Scottish Snares

Recently, Calvert County Pipes and Drums received a generous (much needed) donation from the Billings' Family. The Pearl Bass Drum and two Premier Scottish snares were all custom made for a band in Australia. They canceled their order and with the donation we were able to get the drums at a reduced cost. We would like to thank Meade Custom Drumming Supplies. The Drums are donated in honor of Diane Billings father and all drums will have custom lettering with his name.

Calvert Pipes Makes Front Cover of Southern Calvert Gazette!

Southern Calvert Gazette April Issue

Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipes and Drums makes front cover of Southern Calvert Gazette. Southern Calvert Gazette magazine serving Solomons, Lusby, Dowell and St. Leonard, featured our own, Piper Mike Bowen shedding light on Calvert's first Fallen Firefighters memorial. Story

32nd Annual Southern Maryland Celtic Festival

Saturday April, 24, 2010

An overcast, rainy Saturday was the scene for the 32nd Annual Celtic Festival held at Jefferson Patterson Park. The rain stopped after the first hour to allow the participants and onlookers to enjoy all the festivities of the Celtic festival. Pictured above is the Chesapeake Caledonian Band (Hal Cummings) competed in the Class IV group. Close to 20 bands performed. There was over 50 vendors offering kilts, plaids, coat of arms, traditional Celtic and Scottish foods.

40th Anniversary Dedication of Larry Cox Memorial

The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department dedicated a new memorial April 7 to all the members who have died since the department was founded in 1926. It is specially dedicated to Larry Cox, the only volunteer to have lost his life in the line of duty with the department, which happened 40 years ago.
Piper C. Buffalini played at the ceremony. more

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