Pipes and Drums at Dodger Stadium Honoring Heroes of 9/11

The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society & The Los Angeles County Fire Department Emerald Society fill center field at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 for pre-game ceremonies to honor first responders In Rememberance of Fallen Heroes of 9/11.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUNL48JiaVM (Preview)

Pipe Major Scott Walton and Drum Major Charlie Ezell lead the march to center field where they are joined by Bag Pipers Michael Apodaca, Cliff Armas, Brian Hyland, John Keys (L.A. City Fire), Chrisy Orcholski, Mick Rose and Brian Willey plus Drummers Ron Cody and Mike Jett.

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LAPES Pipes and Drums at the Hollywood Bowl with Blue Man Group

The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums played at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th with the Blue Man Group. On Saturday we played to a sold out audience of 18,000 people.

Here is the link to Friday's night performance:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPnZRrfvwgY&hd=1

Additional photo's are on the Band's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAPESPipesDrums

Cliff Armas

California Celtic Classic - Pictures

Emerald Society Vice President Rick Sudik greets Society Member Graham McGruer at our Clan Booth during the Celtic Classic.

For more pics, click on this link:  https://www.facebook.com/medi
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California Celtic Classic World Highland Games

Stop by the LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY BOOTH and chat us up! See You There! — at Sea Terrace Community Park.

25 Year Memorial Ceremony for Officer Daniel Pratt

On Saturday, September 3, 1988, Officer Daniel Pratt was working 77th Division. Daniel was assigned to a robbery suppression detail when he was shot and killed by gang members in a drive-by shooting. He was thirty years old. On Tuesday, September 3rd at 0900 hours 77th Division will remember Daniel by holding a 25 year memorial ceremony. The Band will be playing at the ceremony. Everyone is invited to attend to honor the sacrifice Daniel made.

Cigars Under the Stars

The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes ad Drums would like to thank all our friends and guests who attended the fundraiser dinner on Friday. Without your support the Band would not be possible. Thank you one and all.

Meeting Schedule Update

Just a quick note to remind everyone there will be no meeting at the academy tomorrow.  Please look at the schedule below for future events and happenings.

Thank you Tom

 

 Future Meetings:

 

August              NO MEETING

 

July 27              Noon Meeting. Gallagher's 2751 Broadway, Long Beach, Ca., 90803

                         1300-1600, Pub Crawl. $35.pp In Advance contact:  LAPDESPRESIDENT@gmail.com

 

August               No Board meeting  

 

August 16,        1700-2330.  "Cigars Under The Stars". 2013  Black Tie Fundraising Gala for Band. $95. per person. Table of 10- $925. Mountain Gate Country Club, 12445 Mountain Gate Drive, L.A. Tickets can be purchased from any band member or go to:  http://lapespipesanddrums.org 

September 25  1900. LAPD Academy (Wednesday)

October 17      1900. LAPD Academy   (THURSDAY)

November        Date & Time to Follow Location: Gallagher's Long Beach

December        Date, Time, & Location  to Follow (Christmas Party/Pub Crawl???)

Our thoughts and prays are with the families, friends, and fellow Firefighters of  the 19 brave, heroic, Firefighters who sacrificed their lives protecting others...