CHICAGO
The NYPD Pipes & Drums would like to send a heartfelt "thank you" to all of our friends in the Chicago Police Department, with special regards to your Pipe Band. Our trip to your fine city will not soon be forgotten, and your sense of hospitality is outstanding. We especially enjoyed the arrangements in the vicinity of Wrigley Field, and the rooftop BLAST we had as we watched your beloved Cubbies defeat Pittsburg. Celebrating with you and performing in your concert was an honor for us! Congratulations on your band's 25th anniversary!
Pipe Sergeant Thomas Brancella |
Once again, the NYPD Pipes & Drums must sadly announce the passing of one of our own. Pipe Sergeant Tommy Brancella passed away on June 15, 2006. Tommy was a retired NYPD Detective.
Download a slide show tribute to Tommy Here.
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Pipe Sergeant James Henry |
It is with great sadness that the NYPD Pipes & Drums must announce the passing of Pipe Sergeant Jim Henry on May 30, 2006. (Retired NYPD Lieutenant) We offer our heartfelt condolences to Jimmy’s family. The band will never again be the same without him.
Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
Download a Slideshow in Jimmy's memory here.
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Boston , Massachusetts, March 18 &19th, 2006
The Battle of the Bands and the South Boston Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
After a great day of marching up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the Pipes and Drums of the NYPD Emerald Society woke up the next day and headed up the Massachusetts Turnpike to Boston to participate in the Battle of the Bands. Billed as the World Series of Irish Piping, the Battle of the Bands pitted the NYPD against the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums at the famed Doyle's Pub of Boston’s Jamaica Plains neighborhood. The friendly competition was to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis.
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Many thanks to our hosts, The Boston Police Gaelic Column Pipes and Drums. Our friends, under the leadership of President, Jim Barry, treated us like royalty, from the motorcycle escort on the Mass Pike to the tremendous reception at M.J. O’Connor’s when we arrived. A special thanks to our friend and supporter, Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole of the Boston Police Department, who was there with her husband, Dan to greet our arrival and honor us with some very kind words. The Battle of the Bands was a tremendous success with a crowd so large that hundreds waited out in the bitter cold for a chance to hear the bands. The friendly rivalry of both bands made for fantastic music and great camaraderie. A great night was had by all.
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| The South Boston Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held the following day. The almost four mile parade was packed with throngs of supporters from the beginning to the end of the march. Thanks to the parade committee, especially Jack “Wacko” O’Hurley for our invitation. The people of Boston were very appreciative of our appearance in the parade. The Boston Police Gaelic Column again treated us to a great afternoon of friendship, food, and drink. The NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums would like to thank all the members of the Boston Police Gaelic Column for all their hard work in making our trip to Beantown an unforgettable weekend, especially Jim Barry , Dan Fagan , Paul Boyle, Eddie Walsh, Dick Wells, and Timmy Horan. We look forward to performing with you again in September at the NYPD Pipes and Drums Memorial Concert. |
September 11, 2004
The Third Annual NYPD Pipes and Drums Memorial Concert and Parade was another unqualifiied success. The Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, New York City Police Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to all who performed or in some way participated for making the weekend one to remember. The band would like to particularly thank the following, without whom this event would not be possible:
The Bergen County Police Pipes and Drums
The Cleveland Police Pipes and Drums
The Gaelic Column Pipes and Drums of the Boston Police
The York Regional Police Pipes and Drums, York, Canada
The USMC Quantico Marine Band
Detective Randy Snider, Whitehall, Ohio Police Department
The Donny Golden Irish Dancers
Dr. Ronan Tynan
Mr. Todd Pettingill, WPLJ Radio
Mr. Lawrence Zucker, The Town Hall
Mr. Bill Gilchrist, Park Central Hotel
Mr. Brian Carter, Connolly's Restaurant
Mr. Kevin Smith and his band
Ms. Pamela Wallin, Consul General, Canada
Officer Jose Camacho, Toronto Police Department
A special thanks to the members of the NYPD who provided transportation for our guests during the weekend events.
The band looks forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Let us always remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those continue to give of themselves to protect us both at home and abroad. May God bless them and their families.
 November, 2003
NYPD Pipes & Drums would like to express our most heart felt appreciation and thank you to our fantastic hosts and new friends in Berlin, Germany. Our trip to your beautiful city this November, and performance in the Military Music Festival, was one of the best times we can remember having. Special thanks to Thorston Weiland, Antje Gork, Colonel Dr. Schramm as well as Robert Bauerle and all the folks in the First Infantry Division Band. We hope to see you all again in the near future.
Die Kapelle NYDP Pfeifen und Trommeln (NYPD Pipes and Drums) möchte Ihnen aus ganzem Herzen für die fantastische Gastfreundschaft die Sie uns erwiesen haben, danken.
Wir fühlen, wir haben jetzt neue Berliner Freunde in Deutschland.
Unser Besuch in Ihrer wunderschönen Stadt, im November dieses Jahres und unsere Teilname am Militärischen Musik Festival werden wir stets als eines der schönsten Ereignisse in unserer Erinnerung behalten.
Besonderen Dank senden wir an Thorston Wieland, Antje Gork, Oberst Dr. Schramm und Robert Bauerle sowie an die gesamte Kapelle der Ersten Infanteriedivision.
Wir hoffen sehr sie alle bald wiederzutreffen.
Mit Herzlichen Grüßen verbleiben wir
Ihre
NYPD Pipes & Drums
 September 6, 2003
NYPD Pipes & Drums Memorial Concert
Issac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, NY
The Pipes & Drums of the New York City Police Department Emerald Society would like to thank everyone who attended, performed or in some way contributed to help making the second annual Memorial Concert a resounding success. A special note of thanks to the following:
The band would also like to thank Brian Carter of Connolly's Restaurant for hosting our welcoming party and to Kevin Smith and his band for providing the entertainment for the both the welcoming and after concert parties.
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