Browns of the South East kilt for friends funeral

**NorCalPiper** · 5th August 09, 02:59 PM

A friend of mine passed very peacefully and around husband and family last week after 3 years of cancer. It was her request to have bagpipes, so I obliged. I was very proud to wear my MAtt Newsome BoxPleat in the now official sept of Clan Brown -"Browns of the South East". this was taken before we left for the cemetery-

**McFarkus** · 5th August 09, 03:01 PM

You look very dapper.

**Paul** · 5th August 09, 03:19 PM

Great outfit. I love the hose!

**Arizona Scot** · 5th August 09, 03:20 PM

Our condolences for their loss.

**Dall_Piobaire** · 5th August 09, 03:26 PM

Sorry for their loss, and yours. The kilt looks great!

I don't know that I could play for family or friends, it would be tough and I would be so afraid of choking in a big way!

**NorCalPiper** · 5th August 09, 03:45 PM

Amazing grace and sleep dearie sleep. Kinda weird, my friend had been very courageous up to the end and passed with her family and husband at hand. She asked if it was OK to go and everyone said yes. That was it. The funeral was actually very joyous somehow....Hard to explain, but she made time to say a long goodbye to everyone. I think that helped. Thanks for the condolences though.

**peacekeeper83** · 5th August 09, 04:00 PM

That says, she was a very special person.. who lived a blessed life...reguardless of the outcome.. she made sure everyone was ok before she took her journey... I am glad everyone was able to think on all the good in her life, instead of focusing on the loss...

You look very dapper... and thanks for sharing this story with us..

**Dall_Piobaire** · 5th August 09, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by NorCalPiper

Amazing grace and sleep dearie sleep. Kinda weird, my friend had been very courageous up to the end and passed with her family and husband at hand. She asked if it was OK to go and everyone said yes. That was it. The funeral was actually very joyous somehow....Hard to explain, but she made time to say a long goodbye to everyone. I think that helped. Thanks for the condolences though.

Very touching, and with everyone there to walk her to the bridge. In some way, it makes it easier to know that the good fight has been fought, and the time to rest has come and is accepted. When we accept that our loved one is ready and wiling to make the trip, it somehow makes the passing more of a bon voyage! Know what I mean!

I applaude your strenght in being able to play your friend off!

**GMan** · 5th August 09, 04:10 PM

Great gesture.

**BobsYourUncle** · 5th August 09, 04:34 PM

Your outfit was very well put together--the consistency in the level of formality of your elements, and, of course, the tartan hose, make for a sober, stunning and tasteful outfit. Your friend sounds like she was a wonderful person. I hope I can find a fraction of that grace at my own passing. You must have a great deal of strength to play at her service--some of which she passed on to you and the others around her...perhaps the best memorial of all. Regards...