US Army Tartan

**Gary Krueger** · 23rd June 08, 11:14 AM

I've just verified with Sport Kilts that my order for a Kilt in the US Army tartan is processed and is due back from the sewers today or tomorrow and will be overnighted as soon as they get back. It had to be special ordered since I need a longer kilt than the standard off the rack size.

Hopefully it will arrive on schedule, I need it by July 1st. I am piping the retirement ceremony for a Lt. Col here in the Detroit Area. Greg Benda is the Officer in Charge Material Fielding TACOM. A very good friend and 33 years service. I am proud to be included in the program.

I am also the VFW Post 3901 Piper here in the Marine City/Algonac MI area. I was surprised that the post commander signed the invoice for my kilt and the post will cover the costs.

**michaelbeeman** · 23rd June 08, 11:17 AM

That's great, Gary. I hope that kilt makes it in time for you. And hooray for your Post Commander! That's mighty decent of the post to pick up the costs. Of course, we'll need pictures when it arrives.

**Gary Krueger** · 23rd June 08, 11:19 AM

I'll give it every attempt. I am not too sure on how to attach photos to these posts. Too bad, I'm not a slim and trim as the kilt pictured as the Works Kilt on Sport Kilt's web site. (hehehehehe)

**Spc. Scott** · 23rd June 08, 11:21 AM

Congrats and I hope the kilt makes it there on time for you.

Good on the post for covering the cost for you! Be sure to post a couple of pictures for us.

**Riverkilt** · 23rd June 08, 12:17 PM

Don't think there's a greater compliment for your piping than for your friends to pick up the tab for the kilt.

Ron

**IrishGodfather** · 23rd June 08, 03:53 PM

Great story man.

**CelticRanger66** · 23rd June 08, 04:36 PM

Welcome to the U S Army Tartan Club!!! Can't wait for the pictures!!

**Finn** · 24th June 08, 11:03 AM

Enjoy the tartan!
Heck of a Post Commander, too!

**Gary Krueger** · 26th June 08, 04:30 PM

The kilt arrived as promised by Seamus at Sport Kilts. Actually, the deadline was June 27th and it arrived today June 26th. Looks good, wife approves. I know it will make an impression on the Brass assembled for the retirement ceremonies on July 1.

It will look great with the other VFW honor guard personnel for the Viet Nam Movable Wall that will be here from July 24 through July 28.

Now, all I need to do is pipe well and do the tartan proud.

**Stratherrick** · 27th June 08, 07:19 AM

Well done, Gary,

You are, indeed, very honoured to pipe at this occasion. I trust we'll all take a moment to pray that you pipe well on the day.

Cheers,

Bruce