Alaska State Troopers on Nat Geo

**wahoonc** · 1st October 15, 05:45 PM

I was watching a couple of the shows Alaska State Troopers on Nat Geo the other day. They were paying tribute to the fallen troopers at the end of the 2013 season. Noted a fellow in a kilt that appears to the the Alaska State Seal tartan from USA Kilts. The fellow wearing the kilt appeared to be part of the memorial. Another thing of interest to note was that he was wearing two feathers.

Any clue as to who he is and what he represents?

Thanks

Aaron

**RockyR** · 2nd October 15, 05:42 AM

The Alaska State Seal is worn by the Anchorage Pipe band, but they only received their kilts a couple months ago, so I don't believe the person was wearing the Alaska State Seal tartan if the episode was shot in 2013. That would be cool if they did get on the show though!

**wahoonc** · 2nd October 15, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

The Alaska State Seal is worn by the Anchorage Pipe band, but they only received their kilts a couple months ago, so I don't believe the person was wearing the Alaska State Seal tartan if the episode was shot in 2013. That would be cool if they did get on the show though!

Thanks Rocky. I will see if I can grab a screen shot. If it isn't the Alaska State Seal it is in the same colour range.

Aaron

**RockyR** · 2nd October 15, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by wahoonc

Thanks Rocky. I will see if I can grab a screen shot. If it isn't the Alaska State Seal it is in the same colour range.

Aaron

Absolutely... I'd love to see it if it's even remotely close. The AK SS tartan is pretty unique compared to most tartans, so I'd love to see another in the same color range! It's one of my favorites from our SS collection.

**MinusHD** · 2nd October 15, 07:36 AM

I'm not sure if this is the same event, but there's a piper in a kilt on the far right side of the frame in the first minute of this video. The best view of the kilt starts at 35 seconds, and doesn't last very long

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQBdDXvKf-c

**Tarheel** · 2nd October 15, 08:34 AM

I snagged the photo of the piper from the video. Here it is.

**tundramanq** · 2nd October 15, 09:27 AM

Save your ears and mute the sound when the piper plays - he and his pipes are not ready for public performance.

**kiltimabar** · 2nd October 15, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by tundramanq

Save your ears and mute the sound when the piper plays - he and his pipes are not ready for public performance.

Could be because his pipes got cold--it is Alaska.

**Arnot** · 2nd October 15, 01:36 PM

It looks to me like one of the Alaska Highlanders. Probably their Pipe Major. I believe his name was Henderson. I lived up there for 14 years and saw the local bands quite frequently so I recognized the uniform.

http://www.panoramio.com/photo_explo...c&user=4721440

I believe this is the tartan.

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tart...-p-d-corporate

**ArmyJeep** · 16th October 15, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by wahoonc

I was watching a couple of the shows Alaska State Troopers on Nat Geo the other day. They were paying tribute to the fallen troopers at the end of the 2013 season. Noted a fellow in a kilt that appears to the the Alaska State Seal tartan from USA Kilts. The fellow wearing the kilt appeared to be part of the memorial. Another thing of interest to note was that he was wearing two feathers.

Any clue as to who he is and what he represents?

Thanks

Aaron

That would be Dan Henderson, Pipe Major with the Alaska Highlanders. He play for almost all of the Military, and City (Police, Fire) Events and Memorials. Here is a link to a clear pic of the tartan.
http://www.rebeccabphotos.com/Travel...-Day/i-MQBpKnv