Silent Pipes / Silent Drums
of
Lee County Pipes and Drums
We honor the memory of beloved band members who have passed.
Their friendship and dedication will hold them forever dear in our hearts.
Duncan remains, to this day, an inspiration to members of LCP&D and is remembered with great admiration and fondness. Born in Scotland, Duncan played with a World Championship band and is credited with influencing some of the major pipers of today.
1930 to April 24, 2000
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Pipe Major from 1999 to 2000
The Rose Beyond the Wall
~ A. L. Frink ~
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it's sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it's fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
Jim, an excellent drummer, played in pipe bands in his native Ontario, in the Araba Pipes and Drums in Fort Myers, and was a charter member of LCP&D. He was a retired Canadian police officer.
January 23, 1929 to June 27, 2000
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Bass Drummer from 1999 to 2000
James Nugent
Although with LCP&D a very short time, Dave leaves behind many dear friends and fond memories.
Requiescat In Pace
October 22, 1927 to December 4, 2002
Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Snare Drummer from 2001 to 2002
David Scott
Frank Johnson
Frank played with the Chrysler Pipes & Drums in Detroit prior to joining LCP&D. Unfortunately sickness forced his retirement. Frank's dedication to his ancestry was an inspiration to our band members.
1930 to April 24, 2000
Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Drummer
Robert J.Johnston
Bob, born in Ireland and lived in Scotland, migrated to the US and brought celtic flare and an authentic style to LCP&D. Bob had two brothers who were also drummers in other pipe bands.
July 15, 1915 to August 10, 2002
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Tenor Drummer from 1999 to 2002
Norman A. Proctor
Tony pictured with wife, Ruth
Requiescat In Pace
November 12, 1920 to July 25, 2004
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Tenor Drummerfrom 1999 to 2004
Prior to joining the band Bob was a Principal in Boston School District and also served in the U.S. Navy . He moved to Florida in 1999. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #2121 in Port Charlotte. He joined LCP&D in 2000,as a piper, and the loss due to his untimely death was greatly felt by our members as well by his community in which he so generously served.
April 27, 1944 to March 4, 2002
Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Piper from 2000 to 2002
Robert M. Baker
Douglas Priestley
Doug was a retired Canadian Policeman and spent his winters here in Southwest Florida. A very versitle and talented drummer he also could step in as bass drummer and drum major and was a fine Master of Ceremonies for the Robert Burns Dinner.
November 22, 1926 to December 17, 2006
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Tenor Drummer from 1999 to 2006
Stewart MacDonald
With ancestory from the Isle of Lewis in the outer Hebrides of Scotland, Stu came to Fort Myers in 1970 after retiring as a design engineer for Chrysler. He served in the Army-Air Force during WWII and spent 30 years as Drum Major for the Araba Shrine Band as well as enjoyed a second career as the Executive Director of the Lee County Humane Society. Stu was a founding member of LCP&D and led the band as Drum Major until his retirement in 2004.
October 17, 1917 to May 28, 2006
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Drum Major from 1999 to 2004
Jim pictured with Wife, Mary-Alice
Beloved member and leader, Jim will forever be remembered for his poise and professionalism, kindness and giving nature. He was seen as both backbone and heart for the band
April 6, 1928 to May 16, 2007
Member-at-large for Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Treasure and Piper from 1999 to 2007
James R. Reesman
"Heaven's Bass Drummer has Arrived"
Doug, pictured with Maggie, was a charter member of LCP&D as well as a member of the Araba Pipes and Drums Band, Fort Myers Beach VFW and a Drum and Bugle Corp in the North.
A Navy man, Doug will be remembered for his undying loyalty to his Country, LCP&D, and his beloved Patriots.
Unknown to December 27, 2007
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Bass Drummer from 1999 to 2007
Douglas "BoomBoom"Wilson
Born one of 5 sibilings in Nebraska, Pete eventually moved to Iowa and met his future wife Peggy. He worked in a ammunitions company until he joined the Air Force in 1943. In 1964 he became a member of the Masonic Temple. He had a very successful career with Clinton Lincoln Mercury until Pete and Peggy retired to Florida. In 1994 Pete joined the ARABA pipe band and in 1996 he became a beloved member of the Lee County Pipes and Drums. He was an avid collector and had a passion for flying. Pete will forever be remembered for his generous nature, exciting tales and getting us to our events in style.
May 11, 1924 to January 31, 2009
Charter Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as drummer from 1996 to 2009
Pete LawrenceJohn Festger
John, born and raised in the Inwood section of upper Manhattan, played in several NY Drum and Bugle bands. John and his wife Barbara were great supporters of LCP&D and could always be counted on during our many social functions sponsored by the band.
December 10, 1929 to March 29, 2006
Member of Lee County Pipes and Drums
Served as Tenor Drummer from 2003 to 2006
