PO Eric Lee.
Pipers and Drummers from the band were honored to be a part of the Chicago Police Department memorial roll call today for PO Eric Lee -...
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Jul 8, 20182 min read
Blessed are the peacemakers.
We pay tribute to 5 fallen law enforcement professionals who served the City of Dallas: officers of honor and courage murdered in the...
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pdCPD
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Golf Outing...
Most everyone is familiar with the distinctive sound of bagpipes-whether during a parade, a funeral, or other special event, but did you...
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pdCPD
Apr 11, 20181 min read
PO Madison Pruitt at rest.
The 6-year-old girl who was made an honorary Chicago police officer last week has passed. (from WGN TV). Madison Pruitt suffered from a...
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pdCPD
Mar 18, 20182 min read
Life is like a parade.
When is the last time you were in a parade? Like actually in the parade itself? Marching down the street smiling and waving at the...
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pdCPD
Feb 16, 20181 min read
Chicago's newest-bravest.
On Wednesday, 15 February 2017 members of the Chicago Police pipe band stood side by side with our brothers and sisters of the Chicago...
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pdCPD
Aug 7, 20171 min read
Using our talents in service to others...
On Sunday 06 August 2017 the 100 Club of Chicago honored the families of police officers, firefighters and other first responders with a...
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pdCPD
Apr 11, 20174 min read
Was I a good cop?
To those not retired, you will get there someday. To the others, I just had to pass this on. Pass this on to any other retiree you know...
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pdCPD
Dec 28, 20165 min read
You don't understand police work.
Sharing from a 18 May 2016 article from POLICE ONE. A question posted on Quora asked, “What do police officers wish the general public...
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pdCPD
Feb 23, 20162 min read
Irish-American Cops...
The Irish-American cop: a stereotype embedded in American law enforcement folklore. There was a time when employment in municipal police...
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pdCPD
Feb 17, 20164 min read
A calling. Not just a job.
Sharing from Uniform Stories Staff — Cops are unique. Yes, there are occupations that may face similar stresses (military,...
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pdCPD
Feb 2, 20164 min read
Superintendent Joseph DiLeonardi at rest.
On 02 February 2017 – the band participated in the honors funeral services for retired Chicago Police Department Superintendent Joseph...
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pdCPD
Jan 21, 20162 min read
SGT Frank Iglinski (RET)
Congratulations to Sergeant Frank Iglinski of the Chicago Police Department on his retirement! Frank was a founding member of our band as...
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pdCPD
Dec 21, 20153 min read
CAPT Herbie Johnson
Late Chicago Fire Department Capt. Herbert “Herbie” Johnson was a larger-than-life figure still remembered for his enormous heart — and...
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pdCPD
Dec 20, 20156 min read
When words fail.
Everyone who has ever worn the badge, or had a family member who wears one, knows the ultimate sacrifice might be asked of them. We know...
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pdCPD
Dec 15, 20151 min read
FF Daniel Capuano
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano who was killed in the...
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pdCPD
Nov 27, 20156 min read
Dawning of the Day.
Today, 24 November 2015 — the members of the Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department are honored to play at a graduation...
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pdCPD
Oct 12, 20153 min read
Our flag. Our City.
In 1915, Mayor William Hale Thompson appointed a municipal flag commission, chaired by Alderman James A. Kearnes. Among the commission...
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pdCPD
Oct 2, 20152 min read
CPD Memorial.
Since it’s founding in 2004, the pipes and drums of the Chicago Police Department have stood side by side with the Chicago Police...
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pdCPD
Sep 22, 20152 min read
A Candlelight vigil.
From the Beverly Review :: In the shadow of Soldier Field is located a more important place and more important names than any football...
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