JFK's Own USAF Pipe Band. Photo Contributed
Friday morning, Nov. 15, John F. Kennedy's own United States Air Force Pipe Band stopped off at the Great Falls Village Centre before heading in to Arlington National Cemetery for the Saturday, Nov. 16 special ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the funeral of President John F. Kennedy.
Just as they did at JFK's graveside funeral service 50 years ago, original members of the USAF Pipe Band, including Pipe Major Sandy Jones and Lead Drummer John Bosworth, played "Mist Covered Mountains" in appreciation of the support that the recently reassembled Pipe Band has received from sponsor Teel Construction, Inc. Teel has offices in the Great Falls Village Centre and Parker Teel was presented with a plaque in thanks from the Pipe Band.
The 50th Anniversary commemoration ceremony was organized by Taps for Veterans, Arlington National Cemetery and the Military District of Washington.