Mesquite Pipes and Drums

It is with great sadness that I am informing everyone of the passing of Mesquite Pipes and Drums member Mike "Grandpa" Ecklund. Mike was a founding member of Mesquite Pipes and Drums and had taught himself the Pipes probably 30 yrs ago, long before we had thought about a band.
Mike lost his battle with cancer but is now in peace. His family said he had requested Pipes and Drums for his memorial service so anyone that would like to join us will be welcome.
I will post information as soon as I have it.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers for his family!
Pat

Mesquite Pipes and Drums was honored to assist Carrollton Fire Department in sending our brother Captain Holbert home today. Rest easy brother.

Members Chad Holmes and Pat Wilson attended the funeral services for Lt. Eric Hill of the Lubbock Fire Department. Honoring our fallen through tradition is the primary purpose Mesquite Pipes and Drums. We are honored to participate in the ceremony.

Lt. Hill and Lubbock Police Officer Nicholas Reyna we’re killed last Saturday while working a traffic accident. Firefighter Mathew Dawson remains in serious, but stable condition, awaiting multiple surgeries following the accident. Please keep him, and all the families involved in your thoughts.

In the first two weeks of 2020, SEVEN first responders have been killed working on the roadways. We would like to take this opportunity to remind our followers that incidents like these are completely preventable. When approaching an accident scene, please slow down, give us room to work, keep your phones put away, and pay close attention to the safest path of travel. Our families appreciate it.

We are at the Real. Texas. Heroes. event this afternoon. Located at 777 N. Galloway Ave.

It was an honor to be a part of the IAFF Fallen Firefighter memorial service in Colorado Springs. Pat Wilson and Mike Ecklund represented Mesquite Pipes and Drums!

Getting ready for the 9/11 service!

Honored to play at the retirement of Stan Stevens, 38 years of service to the Mesquite Fire Dept! Pat Wilson, Scott Harrell, Red Holt, Mike Ecklund.

Great patriotic service for military, police, firefighters and first responders on Sunday at Oates Drive Baptist church! Thanks to Amanda Kirksey for filling in!

Chad Holmes and myself made the trip to San Antonio and join firefighters from across the state to honor our fallen brother, Scott Patrick Deem. RIP

Congratulations to Eric Wright on winning the 2017 Keeping Tradition Alive (KTA) Honor Guard competition, as the "Last Man Standing"!