mordac Posted 4 October , 2003 Share Posted 4 October , 2003 This is in today's Vancouver Sun on page C7: On Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 PM, a life-sized bronze statue of Piper James Clelland Richardson, VC will be unveiled before an honour guard in a special ceremony on the grounds of the Chilliwack Museum. Chilliwack, British Columbia is Piper Richardson's hometown. Also noted in the article, on October 17 Piper Richardson's pipes go on display in the National Museum of Scotland as part of an exhibit on the Scots contribution to Canadian history and culture. This is an interesting article containing details of the history of Richardson's pipes, the man who found his pipes and the story of Piper John Park who died on the same day and same battlefield as Richardson. If anyone is interested, I'll post the complete newspaper article. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 4 October , 2003 Share Posted 4 October , 2003 I posted the Vancouver report (http://www.canadianclub.ca/vancouver.htm) of the original finding on the forum a few weeks ago but I would be interested in the news article. The pipes were covered in Lamont tartan as the COs wife was a Lamont. I will be visiting the Royal Scottish Museum to view the pipes later this month. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 4 October , 2003 Share Posted 4 October , 2003 Not Lamont, LENNOX. Sorry. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 7 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2003 I've attached a pdf file containing the text and picture from the Piper Richardson article. Garth Piper_Richardson.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 7 October , 2003 Share Posted 7 October , 2003 Great. Thanks Garth. I'll keep you posted on any National Museum info. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 8 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 8 October , 2003 Hi Malcolm: I would appreciate any additional information you find during your visit to the National Museum of Scotland. I'll be going to Chilliwack on Saturday for the unveiling of the new memorial. I'll post a picture of the Piper Richardson statue. The weathers been cloudy and wet for the last couple of days, so here's hoping for some sun for the weekend. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 I went to the unveiling of the Piper Richardson statue in Chilliwack on Saturday afternoon. The weather cooperated and it didn't start raining until the two hour ceremony had finished. There were between 500 to 600 people in attendance. I took 130 digital photos and have selected a handful for posting. Photo 1: The statue before unveiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 2: Chilliwack's Mayor, Clint Hames and Bruce Richardson unveil the statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 3: The Piper Richardson statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 4: The Piper Richardson statue, front view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 5: The Piper Richardson statue, two side views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 6: Pipe Major Roger McGuire playing the lament "Flowers of the Forest." I have to admit I was wiping the tears from my eyes during his playing of the lament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 7: There were more than 20 members of Piper Richardson's family who came from across Canada and the US to attend the ceremony. Each member of the family placed a poppy on a wreath that was presented by the Royal Canadian Legion. Many of the Richardson family were visibly moved by the ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 8: Also in attendance was Provost Patrick Connelly representing North Lanarkshire Council, Scotland. Provost Connelly laid a wreath on behalf of North Lanarkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 12 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Photo 9: Left hand side view of the statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshighlander Posted 12 October , 2003 Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Hi Mordac Great pics,I wish I was there.Happy Thanksgiving. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broznitsky Posted 12 October , 2003 Share Posted 12 October , 2003 Ditto, Garth, you've done it again !! Thanks a lot Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 13 October , 2003 Share Posted 13 October , 2003 Garth, Thanks for sharing these excellent photos. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bulloch Posted 13 October , 2003 Share Posted 13 October , 2003 Great Photographs Garth!! A very nice day spent in Chilliwack, it was nice the rain kept away ( can't say that about the ride home) I would like to add a note of thanks to all that took part in the dedication service, and to the organisers of this wonderfull event, and a big well done to the Chilliwack Museum for very nice VC exibition. Regards to the Forum Rob B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 13 October , 2003 Share Posted 13 October , 2003 I wish the Longueval piper memorial was this good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 13 October , 2003 Share Posted 13 October , 2003 I wish the Longueval piper memorial was this good. Hear hear!! Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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