Quick March

It’s that time of year where in everyone gathers about over sized yard bird and gorges themselves, but some still remember what it truly represents. Coincidentally, Thanksgiving falls close to St. Andrew’s Day, another holiday of more religious and spiritual meaning that reflects looking into one’s soul and showing their appreciation to Whom they worship by displaying gratitude.

I have tried to contain myself from outright speaking about what I am grateful for over the normal years’ events with girded restraint, but today I will say, I am truly thankful to my Creator for what St. Andrew’s Legion has (and will) become. I am very grateful for the men and women who serve the Legion with a passion for progress and unity in the Piping & Celtic Community. The help and financial support from our friends in the business and financial world has been just as overwhelming. As long as each and everyone of us continue with the attitude to be the very best we can be as musicians and supporters of our communities and youth, we will accomplish our mission. Over the last eight years I have  had the pleasure of even watching young people mature into respectful adults and I’d like to think we had a part in that process.

The Celtic people are just like any other  culture in some ways. There’ll always be some sort of politics or in-squabbling going on amongst some circles, but I can say overall, we’ve done a fantastic job, along with our friends in other pipe bands and celtic groups to show the greater community of man, the Light that bonds us all together. When you see the various Celtic groups uniting for the Holidays outside of regular held Celtic events, it shows that they do follow the Light.

So, to all our beloved friends at Greater Richmond P&Ds, Irish American Society, Richmond Scottish Society, Old Dominion Firefighters Emerald Society, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Albemarle Pipes & Drums, Williamsburg Pipes & Drums, Tidewater Pipes & Drums, Williamsburg Scottish Games , Ettrick Historical Society, Meadow Games, all the  Clan Societies, and any others we may have missed mentioning,…. we at the St. Andrew’s Legion wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving & Saint Andrew’s Day

To any others, there’s always a place for you at our table. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Tim Batten MacLeod- President

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