And to answer anyone's question, why bagpipes are played at police and firefighter funerals is because it's teadition. most firefighters and police officers at the time when they all were first found where Irish and Scottish and so on because nobody else would do it due to the dangers. it's carried over through tradition.
FDNY has a pipe band because for a long time the New York City area had many people of Irish descent, and it was reflected in the makeup of the FDNY, not because "no one else would do it". LAFD in recent years decided to copy them. Also, in 1963 slain LAPD officer Ian Campbell had one (1) piper at his funeral (provided by a friend) because he had played the pipes and was of Scottish heritage. Well, solely because of the book and movie about Campbell's death, LAPD eventually formed a pipe band in the 1990s, and I believe this also had something to do with the LAFD forming one. The whole thing is dumb, frankly. I can sort of understand the guys back East doing it, but for the L.A. bunch to do it is just dumb. This isn't the British Isles...
being a firefighter/emt and being 21 years old and seeing this brings me to tears. I've been to 3 firefighter funerals and police and so forth so i feel for the family it's very hard to say good by to people you love and your friends that you work with on the force.
I retired from the fire dept 8 years ago after a 27 year career. I loved everything about the job-the sense of duty, the excitement, the adrenaline rush, the fire trucks, and most of all, my brother firefighters. My nephew is currently serving in the same fire dept, and working with many of the guys I served with. The LAFD did a fine job respecting the service of their lost comrade.
I am the wife of a CT firefighter and sometimes attending a firefighter funeral or just watching one reminds me of just how fragile life can be... I would be lying if I said I didn't worry about this happening to my own husband but I cannot dwell on it or it would drive me crazy... No...I knew what I was getting into when I married him...this is who he is... He has been a firefighter 30+ years...and the truth is I am very proud of him... I just pray that something like this never becomes my reality...
I know your comment is 5yrs old but I hope you & your husband never go through this it's not a job for the faint of heart the fact your man has served for 30+yrs is amazing & I hope he retires well when he's ready.
I know the bagpipes aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they sound beautiful on these sad occasions. RIP to all the brave fireman/fireman, who answered their last call.
@@tatasweetheart i love the sound of the pipes too. the pipes, the drums and all the pomp and ceremony of these occasions is just stellar sad as it is.
Not sure either why Bagpipes would be selected across the US to be played at all Police and Firefighter funerals, I know a lot of Irish came to the Northeastern US during the potato famine in Ireland, and a lot of Scots came to the Carolinas after the Jacobite rebellion of '45, but somehow it has become a tradition.
It is so sad to see fireman funeral or Police department but remember these men are our heroes they live on forever they just amazing people if you see one thank them for their service I'm sure they would appreciate it there's nothing like a traditional bagpipe band playing for them and marching it puts chills through your body you want to just remember it for the rest of your life and take pictures it's not that easy playing the bagpipe I have three of them and it took me two to three years to play some of these songs you always practice I give them five star for making this video ⭐❤️💯🇺🇸🇨🇮🍀
George Tunstill An architect-homeowner was sentenced to one year in county jail -- 168 days of which have already been served -- and three years of probation after pleading no contest in the case of a firefighter killed in a 2011 fire at a Hollywood Hills home. Thirty-six year Los Angeles Fire Department veteran Glenn Allen, 61, died after a ceiling collapse inside the custom-built Viewsite Drive home during the February 2011 fire. A nearly year-long investigation by Los Angeles City Fire Department's arson investigation team, the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division and other agencies led to an involuntary manslaughter charge against Gerhard Becker, 49, whose house was to be featured in the show "Germany's Next Top Model." The investigation concluded the fire was started by a "negligently installed" fireplace inside the home that was designed for outdoor use.
Am from Tanzania East Africa, am Fire man, thanx for appreciating firefighters. Bt i feel sorry the fighter who went away His soul Rest in peace the hero.
Hi Im not firefighter since 2008 but I pray for you . Firefighter in over the world pray on your family and respect for you. Goodbyemy lover Goodbye my friend .....
Our local Police and Fire Dept's have lost more members on duty in the last 15 years (20 total) Than all other dept's combined ( ie: water and power, sanitation, building and safety, etc. etc.) Also not told is how firefighters die more often, and younger, of job related cancers associated with exposure to toxins. This man died having more than 30 years of service to his department, working to save lives and property, only days away from his retirement, and only 1 day before the birth of his first grandchild. Nothing in bad taste or over the top about honoring a hero who gave his life in the line of duty. I was there, his family and those of us in attendance don't share your opinions. It is a hallowed tradition to honor fallen firemen, cops, and military members who die in the line of duty this way. You may have your traditions, we have ours. RIP Glenn
why, you are harassing people you don't even know by searching out their videos and making nasty comments about things that don't concern you. Now you know how they feel, you sick little man.
Signing on to be a firefighter I fully understand the risk I take everytime the tones drop. And as much as it scares me to know the pain my loved ones would feel should I pass in the line of duty, I believe it a great honor to serve and to have this kind of sendoff sure beats the hell out of a black parade in a church. RIP Brother Glenn Allen.
+Mathew “856GreaseMonkey” Festoff I used to be a volunteer here in Rutherford, NJ and yes, you always have to have a slight touch of fear no matter how brave you are because that little touch of fear is what may save your life where there are some people in the fire service who are cocky and think they're invincible and that's what can get them killed. As a former firefighter myself I'll give you a strong piece of advice, " Don't try to be a hero." Good luck and be safe my brother and watch over the backs of your comrades.
+Mathew “856GreaseMonkey” Festoff I used to be a volunteer here in Rutherford, NJ and yes, you always have to have a slight touch of fear no matter how brave you are because that little touch of fear is what may save your life where there are some people in the fire service who are cocky and think they're invincible and that's what can get them killed. As a former firefighter myself I'll give you a strong piece of advice, " Don't try to be a hero." Good luck and be safe my brother and watch over the backs of your comrades.
as a little girl my father would play scotland the brave for me on his harmonica. it always made me happy. popi left this world on 5/16/03....and i miss him still. the pipers make me think of him.
@R1NTOUL92 its a tradition because the fire depts here in america were founded and performed by many irish and Scottish and other europeans originally. Europeans have a strong root originally in the american fire service. Before you go talking shit know what your talking about.
No wantedman 1000 the LAFD would not have been screwed. It's "mutual aid" compact. Meaning if one agency is tied up, nearing jurisdictions come in on "mutual aid" and assist. LAFD has 3,239 uniformed personnel, 336 professional support personnel and 1,051 uniformed Firefighters (including 218 serving as Firefighter/Paramedics), always on duty at Fire Department facilities citywide, 470 square-mile jurisdiction. Last year alone, the men and women of the LAFD responded 713,762
Back in the day when over 99% of the firefighters and police officers were Scottish and Irish, the pipes were played during their funerals as a tradition brought over from their homelands. Over the years as more and more races were mixed into the field, the pipes were continued as a tribute to their fallen brother and sisters. Hope this helps.
When played on the pipes, they are called tunes, not songs although there are indeed written words to the tune. The other tune is "Will Ye No Come Back Again".
@Jaylene Hake The first song is: Scotland The Brave. I don't know the title of the second song. But I do know that they are both traditional Celtic tunes, which are popular at special events.
This is what every hero deserves, if they die in the line of duty. Here in Holland if they are trying to save somebody they get beaten up or spit on or worse. Holland is completely out of control.
i could be wrong, but what i was told is when the Irish came to America the only jobs they could get were the most dangerous ones that no one wanted(firefighting and law). So this is just something that just became a tradition for all who fall in the line of duty.
yeah they are not soldiers not police officers they are the example of pure help giving for anybody with no any other benefits .. Sorry my english R.I.P
In gedenken an all jene die gefallen sind! Eure Kameraden in Deutschland! Liebe grüße von Florian von der Bundesanstalt Technisches Hilfswerk und der Feuerwehr. ----------------------------------------- In memory of all those who have fallen! Your comrades in Germany! Dear greetings from Florian of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief, and the fire department.
Yeah of course.I'm an Officer and I tried to help so many people in accidents.I saw people bruning down.I saw People bleeding out.I saw how my friend get shot! People like you just don't understand the mission of the police! you guys think that we are just want to annoy people!An good friend of me is a Firefighter and he nearly died a few months ago.He was trying to save an old man in an burning house!What do you think I said to him in the Hospital?Do you think I said i will dislike his Videos?
I guess patriotism in Germany is still a controversial issue to this day. Likewise I can imagine some people complaining about Lärmbelästigung if a funeral like this were held in the city. BTW respect to you for being in ISAF.
We do, we just don't have to spend hundreds of thousands of tax money on it. We keep it quiet as most family members would prefer it. (fireman DEMA, from Denmark)
So you should be ashamed and for your information it was the Germans that torpedoed the laconia which is a Cunard a passenger ship with my grandparents on it and murdered them and other innocent people back in the September 1942 on the 12th
I don't understand why the family was so far behind the casket? There were two vehicles between the casketand the family, no disrespect, but I find that odd.
Well, it's part of the American fire dept tradition. Originally, most firemen were Irishmen who migrated here. It was a job fit only for Irishmen and poor class.
its the truth we use "your" traditions you hate us, we change the same tradition in some way you hate us. I mean good god man lol, do you hate us for taking some of your foods too? lol, yes obviously we aren't getting anywhere but most irish men ive talked too found it honorable that their music was being played all around the world, why cant you do the same?
The Americans know how to give a fond farewell . Total admiration
big respect from OZ
And to answer anyone's question, why bagpipes are played at police and firefighter funerals is because it's teadition. most firefighters and police officers at the time when they all were first found where Irish and Scottish and so on because nobody else would do it due to the dangers. it's carried over through tradition.
Thank you for the explanation. I've always wondered why bagpipes are played at police officer's or fire fighter's funerals.
I just wished we would have that in germany, too ... way to few traditions over here
Sowas kennt man ja eingentlich nur aus irgendwelche Filme.Ich hätte nie gedacht,das die wirklich ,die halbe Stadt lahmlegen.Respekt und Ehre.
Ah yes, teaditions
FDNY has a pipe band because for a long time the New York City area had many people of Irish descent, and it was reflected in the makeup of the FDNY, not because "no one else would do it". LAFD in recent years decided to copy them. Also, in 1963 slain LAPD officer Ian Campbell had one (1) piper at his funeral (provided by a friend) because he had played the pipes and was of Scottish heritage. Well, solely because of the book and movie about Campbell's death, LAPD eventually formed a pipe band in the 1990s, and I believe this also had something to do with the LAFD forming one. The whole thing is dumb, frankly. I can sort of understand the guys back East doing it, but for the L.A. bunch to do it is just dumb. This isn't the British Isles...
being a firefighter/emt and being 21 years old and seeing this brings me to tears. I've been to 3 firefighter funerals and police and so forth so i feel for the family it's very hard to say good by to people you love and your friends that you work with on the force.
I retired from the fire dept 8 years ago after a 27 year career. I loved everything about the job-the sense of duty, the excitement, the adrenaline rush, the fire trucks, and most of all, my brother firefighters. My nephew is currently serving in the same fire dept, and working with many of the guys I served with.
The LAFD did a fine job respecting the service of their lost comrade.
I am the wife of a CT firefighter and sometimes attending a firefighter funeral or just watching one reminds me of just how fragile life can be... I would be lying if I said I didn't worry about this happening to my own husband but I cannot dwell on it or it would drive me crazy... No...I knew what I was getting into when I married him...this is who he is... He has been a firefighter 30+ years...and the truth is I am very proud of him... I just pray that something like this never becomes my reality...
I know your comment is 5yrs old but I hope you & your husband never go through this it's not a job for the faint of heart the fact your man has served for 30+yrs is amazing & I hope he retires well when he's ready.
I know the bagpipes aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they sound beautiful on these sad occasions. RIP to all the brave fireman/fireman, who answered their last call.
They should play the bag pipes in all countries
I love bagpipes its something about them that makes the situation so solemn....u kno? REST WELL SIR!
@@tatasweetheart i love the sound of the pipes too. the pipes, the drums and all the pomp and ceremony of these occasions is just stellar sad as it is.
A prehistoric primal sound
Not sure either why Bagpipes would be selected across the US to be played at all Police and Firefighter funerals, I know a lot of Irish came to the Northeastern US during the potato famine in Ireland, and a lot of Scots came to the Carolinas after the Jacobite rebellion of '45, but somehow it has become a tradition.
I'm a firefighter in Victoria, Australia, and this bought me tears. RIP and God Bless your family. Respect.
It is so sad to see fireman funeral or Police department but remember these men are our heroes they live on forever they just amazing people if you see one thank them for their service I'm sure they would appreciate it there's nothing like a traditional bagpipe band playing for them and marching it puts chills through your body you want to just remember it for the rest of your life and take pictures it's not that easy playing the bagpipe I have three of them and it took me two to three years to play some of these songs you always practice I give them five star for making this video ⭐❤️💯🇺🇸🇨🇮🍀
and the A hole who killed this firefighter only got a year in jail.. so messed up
I hope karma comes full swing for that son of a bitch!
What happened?
George Tunstill An architect-homeowner was sentenced to one year in county jail -- 168 days of which have already been served -- and three years of probation after pleading no contest in the case of a firefighter killed in a 2011 fire at a Hollywood Hills home.
Thirty-six year Los Angeles Fire Department veteran Glenn Allen, 61, died after a ceiling collapse inside the custom-built Viewsite Drive home during the February 2011 fire.
A nearly year-long investigation by Los Angeles City Fire Department's arson investigation team, the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division and other agencies led to an involuntary manslaughter charge against Gerhard Becker, 49, whose house was to be featured in the show "Germany's Next Top Model." The investigation concluded the fire was started by a "negligently installed" fireplace inside the home that was designed for outdoor use.
If this asshole did murder in Australia they will walk free because there is very little evidence or life
I'm from New York City. Fireman will always be my "hero."
Am from Tanzania East Africa, am Fire man, thanx for appreciating firefighters. Bt i feel sorry the fighter who went away His soul Rest in peace the hero.
RIP from Northern Ireland.
A fine tribute to a BRAVE man R.I.P
i remember this while i was watching TV god bless the brave men and women who risk their lives for our saftey
Hi Im not firefighter since 2008 but I pray for you .
Firefighter in over the world pray on your family and respect for you.
Goodbyemy lover Goodbye my friend .....
Our local Police and Fire Dept's have lost more members on duty in the last 15 years (20 total) Than all other dept's combined ( ie: water and power, sanitation, building and safety, etc. etc.) Also not told is how firefighters die more often, and younger, of job related cancers associated with exposure to toxins. This man died having more than 30 years of service to his department, working to save lives and property, only days away from his retirement, and only 1 day before the birth of his first grandchild. Nothing in bad taste or over the top about honoring a hero who gave his life in the line of duty. I was there, his family and those of us in attendance don't share your opinions. It is a hallowed tradition to honor fallen firemen, cops, and military members who die in the line of duty this way. You may have your traditions, we have ours. RIP Glenn
***** get professional help you sicko.
why, you are harassing people you don't even know by searching out their videos and making nasty comments about things that don't concern you. Now you know how they feel, you sick little man.
In my working life and since I retired I have paid more taxes than you will. Get some help with your problem you sick little man.
that's just what MMA said you must be able to read one anothers minds, what a pair of sickos you are.
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Signing on to be a firefighter I fully understand the risk I take everytime the tones drop. And as much as it scares me to know the pain my loved ones would feel should I pass in the line of duty, I believe it a great honor to serve and to have this kind of sendoff sure beats the hell out of a black parade in a church. RIP Brother Glenn Allen.
+Mathew “856GreaseMonkey” Festoff I used to be a volunteer here in Rutherford, NJ and yes, you always have to have a slight touch of fear no matter how brave you are because that little touch of fear is what may save your life where there are some people in the fire service who are cocky and think they're invincible and that's what can get them killed. As a former firefighter myself I'll give you a strong piece of advice, " Don't try to be a hero." Good luck and be safe my brother and watch over the backs of your comrades.
+Mathew “856GreaseMonkey” Festoff I used to be a volunteer here in Rutherford, NJ and yes, you always have to have a slight touch of fear no matter how brave you are because that little touch of fear is what may save your life where there are some people in the fire service who are cocky and think they're invincible and that's what can get them killed. As a former firefighter myself I'll give you a strong piece of advice, " Don't try to be a hero." Good luck and be safe my brother and watch over the backs of your comrades.
Matt, wolfgang, thank you for your service.
r.i.p.
greetings from a German firefighter 💪
Tja so was gibt es halt in Armen Deutschland nicht.
@@originalkracher6322 Im Reich gabs sowas.
Firemen never die, they just burn forever in the hearts of the people whose lives they saved.
This is awesome, I wished we had that in Germany! Police officers and firefighters are true heroes in our society!
Rest in peace from german Colleague
THIS IS NOT OVER THE TOP IF YOU ARE NOT A FIREFIGHTER YOU HAVE NO CLUE!!!!! :) IT IS ONE BIG FAMILY
@Mr Sunshines It's excessive and tax payers on the hook for all of it. What about the tax payers brotherhood
as a little girl my father would play scotland the brave for me on his harmonica. it always made me happy. popi left this world on 5/16/03....and i miss him still. the pipers make me think of him.
I couldn't watch this with a dry eye. What a moving tribute to a fallen comrade.
its been a tradition in the whole country for more then a hundred years. it carried over to the rest of the country.
Respect. Kind regards from Denmark.
@R1NTOUL92 its a tradition because the fire depts here in america were founded and performed by many irish and Scottish and other europeans originally. Europeans have a strong root originally in the american fire service. Before you go talking shit know what your talking about.
Rest Easy Brother! RFB!
Raleigh NC.
Yes, all emergency services personnel, (police, fire) gets a hero's burial if they perished on the job, saving lives/property.
lacamod not just on the job
No wantedman 1000 the LAFD would not have been screwed. It's "mutual aid" compact. Meaning if one agency is tied up, nearing jurisdictions come in on "mutual aid" and assist. LAFD has 3,239 uniformed personnel, 336 professional support personnel and
1,051 uniformed Firefighters (including 218 serving as Firefighter/Paramedics), always on duty at Fire Department facilities citywide, 470 square-mile jurisdiction.
Last year alone, the men and women of the LAFD responded 713,762
All the Firefigther in the Wold, who die in Service are Heros in the best Tradition ever, to help other People in trouble. He was also a Hero to.
dios lo tenga en su gloria
guadalajara mexico
Back in the day when over 99% of the firefighters and police officers were Scottish and Irish, the pipes were played during their funerals as a tradition brought over from their homelands. Over the years as more and more races were mixed into the field, the pipes were continued as a tribute to their fallen brother and sisters. Hope this helps.
May god be with the family and company of this brave man
Pennsylvania firefighter
R.I.P Thank you for your service.
Thanks of behalf of the city of los angeles for you're courage and bravery,
R.I.P glenn Allen
FRom the UK
What is the bagpipe song they're playing? I think I heard it during Commissioner Loeb's funeral in "The Dark Knight"...
scotland the brave
thanks for working glenn allen
you helped many
R.I.P from denmark
May god bless and keep our fallen brother. FIR NA TINE!!
Firefighter/Chaplain Mississippi.
When played on the pipes, they are called tunes, not songs although there are indeed written words to the tune. The other tune is "Will Ye No Come Back Again".
@Jaylene Hake
The first song is: Scotland The Brave. I don't know the title of the second song. But I do know that they are both traditional Celtic tunes, which are popular at special events.
Standard IAFF Massed Band 4/4 Set-
1. Scotland The Brave
2. Rowan Tree
3. Wings
What a tribute. As a professional
bagpiper, I've played at many memorials and funerals. How incredible it
would have been to be part of this!
This is what every hero deserves, if they die in the line of duty. Here in Holland if they are trying to save somebody they get beaten up or spit on or worse. Holland is completely out of control.
i could be wrong, but what i was told is when the Irish came to America the only jobs they could get were the most dangerous ones that no one wanted(firefighting and law). So this is just something that just became a tradition for all who fall in the line of duty.
May the hand of the Almighty Father rest upon the shoulder of you and your crewmembers.
"FIre Na Tine"
Fire Captain from Missouri
i am A firefighter & TO ALL FIREIFGHTER ALL OVER TY
"And When He Gets To Heaven,
To Saint Peter He Will Tell;
One More Marine Reporting Sir,
I've Served My Time In Hell"
great video, im DFD and this about ripped my heart out......
R.I.P brother. from the netherlands
God bless you my brother I didn't know you. I'm veteran firefighter
Tru heroes. Their running in as we're running out. Thank you, thank you! GOD BLESS!
yeah they are not soldiers not police officers they are the example of pure help giving for anybody with no any other benefits ..
Sorry my english
R.I.P
RIP From CFD in Ohio
The God for glory, people for rescue... R.I.P
Wroclaw, Poland
the name of the music is.... Scotland the Brave
May he rest in Peace. One of the real Heros is gone. (from Germany)
absolutely beautiful v
In gedenken an all jene die gefallen sind!
Eure Kameraden in Deutschland!
Liebe grüße von Florian von der Bundesanstalt Technisches Hilfswerk und der Feuerwehr.
-----------------------------------------
In memory of all those who have fallen!
Your comrades in Germany!
Dear greetings from Florian of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief, and the fire department.
Sometimes i so much respect
Thank you for your Service. RIP.
Awesome procession..RIP Brother..We've got it from here..
Yeah of course.I'm an Officer and I tried to help so many people in accidents.I saw people bruning down.I saw People bleeding out.I saw how my friend get shot! People like you just don't understand the mission of the police! you guys think that we are just want to annoy people!An good friend of me is a Firefighter and he nearly died a few months ago.He was trying to save an old man in an burning house!What do you think I said to him in the Hospital?Do you think I said i will dislike his Videos?
Respect from Denmark
sometimes not this big but they will all have something
Respect.
I´m Scottish from the Highlands find it funny seeing people playing the bagpipes in another country ! Escpecially Scotland the Brave at a funeral ! :)
R.I.P from Michigan
Rest in Peace... very impressive
The pipe bands are like
Nothing else amazing !
I guess patriotism in Germany is still a controversial issue to this day. Likewise I can imagine some people complaining about Lärmbelästigung if a funeral like this were held in the city. BTW respect to you for being in ISAF.
how do you know that MOST family members would prefer it in a quiet way?
did you talk to all of them?
greetings from a dutch firefighter
We do, we just don't have to spend hundreds of thousands of tax money on it. We keep it quiet as most family members would prefer it.
(fireman DEMA, from Denmark)
Awesome send-off!!! LAFD & FDNY are the gold standard...
Rest in Peace bro.
Most Americans who are fire fighters And police officers on the east coast are Irish And of Irish descent it's a fact
EUA, grande país. país com Valores que a Europa não entende, Honra, Dignidade, Liberdade, Fraternidade, Igualdade, e Respeito.
God Bless America.
Same like me, when I see this, I am ashamed to be German.
So you should be ashamed and for your information it was the Germans that torpedoed the laconia which is a Cunard a passenger ship with my grandparents on it and murdered them and other innocent people back in the September 1942 on the 12th
R.I.P
Paris , FRANCE
R.I.P
Coxyde, Belgium
each city does it different. But La and New York doesn't it the same way.
What is the name of the track they're playing? Reminds me of Scotland the brave
R.I.P.
Hamburg, Germany
Thanks as a Scot that's interesting to know.
I don't understand why the family was so far behind the casket? There were two vehicles between the casketand the family, no disrespect, but I find that odd.
R.I.P
Berlin, Germany
rest in peace brother
Why are there bagpipes in america? I thought they hate it...and why are they scottish?!! Holy sh*t!?
Well, it's part of the American fire dept tradition. Originally, most firemen were Irishmen who migrated here. It was a job fit only for Irishmen and poor class.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam..🇮🇪🇮🇪
Just amazing
R.I,P.
from Germany
Firefighters walk where the devil dances
If this is a saying i never heard of it before
i live in western washington we have had just about enough of this but i need to know what the bagpipe thing is about
what's the song they play?
Scotland the brave
RIP
CCFD Las Vegas. Nv
Aus welcher Klapsmühle bist du denn entlaufen?
Why is the arrangement on the Ambulance at 3:50 made ?
Prayers from Germany to all firefighters.
What is that lovely instrument being played???
its the truth we use "your" traditions you hate us, we change the same tradition in some way you hate us. I mean good god man lol, do you hate us for taking some of your foods too? lol, yes obviously we aren't getting anywhere but most irish men ive talked too found it honorable that their music was being played all around the world, why cant you do the same?
"So That Others May Live"
How did he die?
Rest In Peace