K&R Bagpiping Enterprises
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It is with saddened hearts that we announce the Line of Duty Death of Fire Fighter Paramedic Debra A. Cole, South Portland Fire Department. Deb was buried with honors on Tuesday June 16, 2009.

Rest in Peace "Sissy"

 

 

 

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Welcome to K&R Bagpiping Enterprises.  We are a Maine based company providing a wide range of traditional Scottish bagpipe music for any occasion.  Whether you are looking for a single piper or a whole band, we will work with you to ensure complete satisfaction.  
In 2008 we coordinated and played bagpipe music for 20 public safety funerals including the Line of Duty Death for Firefighter Mike Snowman of Hartland Fire Department. We continue to provide this service free of charge. We only ask a donation to cover fuel expenses. We are public safety pipers who believe in the tradition and honor of  our profession.

We mourn the untimely death of Sergeant  Richard Betters of the Portland Police Department, who passed away from natural causes on January 14, 2009. He leaves behind a wife and 2 daughters.

We also mourn the loss of Deb Cole, a sister firefighter, and mother of two daughters. Deb suffered a stroke  while on duty June 10, 2009 and died at Maine Medical Center on June 11th. She was buried with honors on June 16th. Deb's untimely passing will leave a hole in our hearts and our department which will be hard to fill.

 

In August 2008, Rob Simmons was appointed as the Funeral Honors Coordinator for the L.A.S.T. team for the State of Maine.

In April 2009, Rob was awarded the Governors Exemplary Service Award for continuing service in planning public safety funerals

 

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Visit our services page and learn how bagpipes can enhance and add that unforgettable  touch to your event.
 

What Our Customers are saying:

  • "Rob, Thank you so much for everything you did. you presence really made the evening exceptional."

    Best Wishes, Cheri L/A Arts

     

  • "On behalf of the men and women of the Portland Police Department and the Betters family, I would like to express our gratitude for your support and assistance to us during Sgt. Rick Betters funeral. The music you provided helped us honor the life of Rick in a way we can all be proud of."

  • Sincerely, Chief Joseph K. Loughlin Portland Police Department

 

  • "On behalf of the nearly 550 families and seniors who received assistance from the Salvation Army this Christmas, we want to say thank you. Words cannot adequately express our gratitiude for your participation in the Adopt-A-Family/Senior Program this year. It is a privilege to have you as a partner with us in service to our community."

  • Sincerely, Captain Penny J. Shaffer, Salvation Army

  • "On behalf of the members of Thorton Heights Engine Company 6, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all of your help with the preparations and ceremonies celebrating the life of our fellow firefighter George Shutts. Now we can feel confident that our appreciation for george was adequately expressed and that our hard work and teamwork reflected pride and professionalism in our department."

    Sincerely, Captain Phil Viola, Thorton Heights Engine Co. 6 South Portland Maine

     

  • " We cannot thank you enough for all you added to our wedding. I had always dreamed of bagpipes in my wedding and you made a dream come true. Thank you for making our wedding so special and memorable."

  • A.&J. M.

 

 

 K&R Bagpiping Enterprises
73 Carignan Avenue
South Portland, Maine 04106