The Chicago area piping community has lost one of their own. On January 29, Don Larson, Pipe Major of the Chicago Highlanders, passed away leaving behind a wife and two daughters. Don was a long time member of the Chicago Highlanders; a former Pipe Sergeant, and most recently, Pipe Major.
Don is also a former member of the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band.
A visition and service for Don is scheduled for February 10 at St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights.
Visitation hours will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m, the service will begin at noon.
Friends and former band-mates of Don are invited to join the Highlanders in a massed-bands style "Amazing Grace" tribute during the service.
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