Black Watch in Iraq

**macwilkin** · 8th November 04, 08:15 AM

There is a very moving photo on the the BBC and the Scotsman's web site this morning of a Piper playing for the three Black Watch "Jocks" killed in Iraq last week -- I've posted it in the random pics gallery -- he's not in a kilt, but he does have his glengarry on.

See: http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1288772004

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3990899.stm

For more details.

Lest we forget...

Todd

**RockyR** · 8th November 04, 08:20 AM

Saw the pic before your post.. thanks for this. a very sad moment. Maybe we should get him a cammo Kilt.

I am very proud of our British partners and feel for their loss very deeply.

Thanks again I will never forget...

**macwilkin** · 8th November 04, 09:04 AM

Maybe we should get him a cammo Kilt.

He doesn't need one...he has a Royal Stewart tartan kilt...that is what Black Watch Pipers wear! Besides, the camoflague wouldn't match -- that is British DPM Desert material. :mrgreen:

Last time kilts were worn in combat in the British Army was in 1940, with a few exceptions, of course...

Cheers,

T.

**RockyR** · 8th November 04, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by episcopalscot

Maybe we should get him a cammo Kilt.

He doesn't need one...he has a Royal Stewart tartan kilt...that is what Black Watch Pipers wear! Besides, the camoflague wouldn't match -- that is British DPM Desert material. :mrgreen:

Last time kilts were worn in combat in the British Army was in 1940, with a few exceptions, of course...

Cheers,

T.

Thanks Todd !.. but then here we have a US Marine who got his first Kilt from Amerikilt. I am sure we can find a cammo to match the Brits and although it would not be "Traditional" this guy from the Fife District would not be insulted I am sure. Only encouraged.

**Magnus Sporrano** · 8th November 04, 09:15 AM

I'll bet you can get bolts of British Desert DPM from various sources, and some of the fine kiltmakers here can work with just about anything they can get their hands on.

**macwilkin** · 8th November 04, 10:05 AM

Fellas,

The whole band is probably in Iraq...that's a whole lot of pipers & drummers to outfit...and also, British MOD and Army regulations are much more strict in regards to combat "kit". Whilst I'm sure they would appreciate the thought, I doubt they would be allowed to wear a camo kilt.

Not to put a downer on your idea; I think it's great, but there are other ways to support the Watch, as you'll find on the Scotsman's web site.

Cheers,

T.

**RockyR** · 8th November 04, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by episcopalscot

Fellas,

The whole band is probably in Iraq...that's a whole lot of pipers & drummers to outfit...and also, British MOD and Army regulations are much more strict in regards to combat "kit". Whilst I'm sure they would appreciate the thought, I doubt they would be allowed to wear a camo kilt.

Not to put a downer on your idea; I think it's great, but there are other ways to support the Watch, as you'll find on the Scotsman's web site.

Cheers,

T.

No downer Todd since that's your choice not mine. If you are not interested that is fine. You certainly have pointed to a good way to support them, but that is why this board is what it is, we all look at things differently. We make our choices based on who we are and what makes us tick. I really don't mind if your hands are not on this clock.

I like the Idea of the Camo Kilt because this method is is a purely "American" way of giving our thanks to these brave men.

**Miah** · 8th November 04, 10:44 AM

I have to agree, and it's not like the 1st Sgt wore his kilt out on patrols or anything he is a 1st Sgt he sits back and ensures things run well with his troops. while the MARPAT kilt is AWSOME and a great show of care and thankfullness. 1st Sgt Farr and any other Marine would not be out wearing a Kilt all the time. So I would not expect the Black Watch to.

**RockyR** · 8th November 04, 11:02 AM

I don't think there was any suggestion anyone would wear a kilt in battle anymore then Sailors in the US Navy wear Dress Blues to battle Stations unless that is what we were wearing when we got called.. I am talking about a GIFT ... from heart to heart

That's all ...

**Raphael** · 8th November 04, 11:05 AM

To support the Black Watch and it's fallen soldiers, Why not buy yourself a Black Watch Tartan Kilt and Wear it proudly this Thursday, November 11th, with a Poppy?

That is what I am going to do. I will be thinking about all the past contributions and how they liberated countries and cities in the South Pacific from the Japanese Army.

Long Live the Watch.