Bagpipe Tribute To Fallen Police Planned At These WI Departments

MILWAUKEE, WI — Several police departments across Wisconsin will be hosting a lone bagpiper on Saturday night to play "Amazing Grace" as a tribute to fallen law enforcement.

The bagpipers will play at 11:55 p.m. in honor of fallen officers. This year's tradition, which began in 2020, comes amid a particularly deadly year for Wisconsin police officers. In early May, a 29-year-old sheriff deputy was killed in St. Croix County. About a month prior, two other police officers were killed during a traffic stop in Barron County, and in February, a police officer was killed in Milwaukee.

The lone pipers are set to play at several police stations and memorials, according to the organization's website. The band was formed to play Highland bagpipes and drums for funerals and other memorial ceremonies, according to its website. Its original members comprised active and retired police officers and firefighters.

The band's mission is "to honor fire service and law enforcement personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice," according to its website.

Here is where the Lone Bagpiper is scheduled to appear on Saturday:

• Algoma Police Department.
• Cedarburg Police Department.
• Fond du Lac Police Department at Police and Fire Memorial at Hamilton Park.
• Franklin Police Department.
• Greendale Police Department.
• Menomonee Falls at John Taylor Park.
• Mequon Police Department.
• Milwaukee at District No. 4.
• Oak Creek Police Department.
• New Berlin Police Department.
• Phoenix, Arizona.
• Port Washington Police Department at Coal Dock Memorial Pavilion.
• Racine Police Department.
• Sheboygan Police Department.
• Wauwatosa Police Department.
• Watertown Police Department.
• Wausau Police Department.
• West Allis Police Department.

You can find more information about the Milwaukee Fire and Police Pipes and Drums on its website.