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Band of Brothers Pipes and Drums Wants You!

HONOR GUARD

Carries Banner or Flag(s) in front of the Band at Parades, Ceremonies and Events 

as Instructed by the Honor Guard Sergeant and Band. 

BAGPIPER- Beginner or Experienced

Have the ability to play the bagpipes, read sheet music and desire to learn from an Instructor and the Band.

DRUMMER- Side, Tenor or Bass

Have the ability to play a drum, read sheet music and desire to learn from an 

Instructor and the Band. 

REQUIREMENTS

Members are required to be in the Fire Service; Fire Department or Fire District.


Retired members are welcome if they are in good standing with their Department.


Can be a family member of one of those listed above.


All subject to approval from the Band Executive Board.

(IF YOU MEET ONE THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS PLEASE CONTACT US)

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Band of Brothers Pipes & Drums Membership

BAGPIPERS

RETIRED BAND MEMBERS

BAGPIPERS

Pipe Major John Gritsuk-Frankfort FD
Pipe Sergeant John Raschke-Itasca FD

Pipe Corpral Brian Crabtree-Mokena FD
Erik Jacobson-U.S. Steel FD
Chris Kribales-North Riverside FD
Tony Laureto-Berwyn FD (R)
Jerry Stechmiller-Berwyn FD (R)

Dave Milen-Hammond FD

John Midas-Hammond FD

Karl Repay-Hammond FD

* Matt LoPresti-Cicero FD

* Chrysa Dina-Schaumburg FD

* Patrick Phillips-Cicero FD

*Jim Jaeger-Oak Lawn FD


( * ) Indicates Student

(R) Retired

DRUMMERS

RETIRED BAND MEMBERS

BAGPIPERS

Drum Major Jeff Duhoski-University Park FD (R)


Side Drums
Drum Sergeant Dan Hutter-Chicago FD

Drum Corporal Chris Mankowski-Harvey FD

Kate Gritsuk-Lockport FD
Tony DiNovo-Bolingbrook FD
Bob Patterson-Schererville FD

Steve Zilai-Hammond FD

Sheri Zilai

Adam Friday-Gary FD

*Jeff Boetto-Evanston FD

*Nick Skelley-Itasca FD

Tenor Drum

Drum Corporal Paul Long-Calumet City FD

Mike Durak-Portage FD

Keith Austin-South Haven FD

Cheryl Austin


Bass Drums

Craig Newmes-Lemont FD

Mark Reid-Hobart FD

*Spencer Spathis-University Park FD


(* ) Indicates Student)

(R) Retired 

RETIRED BAND MEMBERS

RETIRED BAND MEMBERS

RETIRED BAND MEMBERS

Bagpipers

Pete Bendinelli, Ryan Bensen, Brian Blaauw, James Crowell, Lisa Flaws, Nick Forsythe, Mike Janusek, Steve Koenig, Jeff Larson, Zack McGathey, Bryce Meyers, Kevin Meyers, Josh Schultz, Patrick Scott, Jim Tolf, Kevin Braw, Kevin Linhart


Drummers

Nick Bendinelli, Mike Engel, John Grady, Nick Panczuk, Jeremy Stukel


Honor Guard

Brett Namors, David Netles

HONOR GUARD

EMERITUS MEMBERS

RETIRED BAND MEMBERS

Joe DiNovo- Blue Island FD (R)
Dave Knapp-Roberts Park FD

EMERITUS MEMBERS

EMERITUS MEMBERS

EMERITUS MEMBERS

Pipe Major Emeritus Ryan Hornback-Calumet City FD

Drum Sergeant Emeritus Brian DeGroot-Harvey FD

Drum Major Emeritus Joe Kuzan-

Pipe Major Emeritus and band founder Chester Milen-IL State Police

EXECUTIVE BOARD

EMERITUS MEMBERS

EMERITUS MEMBERS

Chairman John Gritsuk

Vice Chairman John Raschke
Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Stechmiller

BAND MANAGERS

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

BAND FAMILY & SUPPORTERS

Manager John Raschke

Assistant Band Manager-Website/Social Media Manager Craig Newmes

BAND FAMILY & SUPPORTERS

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

BAND FAMILY & SUPPORTERS

Colin & Brendan-James Joyce Irish Pub-Berwyn

The Bell Family


Thank You to All Our Famly and Friends for Your Continued Support!

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

Chester Milen-Band Founder/Bagpiper

Mike Engel-Drummer

Beverly Shaughnessy-Dear Friend

Nora Laureto- Mother to Us All

INSTRUCTOR(S)

INSTRUCTOR(S)

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

Bagpiper Dave Johnston

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