FLOWERS OF THE FOREST
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST IS AN OLD SCOTTISH FOLK TUNE COMMEMORATING THE LOSS OF SO MANY SCOTTISH SOLDIERS, NOBILITY AND KING JAMES IV AT THE BATTLE OF FLODDEN IN 1513. IT HAS BECOME THE TRADITIONAL LAMENT PLAYED AT FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICES. AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES, IT IS PLAYED DURING OUR CEREMONY AFTER THE READING OF THE NAMES OF THE SCOTS THAT HAVE PASSED ON DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Although we try to gather as many names as we can to be read before the playing of the Flowers of the Forest at our Games, there are some that are missed and some that we don't learn about until later.
If you know of someone that you would like to be commemorated this year, please send us an e-mail with their name, clan affiliation if known and any information you'd like listed with their name on this page.
If you know of someone that you would like to be commemorated this year, please send us an e-mail with their name, clan affiliation if known and any information you'd like listed with their name on this page.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2025
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2024
ANDREW SCOTT ERSKINE
SHEILA McISAAC COOPER
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2023
Gordon D. Smith of Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust.
Gordon was a long time member of the Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust, and as a member of the board of Trustees, a supporter and promotor of the Ligonier Highland Games. His volunteer services to the community also included serving on the board of Directors for Conemaugh Hospital, the Girl Scouts, the YMCA and active participation in the Presbyterian Church.
Gordon was a long time member of the Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust, and as a member of the board of Trustees, a supporter and promotor of the Ligonier Highland Games. His volunteer services to the community also included serving on the board of Directors for Conemaugh Hospital, the Girl Scouts, the YMCA and active participation in the Presbyterian Church.
CLIFFORD T. McCALMONT OF CLAN BUCHANAN. A LONG TIME FRIEND AND ATTENDEE OF THE HIGHLAND GAMES. DEEPLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY.
George A. McDonald of Clan Donald.
Susan Cameron of Clan Cameron.
David Bailiff. David was a piper, adjudicator, member of the Music Board, organizer of the Colonial Highland Games, but most importantly, a friend to so many in the EUSPBA family.
He has been described by friends as an ambassador, a gentleman, a religious man, a kind and gentle spirit. He is a light gone out far too soon.
We offer our heart-felt condolences to his family.
Eternal Rest Grant unto Him O Lord
He has been described by friends as an ambassador, a gentleman, a religious man, a kind and gentle spirit. He is a light gone out far too soon.
We offer our heart-felt condolences to his family.
Eternal Rest Grant unto Him O Lord
SYLVIA R. SHAW
Mrs. Shaw was a regular attendee of the Ligonier Highland Games and passed away at the age of 103. She is survived by her six children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Shaw was a regular attendee of the Ligonier Highland Games and passed away at the age of 103. She is survived by her six children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2022
John Herbert Keith of Clan Keith.
Robert Watson of Clan Keith.
Lewis Craig Watson of Clan Keith.
Barbara Jean McNees Kelly 1944-2022. Direct descendant of William and Jane McCormick McNees of the Scots-Irish settlement in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginian and among the first settler of Butler County, Pennsylvania in 1794.
Nancy A. Craig Jordan of Clan Craig.
H.R.M. ELIZABETH MARY ALEXANDRA WINDSOR,
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Captain Gary Smith of Graham's Company of the 42nd Regiment of Foot in America.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2021
James H. McIntosh, MBE. There are few individuals who have had the deep impact on the piping world as Jimmy. Born in 1925 in Broughty Ferry, Scotland, Jimmy started at age 8 with the local pipe band. His ten year army career began as a band boy at age 14 with the Cameron Highlanders. Over the years Jimmy received tuition from a “who’s who” of Twentieth Century pipers: P/M Donald MacLeod, P/M Willie Ross, Robert U. Brown, and Robert B. Nicol.
After much success as a competitive piper, Jimmy recognized a need for an organization to represent competitive pipers and founded the Competing Pipers’ Association, serving as its first president from 1976 to 1982 when he emigrated to the United States.
After first establishing himself in Delaware, he and his wife Joyce moved to the Pittsburgh area. What followed were productive years as he helped Carnegie Mellon University establish a bachelor’s degree in piping, the first of its kind in the world. Until his retirement from the University, he served as a Professor of Music.
He had a profound influence on the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. Besides serving two terms as the Association president, he served on the Adjudicator’s Advisory Board. While on the board he helped develop the current program of exams and apprentice judging for potential EUSPBA adjudicators. For his contributions to the Association he was twice awarded the President’s Award. In 2010 he was inducted into EUSPBA’s Circle of Honor.
Of all of Jimmy’s accomplishments, his teaching ability was at the top of the list. Numerous students brought top honors back to North America. Many members of today’s Judging Panel studied with him. In 1994 he was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to piping. In 2002 the Balvenie Medal for outstanding service to piping was also awarded to Jimmy.
After much success as a competitive piper, Jimmy recognized a need for an organization to represent competitive pipers and founded the Competing Pipers’ Association, serving as its first president from 1976 to 1982 when he emigrated to the United States.
After first establishing himself in Delaware, he and his wife Joyce moved to the Pittsburgh area. What followed were productive years as he helped Carnegie Mellon University establish a bachelor’s degree in piping, the first of its kind in the world. Until his retirement from the University, he served as a Professor of Music.
He had a profound influence on the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. Besides serving two terms as the Association president, he served on the Adjudicator’s Advisory Board. While on the board he helped develop the current program of exams and apprentice judging for potential EUSPBA adjudicators. For his contributions to the Association he was twice awarded the President’s Award. In 2010 he was inducted into EUSPBA’s Circle of Honor.
Of all of Jimmy’s accomplishments, his teaching ability was at the top of the list. Numerous students brought top honors back to North America. Many members of today’s Judging Panel studied with him. In 1994 he was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to piping. In 2002 the Balvenie Medal for outstanding service to piping was also awarded to Jimmy.
Robert and Treva Meade passed away August 25 and 21, 2020. They were an inseparable couple since their marriage in 1973 and supported and contributed to Scottish events and pipe bands together for most of their lives.
Before Robert went into the Army, he met Betty, who became his
lifetime partner. Married in 1973, they were a regular presence at
the Games where his band would be competing or where he was
judging, or where he would make himself available to anyone
who needed or wanted his input regarding midsection sound
and technique.
Most people know Pipe Band as an all-encompassing family affair,
and Bob and Betty continued that tradition. When he wasn’t
occupied with practicing, tuning, or teaching, Bob would operate
his cottage industry business, Meade Custom Drumming Supplies.
Betty was the ultimate ‘band mom’, bringing provisions for all
to the Games (including her famous brownies), sewing materials
for the unexpected uniform repair jobs that always popped up,
and furiously finishing up tenor and bass mallets for those who
forgot to place their order in time for a reasonable delivery. Their
children, Harry and Betsy, grew up and excelled in our hobby –
Harry as lead tip in several bands (including City of Washington)
and Betsy, who, in several bands, combined her talents on bass,
tenor, and snare, with a love of music that developed into her
career as a music teacher.
Those wishing to, can make memorial contributions to: Bob Meade Drumming Scholarship Fund/NAAPD C/O Martina Murphy, 8933 Buffalo Gourd Lane, Angier, NC 27501 Credit cards are accepted via Paypal at: [email protected]. Please include "Bob Meade Scholarship" in the memo.
Before Robert went into the Army, he met Betty, who became his
lifetime partner. Married in 1973, they were a regular presence at
the Games where his band would be competing or where he was
judging, or where he would make himself available to anyone
who needed or wanted his input regarding midsection sound
and technique.
Most people know Pipe Band as an all-encompassing family affair,
and Bob and Betty continued that tradition. When he wasn’t
occupied with practicing, tuning, or teaching, Bob would operate
his cottage industry business, Meade Custom Drumming Supplies.
Betty was the ultimate ‘band mom’, bringing provisions for all
to the Games (including her famous brownies), sewing materials
for the unexpected uniform repair jobs that always popped up,
and furiously finishing up tenor and bass mallets for those who
forgot to place their order in time for a reasonable delivery. Their
children, Harry and Betsy, grew up and excelled in our hobby –
Harry as lead tip in several bands (including City of Washington)
and Betsy, who, in several bands, combined her talents on bass,
tenor, and snare, with a love of music that developed into her
career as a music teacher.
Those wishing to, can make memorial contributions to: Bob Meade Drumming Scholarship Fund/NAAPD C/O Martina Murphy, 8933 Buffalo Gourd Lane, Angier, NC 27501 Credit cards are accepted via Paypal at: [email protected]. Please include "Bob Meade Scholarship" in the memo.
Dr. Fred B. McEwen, longtime professor at Waynesburg University, gifted writer and proud Scotsman.
John Robert Getty of Clan Donald. Regional Commissioner for the Mid-Atlantic Region and long time friend and attendee of the Ligonier Highland Games
James Patrick Cameron of Clan Cameron and former Regional Director of Mid-Atlantic Branch and later Eastern Regional President of Clan Cameron. James was later appointed US President of Clan Cameron North America by the Clan Cameron Commissioner for North America.
Thomas J. Young, of Clan Young, lost his battle with Covid this past November.
Clark Frederick Edwards, Jr., of Clan MacAlister Society, longtime friend and attendee of the Ligonier Highland Games.
Meredith Linwood Shaw of Clan Shaw. Founder and President of the Clan Shaw Society. Meredith was born in 1930 in Baltimore City, served in the US Army in the Korean war. He was recruited by the CIA and served as a cryptologist and analyst for 37 years, retiring as director of communications at Langley in 1987.
He was married to Dolores Anne Sroka, also from Baltimore and together raised 8 children.
Meredith was also a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, St. Johns Episcopal Church in Olney and the Sons of the American Revolution.
He was married to Dolores Anne Sroka, also from Baltimore and together raised 8 children.
Meredith was also a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, St. Johns Episcopal Church in Olney and the Sons of the American Revolution.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2020
Robert Leslie, 1929 - 2019, dear friend and worker at the Highland Games for over 20 years. Bob was a volunteer fireman, US Army veteran and piper for many years with several area bands starting with the Grove City Highland Band and finally with the Seton Hill University Pipe Band. During his tenure in the Army, Bob had also been the Fort Indiantown Gap band's Pipe Major. Bob helped with the Ligonier Highland Games for several decades and was a faithful and dependable helper and is truly missed.
Norma Hamilton Lewis of Clan Hamilton, long time fan and supporter of the LIgonier Highland Games.
Norma Hamilton Lewis of Clan Hamilton, long time fan and supporter of the LIgonier Highland Games.
Fitzhugh Lee Brown, long time friend and supporter of the Ligonier Highland Games and member of the Board of Trustees of the Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust. Mr. Brown was born in Pittsburgh in 1932, raised in Squirrel Hill and attended Shadyside Academy before moving to the family farm in Leesburg, Virginia. Fitz was a graduate of the Choate School of Harvard University, class of 1954. After college, Fitz served in the U.S. Army and played the bagpipes in the 2nd Army band. He returned to Sewickley in 1962 when he went to work for Koppers Company and eventually became vice president and comptroller. In later life, in addition to the Clan Donald board, he also served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and the board of the West Penn Hospital as well as serving on the Sewickley Heights Council for 25 years.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2019
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John McDowell Great and faithful friend and staff member of the Ligonier Highland Games for many years and husband of our traditional Story Teller Barra the Bard. John had a long struggle with declining health but was always upbeat and positive no matter what life threw at him. He helped bring us into the modern age by building our first website. John will be missed by all who knew him.
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James Niccum, 1923 - 2018, dear friend of Highland Games. A bagpiper for years with the Pittsburgh Syria Highland Band and the Grove City Highland Band. Born in Grand Haven Michigan, moved to PA in 1952. He taught piping and was a Country Dancer (with wife Susie) and Sword Dancer. He later moved to North Fort Myers, FL where he helped start up the Lee County Pipe Band. He loved attending the Ligonier Highland Games even coming back for his 90th Birthday! He is survived by 3 daughters, Linda, Diane, and Teresa, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim will be sadly missed.
Patricia Donald Healey, from Beaver Falls, Of Clan MacDonald.
David "Bud" Carrick, from Punxsutawney, Of Clan Kennedy, 1929-2019.
Kip Kennedy II, from Kingsport, Tennessee, Of Clan Kennedy.
Patricia Donald Healey, from Beaver Falls, Of Clan MacDonald.
David "Bud" Carrick, from Punxsutawney, Of Clan Kennedy, 1929-2019.
Kip Kennedy II, from Kingsport, Tennessee, Of Clan Kennedy.
Rex Maddox, of Clan Henderson. High Commissioner and Cheiftain, North America, Clan Henderson and Past President of the Clan Henderson Society. A visionary for the Society: active in organizing and operating the Society during it's inception and beyond. Respected by all.
Russell Henderson, of Clan Henderson. Founding member of the Soceity. Editor of An Canach, the Society magazine for over 30 years, Regional Commissioner and Vice President. Known and respected by all, he did much to promote all things Scottish and was active in genealogical research initiatives.
David ‘Grumpy’ Hamilton, 1930-2019 of Banning Hill PA, Pennsylvania Commissioner of Clan Hamilton Society, faithfully attended the Highland Games since before it became the Ligonier Highland Games. First in his family born in the United States, he was proud of his Scottish heritage and passed it onto his children and grandchildren. He was member of several bagpipe bands over the years including Clan Grant of Donora, Westinghouse, and Syria Highlanders Pipes and Drums and more recently supported the New Haven Hose Company and Seton Hill University Pipe Bands.
Norma J. Hamilton-Lewis, of Clan Hamilton, long time friend and fan of the Highland Games.
A MEMORIAL TO ALEXANDER "SANNY" LAWSON
This was originally written in 1972 on the passing of Sandy, or Sanny, Lawson, one of the original founders of the Scotch Picnic at Kennywood that grew into the Ligonier Highland Games. This was brought to our attention very recently by his son, and we are republishing this eulogy in it's entirety to preserve the history.
MEMORIAL
May we take a few moments to honor the memory of one of the oldest members, in point of service, of the Order of Scottish Clans Union Picnic Committee.
After a short illness, Royal Deputy Past Chief Alexander Lawson passed on to his eternal rest.
While I have known this man close to 50 years, I can't recall anyone calling him Alexander, but just plain Sanny. To Americanize it, it became Sandy, and so he was known.
I don't know what lies ahead for any of us but feel sure Sanny is looking down on this Scotch Picnic at Kennywood and he is missing us and we sure are missing him. I can almost hear him say "Keep on going for bigger and better Scotch Picnics". He was a familiar sight on the Sports Field as he made contact with his committees, he was the man with the light blue Balmoral, with the wee white toorie, he kept close contact with all the workers making sure there was no hitch in the various functions. The smooth operation on the day of the Picnic was principally due to Sanny's behind he scenes efforts.
He was a most enthusiastic, tireless worker for anything Scottish.
Sanny was one of those responsible for bringing the White Heather entertainers from Scotland to Wilkinsburg every November. When any project required concentrated effort it was automatic - have Sanny Lawson take charge and you could be sure it would reach a successful conclusion.
Sanny was a member of the Union Picnic Committee for some 35-40 years, holding all the various offices at some time or other. He recorded all the financial records as Treasurer for over 10 years and was President on and off for some additional 10 years.
To his wife, Lib Lawson, and family may we say "Thanks for allowing us to share your husband and father ". This sad old world has been a better place through it's association with Sanny Lawson. Now as we bid a fond adieu to a tireless worker, an enthusiastic organizer and a warm personal friend, I will ask the Piper, Jackie Adams, of the Macdonald Pipe Band to play "Sleep, Dear One, Sleep". The piping "echo" will be played by Bob Hamilton.
May we all rise.
As in life we must now hide our sorrows and continue with the events of the day.
William S. McLay, Sr.
This was originally written in 1972 on the passing of Sandy, or Sanny, Lawson, one of the original founders of the Scotch Picnic at Kennywood that grew into the Ligonier Highland Games. This was brought to our attention very recently by his son, and we are republishing this eulogy in it's entirety to preserve the history.
MEMORIAL
May we take a few moments to honor the memory of one of the oldest members, in point of service, of the Order of Scottish Clans Union Picnic Committee.
After a short illness, Royal Deputy Past Chief Alexander Lawson passed on to his eternal rest.
While I have known this man close to 50 years, I can't recall anyone calling him Alexander, but just plain Sanny. To Americanize it, it became Sandy, and so he was known.
I don't know what lies ahead for any of us but feel sure Sanny is looking down on this Scotch Picnic at Kennywood and he is missing us and we sure are missing him. I can almost hear him say "Keep on going for bigger and better Scotch Picnics". He was a familiar sight on the Sports Field as he made contact with his committees, he was the man with the light blue Balmoral, with the wee white toorie, he kept close contact with all the workers making sure there was no hitch in the various functions. The smooth operation on the day of the Picnic was principally due to Sanny's behind he scenes efforts.
He was a most enthusiastic, tireless worker for anything Scottish.
Sanny was one of those responsible for bringing the White Heather entertainers from Scotland to Wilkinsburg every November. When any project required concentrated effort it was automatic - have Sanny Lawson take charge and you could be sure it would reach a successful conclusion.
Sanny was a member of the Union Picnic Committee for some 35-40 years, holding all the various offices at some time or other. He recorded all the financial records as Treasurer for over 10 years and was President on and off for some additional 10 years.
To his wife, Lib Lawson, and family may we say "Thanks for allowing us to share your husband and father ". This sad old world has been a better place through it's association with Sanny Lawson. Now as we bid a fond adieu to a tireless worker, an enthusiastic organizer and a warm personal friend, I will ask the Piper, Jackie Adams, of the Macdonald Pipe Band to play "Sleep, Dear One, Sleep". The piping "echo" will be played by Bob Hamilton.
May we all rise.
As in life we must now hide our sorrows and continue with the events of the day.
William S. McLay, Sr.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2018
WILLIAM PEET
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William Peet on October 24, 2017. Bill was a long time friend and volunteer of the Ligonier Highland Games, working at the Games for over 40 years and along with his family. Bill was a friendly and welcoming ambassador, a friendly face that many pipers and drummers saw as he marshaled during the solo competition and helped at the children's games.
Bill was born in 1929 at Niagara Falls, New York, growing up during the depression and later working his way through college at the University of Buffalo. After working in industry, Bill moved on to teaching and then as a guidance counselor in Rochester where he lived for over 60 years.
Bill is survived by his wife Eleanor, 3 children and 4 grandchildren, many of them involved in the Highland Games that he loved so well.
We miss you Bill, and know that you are watching the Games from the best seats in the house with your brother Dave.
Bill was born in 1929 at Niagara Falls, New York, growing up during the depression and later working his way through college at the University of Buffalo. After working in industry, Bill moved on to teaching and then as a guidance counselor in Rochester where he lived for over 60 years.
Bill is survived by his wife Eleanor, 3 children and 4 grandchildren, many of them involved in the Highland Games that he loved so well.
We miss you Bill, and know that you are watching the Games from the best seats in the house with your brother Dave.
William Peet Great friend, family and faithful staff member of the Ligonier Highland Games for 50 years. Deeply missed by all who knew him.
Myrta Robertson Macdonald, the Dowager Lady Kingsburgh, wife of Somerled Macdonald of Kingsburgh.
Douglas Reid Gray, Of Clan Stewart, Navy veteran, bagpipe player, story teller, 'gus am bris an la' father, grandfather and great grandfather. You are loved.
Sandy Hain Longtime Pipe Major of the Red Hackle Pipes & Drums and great competitor at the Ligonier Highland Games.
Robert "Bull" Bullock leader of the San Diego Black Sheep athletes of Chula Vista California.
Reverend Kevin Marshall from Schellsburgh and of Clan Keith, faithful attendee of the Highland Games
John H. Keith from South Carolina and of Clan Keith, brother of Pennsylvania Clan Keith representative
Colonel Blaine Keith from Scottsdale, Arizona and of Clan Keith
Charles Carrick from Big Run, Pennsylvania and of Clan Kennedy
Ronald Carrick from Lakeville, Minnesota and of Clan Kennedy
Paul T. Gillman longtime member and past Vice President of Clan Hay in America. Army veteran, retired school teacher, husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Your stories and warmth will be missed.
Rose Sharp longtime fan of the Highland Games since they were held at Kennywood, passed at 106 years of age this September. Born in Motherwell, Scotland and residing here since 1924, a former Highland Dancing competitor and much like the Thistle flowers she loved, tough, resilient and beautiful. Rose's grace and Scottish sense of humor will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
Florence Arlene Elliott of Clan Elliott and Clan Gunn, passed away at the age of 63 after battling cancer. A long time friend of the Highland Games and beloved mother and family matriarch.
Bart Odgers of Clan Ramsay, piper from Marina, California and lifelong supporter of Scottish Highland Games.
Myrta Robertson Macdonald, the Dowager Lady Kingsburgh, wife of Somerled Macdonald of Kingsburgh.
Douglas Reid Gray, Of Clan Stewart, Navy veteran, bagpipe player, story teller, 'gus am bris an la' father, grandfather and great grandfather. You are loved.
Sandy Hain Longtime Pipe Major of the Red Hackle Pipes & Drums and great competitor at the Ligonier Highland Games.
Robert "Bull" Bullock leader of the San Diego Black Sheep athletes of Chula Vista California.
Reverend Kevin Marshall from Schellsburgh and of Clan Keith, faithful attendee of the Highland Games
John H. Keith from South Carolina and of Clan Keith, brother of Pennsylvania Clan Keith representative
Colonel Blaine Keith from Scottsdale, Arizona and of Clan Keith
Charles Carrick from Big Run, Pennsylvania and of Clan Kennedy
Ronald Carrick from Lakeville, Minnesota and of Clan Kennedy
Paul T. Gillman longtime member and past Vice President of Clan Hay in America. Army veteran, retired school teacher, husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Your stories and warmth will be missed.
Rose Sharp longtime fan of the Highland Games since they were held at Kennywood, passed at 106 years of age this September. Born in Motherwell, Scotland and residing here since 1924, a former Highland Dancing competitor and much like the Thistle flowers she loved, tough, resilient and beautiful. Rose's grace and Scottish sense of humor will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
Florence Arlene Elliott of Clan Elliott and Clan Gunn, passed away at the age of 63 after battling cancer. A long time friend of the Highland Games and beloved mother and family matriarch.
Bart Odgers of Clan Ramsay, piper from Marina, California and lifelong supporter of Scottish Highland Games.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2017
Rebecca Keith Sankey Of Clan Keith, sister of Pennsylvania Clan Convenor
William Stanley Johnston of Clan Johnston, remembered with Love
Jeanne Walker of Clan Walker, who came from Glasgow & Alva in 1926
Holly Robertson of Clan Robertson, loved and missed by her husband and family
Michael A. McFarland of Clan MacFarlane, Air Force and Vietnam veteran and St. Louis Blues hockey fan, missed by family and friends.
Carla K. Thompson of the Daughters of Scotia, Lady MacGregor Lodge
Howard A. Gordon, Jr. of Clan Gordon, longtime friend of the Highland Games
Duncan Hyslop, loving father and World War II veteran.
Laura Victoria Hendry of Clan MacNaughton, lifelong attendee of the Highland Games and dearly loved and missed by her parents
Robert Allison Farquhar of Clan Farquharson, longtime Clan representative at Highland Games, greatly missed by wife and family.
Ruth Schellhamer of Clan Irwin.
William Stanley Johnston of Clan Johnston, remembered with Love
Jeanne Walker of Clan Walker, who came from Glasgow & Alva in 1926
Holly Robertson of Clan Robertson, loved and missed by her husband and family
Michael A. McFarland of Clan MacFarlane, Air Force and Vietnam veteran and St. Louis Blues hockey fan, missed by family and friends.
Carla K. Thompson of the Daughters of Scotia, Lady MacGregor Lodge
Howard A. Gordon, Jr. of Clan Gordon, longtime friend of the Highland Games
Duncan Hyslop, loving father and World War II veteran.
Laura Victoria Hendry of Clan MacNaughton, lifelong attendee of the Highland Games and dearly loved and missed by her parents
Robert Allison Farquhar of Clan Farquharson, longtime Clan representative at Highland Games, greatly missed by wife and family.
Ruth Schellhamer of Clan Irwin.
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST 2016
Michael Thompson brother of Games staff member
Rosalie Duncan longtime friend of the Highland Games
William Hubbard Clan Scott and St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh member
Winfield H. Maxwell longtime friend of the Highland Games
LaVern Irvine Daughter of Scotia, past Chief Daughter St. Andrew's Chapter
Lillian Nipper of Clan Donald, longtime friend of the Highland Games
Donna Murdoch Levis of Clan Donald, longtime friend of the Highland Games
Alistair Thomas Bruce born in Aberdeen, loved and missed by many
Rosalie Duncan longtime friend of the Highland Games
William Hubbard Clan Scott and St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh member
Winfield H. Maxwell longtime friend of the Highland Games
LaVern Irvine Daughter of Scotia, past Chief Daughter St. Andrew's Chapter
Lillian Nipper of Clan Donald, longtime friend of the Highland Games
Donna Murdoch Levis of Clan Donald, longtime friend of the Highland Games
Alistair Thomas Bruce born in Aberdeen, loved and missed by many
Nick Hudson playing Flowers of the Forest at Ligonier 2014