Clan Makay Spotlight
August 15, 2004, Drum Major Don McKee, Honorary Life
Member of Clan Mackay Society, is the recipient of the first annual award of
the Post 100, Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) Commemorative
Sword. This award is presented to the
winner of the Drum Major competition held each year during the Colorado Scottish
Festival and Highland Games.
This year's trophy, an engraved regimental basket hilt sword, was
presented in memory of Dik Low who passed away last year. A staunch member of SAMS Post 100 and long
time Drum Major for numerous Pipe Bands here in Colorado; Dik was a
much respected member of the Colorado Scottish
community. His widow, Marg Low,
presented the sword to Drum Major McKee.
She was assisted by Rose Blackham, wife of the Clan Mackay Commissioner
for Colorado, Rick
Blackham. Rick, also a member of SAMS,
was part of the color guard for the award ceremony.
Don McKee has, for years, been a highly regarded
figure in the Scottish scene here in Colorado. Many know Don as the award winning sculptor
who designed and produced the gold collar of office for the Lord Lyon, King of
Arms of Scotland. Don is also known nationally for his
beautifully rendered Scottish belt buckles and other pieces of sculpture
featuring Scottish Highland figures. For
the past several years, Don has been the featured Drum Major for massed pipe
and drum bands during several of the Scottish Festivals held here in Colorado as well as
in other parts of the country. More
information about Don McKee can be found at his link on the Clan Mackay Society
USA web site.
Marg Low and Rose Blackham, prior to the
presentation of the commemorative sword to Don McKee.
The presentation of the commemorative
sword.
Don McKee,
shown carrying the commemorative sword awarded to him.
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