Bob Hamilton learned to play the bagpipes at age 16 as a way to honor the memory of his father, who emigrated to the United States from Scotland.
Mr. Hamilton became a familiar figure throughout Western Pennsylvania, attired in his ancient green hamilton tartan. He piped at hundreds of weddings, funerals, socials, church events and clan outings, including the Ligonier Highland Games.
John R. “Bob” Hamilton, 71, of Edgewood and Ligonier, a former employee of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Oakland, died of heart and kidney problems on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at his home.
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