A tribute to Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie Burns, a Scottish poet, song writer and lyricist, celebrated worldwide and today, January 22nd the Brampton Rotary commemorated his life. He was born January 25, 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland and died July 21, 1796 and is the national poet of Scotland.
President John Sanderson called upon Past President Steve McRobinson to say the Selkirk Grace before the piping of the Haggis was brought in with Paul Federico and his son Chris Federico. The presentation was spectacular with the address to the Haggis by Paul and the bearers-John McMullen, Matthew McSamatas.
Special thank you to Jerome McDawson for organizing the event and the special reading of Robbie Burns poetry: “My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose, The Winter of Life, Scotch Drink, My Bonnie Bell, Burn’s Poem to Jean Armour. The Toast to the Lassie’s was read by Jim McInglis and the response to the Toast from Lassie Vanora MacSpreen. The luncheon at the Glenn ended with singing Robert Burn’s best known works “Auld Lang Syne”.
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