Daily Archives: April 22, 2009

Dynasty Complete

My cousin just sent me this text: “Dynasty complete, I got semper fi”

I went to the same school as three of my cousins (all siblings). My older cousin played trombone, I played trombone, my younger cousin played trombone. We were all first chair in jazz and Wind Ensemble. We were all drum major. And we all got the semper fi award. Plus, my friend Daryl, who played second trombone under me for several years, succeeded me as drum major and first chair.

Trombone dynasty. I’m proud of my cousin for continuing the legacy.