The NJUPB is
a group of Pipe and Drum bands from throughout New Jersey, comprised largely
of Police
Officers and Firefighters.
While NJ pipe bands have always
come together when the need arose, a more formal organization was created as
a result of the terror attacks of 9/11 to cover the staggering number of
heroes funerals and memorial services. Many of its members covered
more than 40 services throughout NY and NJ in a three month period and, as
was the case with the Port Authority Police band, some of those
services being for fellow band members.
This site was originally created
to keep members from throughout the state informed of dates, times, and
locations to ensure that all funerals/memorials were covered and see that
all those who lost their lives while trying to save others received a proper
heroes funeral.