Comments on: Military Pageantry On Display At Bermuda Tattoo

By: Former Band Memeber

Former Band Memeber — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 19:20:41 +0000

clearly you have no idea what you are saying. go back to stroking those brits.. in warwick.

By: Rockfish#2

Rockfish#2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:34:25 +0000

Raymond,

Hewey took his RIGHTFUL place as the Tattoo drum major last night. Next time get your facts straight before uttering nonsense!
And yes, I do know of which I speak, clearly, you don’t.

By: Former Band Memeber

Former Band Memeber — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:34:49 +0000

Raymond, you have no clue what so ever on what is going on. you are just trying your best to find any reasoning to accept the face that a guest worker it taking a roll that he should be holding

I was at the show Sat night anf gald the powers to be came to his sences and Royal Bermuda Regiment Drum Major Hewey was the Tattoo Drum Major, and not that Brit with a stick. D/M Hewey did a Great job.

By: Raymond

Raymond — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 10:38:59 +0000

As the host country, Bermuda has the honour of taking the field first for the massed bands. So clearly he would be behind the parade drum major. As drum major of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Still, hope you enjoyed the show. I’m a bit bored with this now. Former UK serviceman and Bda Regiment at your service! Been to the Edinburgh Tattoo as well – quite a big affair – and never heard the Jocks complain because an English officer led the finale.

By: Rockfish#2

Rockfish#2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 03:32:54 +0000

Typo…## he was tasked ##

By: Rockfish#2

Rockfish#2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 03:01:17 +0000

Now that Hewey has been publicly embarrassed, what do you think he is likely to do?
Will the British soldier now become the Regiment drum major? Or will he return to his regular job in the stores.

By: Rockfish#2

Rockfish#2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:51:44 +0000

You do not know what you are talking about. I most certainly do.
Have you spoken to Hewey, do you know him? Have you seen his instructions? Have a discussion with former drum majors who have participated in tattoos
and educate yourself.
The photo referenced clearly makes my point. Hewey did not lead the Bermuda Regiment band on for the grand finale because be was tasked with following the British soldier. He was the only drum major to do so!
Do your homework please.

By: Raymond

Raymond — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 17:55:40 +0000

Who said anything about being “required”? You clearly don’t know much about military etiquette. Drum Major Dewey is acting as Drum Major of the RBR Band – that’s why, like every other drum major from Jamaicans to Scots, he is behind the parade Drum Major. He couldn’t be Drum Major of the Regiment band, his troops, which he trained and leads, and Drum Major of the parade. It’s not that hard to grasp, surely? And if Drum Major Dewey had been parade Drum Major, who would have led the RBR Band? We are not like bigger and richer countries – we can’t just borrow someone from the 2nd or 3rd Battalion. Honestly, people…………!

By: Rockfish#2

Rockfish#2 — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 12:27:00 +0000

Drum Major Hewey has been deprived of the opportunity to perform at this tattoo,on his home soil.
He was not required to lead the Regiment Band during the grand finale. As the bottom photo clearly shows, he was standing BEHIND the British soldier and not leading the Regiment band. His rightful place was in front of the mass bands then leading them off. Furthermore, everything the British soldier did, Hewey did also.
Those responsible for the fiasco should hang their heads in shame!

This Tattoo will be remembered by many Bermudians. Unfortunately, for the wrong reasons.

By: Codfish

Codfish — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 12:24:46 +0000

I guess you know the answer now. It came down in buckets but most stayed until the end. Great (wet) show!

By: FORMER BAND MAMBER

FORMER BAND MAMBER — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 00:02:18 +0000

Drum Major Furbert let his band and massed bands during his time here in local tattoos. You point has no cedit.

By: Garlic Clove

Garlic Clove — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 23:13:22 +0000

@ Onion Juice. Like you and your useless washed up one eyed view of a toilet bowl. Just because your a so called Bermudian you are not entitled to to be better than anyone else. Get a life

By: Me Again

Me Again — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:04:39 +0000

Best man for the job is then one behind the brit.

By: Bye darn de rerd

Bye darn de rerd — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:47:30 +0000

It looked dismal last night but it didn’t rain!

By: DS

DS — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:22:18 +0000

It’s the DOM’s call. Regardless W02 Self through his sheer drive and professionalism has made a massive contribution to the RBR during his time in Bermuda and is well respected within the ranks. Not many can say that they have done as much for the Regiment.

By: Raymond

Raymond — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:15:03 +0000

Drum Major Dewey could not be Drum Major for the massed bands and lead his own troops into the arena. At such a prestigious event, is it surprising he wanted to lead his own soldiers? Love people looking for problems when there are none!

By: Legalgal

Legalgal — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:08:55 +0000

Best man for the job?!

Can anyone tell me if their is a rain plan? Going tonight but weather is looking dismal.

By: Onion juice

Onion juice — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:00:15 +0000

Just like anything else, Bermudians have no more use.

By: Rockfish#2

Rockfish#2 — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:20:11 +0000

The buck stops with the Commanding Officer, Michael Foster Brown.
Both men report to him.

By: FORMER BAND MEMBER

FORMER BAND MEMBER — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:31:47 +0000

Can the DOM please explain to the people of Bermuda why a brit, W02 Self is the massed bands Drum Major and not the RBR Drum Major Sgt Hewey. The people of bermuda await your answer Sir.