Highland Enthusiast

Brandon is no stranger to the unique charm and cultural significance of kilts. He dons his kilt for various occasions, including Renaissance festivals, Fire & Iron events, St. Patrick's Day, and anywhere else where the dress code allows for a bit of Scottish flair. Not content with his current collection, Brandon has plans to acquire a utility kilt in the future.

Fire & Iron Wedding: A Union in Kilts

In 2020, Brandon took his love for kilts to a new level by incorporating them into one of the most important days of his life: his wedding to LeAnna. The wedding was a Fire & Iron event, embodying the traditions and spirit of the motorcycle club. Brandon, most of the groom's side, and many of the guests proudly wore their kilts for the occasion, making it a truly unique and memorable celebration.

Kilts and Colors

Kilts & Colors is the formal attire specifically designed for members of the Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club, a group founded by firefighters and open to other emergency workers as well as those who support the fire service. To honor firefighter traditions, kilts are the garment of choice for formal events and ceremonies within the club.

The use of kilts and bagpipes at firefighter funerals has a poignant yet straightforward history. Traditional Celtic cultures, including the Irish and Scottish, have long incorporated kilts and bagpipes into their weddings, funerals, and other significant ceremonies. When Irish immigrants flooded into the U.S. following the Great Potato Famine of the mid-1840s, many found work in dangerous and challenging professions, including as firefighters and police officers. When these brave men and women lost their lives in the line of duty, their communities would honor them with traditional Celtic funerals, complete with kilts and mournful bagpipes. This tradition has since been adopted by firefighters and police officers of all backgrounds. As a member of the club, Brandon carries on thie tradition.

Down Under

While many Americans might opt for underwear when wearing something akin to a kilt, Brandon adheres to the authentic Celtic tradition. According to this tradition, the only things worn under a kilt should be your boots and your knife. Anything else, and it's not a kilt, it's a skirt.

So the next time you see Brandon in his kilt, know that he's not just making a fashion statement; he's part of a rich tradition that honors bravery, community, and heritage.