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Virginia Beach shooting: 12 killed after disgruntled city worker opens fire at colleagues
Christopher Kelly Rapp of Powhatan, an engineer who worked 11 months in Virginia Beach's public works department.
Chris came to Tidewater last Fall but already had experience playing the bagpipes with our friends in Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums, so he jumped right into the band circle and started contributing immediately. He played with us at the Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games last October and marched as recently as St. Patrick's Day.
From Richmond, Rapp went to Stafford but set aside his pipes because he had greater responsibilities and didn’t have time to practice. When Rapp came to Virginia Beach he wanted to resume playing the bagpipes and piano and because it was something he was passionate about.
Chris was reserved but very friendly, quietly engaging members one-on-one after our weekly practices. Even though we didn't have time to get to know him better, we shared a love for music that created an immediate bond. More importantly, he showed up and worked hard, which is all you can ask for in group of amateur musicians.
Music was something Rapp didn't just enjoy but it always set a smile on his face.
Chris leaves behind his wife Bessie and his parents Mike and Patty Rapp.
Christopher Kelly Rapp of Powhatan, an engineer who worked 11 months in Virginia Beach's public works department.
Chris came to Tidewater last Fall but already had experience playing the bagpipes with our friends in Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums, so he jumped right into the band circle and started contributing immediately. He played with us at the Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games last October and marched as recently as St. Patrick's Day.
From Richmond, Rapp went to Stafford but set aside his pipes because he had greater responsibilities and didn’t have time to practice. When Rapp came to Virginia Beach he wanted to resume playing the bagpipes and piano and because it was something he was passionate about.
Chris was reserved but very friendly, quietly engaging members one-on-one after our weekly practices. Even though we didn't have time to get to know him better, we shared a love for music that created an immediate bond. More importantly, he showed up and worked hard, which is all you can ask for in group of amateur musicians.
Music was something Rapp didn't just enjoy but it always set a smile on his face.
Chris leaves behind his wife Bessie and his parents Mike and Patty Rapp.
Virginia Beach shooting: 12 killed after disgruntled city worker opens fire at colleagues
Christopher Kelly Rapp of Powhatan, an engineer who worked 11 months in Virginia Beach's public works department.
Chris came to Tidewater last Fall but already had experience playing the bagpipes with our friends in Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums, so he jumped right into the band circle and started contributing immediately. He played with us at the Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games last October and marched as recently as St. Patrick's Day.
From Richmond, Rapp went to Stafford but set aside his pipes because he had greater responsibilities and didn’t have time to practice. When Rapp came to Virginia Beach he wanted to resume playing the bagpipes and piano and because it was something he was passionate about.
Chris was reserved but very friendly, quietly engaging members one-on-one after our weekly practices. Even though we didn't have time to get to know him better, we shared a love for music that created an immediate bond. More importantly, he showed up and worked hard, which is all you can ask for in group of amateur musicians.
Music was something Rapp didn't just enjoy but it always set a smile on his face.
Chris leaves behind his wife Bessie and his parents Mike and Patty Rapp.
Christopher Kelly Rapp of Powhatan, an engineer who worked 11 months in Virginia Beach's public works department.
Chris came to Tidewater last Fall but already had experience playing the bagpipes with our friends in Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums, so he jumped right into the band circle and started contributing immediately. He played with us at the Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games last October and marched as recently as St. Patrick's Day.
From Richmond, Rapp went to Stafford but set aside his pipes because he had greater responsibilities and didn’t have time to practice. When Rapp came to Virginia Beach he wanted to resume playing the bagpipes and piano and because it was something he was passionate about.
Chris was reserved but very friendly, quietly engaging members one-on-one after our weekly practices. Even though we didn't have time to get to know him better, we shared a love for music that created an immediate bond. More importantly, he showed up and worked hard, which is all you can ask for in group of amateur musicians.
Music was something Rapp didn't just enjoy but it always set a smile on his face.
Chris leaves behind his wife Bessie and his parents Mike and Patty Rapp.
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