Ladies & Gentlemen,

This past spring we lost a great friend and a drum corps pioneer. George Bonfiglio was the founder of the 27^th Lancers from Revere, Massachusetts as well as one of the bold and dedicated founders of Drum Corps International. A decorated war veteran and teacher, George held a fierce belief in what young people could achieve through drum corps.

For nearly two decades, the 27^th Lancers shaped the lives of thousands fortunate enough to wear their storied uniform; A uniform that represented drum corps excellence and ideals.

So much was the corps the fabric of their lives, hundreds of proud Lancers came together for a reunion corps in 1994. Their faces had aged, but the commitment to excellence George instilled proved timeless, and we caught a glimpse of drum corps history.

George Bonfiglio was a man of courage and his personal commitment and sacrifice, along with the other founders, are the reasons there is a Drum Corps International today.

Steve Vickers and Drumcorpsworld.com has released a new DVD that contains eight of the 12 finalists from the first DCI Championships in Whitewater back on August 18, 1972. Of course, the 27th Lancers are included. Here is the link to order.