The Long Blue Line
The Troopers Alumni Association
Our Mission:
To provide an environment for the former members of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps to gather, meet and share experiences; support and encourage continued excellence of the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps through volunteer and financial support efforts; and further foster the ideals of Honor, Loyalty and Dedication for future members of the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps.
You may have marched one year or five; carried a horn, or flag or drum; rode on Red, Yellow or Blue. It doesn't matter where or when - you're still part of the tradition - The Troopers Long Blue Line!
You are key to the success of this mission! More than 90% of dues go directly to the funding of marching member scholarships, and remaining funds are set aside for alumni events. You definitely make a difference when you join the Troopers Alumni Association! Join or renew your membership by going to the Online Sheepwagon.
Over the last few years I have had the joy of spending a few days with the corps as a volunteer, either at camps or in the summer. Over and over I have heard members say how connected they feel to our corps' history and traditions because of the alumni they meet along the way. The Long Blue Line is powerful, and you are what makes it stronger every year. Join us as see what we can do - together!
"We are one, and we are many, and the Long Blue Line will never bend. We share a dream, and sing with one voice - I am...you are...a Trooper to the end."
Sean McCratigan was a longtime fan of the Troopers. He discovered us in the 1960's, but he was never able to march because of his service in the military. He was a Vietnam veteran and war hero, and a devoted supporter of our corps for more than 3 decades. In recent years, he supplied uniform parts for many of our drum majors. In 2004 He wrote a wonderful tribute to our beloved corps. We lost Sean (Gunny) in August of 2011. His song, set to images by film director and former Troopers drum major Michael D. Gough, helps us all remember just how deep and meaningful the Long Blue Line really is.
