JC,
Thank you for allowing us to get to know a little about a legend. The news of Lothar saddened us all. The CorpsVets also wore a black ribbon on their uniforms. It was placed next to our star in the 8:00 position to honor him and signify the approximate time he ascended from the "field of battle".
A friend, a brother, a son, a Kiltie. God Bless, Lothar. May you make the corps in the heavens above better as you join our other fallen drum corps heroes and march on... forever!