• John Coleman was the drum major of The Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums band, which marched in the inaugural parade on January 20, 2009. During the parade, Coleman made eye contact with President Barack Obama, which he acknowledged with a nod and a wave. Coleman was later received a six month suspension from the band for his actions, as they went against the military protocol established by the band leaders. Shortly thereafter, Coleman resigned from the band.CNN: After suspension for nodding at Obama, drum major quits (January 28, 2009)

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    "With this, it's come to a point where I don't want embarrassment anymore between the pipe band and myself."—John ColemanNewsNet5: Firefighter Says He Is Leaving Pipes And Drum Band (January 27, 2009)

    "We had gone over and over time and again with everyone in the band that this was a military parade. Protocol and proper decorum had to be followed at all times. Unfortunately, John chose to ignore that."—Bandleader Pipe Major Mike EngleCleveland Plain Dealer: Drum Major John Coleman is suspended... (January 26, 2009)

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