First Name :   Will Colon E-mail address :   wilfredo.colonmartin@hq.southcom.mil How did you hear about this site? :   I was searching for TAPS to use as part of Memorial Day Sunday service. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I am a retired Army Colonel with 36 years of service. I enjoyed reading the historical account. This is the most beautiful renditions of Taps I’ve ever heard. Thank you very much. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   DONNA E-mail address :   donnahanenburg@comcast.net How did you hear about this site? :   looking up Memorial Day facts for my elementary students. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Thomas E-mail address :   tomtomtrouble@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   Was looking for the words to TAPS. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Your site was very helpful and a honor to all the men & women of our armed forces past & present. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Jay E-mail address :   jbourke692@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   cross referenced from web site on Memorial Day Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Randy E-mail address :   randy1mac@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   I was looking for a site to see if I might be able to learn how to play the bugle. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Excelent site. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   My father was buried 11 years ago. After several phone conversations I was able to get him a military funeral. He was a 20 year man in the Army. He spent time in Korea and Viet Nam. Also, he was in the Presidential Honor Gaurd. After all that, Taps was p First Name :   Darryl (MSG retired) E-mail address :   infantrymsg@gmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   Searching for a downloadable recording of TAPS. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Easily navigated. Logically sequenced. Good, well written information about the history, usage, and proper application of TAPS. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Im just another soldier who has come to appreciate the many emotions this music evokes after hearing it in so many poignant circumstances. First Name :   Daniel E-mail address :   bassman@megalink.net How did you hear about this site? :   Search Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Fantastic Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Karen E-mail address :   klytexas@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   My cousin sent me a link. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Carol E-mail address :   csboydmts@verizon.net How did you hear about this site? :   Found you in a search after receiving e-mail containing that I wondered if true. While containing pieces of truth, it was mushyed up to create a tearjerker. The true story is so much more meaningful. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Well done. I have included it in my favorites list so I can come back any time I want. Thanks Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Dean E-mail address :   deasways@connpoint.net How did you hear about this site? :   Following my own interest in TAPS, (see bugle related below) after hearing the young girl perform the entire score on the Andre Rieu concert. Marvelous she was! Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Thank you many times over for your efforts! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   While awaiting reassignment (Army) at Ft. Meade, Md. in 1954 I pulled day courier duty and in process of leaving 2A HQtrs I heard sounds of bugles. I was caught looking in room and ended up auditioning for 2A Drum & Bugle Corps. Following this I spent 16 First Name :   Don E-mail address :   wink@bellsouth.net How did you hear about this site? :   My first introduction to music was percussion in high school band.First heard Taps there and tear to this day when I hear it. Often I have researched-God bless. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Well done. Am so grateful for this-esp. at 80 yrs. Thank you for your devotion. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Jack E-mail address :   pandj@hctc.com How did you hear about this site? :   Google search Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Wonderful!!!! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   RICH. E-mail address :   ORIGINALMOONBABY@HOTMAIL.COM How did you hear about this site? :   SOME ONE SENT ME AN EMAIL OF A YOUNG GIRL, THAT PLAYED, TAPS FROM BEGING TO END ON HER BUGLE, LIKE NOTHING I EVER HERD.... Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   EACH STORIE TOPS THE NEXT, EACH ONE IS GREAT IN ITS SELF... GOD BLESS ALL THE MEN AN WOMEN, IN OUR ARMED SERVICES... First Name :   Charlie E-mail address :   Russell How did you hear about this site? :   Browsing the web Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Great Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I was a US Marine back in the 60s so, I loved listening to it First Name :   Anita E-mail address :   agschwarz How did you hear about this site? :   Internet search Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Fantastic, in a very humble and sad way. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   None First Name :   Jim E-mail address :   johnhenry1922@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   just looking around love the music Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   to many sad memories of fallen friends and family First Name :   Linda E-mail address :   ladilegionnaire@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   Was researching TAPS. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very informative, very heartwarming, very touching, so very emotional Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   As the widow of two Nam Era Veterans, the related stories for both are self explanatory, as a USAF veteran myself,,,,,,,, well you know that one too. As a American Legion Commander,,,,,,,,,,, there just is no explanation that you will not understand IF yo First Name :   Tom E-mail address :   tglasgow@verizon.net How did you hear about this site? :   GOOGLE Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   It is an excellent site. TAPS is so impressive but the story of taps is most interesting. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   As a 17 year old seman at the receiving station in New Orleans, I was detailed as a rifleman to a military funeral in Baton Rouge in 1944. As barely over recruit training I was impressed with TAPS. Somethings one never forgets. First Name :   Sally E-mail address :   sdrumm@embarqmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   West Point article written by Jari Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Thank you for your hard work developing and maintaining your site. I will be posting a link on this weeks post of Milspeak Memo - V2.03-08-09 - http://www.milspeak.org Please let me know if this alright with you. Sincerely, Sally Drumm Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Bob Wilson E-mail address :   bob.wilson How did you hear about this site? :   A friend. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   U.S. A.S.A., 64-68. May He watch over all who travel in harms way. May He be there to ease their pain and may a bugler be there for each of us on our last day. God willing!! day Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Ella E-mail address :   Gidget357@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   On an information sheet I got after my fathers funeral. The military honors were so moving, its beyond words. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very nice! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Cynthia Stewart E-mail address :   stewart350@cox.net How did you hear about this site? :   I googled Taps and ended up on this website. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   DeAunn E-mail address :   DeAunn.Lowe@gmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   surfing Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Thanks so much for the info. Im a trumpet player who is playing for a marine corps funeral on Monday in Creede, CO. I didnt know the gentleman, but said that I would be honored to play at his funeral at no charge. Your site was very helpful in giving me s Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Harold E-mail address :   barbud2e@earthlink.net How did you hear about this site? :   Thru a friend & e-mail Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Beth-Ann E-mail address :   BethannCronan@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   goggle Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Incredibly informative, well writen. Thank you for creating this site. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I became intrigued by the procedures & history of sounding Taps while researching an article on the use of the caisson at funerals. I am now researching where the term sounding Taps originates & historical points. First Name :   Jerry E-mail address :   jerry@trumpetofheritage.org How did you hear about this site? :   Just ran across it accidentally. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   A plethera of information for any buglar! WOW! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Anyone interested in volunteering to play Taps live for requested activities including funerals, reunions, holiday events, etc can go to Bugles Across America to sigh up. Just be sure you are dependable, sensitive to the event & to the meaning & playing First Name :   Dwight Harding E-mail address :   dwightharding@dockpoint.net How did you hear about this site? :   search on internet Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   enjoyed the history of taps and appreciate the various categories. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Dave E-mail address :   dkrom@twmi.rr.com How did you hear about this site? :   The Internet Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Nice informative site - keep up the good work. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I served in the Marine Corps as a 5591 bugler from 1960 - 1965, the last 3 as a member of the 1stMarDiv Drum & Bugle Corps. Semper Fi. First Name :   Jim E-mail address :   harllee@mac.com How did you hear about this site? :   Came across the site as a result of a GOOGLE search. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   An excellent review of performance guidelines and history .. very informative ! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I performed Taps many times at military funerals when I was in High School and College. I am now 57 and am picking up my horn again to honor our veterans. I attended the military funeral of my best friends father and was saddened to hear Taps played on a First Name :   David E-mail address :   dtlowry1@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   Researching history of Taps, after receiving the Ellicombe story (sounded bogus to me) by email. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Excellent informative site! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I am a retired Navy Chief Musician (trumpet). I played Taps many times at Military Funerals including Burial at Sea. In 1956 and 1957 I was in the Navy School of Music in Anacostia,MD, and had the priviledge of participating in several Military Funerals a First Name :   Shawn E-mail address :   fousemouse@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   Self web search for taps. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I found this site to be very helpful as I am seeking to learn to play the bugle and possibly purchase one. I am a Navy vet and would like to be one of the few who knows how to play this tribute for our fallen comrades. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Terry E-mail address :   terrymoxley@cox.net How did you hear about this site? :    Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Are civilians to place their hand over their heart during TAPS? Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Michael E-mail address :   sudsy@cableone.net How did you hear about this site? :   email from father Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   none Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   served in U.S. NAVY. heard it many times. it is deep and soulful First Name :   joey E-mail address :   joey_rhinehart2002@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   watched video on u tube i was very touched and im also a veteran Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   please continue to bring new things to this site Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Beverly E-mail address :   scoutmom71@comcast.net How did you hear about this site? :   Google search for Taps sheet music Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Ive asked around for the sheet music, but no one could help. This is the most complete site I found. Thank you for your dedication. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   It is my sons hopes to play taps at his grandfather and fathers funerals. They are both dying at this time and are center most in Austins thoughts. Pop Pop is dying of cancer and pelvic infections. Ernie, Austins father, is dying of diabetes complications First Name :   Ray E-mail address :   rayammons@omnitonic.com How did you hear about this site? :   search engine Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   chuck E-mail address :   vsocsimpson@gvtel.com How did you hear about this site? :   Internet Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Interesting history. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   lois E-mail address :   loisbraze@verizon.net How did you hear about this site? :   reading on the net regarding my fathers service during the Battle of the bulge. click on various links for taps Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   CJ Heck E-mail address :   cjheck@barkingspiderspoetry.com How did you hear about this site? :   Online Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   The website is wonderful. I appreciate all the hard work that went into its creation. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I was distinctly honored to have my poem, Taps, included by invitation in the Taps Project and Exhibit when it opened in 1999. As a Vietnam widow, I will never forget the impact the playing of Taps had on me -- it took 30 years for me to write my poem. M First Name :   Mary E-mail address :   mlreyn@msn.com How did you hear about this site? :   Looking for someone to play taps at my brothers funeral. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Havent really looked at it all. Will come back soon. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   A cousin was missing in action during WW11 and when he was finally sent home they had a beautiful, sad, military funeral, with the taps played and the 21 gun salute. I have never forgotten it. I was about 5 years old at the time. First Name :   Dave E-mail address :   n4ghsae@gmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   google search Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Great site. Wonderful information about taps. I am afraid I have been playing the dotted eigth rythym. Now I know better. Thank you Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Muriel E-mail address :   nwfltraveler@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   My cousin Jack played Taps many times but this is the first Ive heard of this site!! Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Great Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Ronnie E-mail address :   vfw2222@charter.net How did you hear about this site? :   friend Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I was given wrong infromation about the history of Taps. As the Commander of V.F.W. Post 2222 in Glen Carbon, IL. I have related the story of the Union Captain and his confererate sons death. Thanks for the great info. RH Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   SSG USA RETIRED E-mail address :   wsk9s@earthlink.com How did you hear about this site? :   military.com Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   PLEASE!! Continue to keep the need of TAPS BUGLERS alive!! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   bob E-mail address :   boboneilatcom@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   in the military report Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   i have been playing the bugle since i was 14 now im 54 i played it in the boy scouts and the navy First Name :   jeremy.fisher E-mail address :   jeremy.fisher3@us.army.mil How did you hear about this site? :   A Tom Shadle told me it Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Sean E-mail address :   seanmickal@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   Found it on my own Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Great, just great. History that I love Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I am trying to volunteer. I was set for Memorial Day 2007, but OBE due to work related meetings. First Name :   David E-mail address :   coxuscgaux@bellsouth.net How did you hear about this site? :   Link from the BAA site Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Excellent source of info! Im learning a lot from your website. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Our Coast Guard District is currently compiling a list of personnel to participate in honor guards for Coast Guard funerals. As a member of the CG Auxiliary, Im brushing up on my trumpet and volunteering myself as a bugler. First Name :   Linda E-mail address :   lap39667@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   I looked it up because I received some erroneous info about the origin of TAPS & I wanted to find out the real truth & I was right. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   A good site! I am a military mom & TAPS holds a dear spot in my heart. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :