The Story of Firefighter Julius Pontecorvo

Originally published in The New York Brass Conference, 2002 Journal

During the weeks and months which have followed the terrible tragedy of September 11th, 2001, Julius Pontecorvo, Official Bugler of the New York City Fire Department, has had the somber duty and privilege to perform “Taps” for many FDNY funerals and memorial services. At churches, cathedrals, and synagogues throughout the New York City Metropolitan area, this lone bugler’s clear, focused, and resonant [...]