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Yes sad but true…
Is it true that the taps at some ceramonies are being played with a CD tape? I have seen Taps being played that seems to coinside with what has been said.. Thank you for your great service to our Veterans.. I served in Korea with the 25th Infantry division..
Jari,
I is always a pleasure to listen to the wonderful cords of music in Taps. I played a cornet in jr high school. I still have the cornet, but haven’t played it since 9th grade. Now I polish it, and keep it oiled and in good condition, because I really enjoyed playing it. It was bought for me by my mother who died in 2002.
So I took the instrument out and I played it, and after numerous attempts at taps I finally got it, not as well as you of course but I was able to play it. Thanks for the inspiration, the story and for all your service. My God bless you and keep you well.
Oh, by the way, I am a retired law enforcement officer of 28 years of service.
Thanks Joe. It is a Field trumpet in B Flat.
Hello Jari, wonderful Interview on, ” CBS Evening News “, today 7/4/ 2012.. Pleasing to hear The Background Story of That Melody.. also to notice that You perform on a, Regulation ” G ” Bugle, which has No-Valve…. My Very best wishes.. Joe Damery of, Bedfprd, Ma.
Great site. I just came across an article in a 1918 paper of one of my ancestors, Nicholas Salomone aka “Nick the Bugler” where it spoke about how he was credited for being the first to use the megaphone. He apparently was so good a bugler he missed a free trip to Europe with The American Expeditionary Force to France during World War I. His commander apparently did not allow him to get near a boat.
Just a great piece of history and so glad I have my hands on such a terrific article from 1918.
Thanks,
Carmen
Thank you jari
Jari,
What a great website, thank you for it. During my 3 years as a soldier in the 82nd Abn Div we were tasked with providing military honors for our fallen comrades and I always felt it an honor when on this duty. We would practice all day long for a weeks at a time until we were called and the bugler would meet us at the cemetery. As we stood at attention and heard those 24 notes I always got a chill up my spine for the beauty of Taps and the honor it paid to the loved ones at the service and the soldier laid to rest. God Bless for your effort at keeping this tradition going forward.
Only wanna comment that you have a very decent internet site , I like the style it actually stands out.
I retired from the Department of Police in the City of Detroit Michigan in 2000, after over 27 years of service. Our Department bared an exclusive group of Officers that were assigned to various divisions, sections and units throughout the city, but were assigned on an “assigned out” status for funeral and memorial details. Collectively, the personnel comprised the Detroit Police Department Honor Guard, Color Guard and of course the “Drum & Bugle Unit,” of which I was in charge of. I was the only ranking officer ever assigned to the detail.
My Facebook page bares a photo of the unit at the grave site of a fallen Officer (app.1997). For this Memorial Day, I found it necessary to post the photo. I am now a full time jazz musician, leading my own band(s) who have performed for worldwide audiences from as far as the Hawaian and Caribbean Islands.
The link to your site was sent to me by a fellow retired Officer in South Carolina who is also a Vietnam Veteran. I’ve posted the link on my web site for a while now, but I’ve yet to take the time to read how it has evolved since posting it. But I will.
I certainly hope to keep in touch with you and I’m looking forward to talking with you as well. Thank you, and God Bless You.