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Taps for veterans who pass away at hospitals
Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:18 pm
I knew the play it at funerals but no clue they do it in hospitals too. My Uncle was in the Navy for most of his life. Died of cancer(he smoked..a ton). But honestly was not expecting it at the hospital. I teared up(don't care if you're judging)...it made me proud of him and our country. Anyways...
This post was edited on 8/30/25 at 7:19 pm
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Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:20 pm to Gatorbait2008
Thanks to your family for his services.
RIP
RIP
Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:24 pm to Gatorbait2008
RIP to your Uncle.
Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:31 pm to Gatorbait2008
Sounds like a beautiful send off to a wonderful life. :salute:
Posted on 8/30/25 at 7:32 pm to soccerfüt
He will..he is looking down on us...of that I am very sure..one of the best people I will ever know(walked both my sisters down the aisle at their weddings, since my dad passed away and obviously couldn't). Great man..and golfer..not that that matters.
Posted on 8/30/25 at 8:07 pm to Gatorbait2008
May he Rest in Peace.
I”ve never heard of it at a hospital. I know they have had problems finding enough service personnel to do the services at Veteran funerals.
Every Veteran deserves the flag and TAPS if they wore the uniform.
If you are in need, this organization can help with a bugler:
Buglers Across America
LINK
I”ve never heard of it at a hospital. I know they have had problems finding enough service personnel to do the services at Veteran funerals.
Every Veteran deserves the flag and TAPS if they wore the uniform.
If you are in need, this organization can help with a bugler:
Buglers Across America
LINK
This post was edited on 9/10/25 at 6:56 am
Posted on 8/30/25 at 8:27 pm to zippyputt
Taps is one of the most beautiful pieces ever created…no shame in tearing up during Taps!!!
Posted on 8/30/25 at 8:32 pm to Gatorbait2008
Man, taps always makes me tear up. RIP soldier…..
Posted on 8/30/25 at 8:36 pm to Gatorbait2008
Taps always makes me misty eyed. My father died in 1990. Taps followed by the 21 gun salute had me bawling.
Props to your uncle.
Props to your uncle.
Posted on 8/30/25 at 8:52 pm to Buckeye Backer
I held it together pretty good at my dad's ceremony in January, but when the naval officer offered my mom his flag, and taps started, i lost it.
Condolences to your family
Condolences to your family
Posted on 8/30/25 at 9:07 pm to Gatorbait2008
Taps is a song that moistens my eyes every time.
Posted on 8/30/25 at 9:11 pm to Spankum
Same.
Posted on 8/30/25 at 10:07 pm to Gatorbait2008
quote:
I knew the play it at funerals but no clue they do it in hospitals too. My Uncle was in the Navy for most of his life. Died of cancer(he smoked..a ton). But honestly was not expecting it at the hospital. I teared up(don't care if you're judging)...it made me proud of him and our country. Anyways...
Played in the hospital room when he passed away? A speaker in the room?
Posted on 8/30/25 at 10:09 pm to Gatorbait2008
How/who do you notify when this occurs for your vet family member?
Posted on 8/30/25 at 11:14 pm to shamrock
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How/who do you notify when this occurs for your vet family member?
I would start at a VFW Post. They would probably know, probably even have someone come do it.
Posted on 8/31/25 at 1:16 am to GruntbyAssociation
RIP
Posted on 8/31/25 at 5:27 am to shamrock
quote:
How/who do you notify when this occurs for your vet family member?
Funeral Home should help with this.
Posted on 8/31/25 at 6:47 am to Gatorbait2008
My uncle is buried in Port Hudson National Cemetary near Zachary, LA. Vietnam vet with the Air Force. Full military service but Taps was "played" by a dude with a bugle with an electronic player/speaker in it. I guess bugle players are hard to find. Nice service nonetheless. RIP uncle.
Posted on 8/31/25 at 8:00 am to Gatorbait2008
The VA hospital set up everything for my dad’s service. Taps, flag folding etc
Posted on 8/31/25 at 9:03 am to Aldo
This is a time to know who the down votes are.
What POS down votes a veteran dying and getting Taps played in the hospital.
What POS down votes a veteran dying and getting Taps played in the hospital.
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