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Posted on 9/19/19 at 3:40 pm to Broke
I have no bugle skillz but would be willing to purchase and learn how to play taps. Honestly, i am not sure i could do it justice but may try to learn anyway.
One of my regrets is not joining but that ship has passed but sending a military guy off in style would be an honor.
One of my regrets is not joining but that ship has passed but sending a military guy off in style would be an honor.
Posted on 9/19/19 at 9:18 pm to Wtodd
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There's been a severe shortage for a long time of people that can play Taps at military funerals
How fricking sad is that? My brother played Taps for quite a long time for the veterans in our little town.
ETA: Any decent trumpet player can play Taps. It doesn't have to be played on a bugle.
This post was edited on 9/19/19 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 9/20/19 at 5:44 am to KemoSabe65
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I have no bugle skillz but would be willing to purchase and learn how to play taps. Honestly, i am not sure i could do it justice
This is me.....I'd be afraid I'd screw it up so bad the 21 gun salute would be aimed at me
Posted on 9/20/19 at 8:03 am to LongueCarabine
It was one of the first songs we were taught as trumpet players to play in middle school.
Posted on 9/20/19 at 8:07 am to pdubya76
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I’m glad he got that final honor.
And it’s something you will always have as well. My father fought all over the South Pacific and had plenty of ugly scars to show from it. Landed in a tree, fell on a bayonet, shot in the arse and a couple others from probably just getting drunk with his unit.
In my minds eye, I have a picture of him standing on Fort Walton Beach circa late 60’s he in his mid 40’s still in shape and seeing all those scars. It was like the first time I, as a kid, understood or began to understand the significance of those scars and how they, and the war, shaped the man. He was very proud of his service and always carried himself that way. Head held high and confident which made his family feel safe.
The night he died I went to the back of his closet and brought out his old combat boots that he wore and his shoe shine box-because no one could shine his shoes better than him. (a task he taught all of his sons and one I continue to this day) I sat in my kitchen all night with a nice glass of single malt scotch and shined those boots.
I then sat them on a pedestal next to his casket. He earned those scars, he earned those beat up boots and he earned that honor of taps being played.
I miss that old man, but I have him in my minds eye. Always.
Posted on 9/20/19 at 9:04 am to Martini
Can only upvote once, sorry bout that. Goose bump on my neck from a wonderful post.
Posted on 9/20/19 at 9:59 am to Cheese Grits
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21 rifle volley or 21 gun (artillery)?
Been awhile since I was at a gun service. Pretty loud, but awesome.
Artillery would normally only be at a funeral for a high-ranking official.
LTG Hal Moore's funeral at Benning several years ago, for instance, had an artillery battery brought in across the street from the cemetery.
Posted on 9/20/19 at 10:45 am to Martini
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Martini
Very well said.
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