Perhaps the most poignant and distinctive melody ever composed is the one that marks the close of day at American military bases and is played at military funerals and memorial observances. The ...

May 22—Gene Horner spent much of his life honoring veterans with his bugle at countless Alaska memorial and burial ceremonies. On Tuesday, it was Horner who was honored, as another bugler sounded taps ...

Les W. Hart, 80, has played taps for nearly 500 veterans’ funerals as part of his volunteerism with the Blair County Honor Guard. “There’s something about hearing a live trumpet,” said Hart of ...

The final farewell is about to be sounded. Tom Beaver opens the black case slowly. He slides white gloves on his hands. Then he lifts the silver-plated brass instrument. Taking a few steps, he moves ...

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At some homes and neighborhoods across the Williamsburg area, the celebrated and emotional bugle call of “Taps” was heard at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon as part of “Taps Across America,” a growing ...

The somber 24 notes of "Taps" brings closure at the burial of American service personnel. "Taps" is a tradition, but real buglers are difficult to find for services at Rock Island National Cemetery, a ...

SHAVERTOWN — Renowned trumpet player Bobby Baird of Shavertown participated in “Taps Across America” on Memorial Day, playing the tribute to America’s fallen heroes on his front porch. Jim Kupstas, ...

Taps is instantly recognizable as the somber 24-note bugle call played at American military funerals and ceremonies. Hartman and Villanueva hope that the nationwide event, now in its second year, will ...