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What does the playing of TAPS mean to you? The playing of TAPS has always been something I loved hearing...
I have attached a non-traditional version, hope you like it. I think about the millions that have stood at attention, and the millions that have dies defending the colors.
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Taps on the Bagpipes: http://youtu.be/6tveUnZe7WA
I have attached a non-traditional version, hope you like it. I think about the millions that have stood at attention, and the millions that have dies defending the colors.
Watch "Taps on the Bagpipes" on
YouTube
Taps on the Bagpipes: http://youtu.be/6tveUnZe7WA
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Honor Guard
Posted 10 y ago
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At the age of 12 I watched as my grandfather, a Korean War Veteran USMC, was laid to rest with full military honors in Scranton, PA. TAPS, with echo bugler, was sounded and to this day I can still hear the notes, feel the 21 gun salute in my chest, and see the dress blues on the Funeral Detail. I credit that ceremony with the ignition of my desire to join the uniformed ranks. I joined the Marines just 6 years later and it was the best decision of my life.
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Is it possible this is the most stirring piece of music you have ever heard?
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SFC Boots Attaway
Counting just funerals I have heard that piece of music 375 times while I was in the Old Guard with the Presidential Firing Party Plt. I do not know how many funerals CW5 (Join to see) did as he was there less than 18 months.
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SFC Boots Attaway, I was there only about 15 months, but I did a lot of funerals, also with the Honor Guard Company Firing Platoon. I'm sure it was no where near 375; I'd guess somewhere between 50 and 100 (or so).
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If I am around the installation at 2300 Hours I definitely Honor the fallen by standing at attention.
I get really emotional when it plays SSG(P) (Join to see)
I get really emotional when it plays SSG(P) (Join to see)
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