Bugler plays 24 notes that can make the toughest soldier cry - does it affect you like that?

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sun, 24 May 2015 09:34:54 -0400

Since 2001, retired Army Reserve Lt. Col. Philip Kowzan, has played taps at military honor funerals in the Spokane area. His debut came unexpectedly at longtime friend Ivan Brayman’s funeral.

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Bugler plays 24 notes that can make the toughest soldier cry

Taps is 24 notes that can make the toughest soldier cry. It’s a musical recognition of a life ended, a goodbye that hangs in the air as friends and family wipe their tears, look up and know they must live the rest of their lives without someone.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 24 at 2015 9:36 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 24 May 2015 09:36:38 -0400

It definitely brings out strong emotions ...

Response by CPT Bob Moore made May 24 at 2015 10:01 AM

CPT Bob Moore — Sun, 24 May 2015 10:01:18 -0400

Taps is one of my favorite and least favorite bugle calls.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 24 at 2015 10:07 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 24 May 2015 10:07:13 -0400

EVERY time. can't hear it play w/o the tears.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 10:10 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 10:10:14 -0400

Nothing makes me sad as quickly and nothing makes me want to render a salute more.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Jun 18 at 2015 5:53 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:53:45 -0400

Indeed it does

Response by SSG John Erny made Jun 18 at 2015 6:18 PM

SSG John Erny — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:18:52 -0400

Once you have had some once close laid to rest to that call it is never the same afterwards. It hurts, yet full off military pride.