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Posted on Apr 19, 2018
How did “Taps” originate?
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Jack Cardwell
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How did “Taps” originate?
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Nothing stirs emotions more quickly than taps being played at a funeral service.....nothing.
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William Jones
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Good question. I'd like to know also.
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CW5 Jack Cardwell
Good post Chief.
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