First Name :   W. E. Butterfield E-mail address :    How did you hear about this site? :   Related to General Daniel Adams Butterfield... 2nd cousins... Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   GREAT SITE... An honor to every American who served and subsequenty deserves their place in the service of this great nation... Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I was most impressed and surprised at my fathers final burial when he was interred this past month. He served in the Phillipines as a battlion commander under Gen. Walter Krueger. When I was introduced to Master Sgt. Morales, he knew instantly of the hist First Name :   Philip S. Warnes, LTC ret. E-mail address :   apwarnes@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   AOL search for Taps Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   A GREAT web site, well done. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Jon E-mail address :   Locke How did you hear about this site? :   Google Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Catherine E-mail address :   ctobias@totalzone.com How did you hear about this site? :   Google.com Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Jim E-mail address :   jmv17@earthlink.net How did you hear about this site? :   An article in Navy Times Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   WOW! A lot of research, a lot of time and an awful lot of love had to come together for this site to be given to the rest of us. Thank you very much. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Sorry. no stories but lots of memories. Taps were played at my fathers and my brothers funerals (both were Navy vets of WWII. I asked my wife to insure that I, another Navy Vet (VN), receive them as well. First Name :   Ron E-mail address :   rsdboyd@atlasok.com How did you hear about this site? :   Found it by accident Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very nice! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   For 22 years I listened to taps everynight. My favorite of all bugle calls. Thanks for this site from an old retired First Sergeant. First Name :   J.J. E-mail address :   cymbala_aka_jack_the_stripper@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   Doing search for taps at google. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very nice,good job.Sounds just fine.Thanks! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Rayome E-mail address :   Rayome@Hotmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   Linked to it Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Nice site Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   None, Retired Military, Navy First Name :   Gary E-mail address :   g21937 How did you hear about this site? :   Was just syrfing the net and found it. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very nice. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   jimmy E-mail address :   jchica@mjsk.com How did you hear about this site? :   Surfing for some history on taps. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Served 4 years in the USMC from 1/55 to 1 59 including an overseas assignment on Okinawa. Was privileged to have been part of the ceremonial guard on many occasions, including burials. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Was part of the burial detail for a World War II veteran (Hero) in the summer of 1958 in Reno, Nevada. Swords and M-1s with perfect volleys. The Bugler was absolutely flawless. It was emotion- filled and made you feel proud to have served this man his fi First Name :   Don Balduf E-mail address :   dbalduf@sbcglobal.net How did you hear about this site? :   Web search Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very nice. Lots of good information well presented. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I played Taps as a high school and college trumpet player at many funerals. I agree that it is the most moving and profound task any bugler or trumpeter can perform. First Name :   Susan E-mail address :    How did you hear about this site? :   Hoaxbusters.com Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Rebecca E-mail address :   Reba_rallymonkey@hotmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   I hear about the site from the Sound Taps Wisconsin Site. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I think that this site is great the only problem is that there is little publisty Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   This past memorial Day I was seletcted by my band Techer, to play with the high school band. ( I was in 8TH Grade at the time)My Techer also wanted me to play taps. Well I said yes but I was horrifed. Because it was my first time playing taps in public. W First Name :   Vivian E-mail address :   vivemichael How did you hear about this site? :   From a member of the Trail Blazers Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Enjoyed Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Bill Hollingsworth E-mail address :   hollyandboo@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   Hi Troy I got your email and my wife Sandy, pulled it up. Thank you and please send more. your friend Billy (holly) see you at work Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I Think this is very special and wonderful. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Norman E-mail address :   normancampbell@ozemail.com.au How did you hear about this site? :   I am looking at Civil War sites, I have been interested in the Civil War for years as I am a Radio Presenter with a local radio station, and I wish to ultimately produce and present a two hour programme of the music of the civil war. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Susan E-mail address :    How did you hear about this site? :   I googled Taps, which led me to a story on west-point.org which led me here! Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Great job demystifying the origins of a wonderful song. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   bobby E-mail address :   bobbydalewitt@yahoo.com How did you hear about this site? :   on-line Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   very good - thanx Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I plan to begin playing taps at age 58 to help honor my few fallen friends and the many others. First Name :   Howard E-mail address :   galaxypilot@pennswoods.net How did you hear about this site? :   Member Bugler, Bugles Across America Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Dawn E-mail address :   dawngriffiths@sbcglobal.net How did you hear about this site? :   Google Search of Military Taps Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   This is a great site, after recieving the myth e-mail, I chose to research it and came across your site. Thanks for all your hardwork and efforts! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   My father passed away on 2/2/03 and he was given as a Vietnam Veteran he was given a military funeral. When they played taps I was filled with sadness but also a pride in knowing that it was a special honor to have it played in his memory. Taps is a power First Name :   Joe E-mail address :   love2bike1@netzero.com How did you hear about this site? :    Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Roger E-mail address :   rgrlane@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :    Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Bill E-mail address :   MusikDoc@msn.com How did you hear about this site? :   Found it in a search for information on Taps. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Played Taps a number of times as bugler for a military funeral detail in the Army National Guard. Was always a moving experience. Very beautiful and emotional song. First Name :   john E-mail address :   jschwab_32@hotmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   from a fellow bugler. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   we share duties as bugler onboard the USS Ronald Reagan for burials at sea. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Dorothy E-mail address :   cdmassey@bellsouth.net How did you hear about this site? :   From a friend Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I havent read it all,but it is a great site so far. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Joan E-mail address :   grayhoskin@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   A friend directed me to the Google site Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I was doing some research for a German friend who wanted information abaout TAPS and I learned so much about TAPS. Thank you so much, A great site! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Lawrence E-mail address :   lbannowsky@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   A friend sent me an email about TAPS and its origin. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Being retired from the US Army, the tune has always been in my mind and my heart, for my fallen comrades and others that I have not known. I hope that my family will play this tune for me at my funeral and going home to the Lord. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I have had the honor of being at several of my friends funerals and heard taps being played as the final portion of a funeral. This sound is most appropriate for all who have served God, their country, and family. First Name :   bill E-mail address :   billandmary@optonline.net How did you hear about this site? :   surfin bugler Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Thanks, Jari, for all the dedicated efforts in forwarding understanding of the role of the bugle in our Nations history. A special thanks for promoting the proper and ideal method of performing TAPS, with the attention to straight eigth notes, where appro Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Years of experience in the drum and bugle corps activity. Most recently, brass instructor for a number of Alumni Corps, including the Golden Knights, of NJ, and, currently, the NY Skyliners Alumni drum and bugle corps. First Name :   Mike E-mail address :   melias8217@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   google on TAPS, Military, and followed the links Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   very interesting, I have shared it with others Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I am a Vietnam Vet, 1965/1966 Mike Co. 3/5 & Bravo Co. 1/4, USMC TAPS makes me cry but I still love them. First Name :   Jim E-mail address :   jbrocky@bellsouth.net How did you hear about this site? :   Google Search Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Jackie E-mail address :   jdh6482@hotmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   Found it by the grace of God Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Totally awesome. The pure, sweet sound of that horn is humbling accompanied by grateful. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   I spent many years in 4-H. As a teen I spent the entire summer as a counselor. Each evening, with the gone of sun, Taps was played as the flag was lowered from the sky. Hats off to those who have served and those serving today. First Name :   Sandra E-mail address :   smgarden101@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   I did a search. My local paper (Kitsapsun) in Bremerton, WA had an article on Taps. I heard Wayne Matz play last year on Memorial Day so I read the article and learned more about the call. I live next to PSNS and can hear Lights Out at dusk and love it to Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Very interesting! Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   BILL E-mail address :   REDBOWTIE7@MSN.COM How did you hear about this site? :   VISITED ON LINE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   LOT OF HISTORY ABOUT TAPS. VERY INTERESTING. GOING TO RECITE THE WORDS FOR OUR PEPSI CELEBRATION ON 4TH OF JULY O5 TENNESSEE Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   THANKS AND GODSPEED First Name :   Erlene E-mail address :   www.thorn2228@wmconnect.com How did you hear about this site? :   From high sch grad classmate 1,500 mi away. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   Two words says it all for me - Heart Warming. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Dennis E-mail address :   Drobin0687@aol.com How did you hear about this site? :   Received a E Mail from a friend containing all the information. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   The information is just great. Fact that I had never heard of before and of great interest. I am so glad to have had the pleasure of reading this. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Brian E-mail address :   hallackbrian@hotmail.com How did you hear about this site? :   search engine (askjeeves) keyword taps Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   excelent recording of a beautiful song. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Edward E-mail address :   isyw@comcast.net How did you hear about this site? :   It was sent to me Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   SSgt. Mendez E-mail address :   carlos.mendez@kdab.centaf.af.mil How did you hear about this site? :   Snopes looking for myths Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :   Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets has a wonderful tradition called Silver Taps First Name :   Joe E-mail address :   phildjoe@gt.rr.com How did you hear about this site? :   Browsing the net. Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :   I love this site as to the true historical nature that it is presented. Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :    First Name :   Milena Zepeda E-mail address :   Milena.Zepeda@us.army.mil How did you hear about this site? :   Searched Taps in Google Comments on this site (limit 250 characters) :    Share your bugle-related stories (or e-mail us) :