A Source of Inspiration
Jim O'Reilly, Jr. was just a normal guy in Manville, NJ, until he was inspired by 9/11 to start playing Taps and other
patriotic songs for his community.  For the six months following the attacks, Jim showed his patriotism by playing
The Star-Spangled Banner in front of his home every night, garnering attention from neighbors, community, and the
media.  Read more about Jim's story on his website
Professional artist-calligrapher Jacqueline Shuler has created this
beautiful rendition of the words which have been set to the
familiar bugle call (left).  The photo in the background was taken by
her sister of the family's flag.  To view more of Jacqueline's artwork,
visit her website
Bugle or trumpet calls are mentioned many times in Biblical
passages.  Rev. George C. Anderson of Second Presbyterian Church
in Roanoke, VA uses the story of Winston Churchill's funeral and
scriptural references to underscore the symbolic meaning of the
calls in a religious context.  Read his sermon "The Last Thing the
Bugler Played"
Trumpeter and bugler Doug Hedwig has affectionately named his new home
"Bugler's Holiday," and this specially crafted weather-vane (right) sits
proudly atop its roof.  Doug says, "we are all very happy and pleased to
have this image come into view as we drive or walk up from the main road
to our log home."