Some thoughts on the words to Taps. From: “Joy in the Mourning” by Leslie Harder A few weeks ago, my mind wandered to the…
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The Lincoln Bugle
By Tapsbugler on November 30, 2017
“The Lincoln Bugle? History not proven.” Someone spent over $100,00 for a nice family heirloom whose connection with the Lincoln Funeral is a story. by…
Keith Clark, Bugler at JFK’s Funeral
By Tapsbugler on November 20, 2017
Keith Clark would have turned 90 on November 21st. Here is some information on the bugler who sounded Taps at the funeral of President John…
Donna-Mae Smith Bugler
By Tapsbugler on October 5, 2017
Donna-Mae Smith First Woman Bugler in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps SOUNDING HER FINAL NOTE By Jennifer Mathis www.newsreview.info It’s one thing to wake up…
Protocol for Taps
By Tapsbugler on September 29, 2017
PROTOCOL FOR TAPS INSTRUCTION FOR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN One question I get often is what to do when Taps is sounded. What exactly is the…
Tomb of the Unknown Ceremonies
By Tapsbugler on September 28, 2017
Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier At each Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying the relief commander…
Air Force Sergeant Traces Bugle’s History
By Tapsbugler on September 15, 2017
Air Force Sergeant Traces Bugle’s History By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 8, 2000 – Military buglers have been communicating with…
A BUGLE STORY from the 26th North Carolina Regimental Band
By Tapsbugler on June 28, 2017
A BUGLE STORY The 26th North Carolina Regimental Band was a group of Moravian musicians who served as the band for the 26th North Carolina Troops, Confederated…
