Just about every day, John Hersh plays taps. He consults with an Amazon Alexa to find the perfect sunset time, then takes his ...

Discover the significance of the bugle in military funerals and how it came to be used for Taps, a poignant farewell for veterans.

“I feel like it’s my way of giving back...Anytime I’m asked to do it, I will gladly do it." IBERIA PARISH (NEW IBERIA) — From a tune that signals lights-out, to a military funeral hymn, 'Taps' holds a ...

A longtime downtown Crystal Lake shoe store owner has been honoring veterans each night from his yard by playing taps. "I have done it every day, every sunset since Memorial Day evening," said Jim ...

Given the recent articles about honoring our heroes by playing Taps, I feel compelled to set the record straight. The photos accompanying these articles depict “buglers” holding instruments, ...

Thomas Eder Jr. has been playing the trumpet since sixth grade. He's been playing "Taps" at military funerals since eighth grade. And he doesn't do this just because he likes to play. "This I feel is ...

LAMPASAS / KEMPNER, Texas (FOX 44) — Storms canceled many Memorial Day events, including the traditional “Taps” in Kempner. But one veteran who also plays “Taps” for any veterans or veteran’s family ...

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – There are different ways to honor the men and women who’ve given their lives in service to our country Traditionally, it’s the playing of Taps at military services. Sometimes ...

Former Army bugler and World War II veteran Elmo Johnson, 90, known for playing Taps at more than 1,000 military funerals and patritoic ceremonies died Friday, July 20. A Jackson County native, ...