TAPS

thankyou larry for posting this…it touches the hearts of millions..and has been the last thing people have heard as there loved one is laid to rest…....i hope this will educate those who dont know its meaning, thank you

-- The Grizzone

hey , thank you again

-- The Grizzone

Thanks, Larry. I appreciate this post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Sorry, Larry, but I’m something of a Civil War buff, and that story, while heartwarming, is untrue. I’m usually not one for quoting Wikipedia, because I’ve found their data in many cases to be incomplete or wildly inaccurate, but on this one, they have it exactly right http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taps

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

What to say littlescope I recall seeing Larry version on the History Channel. Will have to do some history investigation on this one myself…Blkcherry

Well, Snopes agrees with Littlecope: link

While the history channel is one of my favorites, it’s never been above reporting legend or innuendo as fact. As a man with a history degree, I can tell you that many of my professors refused to ever acknowledge it as a reliable resource.

- Behlen
- Waterlox Inc.

-- http://woodworker.com

Well, no matter the facts of the writer or where it all took place the melody is whats important and I still remember when they played it over my fathers grave years ago. I thank all the veterans for there service and keep the young men and women who are now serving close to my heart and in my prayers. No matter if a war is UNPOPULAR or not they deserve our utmost respect. God help them I wish they were all home.

-- Duane,matt_megan@twlakes.net

Degoose, parden my poor manners, THANK YOU

-- Duane,matt_megan@twlakes.net

Buy a vet a beer & remember to fly your flag on November 11th.

-- Eric

For the record: In no way did I mean to belittle the sentiments of Larry’s Posting!! I share them completely. I get a lump in my throat every time I hear Taps sounded. My sense of pride and admiration for those who serve, past, present, and future, knows no bounds. I am very sorry that I did not make that more clear!!! My humblest apologies…

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Thanks for the post! I have been to many military funerals and when Taps is played it is very moving.

-- Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Mike D.

Well, it certainly ranks right up there with the best of the great internet stories. Even if it isn’t true, it’s the thought that counts, right? Thanks, Larry.

And, in honor of Larry, here is the second most touching song of all time.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thanks Larry. Don’t worry about the story too much. The music eloquently says all that needs to be said anyway. And yes, the sadness of taps does bring home to us the brave sacrifices that been made in the past, are being made now, and will continue to be made in the future. Let us just do our best as citizens of wherever we live to make these sacrifices count for something. Thanks for posting this Larry. It’s good to be reminded once in a while why we have it safe and comfortable.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Talk about a lump in your throat…....have you ever been at a funeral where the bagpipes were played? I’ve played at a number of funerals and there are very few dry eyes.

-- Don, Pittsburgh

When ever I hear TAPS,I get the vision of a pair of boots and helmet This is how we honored the men who died on our missions in Vietnam.when we came in for resupply The song is so simple but it say’s a lot.Ever hear it played with an echo,#1 bugler is close by and #2 bugler is in the distance playing softer, a few notes later. . Really sounds beautiful. Can someone tell me why bagpipes are played at ceremonies and funerals? THANKS

-- GEORGE

Bagpipes, actually a single piper is often played at funerals of military vets etc. The traditional choice is “Amazing Grace” Interesting note about taps, we used to sing the first verse in The Boy Scouts at the end of a campfire and considered it more or less as the end of day.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

Littlecope:

Debunking a myth surrounding something in no way takes away from the significance or symbolic importance of the item itself.

Taps has value because of what it means now – there is no need to build a legend around it. NOT to remotely insinuate that degoose did (this is obviously a common story floating around all over).

I think it’s fair to say that everyone here respects the heck out of its current meaning and use.

- Behlen
- Waterlox Inc.

-- http://woodworker.com

Try this from down under…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BZ6aqgvdFI

and this will make you proud http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=622_1236062375

just my 2 cents

-- Measure once cut twice....oh wait....ooops.

i’m with him ,
it makes you feel sad and proud ,
at the same time !

kind of like Adam and Eve ,
i don’t know if it’s true or not ,
but i am happy to be alive !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

my testimony david..is that it is true…..and im thankful to be alive also…and for all who have been fallen hero’s and had taps played for them…...

-- The Grizzone

When we buried my Grandfather, he had a full military honored funeral. I was a pall bearer and when the first shot went off that was all she wrote. I snapped to attention and rendered the best salute I had ever given. When Taps was played it took on a new meaning for me and my cousin, who is an Army vet, I for give him for that LOL. Any ways. It is nice to finally know the words.

Thanks Larry and to all our vets around the world Semper Fidelis
Rick Kruse USMC

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI