What is Taps?

The following video provides a short history of "Taps", the song traditionally played at military funerals in the United States. The end of the video also includes one verse of "Taps" played in its entirety.
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[@itsabouttogetreal8051]

My dad was a funeral director and they could never get a trumpet player to play taps. Hence came me. I would get called out of school for a funeral to go play. When we moved to the Houston area the veteran cemetery has a huge concrete circle. They would have me stand opposite of the graveside, i would listen to the orders of the guns, then play. Because of the massive stones around me, it would echo, sounding like 2 trumpets playing. It was amazing, and for me, the most important thing I've ever done in my life.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

That is an absolutely awesome story. I loved the part about it echoing off the concrete circle!! Yes, I'll bet you are very proud of that. Heck, I'm proud of you and I don't even know you!!!😉

[@itsabouttogetreal8051]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 thank you! I really miss those days.

[@FitByTheLake]

Great story. If you miss it, look into bugles across america. Or contact your local military cemetery. Military arr short on live bugles and may bring some enjoyment back that you missed. Thanks for honoring my fellow comrades. ~SFC K US Army (1 month until retirement 👨‍✈️🗓👨‍💼❤❤❤)

[@arenetheeducator]

Great!

[@marieprovencio7073]

Thank you to all who have served in the military!!!! Now and forever!!!

[@hannahduggan3599]

This was played at my great uncle Big Jimmy's funeral during his burial. Big Jimmy fought in The Korean War and he worked as an auto mechanic.

[@PierreaSweedieCat]

Quite a story. Thanks! I always wondered. Too busy to do the R&D, which I am no good at anyway!

[@iamsabir]

Thanks for the information about taps

[@arenetheeducator]

Thank you!

[@Shaffaqwamiq]

Thanks for the Info

[@brothabrownthadon]

Thank u

[@SkunkPunch73]

Thank you very kindly for this piece of very beautiful information. To those who have given the ultimate sacrifice we thank you all.🙏

[@sensitivespirit1118]

+Reading Through History are you guys going to review the the America in the 1920s , 1910s ,1900s decades I believe those decades are extremely underrated they don't get enough praise like the 90s and 80s nobody ever talks about those decades I really would like to learn more about the 1900s & 1910s and the 19th century as well if you could make videos about those three things I would appreciate thank you btw I love your guys channel keep up the good work

[@readingthroughhistor]

We have an entire playlist for the 1920s that is about 70% done. I'm planning a major video for the 100th anniversary of the ending of WWI. We have a complete Progressive Era playlist as well (but it was some of our earliest videos and they aren't the best).

[@sensitivespirit1118]

Reading Through History oh sweet that sounds nice but what about the 1900s & 1910s and 19th century did you guys talk about those yet

[@raulantunez4228]

The one thing I think of those decades are the economic boom of the 20s and the sinking of the titanic. And in the back of my mind there’s also world war 1.

[@daroachdoggjr188]

Tattoo is usually informed 5 minutes prior to Taps

[@daroachdoggjr188]

I’m watching this video at 2200

[@charlesbanks8638]

Infantry man JROTC academic alarm to return back to classroom afternoon I

[@simogamez]

Well actually taps is not even French it was originally from England and the correct name for the tune is last post. It dates from the 17th century. Sorry but it's true.