A Civilian Taps Volunteer Organization

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Objective:
To promote Taps bugler volunteerism among the civilian brass playing community, and to encourage music organizations to proactively connect with their communities to pay tribute to America's Military Heroes.

 

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Introduction

About

The Operation Taps Story

FAQ Page

What Actions Can I Take to Become a Civilian Taps Volunteer?

Looking for a Taps Bugler?

List of Participating Units by State

Stories of Service

Links to More Information

Panel of Advisors

Contact

 
 
 

Why Start Operation Taps?

  • More US Military Veterans are passing away than at any time in our history.

  • Because of changes to who's eligible for Honors, more veterans have the right to receive the playing of Taps.

  • People seem to think there are "No More Buglers" to play Taps.

  • Every day is Memorial Day for 1500 - 1800 families around the country.

    According to the US Dept of Veteran Affairs (Nov 2008):

    23.8 Million living US Vets

    Average age of WWII Vets: 84

    Average age of Korean War Vets: 76

    Average age of Vietnam Vets: 60

    It is estimated that there will be 686,000 deaths of veterans eligible for a full Military Honors Funeral this year (2008).

 

 

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