Wars have left a shortage of bugle blowers

November 8, 12:57 PMSpokane Homicide ExaminerDoyle Wheeler

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Wars have left a shortage of bugle blowers available for honoring veterans and fallen heroes.

 “Long Island native Louis DiLeo began his music career as a child. As an adult, he spends his days blowing the same sad song: taps.

As the sole bugler for the southern region of New York's Military Forces Honor Guard -- part of the state National Guard -- DiLeo travels five days a week from cemetery to cemetery, playing at funerals of military servicemen and women and veterans. He started three years ago and hasn't missed a day since.”

 The above portion By Deborah Brunswick, CNN

If you have ever attended a military funeral where a tape recorder is used to play taps it’s not moving at all.

When honoring our fallen heroes or those that have served this country in the past its important that traditions be followed.

An honor guard, the folding of the American Flag, the 21 gun salute,  the presentation of the colors to the surviving family member. Finally the blowing of “Taps”,

That is owed to every veteran that has ever honorably served this country.

Anyone with the ability to blow the bugle willing to volunteer some time should contact their local VFW or military reserve and ask if they can help lighten the load.

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