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Broadway part of 'Taps Across America'
The solemn sounds of a bugler playing Taps echoed through the Town of Broadway Monday afternoon. Tyler Green, a student at Southern Lee High School, played the symbolic melody at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial precisely at 3 p.m. as part of a national program titled 'Taps Across America.' The Private John Grady chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the program and provided a brief program beforehand. 'Taps Across America is a nationwide effort at 3 p.m. in each time zone on Memorial Day, musicians are encouraged to step mouton their porch, to go to the cemetery or a memorial and play Taps,' Carolyn Comfort of the Private John Grady D.A.R. chapter said. During the ceremony, Stacy Nooning, also from the Private John Grady Chapter offered a Memorial Day prayer. Comfort then shared a poem, 'Born on the Fourth of July,' about her brother Jack, who was killed in Vietnam on Jan. 2, 1968. 'Even though the poem is about Jack, I think it applies to many families across this country in all of our conflicts,' she said. Comfort said her aunt wrote the poem about six years after Jack was killed in the Vietnam War. She said her family had shared the poem at other Memorial Day programs. 'I think it speaks to all of your fallen warriors,' she said. Following the poem, Green raised his trumpet to his lips and played the mournful tune as veterans saluted. 'Taps' is a bugle call sounded to signal 'lights out' at the end of a military day and during patriotic memorial ceremonies and military funerals conducted by the United States Armed Forces. Taps Across America is a nationwide tribute dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our fallen military heroes. Founded in 2020 by retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva, Co-Founder of Taps for Veterans, this powerful tradition began as a way to bring Americans together during the pandemic. Instead of parades and public ceremonies, thousands of musicians—professional and amateur alike—took to their front porches and local landmarks to sound Taps in unison. More than 10,000 musicians participated in the inaugural tribute, and the movement continues to grow. Members of the John Grady Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hope to continue that tradition in Lee County as well.
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27-05-2025
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What you need to know before you go: May 27, 2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Here are the top headlines from this morning. Fleet Farm honored service members with Taps Across America. Fleet Farm honoring Memorial Day with Taps Across America A Sergeant Bluff cemetery has unveiled a memorial for veterans. New veterans memorial unveiled in Sergeant Bluff High schools in Sioux City will hold graduations ceremonies this week. 2025 graduation ceremonies for Sioux City Community School District Check out these headlines and more in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Local organizations take part in ‘Taps Across America'
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The familiar tune of 'Taps' cut through the Memorial Day air this afternoon throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Appleton's Fleet Farm was one of the locations participating in 'Taps Across America.' 'Memories are sometimes sad, but sometimes they can be joyful,' said Jill Quigley who played 'Taps' at the Appleton Fleet Farm location this afternoon. 'I hope it gives them a sense of peace by listening to that very important tune.' 'Taps Across America' began in 2020 as a way to honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day without having to gather in large groups. Retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva was one of the people who started 'Taps Across America.' Quick response after kayaks overturn on Fox River, no injuries reported People from all over the country participate in 'Taps Across America' at 3 p.m. local time each Memorial Day. It's a moment to reflect on the importance and true meaning of the holiday. 'Those notes mean so much to so many people and it means a lot to me to be able to play them,' Quigley said. 'Yeah sometimes I make people cry, but I know it's a good cry and it's a very meaningful way that I can offer my services.' Several veterans showed up to the 'Taps Across America' event at Fleet Farm in Appleton. Among them was Richard Forrest who was in the U.S. Navy. 'When I hear 'Taps' I think of all the people who have died,' he told Local 5 News after the ceremony. 'I was in during the Vietnam War and a few of my buddies got killed during Vietnam. God bless them and I hope God took them directly to Heaven.' Overnight car thefts reported on Neenah's east side, Police seeking suspects The Appleton event also included a color guard and the singing of the national anthem. Fleet Farm partnered with 'Taps for Veterans' to make this happen on Monday afternoon. 'Thank God for this country, because I've been in other countries that you wouldn't want to be in,' Forrest added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Local Fleet Farm participates in Taps Across America on Memorial Day
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – On Memorial Day, Fleet Farm stores across the Midwest and northeast Wisconsin joined the national Taps Across America tribute to honor fallen U.S. service members. At exactly 3 p.m., a bugler at each participating store performed 'Taps' following a moment of silence, inviting customers and community members to pause and reflect during the National Moment of Remembrance. A local musician from De Pere, Jill Quigley, was honored to participate in the event, playing 'Taps' and singing the Star Spangled Banner at Fleet Farm in front of residents and veterans. Northeast Wisconsin communities honor fallen service members on Memorial Day The event, in partnership with Taps for Veterans, marked Fleet Farm's fourth year participating in the tribute. Many visitors gathered outside their local stores to listen and pay their respects. 'This event allows communities to come together in remembrance of our fallen service members. We're honored to be part of preserving this important tradition,' said Fleet Farm President Nick Widi. In addition to the tribute, veterans and active-duty military members received an extra 10% off their purchases in recognition of their service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Patriots Point will honor heroes in Taps Across America event
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will pay tribute Monday to those who gave and reflect on their enduring legacy. The museum, which is home to the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, Vietnam Experience, and Cold War Memorial, will participate in an annual national moment of remembrance this Memorial Day. The event invites people to pause for one minute in silent tribute as musicians perform Taps to honor fallen service members and their sacrifice. Patriots Point will welcome guests on Memorial Day, and the Taps Across America moment of remembrance is planned for 3 p.m. You can learn more by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
