TAPS is where we honor our departed comrades. It is also a program to support those they left behind.
ORIGIN OF TAPS BUGLE CALL
In July 1862 Brigadier GeneralDaniel Butterfield Ordered his Bugler, Oliver Wilcox Nortong to shorten and modify the "Lights Out Call" which was used to signal the end of the day. He created what is now known as taps. Other buglers liked the tune and as more commanders approved it's use the song replaced lights out throughout the Army.
The first use at a military funeral occurred in 1862 and was used instead of a gun volley so enemy troops in the area would not believe they were being fired upon. It became and officially recognized part of military funeral honors in 1898.
TAPS PROGRAM
T*A**P*S (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) program provides compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. If you know of a military survivor in need of support please contact Post 12204 at QM@vfw12204.org
