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A Tradition Of “Taps” On Memorial Day

LAMPASAS / KEMPNER, Texas (FOX 44) — Storms canceled many Memorial Day events, including the traditional “Taps” in Kempner. But one veteran who also plays “Taps” for any veterans or veteran’s family ...
The New York Times

When the Trumpeter Plays Taps, the Crowd at the Shore Goes Silent

As the sun sets on another summer, John Hersh is wrapping up his 10th year of rooftop serenades. By Elisabeth Egan Reporting from Beach Haven, N.J. The instant the sun sinks into Barnegat Bay, the ...