He Plays “Taps” At The Same Time Everyday

RallyPoint Shared Content — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:05:55 -0400

Published by "CBSN"

Every day for the past two years, an entire neighborhood pause from whatever they’re doing in their busy lives for a about two minutes.

For the past two years now, one man has made it his mission to play "Taps" from his balcony every day, rain or shine. As his way of respectfully paying tribute to our nation and its troops, this musician humbly feels it’s his sacred duty to play this song for his neighborhood. At the same time, each and on every single day, whenever he begins playing, it feels as though time seems to stop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo3CfFrXIyA

What inspires a man to play taps every day: CBSN Special

Steve Hartman goes "On The Road" to visit the Pacific Northwest, where a special performance of taps every day brings an entire neighborhood to a stop.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Jul 31 at 2015 11:18 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:18:16 -0400

God bless you, Sir...

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jul 31 at 2015 11:23 AM

LTC Bink Romanick — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:23:59 -0400

God bless him!

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Jul 31 at 2015 11:34 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:34:48 -0400

Wonderful to see folks take a moment to stop and reflect. I think we should follow Mr. Britton's example to employ our own traditions: Tradition, Honor, & Respect. Beautiful.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jul 31 at 2015 3:11 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:11:48 -0400

RallyPoint Shared Content , This is a neutral professional topic. Human interest story with minimal professional value but no borderline unprofessional content. Neither up nor downvote.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 7:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:57:22 -0400

I think it's awesome!

Response by SSgt David Tedrow made Oct 6 at 2015 2:55 AM

SSgt David Tedrow — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 02:55:01 -0400

To bad everyone cannot be this connected to patriotism.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Oct 6 at 2015 5:51 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:51:59 -0400

At this point in my life, the song is too painful for me to play it daily....I struggle to make it through, too personal still!

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Oct 6 at 2015 6:02 AM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:02:17 -0400

Very mournful and too painful to hear every day for many, I'm sure. I do enjoy 'Retreat' and 'To the Colors' at the end of each day. Here is a bittersweet moment where a great comic share his experience with a military tradition:
http://www.military.com:80/video/forces/army/robin-williams-reacts-to-retreat/ [login to see] 001/

Robin Williams Reacts to 'Retreat'

In remembrance of an outstanding comedian and American... RIP. Robin Williams starts his USO show a tad early for deployed troops and is interrupted by the "Retreat" ceremony. His recovery is priceless, very funny! Retreat is a daily ceremony held at all Army installations as the national flag is lowered at the end of the day.