Thaddeus Smith Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The BS is dead, it is the end of an era, now it's time to make America great again. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 2, 2017 On 9/1/2017 at 1:54 PM, Thaddeus Smith said: Ever been to a funeral where that was played? Ever lose a friend or family member who qualified to have that played? I'm guessing not, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: Ever been to a funeral where tjat was played? Ever lose a friend or family member who qual8fied to have that played? I'm guessing not, Yes and Yes - more than one, more than once. The object of the thread eludes me but hope to Gawd were not playing taps in honor of the BS thread going down. While not one of the "privileged" 5000 club I imagine it is gone due to its worthiness - None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 2, 2017 I'm not sure what the reason was as the post was not identified. It could simply be he made the common mistake if mixing up Labor Day with Memorial Day. This is bit one example of Taps for a real cause. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: Ever been to a funeral where tjat was played? Ever lose a friend or family member who qual8fied to have that played? I'm guessing not, Yes on both parts for me too, about 10 times over the past 6 years or so, mostly my parents' brothers. It really pulls emotions for me. Such a simple tune but means so much. The most amazing feeling of taps for me is at the Indy 500. 400k people become completely silent, in respect. It always gives me chills. It's an honor to watch a hardcore Marine tear up when that song is played. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 A Naval unit did the honors as we laid my best friend of 55 years to rest. It was a cold, clear day with brilliant sun and light breezes. The taps musician was incredible and every note played clear and strong, and resounded across the south Arkansas countryside 25 miles from any city or town. It was followed by a rifle salute done with precision, and the folding and presentation of the flag to his mother. It was an incredible experience. Dave 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: in respect. Yes indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 27 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: Ever been to a funeral where that was played? Ever lose a friend or family member who qualified to have that played? I'm guessing not, I have, most recently my grandad who served during the Korean War. Apologies if this was in bad taste and I caused offense, but I guess I was ignorant to the total sacred nature of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Doesn't appear to be exclusively reserved for the sacred sorrow of military funerals. Regardless, I do apologize if I offend anyone, that wasn't the intent. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Yes and Yes - more than one, more than once. The object of the thread eludes me but hope to Gawd were not playing taps in honor of the BS thread going down. While not one of the "privileged" 5000 club I imagine it is gone due to its worthiness - None.Well this just ticks me off. First of all it wasn't a privileged anything, and it wasn't a "club". And I really don't think that you can attest to its worthiness since you never experienced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mallette said: A Naval unit did the honors as we laid my best friend of 55 years to rest. It was a cold, clear day with brilliant sun and light breezes. The taps musician was incredible and every note played clear and strong, and resounded across the south Arkansas countryside 25 miles from any city or town. It was followed by a rifle salute done with precision, and the folding and presentation of the flag to his mother. It was an incredible experience. Dave Very nice Dave. At my Uncle Pete's funeral 2 years ago, the weather was very nasty, December 23rd in Indiana. cold, wind, snow. The burial part of the funeral wasn't happening that day. Everything was inside the church, then inside the funeral home. Taps was played inside the funeral home, and the gun salute happened right after that but outside. The sound of that bugle playing inside that hall was incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 No need to sow seeds of discord fellas. Was just up to my usual snarky shenanigans as usual and it appears to have backfired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Well this just ticks me off. Sure it wasn't the 2 pick sixes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just now, Thaddeus Smith said: No need to sow seeds of discord fellas. Was just up to my usual snarky shenanigans as usual and it appears to have backfired. Business as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Sure it wasn't the 2 pick sixes?Game ain't over yet my friend… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 minute ago, jimjimbo said: Game ain't over yet my friend… Oh I know. I also know it got your blood pressure up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 You have no idea… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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