Fight to Keep Live Taps Alive in West Fargo
Recently I was dismissed by the new commander of the West Fargo VFW and replaced with the digital bugle. Help keep Taps real and let\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s fight to restore well-deserving ve... continue reading »
"This is a no brainer!!!! This has always been done and should continue to be done out of honor and respect to our soldiers. We all have so many more important things to be doing than discussing this matter. End of discussion!"
"The deserve the utmost respect."
"don't sound the digital for me"
"Keep the tradition---no digital!"
"As a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom I feel it's very disrespecful to all military members."
"Seriously think about this you are going to displace a talented person that plays with her heart and on top of that has a disability."
"I've found the bugle (trumpet) being played LIVE is more touching than a recorded version. Please retain the live bugler!"
"As a 21 year veteran, I am appalled that someone would even suggest something other than live taps."
"In a time when patriotism is an uncommon virtue you should support her not hurt her"
"I think we need to respect our veterans and allow a person able to play for s little money and not be replaced by a record. Where is this world coming to."
"Some traditions shouldn't be tampered with."
"KEEP HER PLAYING!"
"I am at once saddened and incredulous that this is even seriously being considered. There is an able-bodied person willing to provide this priceless gift to grieving families of our veterans, and the VFW's callous response is "thanks, but no thanks?" Beyo"
"I think that this is total disrespect to veterans."
"As a soldier in the most digitally enabled CAV squadron (2-14 Cav, 1st Bde SBCT, 25thID) our tradition as Cavalry men still reigned supreme. Doing a spur ride rucking all day and night being treated as a private by spur holders was the most significant pi"
"Keep it real"
"If available Live is always better!"