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An American Hero for Memorial Day
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An American Hero for Memorial Day
Quote:Tom Day stands silently while the final prayers are said and the casket flag is folded. Then he lifts his bugle in white-gloved hands and sounds Taps in notes that are as strong and powerful as a crisp salute.
“This is the last time a family has to say goodbye to their loved one. Whatever I can do to make it a special time for their veterans, I do,” says Day, a 63-year-old Marine Corps veteran who has played Taps at the graveside of nearly 1,200 servicemen and women during his lifetime.

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05-24-2009 10:00 AM
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No matter how anyone feels about the war issue...If you are not touched by this mans dedication...there is something seriously wrong with you.
My hat is off to this gentlemen.04-bow
05-24-2009 06:38 PM
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I've probably attended more than one of his performances, and didn't know it...
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(05-24-2009 06:38 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  No matter how anyone feels about the war issue...If you are not touched by this mans dedication...there is something seriously wrong with you.
My hat is off to this gentlemen.04-bow

thnx Fo. on this, if nothing else, we agree.

enjoy Memorial Day, and remember.
05-24-2009 09:20 PM
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