Down Memory Lane

[Jim Garrett]

That video was shot at the Navy Memorial directly across Pennsylvania Ave from the National Archives. The military attracts very talented musicians. It's very tough to become a musician in the military and the pay is actually very good. I met a retired army and marine musician, a double dipper, who now volunteers his time playing taps at veteran's funerals. Veterans are dying at such a rate that the military can now only guarantee that taps will be played at their funeral, but do not guarantee that it will be a live bugler. Often it is a recording of Taps. God Bless Sgt Mark Elrod, USA & USMC retired for his service to his country and his continued service honoring his fellow former servicemen and servicewomen.