Bugles Across America

05/31/2026

**Do you play the bugle, trumpet, or cornet? 🎺**

Bugles Across America is always looking for dedicated volunteers to help us honor our veterans. Our mission is simple but deeply meaningful: to ensure that every veteran receives a live sounding of "Taps" at their funeral, delivered with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student, or an avocational player, your sound can make a lasting impact for a veteran's family when they need it most.

**The demand is greater than the supply, help fill the gap**
Open your phone’s camera and point it directly at the QR code to learn more.

*Duty. Honor. Country.* 🇺🇸

05/27/2026

We are incredibly proud to see Bugles Across America represented so beautifully this past Memorial Day. Our very own Ken Carstens, Commander, USN(Ret.), was on hand at American Legion Post 416 in Encinitas to sound “Taps” and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
https://thecoastnews.com/veterans-share-stories-of-sacrifice-on-memorial-day-in-encinitas/

American Legion Post 416 in Encinitas remembered the names of many who gave their life in service of the armed forces.

05/26/2026

A big thank you to BAA bugler Mark Hendrickson for representing Bugles Across America at the Memorial Day program at Horton Cemetery. Bravo Zulu Commander Hendrickson!

Your dedication to preserving the tradition of live Taps means so much to the families and communities we serve. Thank you for continuing to give your time and talent in remembrance of those who gave all.

https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/memorial-day-program-at-horton-cemetery-honors-promise-to-remember-7752fa69

At Horton Veterans Cemetery, Memorial Day speakers urge families, veterans and neighbors to honor fallen service members as an ongoing promise, not a once-a-yea...

05/26/2026

Thank you NY State Director Allen Moon for your leadership and advocacy helping bring awareness to the growing need for volunteer buglers so that more veterans can receive the dignified farewell they have earned.

Maj. Gen. Gary Charlton II and Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hewson paid tribute during a Memorial Day ceremony held in Latham. The event honored fallen

05/26/2026

Thank you BAA Member, Gary Marquardt, for honoring our veterans. An incredible story of community, gratitude, and giving back.

Check out the full article and be sure to watch the accompanied video report to see his moving tradition!
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/retired-business-owner-military-taps/

Gary Marquardt spent Memorial Day on Monday traveling from cemetery to cemetery across the west metro of the Twin Cities playing Taps for veterans and their families. The retired Minnesota business owner volunteers through Bugles Across America, a nonprofit organization that provides live buglers fo...

05/24/2026

On a windswept and rainy Sunday, Bugles Across America proudly participated in a local Memorial Day church service. The weather didn't deter the church community from paying their respects by moving outdoors for the final military honors of a moment of silence, three volleys and the sounding of Taps.

05/24/2026

Honoring the True Meaning of Memorial Day 🇺🇸🎺

We are incredibly proud to highlight the meaningful work of our Bugles Across America member Dave Warren who helped teach the next generation about honoring our nation’s heroes.

Read the full story and see photos from the beautiful ceremony here: https://orleanshub.com/kendall-elementary-gathers-around-flagpole-for-annual-memorial-day-observance/

Provided photos KENDALL – Students and staff at Kendall Elementary School gather around the flagpole in the front of the school on Thursday during the school’s annual Memorial Day observance. The annual ceremony at the school began with students watching a 2-minute video created by our art teach...