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TAPS

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If
any of you have ever been to a military
funeral in which taps was played;
this brings out a new meaning of it.
 



Here
is something Every American should know. Until I
read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out
and it's true:

We
in the United States have all heard
the haunting song, 'Taps.' It's the song that
gives us the lump in our throats and usually
tears in our eyes.



But,
do you know the story behind the song? If
not, I think you will be interested to find out
about its humble beginnings.


Reportedly,
it all began in 1862 during the Civil War,
when Union Army
Captain Robert Ellicombe was with
his men near Harrison's Landing in
Virginia . The Confederate Army was
on the other side of the narrow strip of land.




During
the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of
a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.
Not knowing if it was a Union
or Confederate soldier, the Captain
decided to risk his life and bring the stricken
man back for medical attention. Crawling on his
stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached
the stricken soldier and began pulling him
toward his encampment.

When
the Captain finally reached his own lines, he
discovered it was actually a Confederate
soldier, but the soldier was dead.

The
Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his
breath and went numb with shock. In the
dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It
was his own son. The boy had been studying music
in the South when the war broke out.
Without telling his father, the boy
enlisted in the Confederate Army.


The
following morning, heartbroken, the father asked
permission of his superiors to give his son a
full military burial, despite his enemy status.
His request was only partially granted.
The
Captain had asked if he could have a group of
Army band members play a funeral dirge for his
son at the funeral.
The
request was turned down since the soldier was a
Confederate.

But,
out of respect for the father, they did say they
could give him only one musician.
 


The
Captain chose a bugler. He asked the
bugler to play a series of musical notes he had
found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the
dead youth's uniform.

This
wish was granted.

The
haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used
at military funerals was born.


The words are:

Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills..
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.

God is nigh



I too have felt the chills while listening to
'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to
the song until now. I didn't even know
there was more than one verse . I also
never knew the story behind the song and I
didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd
pass it along.

I now have an even deeper respect for the song
than I did before.

Remember
Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their
Country.



Also
Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and
for those presently serving in the Armed
Forces.
 


Please
send this URL on after a short prayer.
Make
this a Prayer
wheel for our soldiers....please
don't break it .

I
didn't!

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Below are pictures from the Ceremony that took place at Fort Sill to Commemorate

Men Of The 2nd 32nd FA Viet Nam {65 to 69}

the Battles of FSB Jay and Illingworth.

Regards

Rich Andrews

Plaque at Memorial for our men

 

FSB Illingworth Plaque

 

Honor Page for Both FSB Jay and Illingworth

 

Ralph getting the park into shape

 

Bill getting the park in shape

 

Park is all set up

 

Proud American at Museum

 

Proud American at Museum

 

105's set up

 

Artillery Museum

 

Artillery Museum

 

Artillery Museum Battle of the Bulge

 

Crosses and Names for FSB Jay

 

Crosses with names for FSB Illingworth

 

Helmet and Boots are set up

 

Salute to the Cav is set up

 

Memorial is all set up

 

Honor Guard

 

Bugler

 

Ralph speaking to those present about FSB Illingworth

 

I believe George Hobson speaking to those present

 

Group that attended the Ceremony

 

Blood Chip from Vietnam donated top the Artillery Museum

 

Cpl Fasching's family attended the Ceremony

 

Bill Jerry and Ralph. 2/32 FA Artillery

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As you may know, our unit is in Iraq now helping with security. {Click the PDF link below} describes their mission and some of the challenges they face. I was informed yesterday that LTC Gadson, the commander of the 2/32, was severely injured by an IED. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Please Pray for their safe return when there mission is over. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!

 I will be updating this newsletter from time to time as I receive new information from Chuck Healey who was with the 2/32, in Viet Nam 1965 to 1966. {My Old Unit}

Chuck Healey
Proud American

FRG 2 MAY 07.pdf / FRG 16 MAY 07.pdf / FRG 21 DEC 07.pdf /

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY PATRIOT CALL 01 MARCH 10.pdf

LTC Gregory D. Gadson
CDR, 2-32 FA
BAGHDAD
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

2-32 Field Artillery 2 BCT, 1st ID Camp Liberty, Iraq

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