EchoTaps Worldwide was a cooperative effort of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration and Bugles Across America to create awareness of VA programs and the availability of volunteer buglers to render Taps at the funerals of Veterans.
Volunteers sounded a cascade of Taps at 11:00 AM local time on May 19, 2007 at American Battle Monuments Commission sites overseas, National Cemeteries, Arlington National Cemetery, National Park Service Cemeteries, and participating State Veterans Cemeteries across America.
The Military Salute Project coordinated the event at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ceremony included patriotic music, a Parade of Colors, speakers, a Rifle Squad salute, and a Cascade of Taps in honor of those who have given The Last Full Measure of Devotion.
Participants and guests included Active-Duty Military, Veterans, families of those who have given their lives serving America, First Responder organizations, and civic and patriotic groups that support America’s Military, past and present.
Event Information in our Reference Forum ...
CLICK HERE to read announcements, the program, the list of participants, and transcripts of the speeches
CLICK HERE to view photographs and online albums of the event
Event Sponsors ...
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration – Washington, DC
Fort Snelling National Cemetery – Minneapolis, MN
Bugles Across America – Berwyn, IL
Event Coordinator ...
Military Salute Project & The Minnesota Platoon – Woodbury, MN
Principal Participants ...
Arlington Senior High School Navy JROTC
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Bonnie Van Moorlehem Photography
Families United For Our Troops and Their Mission
Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association Honor Guard
Minnesota Patriot Guard
Minnesota State Band
Minnesota State Fire Service Memorial Pipe Band
The Retired Enlisted Association - Central Minnesota Chapter 115
Tribute To The Troops
United Veterans Legislative Council of Minnesota
U.S. Army Reserve - 945th Medical Detachment - Forward Surgical Team
Vietnam Veterans of America - Central Minnesota Chapter 290
CLICK HERE to visit the Military Salute Project home page.
