May 22, 200521 yr Yesterday I participated in the Guinness world record attempt EchoTaps in Bath NY. It was an awesome experience..brought tears to everyones eyes. There were over 800 buglers there. We lined up over 41 miles of highway and played taps one after the other all the way from Elmira, NY to the Bath National Cemetary. We then all gathered at the Bath Cemetary and played taps TOGETHER one last time-what a sound!!!!!! Truly one of the coolest things I've done in a while. It was especially significant to me because I have one son in the ARMY who is going to Mosul, Iraq in a few weeks and another son in the MARINE CORPS who leaves for boot camp tomorrow. MY husband and I are also veterans as are our dads. It was a great tribute to all those who have fallen and an inspiration to those who have served or are serving. Did anyone attend or see it on the news? "A Black Belt is only the beginning." Heidi-A student of the arts Tae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnis http://the100info.tumblr.com/
May 22, 200521 yr I have not seen or heard about it, but it sounds like an awesome experience. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."
May 22, 200521 yr Thank sounds very impressive Heidi! Is there a website with it on? "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My Cologne Sheffield Steelers!
May 22, 200521 yr Author https://www.echotaps.comThe site gives an overview but not the actual event. It was on CNN lastnight....might be again. The rumor is that they are going to do it again next year!!!! Sweet..I'm there!!!! "A Black Belt is only the beginning." Heidi-A student of the arts Tae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnis http://the100info.tumblr.com/
May 23, 200521 yr Way cool, Heidi! My dad was a vet as most males on my mom's side, also. I have a nephew going to the Marines, a cousin is a Marine, and another cousin in the Army overseas. I think another one is getting ready to apply (their sister ... all three from the same family).A quick question about the Marines .... Will they "shape-up" my nephew? He made some bad choices in life and as this attitude problem. He used to be a good kid (He's going to be 21 now). I wanted to ask my cousin, but I can't because I hardly see him because he is in CA now.Thanks in advance Laurie F
May 23, 200521 yr Heidi: the link sent me to one of those ad-search-engine-things. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003 No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
May 23, 200521 yr Author My bad!!! https://www.echotaps.org Laurie, the Marines (or any service) can change a person and turn him/her around but they have to want it. Hopefully he can find a GOOD recruiter that will sit down and talk with him about the realities of military service before he makes a decision. Personally, I think it will do anyone good as long as they are committed. "A Black Belt is only the beginning." Heidi-A student of the arts Tae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnis http://the100info.tumblr.com/
May 23, 200521 yr Thanks Heidi. He seemed to want it, so hopefully it will help him *crosses her fingers* Laurie F
May 23, 200521 yr Author Fingers crossed! BTW, we just came from dropping my son off at his recruiter...he leaves tonight for boot camp!!! "A Black Belt is only the beginning." Heidi-A student of the arts Tae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnis http://the100info.tumblr.com/
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