WHY DO THEY PLAY TAPS FOR MILITARY FUNERALS?
The playing of Taps is extended to the family of the deceased veteran as part of the military honors. It is a way of saying good-bye to those that have faithfully served our country. Taps were first played during the Civil War. Taps were sounded at the time during a cease fire so that each side could remove their dead from the battlefield. Taps today are played at the cemetery just after the 21 gun salute, while the flag is held over the casket. Whether is was during the Civil War or today, Taps reminds us that we are caring for our dead.
A. Taps are a part of the military honors extended to the families of veterans who have died. It is a way for their comrades to say goodbye. Taps was first played during the Civil War. The Taps were sounded as a time of cease fire so that each side could remove the dead from the battlefield. Today, Taps are usually played at the cemetery just after the 21 Gun Salute and while the flag is held over the casket. Whether during Civil War time or today, Taps reminds us that we are caring for our dead.
