Real Taps for Real Heroes!
Dr. Matthew Burford, passionate advocate for veterans, is embarking on a heartfelt journey to historic U.S. memorials and cemeteries to raise awareness about the urgent need for live buglers in the United States. With only 26 active buglers in his home state of Alabama alone—down from over 80—the tradition of performing “Taps” at military funerals is at risk all across the United States. Dr. Burford’s mission is to ensure every veteran receives the dignity of a live bugler to honor their service.
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Honor Our Heroes: The Call for Buglers in the United States
Every veteran who has served our nation deserves a fitting tribute—a live rendition of “Taps” at their final farewell. Bugles Across America calls on musicians nationwide to step forward and make a difference.
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We need Buglers to honor our military veterans
Join Us in Preserving This Tradition
If you can play the trumpet, cornet, or bugle, your talent is needed! By volunteering as a bugler, you will:
Provide a significant tribute to veterans and their families.
Keep an essential military tradition alive in Alabama.
Serve your community with your musical gift.
Who Can Participate?
Bugles Across America welcomes musicians of all skill levels—students and professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting, your dedication can make a difference.
Help Us Honor Every Veteran
Alabama is home to thousands of veterans who deserve the respect and recognition of a live bugler at their service. Will you answer the call?
Contact UsTogether, we can ensure that no veteran’s service is forgotten and every farewell is marked with the dignity it deserves.
Why Buglers Matter
Awareness CampaignFor the love of veterans
“Taps” is more than a melody; it’s a sacred tradition that honors the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans. However, due to a shortage of live buglers, many families are left with a recorded version. A live performance brings dignity, emotion, and respect that no recording can replicate.
Why Buglers Matter
For the love of veterans
“Thank you so much Matt for your service as well as good conversation. It is truly a blessing that you have a calling and deep desire to bring back Taps being played like home cooking way back in the day.
May the Lord be a blessing to you and your family for all that you do as you touch peoples hearts as you did today with me.”
– Sandra White