All categories - 20 June 2007

Subject: Taps


> AN INTERESTING HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps were
> 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 that 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 grant ed.
>
> 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.

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My personal answer yes and no.
Yes if you do the tapes with a real Kung Fu or Karate Sensei. I have been training since 1984 in various styles. My present rank is black sash 4th degree in Praying Mantis. I can learn other styles via video yet cannot certify someone outside of my style.
The NO part no one should try to learn Karate via video without Dojo/Dojang experience, bring the tapes to a real instructor. I hope this helps anyone

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