Taps will be sounded at the National WWI Memorial on Monday May 26th at 3 pm as part of the annual TAPS ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM
Every Memorial Day at 3:00 PM local time, Americans from coast to coast pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Taps Across America invites musicians of all ages, abilities, and instruments to unite in a moving, nationwide performance of Taps—the 24-note melody that has honored fallen service members for over 150 years.
Taps Across America is a nationwide tribute dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our fallen military heroes. Founded in 2020 by retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva, Co-Founder of Taps for Veterans, this powerful tradition began as a way to bring Americans together during the pandemic. Instead of parades and public ceremonies, thousands of musicians—professional and amateur alike—took to their front porches and local landmarks to sound Taps in unison.
What started as a moment of remembrance has grown into an annual Memorial Day tradition. Each year at 3:00 PM (local time), musicians from all backgrounds join in a synchronized, nationwide sounding of Taps, uniting the country in a shared moment of honor, remembrance, and reflection. More than 10,000 musicians participated in the inaugural tribute, and the movement continues to grow, ensuring that no sacrifice is forgotten.
Whether you are a musician, veteran, or simply someone who wishes to pay tribute, Taps Across America welcomes all to take part. Together, we ensure that the echoes of gratitude and remembrance resonate across the nation. You can play in your hometown by signing up at www.TapsAcrossAmerica.org
Join Taps For Veterans and the Doughboy Foundation this Memorial Day and help keep this powerful tradition alive.
Taps will also be sounded at 5 pm on Memorial Day.
The ceremony is free and open to the public.
3 pm sounding of Taps
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