“ The playing of TAPS every evening at dusk has been an extraordinary addition to the experience of thousands of guests to our Foundation Meadows Park.  In the midst of many diverse activities, it creates conversations and connections amongst generations, families, neighbors and visitors.  It is a wonderful and significant daily remembrance to those who have sacrificed on our behalf.” John Seibert Valparaiso Parks Department

In 2012 The South Shore Civil War Memorial trail was created.  Designed as a way for visitors to learn of Indiana’s Civil War history, the trail utilizes QR code technology and provides guests with information of the heroes and families who served in the war and help build our country at the war’s end. As soon as I learned of “TAPS” I knew that this product would be a great way to interact with trail visitors.  We have installed “TAPS” at each of the cemeteries…

Every evening at exactly sunset, the sweet sound of Taps plays over our outdoor speakers at our busy restaurant located just 200 yards from the shore of Lake Michigan in st. Joseph Michigan. We are in a spot that, especially in warmer weather, is fairly crowded with people standing and waiting to watch the beautiful Lake Michigan sunset. It’s interesting to watch the reactions. Almost everyone quits talking and just listens. Older people perhpps with a background in the armed forces, will put their hand…

As you prepare to celebrate a momentous birthday, I wanted to let you know some of the reasons that we celebrate you. It is a pleasure to know someone with your energy, enthusiasm, and intelligence who is so willing to share these talents with the community. We also want to thank you for your innovative T.A.P.S. initiative. Each day we can depend on the familiar notes, just as we have always been able to depend on your positive dynamic in our city. Each note is…

It is with pride to recognize Bill Wellman as a patriot, a Marine, and a revered business leader. Renowned for creative projects that have benefited our region and state, his latest endeavor of honoring our nation’s Fallen by playing Taps in communities is both groundbreaking and historic. It is groundbreaking because he is using an innovative technology to remind American of the sacrifices of thise who served our nation. It is historic because the playing of Taps in downtowns reaches new audiences with a bugle…