This is the bugle my Grandfather played. He was in the Army, based at Pearl Harbor in the 1940's - and was the reveille bugler every morning. The bugle was played (in an official capacity) for the final time on a certain December morning in 1941.This is the single most important thing I own. It has become a centerpiece in my living room and a warm rememberance of the most heroic man I've ever known.
Have a good weekend.
16 comments:
That is awesome Dave!
OMG!! I've BLOWN the Morris family instrament!!
I feel complete. Anything else I can taint around your house?
Nice horn Dave! Quite impressive story too!
I love the contrast of your HNT picture and then this more somber, revernt one.
Our grandparents are amazing people, born with a resovle that is lacking in today's America.
Blake
I love that you have this!!!
I can't believe I'e never heard about this. Wow! What a treasure!
That, and you, are awesome.
So very awsome Dave. It is a treasure and you treat it as one. You can hear the respect and awe in your words of a very important person in your life. May it always be that way :)
What a treasure to have right in your living room! I love when you produce such warm and nostalgic posts - most inspiring. Lovely.
I always found it amazing that they could get so many changes of notes just by changing lip, tongue and air pressure. No keys, just talent.
Wow! That is really, really awesome.
The only thing even remotely close I have (and it's in my bedroom) is a picture of my grandmother from the '20s, when she was "Miss Berkshire County" (or something) that has been lovingly restored. It's really great when you can share your family's history with others when they come into your home like that.
Amazing! you impress me everytime i come here dave!
That is very interesting...
Steve, I surely wish I had more information. Grandpa shared only those details - he wasn't really too interested in talking about that day or what happened to him. (he WAS wounded, I know that much) He died in 1983 in a tractor accident, so most of the details of what he experienced will forever remain a secret.
That is truly awesome! It is beautiful and even more so for you with the history of it. Very cool.
This is an American treasure! I'd love to copycat Lee Ann and say that you are too but then I'd be unoriginal... What a cool thing to have just the same. Thanks for sharing it with us!
RCS
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