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'Taps' Written by Utican
'Taps' Written by Utican
'Taps' Written by Utican
One of the most iconic patriotic tunes is "Taps."  What began as an indicator of "Lights Out" on the battlefield has now become a tribute to service men and women at their funerals. This classic memorial song was actually written by a Utica native by the name of Daniel Butterfield.
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
UNDATED (AP) — Americans are marking Memorial Day today. President Barack Obama is hosting a breakfast this morning with organizations that support military family and families of the fallen. Then Obama will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, followed by remarks at Arlington National Cemetery.

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