taps

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.

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, an event that killed more than 2,000 people and sank 12 ships, including the USS Arizona. During a small ceremony, veterans at American Legion Post 1376 in New Hartford lowered their flags to half staff, laid a wreath in honor of fallen soldiers and played Taps...