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The way we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday isn’t new. Here’s what John Adams said in a letter he wrote to his wife from Philadelphia on July 2, 1776. The Continental Congress had just passed a resolution declaring independence from...

Memorial Day is a day to recognize Americans who died fighting for freedom. It’s a day of remembrance. A commemoration of the military men and women who didn’t make it home.   Americans celebrate Memorial Day in May with family and...

Taps Our Duty…We named our company after the most famous of all bugle calls, Taps. That’s not only because the mournful tune signifies the dignity of the deceased Veteran. It’s also because its composer, Civil War U. S. General...

Women in War: Service Since Our Founding Last month we celebrated Black History Month by discovering three extraordinary African American military units. They served in the Revolution, the Civil War, and World War I. Now, during Women’s History...

    African Americans have served valiantly in every one of our country’s wars. From the Revolution to Iraq and Afghanistan, they have fought with bravery and skill.   So during Black History Month 2021, we thought we’d...

The Veterans Administration (VA) offers free benefits to the families of deceased Vets. We talked about these in previous articles. They includea headstone, grave marker, and medallion. Also a burial flag and Presidential memorial Certificate...

A Veteran’s funeral is a solemn occasion. It’s where friends and family celebrate their loved one’s life and service. A grateful country is also there with free memorial items. In a previous article we talked about the Veterans...

Taps Our Duty Wins the New York State Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers’ 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year Award   We received some good news from the New York State Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC). They announced us winner of the...

    Thanks to Veterans for Their Courage, Selflessness, and Sacrifice Freedom is not free. So this Veterans’ Day is a good time for an enthusiastic “thank you” to anyone you know who served.   And have you...

Taps Our Duty provides families a military wake to honor their deceased loved ones. But we often get questions about the VA benefits available for the funeral. These can include a headstone, marker, and medallions. Also a burial flag and presidential...

Losing a family member is never easy. Very often, the responsibility of funeral arrangements falls on the shoulders of family members who are already consumed by grief and loss. They put their trust in the local funeral home to handle the difficult...