Congressional Petition Request for Congress to Declare "Taps" National Song of Remembrance 

To: The Members of the United States Congress 

We, the undersigned citizens of the United States, willfully petition the United States Congressional membership to take action that allows for the declaration of the bugle call "Taps" to the status of "National Song of Remembrance" 

Much like the "Star Spangle Banner" and the "Stars and Stripes Forever", which were born from the winds of war, "Taps" shares a similar history. Following the Seven Days Battle in July 1862, General Daniel Butterfield and bugler Oliver Norton created "Taps" as a way to signify the end of day. It has now become the signature posthumous musical farewell for uniformed personnel who proudly served our nation during times of war and peace. Over its 150-year history, "Taps" has been woven into our nation's historical fabric and is revered by many as a national treasure. At each playing, deep emotions arise in those who listen to those twenty-four solemn notes; emotions of loss, pride, honor and respect. 

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that our Congress take action to elevate this simple bugle call to the same status as that shared by our National Anthem and National March. This distinction will ensure, and signify, that for those for whom "Taps" is played receive the honor and respect of a nation they so proudly served

Respectfully,

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