Help us reach our goal of 1,945 Buglers performing "Taps" across America each year on the second Sunday in August!

Spirit of '45 Day buglers performing "Amazing Grace" and "Taps" at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Buglers are invited to perform “Taps” at wreath laying ceremonies that are being held at WWII memorials, national and local cemeteries and other venues from the East Coast to the Punchbowl National Cemetery in Hawaii on Spirit of '45 Day on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

This annual cross-country “Tribute to the Greatest Generation” is one of the most powerful ways to remind America of the legacy of courage, shared sacrifice and commitment to service of the men and women who took part in the "greatest mobilization in history since the building of the pyramids" to defend freedom and democracy in the world.

By honoring and reflecting on their achievements each year in August, Americans will continue to be inspired by their example as we face the historic challenges of our own time.

Participating buglers will receive a National Spirit of '45 Day service patch and commemorative certificate personally signed by Spirit of '45 Day national spokesman Jerry Yellin, who flew the final combat mission of WWII on August 14, 1945, during which he lost his wingman Phil Schlamberg.

For more information, contact Gene Ramsey, Alabama State Director, Bugles Across America at gene@generamsay.com.

Buglers who to play at one of the 14 "Lone Sailor" and "Homecoming" statues in honor of members of the U.S. Navy and seaborne services who served during WWII, will receive the US Navy Memorial's special commemorative coin featuring the likeness of Ernie Borgnine, Academy Award winning actor and WWII Navy veteran (1935 - 1945), who was one of the originators of Spirit of '45 Day.

During the past two years, members of Bugles Across America have been stepping up in communities across America to participate in Spirit of '45 Day by organizing wreath laying ceremonies in their communities and helping to recruit other buglers from BAA's database.

Elected officials to take part in these ceremonies, which will include a reading of a Spirit of ’45 Day proclamation

National Legacy Sponsoring Partner VITAS Innovative Hospice and Dignity Memorial are helping to organize wreath laying ceremonies at appropriate venues in the communities where they provide end-of-life and funeral services.

"We Honor Veterans" program.

Atria Senior Living is also hosting wreath laying ceremonies in the 124 communities in more than 30 states across the country.

Fold3.com is creating a "Wall of Honor" comprised of the photos of WWII veterans that are being sent in by Spirit of '45 Day Participating Members that will be displayed on its website every August. Communities can request photos of their veterans to make banners and posters that they can display during their "Tribute" ceremony.

Join the Honor Roll of Buglers who are stepping up to honor the legacy of members of the Greatest Generation in their communities on the second Sunday in August.

Here are some venues for a "Tribute" wreath laying ceremony:

WWII Museum Memorial

National Cemetery Administration

National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C.

National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VA .


See Adam Rapa’s performance of “Taps” against the New York City skyline on the 1st annual National Spirit of ’45 Day August 14, 2010.		Buglers play in Chattanooga, TN on August 14, 2010.


		Buglers assembled for Spirit of ’45 Day event held Veterans Park in McHenry, IL		Youth buglers perform "Taps" at Kiss statue in Sarasota, FL