Honoring our missing warriors 5-7-5
Old Guard Soldier Guards the Tomb28 total reviews
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
Hello there, my friend, this is a fantastic 5-7-5 in memory of soldiers. I loved your notes as well. "Tomb of the Unknown" gives that extra emotional sadness.
~Kerry
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Hello there, my friend, this is a fantastic 5-7-5 in memory of soldiers. I loved your notes as well. "Tomb of the Unknown" gives that extra emotional sadness.
~Kerry
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Thanks again Kerry. Honestly, finding the image was the easier part of this imagery. Glad it tapped into a bit into your soul.
Mark
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You're very welcome. Sometimes it takes me longer to find a picture than it does to write the piece. lol Enjoy your week!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written 5-7-5 poem in tribute to the soldiers and service men and women who lost their lives while in service to protect their countries and the citizens.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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A very well-written 5-7-5 poem in tribute to the soldiers and service men and women who lost their lives while in service to protect their countries and the citizens.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Thank you Sandra for your thoughtful comments about our armed forces' women and men who serve our country. Your generous rating is appreciated.
Mark
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Glorious, historic 5-7-5 tells honouring the missing warriors, the tomb of the unknown by the sacred Old Guard Soldier Guards by twenty-one steps in steel taps; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Glorious, historic 5-7-5 tells honouring the missing warriors, the tomb of the unknown by the sacred Old Guard Soldier Guards by twenty-one steps in steel taps; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Thank you for supporting my small attempt to reinforce this Memorial to our lost soldiers. I have been to Arlington Cemetery at least three times in my life. But, I think it becomes a more meaningful experience in my later years. Watching YouTube clips of the Changing of the Guards has happened many times over the years - each time moving and meaningful.
Comment from Pantygynt
This sort of thing occurs in many countries where the fallen are remembered. I have often wondered at the origin of the title Taps. It seems strange. We Brits have a Sunset bugle call and the Last Post which serve a similar purpose. Are the letters of Taps initials for something longer. It just seems a strange name.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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This sort of thing occurs in many countries where the fallen are remembered. I have often wondered at the origin of the title Taps. It seems strange. We Brits have a Sunset bugle call and the Last Post which serve a similar purpose. Are the letters of Taps initials for something longer. It just seems a strange name.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Hi Pantygynt!
Taps is a haunting tune. From a search on the Internet from the History site, you may be interested in its origin. THANK YOU for your rating and your historical notes.
Mark
The origins of ?Taps,? the distinctive bugle melody played at U.S. military funerals and memorials and as a lights-out signal to soldiers at night, date back to the American Civil War. In July 1862, U.S. General Daniel Butterfield and his brigade were camped at Harrison?s Landing, Virginia, recuperating after the Seven Days Battles near Richmond. Dissatisfied with the standard bugle call employed by the Army to indicate to troops it was time to go to sleep, and thinking the call should sound more melodious, Butterfield reworked an existing bugle call used to signal the end of the day. After he had his brigade bugler, Private Oliver Wilcox Norton, play it for the men, buglers from other units became interested in the 24-note tune and it quickly spread throughout the Army, and even caught on with the Confederates.
Not long after Butterfield created ?Taps,? it was played for the first time at a military funeral, for a Union cannoneer killed in action. The man?s commanding officer, Captain John Tidball, decided the bugle call would be safer than the traditional firing of three rifle volleys over the soldier?s grave, a move which couldn?t been confused by the nearby enemy as an attack. As for the name ?Taps,? the most likely explanation is that it comes from the fact that prior to Butterfield?s bugle call, the lights-out call was followed by three drum beats, dubbed the ?Drum Taps,? as well as ?The Taps? and then simply ?Taps.? When Butterfield?s call replaced the drum beats, soldiers referred to it as ?Taps,? although this was an unofficial moniker, according to ?Taps? historian and bugle expert Jari Villanueva. He notes that Butterfield?s bugle call was officially known as ?Extinguish Lights? in American military manuals until 1891. Since that time, ?Taps? also has been a formally recognized part of U.S. military funerals.
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Thank you so much for this detailed answer to my query. I had a feeling drum beats might be involved somewhere in the history. I am most grateful for this fascinating history.
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I have a minor connection to your island. My grandmother (1875-1959) is a "Yorkshire girl." She left Sheffield in January 1896 to join her parents and siblings who had emigrated to NYC a half a year before.
Ta-ta,
Mark
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you should really say Yorkshire lass! Lol.
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Yep, that's right-o on your phrase and you are also PC. But, when my grandmother left, she was still a girl in her mind. When I arrived on the scene, her hair was completely white. In her youthful, girlish years in her Hoyle Street and Shalesmoor neighborhood, she had red hair, bright blue eyes, and clear, pale skin.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A wonderful 5-7-5 in tribute to all of soldiers but also highlighting the perseverance and tenacity of those that guard the light of the tomb for all for whom it stands burning! :) :) Thank you for sharing! :)
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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A wonderful 5-7-5 in tribute to all of soldiers but also highlighting the perseverance and tenacity of those that guard the light of the tomb for all for whom it stands burning! :) :) Thank you for sharing! :)
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Thank you for recognizing my verse, but more importantly I wholeheartedly support your comments about our soldiers' sacrifices.
Mark
Comment from Pamusart
Hi Mark. I like the taps tune. But not funerals. That looks like a union soldier guarding that tomb. Even though the state of Indiana was part of the North in the civil war, downtown Indianapolis' civil war monument have confederate soldiers on it. It is a red state. Nice job. Thank you for sharing
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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
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Hi Mark. I like the taps tune. But not funerals. That looks like a union soldier guarding that tomb. Even though the state of Indiana was part of the North in the civil war, downtown Indianapolis' civil war monument have confederate soldiers on it. It is a red state. Nice job. Thank you for sharing
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Comment Written 08-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
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No, it's just Winter garb. No one is classified as Union or Reb, just good ol' US Army!
Comment from sherry3
Perfect 5-7-5, but most important of all, perfection in heart. This IS heartfelt writing. The picture you chose to accompany it adds to the experience of reading it. Thank you for sharing. The only comfort found in the sadness of the tomb of the unknown soldier is that no one is unknown beyond this world. There is some peace to be found in that knowledge. Lovely writing. sherry
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
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Perfect 5-7-5, but most important of all, perfection in heart. This IS heartfelt writing. The picture you chose to accompany it adds to the experience of reading it. Thank you for sharing. The only comfort found in the sadness of the tomb of the unknown soldier is that no one is unknown beyond this world. There is some peace to be found in that knowledge. Lovely writing. sherry
Comment Written 07-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
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Sherry,
THANK YOU for your loverly and heartfelt thoughts. I have witnessed the changing of the guard twice - once as 8th grade schoolboy, the second time as a parent. Honestly, it had much more meaning the second time!
May peace be our watchword.
Mark
Comment from Sally Law
The photo art and the poetry is outstanding! I apologize I do not have a six for this fine work. I am a patriot and from a military family. I appreciate this tribute very much. Thank you!
All my best to you and yours,
Sally
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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
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The photo art and the poetry is outstanding! I apologize I do not have a six for this fine work. I am a patriot and from a military family. I appreciate this tribute very much. Thank you!
All my best to you and yours,
Sally
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Comment Written 07-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
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Hi Sally,
I appreciate (your patriotism and) the service of your military family to our country! Thank you for your sentiments and your generous rating. Very pleased that you liked my Haiku verse.
Mark
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Sally,
I have another 5-7-5 verse you might like to read, which has no military connection, the Stonehenge Rock Band's Concert. As a FanStory newbie since late last month, I have no idea how you might find this. I'm unaware if you can even see all my portfolio entries; I know I can see my own.
Mark
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Thank you Mark . I will fan you, and then I will find you. Sal :+)
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Thanks Sally for your 'Fanship' and now I will know how to see others. I must apologize that my only current interest is in writing and reviewing 5-7-5 Haiku verses. While I may occasionally read other genres just for a change in scenery, I don't think I have any talent in reviewing/commenting about other FanStory postings. Maybe, in the future, I will expand my wings to other types.
Again 'thank you' for your encouragement.
May your day be a good one.
Mark
