Thank you everyone for your lovely comments, I must admit on the day, we are always treated like royalty at these ceremonies. Which i always feel is a bit unfair as we are just providing the backing music to the sombre bit, it's the people out there in action that need the pat on the back. We never get paid and we never ask for payment on this day... But we do get plenty of Rum ;) which is nice!...Having said that, your on your own most of the time, and if you screw it up, it's never forgotten
@Kay82Schmidt my best buddy was born in Ontario and served w/the US 101st in the '60's. His Dad had a lumber yard in Indianapolis...I enlisted in the Navy two years after Jim...
@Kay82Schmidt Hi, I use a no pressure method, I have been playing for nearly 40 years now, my Embouchure is quite developed, and as seale1234 says above, the bugle isn't chromatic it has no valves so you won't see any fingers moving, although I can get it to play chromatically with my lips only
@steglynn forgive them for they know not what they do, some people won't / can't/ will never understand. But thats ok, they probably have strengths in other areas
Nicely played. The bugle's not the easiest instrument from which to get a pleasing tone, but you managed it. I'm played LP & Rev. at 11-11-11 church service today and then again on Sunday 13-Nov-11... wish me luck and look out for a possible YT video of the event
@here882 i was just a little baffled because over here, ive always been taught at cadets that flags never touch the ground, but i respect the way you guys do it there. anyways, about the highway of hero's thing, the highway actually passes through my town.
Just wondering... im no expert on british... but when you dip your flags do they touch the ground? because here in canada the flags are slightly off of the ground, held by our left hand.
That was one magnificent piece of Bugleing, I lift my head in pride to be British, and that two of my sons served on op Herrick 9 45CDO & op Herrick 11 3rifles. all men say that God is on thier side, with God fighting on so many sides, does he not often wonder who is fighting on his. I bow my head in memory of sons gone,men fallen,friends lost, Rest in peace all our brave men & Women lost in Afghanistan, the British nation, and HM Commonwealth countries, salutes and honours it's hero's.
I wholeheartedly endorse Remembrance of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for their country. As the saying on my local memorial goes "the brave do not die, their deeds live forever". It's not glorifying war, because war's bloody, cruel and brutal, but just reminding us of our obligation to see that their selflessness lives forever
But it's occurred to me. How do the Germans remember their soldiers who fought valiantly and died for their nation in WW1 (particularly) and WW2? Is it ok?
I am a member of the Royal Naval Association and Retired U.S. Marine (Gunny) I carried the branch standard for a number of years. The standard is lowered to the deck as per manual. The branch is located in Long Beach, Calfornia, USA. You should heard the gasps from american military upon seeing the lowering.
this is a standard uk bflat issue military wide bore bugle, mouthpiece being used is a dennis wick 5x usually designed for trumpet but Iv'e had the lead pipe changed to accept it
Noone bugles like the Brits ! Done This Yesterday and Saturday Hundreds of people watching, under spotlights literally sweating from a Band Performance only minutes before ... the last post is easy to start the difficulty is Reveille after 2 minutes, cold metal on the lips, straining for the second to top note, not easy , no matter how long you do it for
Not if you bow your head down during the silence and keep your mouth around the mouthpiece (I usuualy rest the bugle on the back of my left hand so I can also see my watch for the 2 minuits) but I mut admit that first note of revellie is always scary....lol
You have lost me here?? What is the RMLI is this a tribute to the RMLI long long ago due to the fact RMLI in the UK was name changed many a year ago The badge looks a combination of Royal Marines and light infantry
@Backpacker1uk If you read the description, the Bugler in the video is one of 2 remaining from the RMLI Cadet Marching band which was disbanded in 2005, as you rightly said the RMLI was amalgamated years and years ago with the RMA and RM to form the current Corps of Royal Marines, RM corps history can be found fairly easily on the RM website, so yes in a way this is a tribute to the RMLI by carrying on the traditions of the uniform etc etc
@Backpacker1uk your bang on, that's the badge of the Royal Marines Light Infantry and the Tunic is a replica of the original worn by the Drummers, I have an original tunic but sadly it's way too small for me
@mocoates Ok thanks for the update having served in the corp I was wondering what this was all about. Top marks to the bugler and all those taking part. Per Mare Per Terram
We need to do something about our country being invaded now, unless we do something we are going to be out-numbered in our own country, it is only a matter of time after that our white race will be wiped out through race-mixing. In the mean time there will be countless attacks and rapes commited against our people which could and should have been avoided.
balfour decleration of 1917 tells ME that none of you or the "veterans" in this video know what they are doing or serving.... "Let the dead bury their own dead."
We need to do something about our country being invaded now. Unless something is done we are going to be out-numbered in our own countries, then it's only a matter of time after that our white race will be wiped out through race-mixing. In the mean time there will be countless attacks and rapes of our people which could have, and should have been easily avoided.
@spentacle what does the "light infantry" mean in the British context? American Marines are light infantry more or less by definition--TOE has little artillery/armor; missions are mobility driven--there used to be "heavy infantry" in the British army--is this a leftover title from those days, or is there still a difference in terms of unit mission, etc
@grundoon51 It's well detailed in Wikipedia, but basically in the early days, the function of the Royal Marines was to land first and act as skirmishers ahead of sailors trained as conventional infantry and artillery. This skirmishing was the traditional function of Light Infantry. The RMLI was formed in 1855, and in 1923 it was amalgamated with the Artillery to form the Corps of Royal Marines. IMHO sometimes old regimental names are carried on in Cadet units, so yes, a left over title.
The lowering of flags to the ground in salute goes back to at least the late 16th century, and used to be called "vailing". On the march the flag is lowered perpendicular to the body of the ensign. Standing troops lower their flag so that the pike touches the ground, and this is usually done with a flourish so that the flag drapes flat on the ground. The only modern concession the British have made is for the ensign to loosely roll the flag if the ground is wet in order to minimise soiling.
♥ For ALL our Brave Fallen Warriors who have paid the Ultimate Price, by giving up your yesterdays for our today, may you ALL Rest In Peace. God Bless and THANK YOU for your Service RIP xx ♥
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The flag parties flags should not be touching the ground. It Represents an insult to the country. The front ropes can touch the ground, but not the flag itself.
@TRIXSTER03 .. Hi trix, i think you will find we have been down this route in the past on a some earlier comments. the standard bearers you are watching arnt carnying country specific standards, they are regimental standards..Thanks again, but please don't accuse of disrespect, everybody has their own cultures ours is probably very different from yours. regards Mo (the bugler in the video)
@TRIXSTER03 You think those veterans don't know what they are doing? Ever thought that traditions might be different from your's somewhere else? Sorry mate, but your comment represents an insult to those gentlemen performing in the video.
@lehtorja---Ok, I am guessing this is in the United Kingdom, so therefore, seeing as Canada is allied with them, We follow the same standards. Relax dude, don't get all offended.
but in reality trix what your saying is, those old boys there of the royal British legion, who probably wrote the rule book for Canadian ceremonies and are laying their standards on the ground haven't got a clue what they are doing and are disrespecting their country... Funny that when this gets done at every single remembrance day parade across the UK every year and has done since 1946 you would have thought someone would have picked that up by now wouldn't you?
@TRIXSTER03 yes in your country not ours.. and once again, these are not "flags" they are standards. The guys holding them are WW2 vets, I think they know what they are doing!
@wetbivybag ----Well, if you could read properly I didn't ask what Rememberance Day was, we were talking about flag party standards from around the world. Learn how to read better before making comments.
@wetbivybag- Oh ya...you are really smart. You can't even use proper grammar. this is how you should have written it, "When I was a child, we were taught how to speak and read proper English. So there..."
Your comment makes no sense and has nothing to do with this video or what we were talking about, (i.e. Flag party protocol.)
@TheDrummerboi94--in cadets, we don't let the flags/ colours touch the ground. It's even standard in Army, Air and Sea cadets. Perhaps it's different where you live
@TRIXSTER03 Whereabouts you from? As i said what you saw in the video is as stated in every Drill Manual of the British Armed Forces and Cadet Forces, and also in RBL, and Service Association Drill manuals. True that our Ensigns and National Flags and Union Jack should never touch the deck in normal use, however the standards in the video appear to be RNA and RBL standards so therefore are permitted to touch the deck in an act of remembrance.
@TRIXSTER03 Actually this is a reply to both you and mocoates. The standards, colours, or flags if you wish to call them so, do touch the ground when dipped, as shown in the Canadian forces drill manual. I believe the same standard is held in Great Britain, seeing as how our drill and military is very closely linked.
@TRIXSTER03 LOL learn your facts mate, i'm a Bugler and have also been a Standard Bearer for the SCC thats the way we (the UK) have been doing Remembrance since before you were born so shhhhhhhhh :L :D
I was at the last post in Ypres yesterday very touching when you hear that song and look at the 55.000 names around the menin gate especially because they have no grave
I Think your getting confused with the taptoe bugle call which is actually dutch and not the American taps your referring to0. The last post dates well back before the Americal Civil war and was being used in the 17th Century.. it's actually used to signal the last sentry post being inspected at the end of the day. It was adopted in 1862 by the united states but it's origins are long before that.
In the Italian city of Ortona is a Canadian IIWW military cemetery. I visit nearly every year. 20 yr old boys who died in the city of Ortona. I would love to hear The Last Post just for once when they commorate those who sacrificed their lives. May you all RIP. Especially the graves with unknown soldiers.
i would like to dedicate this to frederick foxwell who was my nextdoor neighbour when i was kid he walked me for hours as a kid picking blackberries singing songs to me he and his lovely wife olive who passed away a long time ago fred was a decorated world war 2 veteran who marched every remembrance sunday he will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and his family RIP uncle fred
my grandad was in the 7th armoured division or more famously known as the Desert Rats and he said this was played every night before the soldiers went asleep
I would like to thank everyone for their kind comments on this video. Your right, when your on your own, in this case in front of about 1000 people and you havnt played a note for the last hour because you have been stood on a freezing cold parade, the first note is THE most nerve racking note you will ever play.. not to mention the next 145 ones.... It fills me with dread every time, and I have been doing it for years... thanks again.. Mo
As a grandson, son and brother of war verterans, this tune always brings tears to my eyes. LOOK at the flags on the ground, the only time the symbol of an entire nation is permitted to touch the ground.
omg, you too? i thought i was the only person who started chuckling when this song played. LOL and it's not that i didnt care about the soldiers, but there's a part in the song that sounds funny...around the 35second mark in this vid. LOL
This "song"(no lyrics) isn't usually associated with humour, unless you get your kicks from funerals and memorial services. You play this bugle call in assemblies in Canada ? WTF
It is quite possible to not laugh at this you disrespectful person.
Today was ANZAC day in Australia (25/04) and it is played every year on this exact day. It is not a laughing matter! People died for you and you laugh at the song that is in their remembrance.
sent shivers down my spine the best live post ive heard, brought me back to Kapooka in the evening waiting to go to the mess hall then having to halt where ever you were in any weather to take in that moment. ahh i miss those days.
People don't have enough respect for the person who has to play the last post, not only is it really hard but its nerve racking infront of a hunreds of people because everyone knows when you make a mistake
The Union Jack and the Union flack is the same Flag but the turm Union is only used when the flag is being flown on a Royal Navy Jack Staff at the Boiw of a Royal Navy Vessual and the Royal Navy are the only permited ships to fly the Union Jack/Flag. On land it is called the Union Flag on all flag poles even millitary ones.
Thank you for posting this. Very well played. I am a Bugler for The Band Of Her Majetsy's Royal Marines Association in Canada. I know what you mean when you say "it depends on the weather".
Oh, and my young countryman was misinformed regarding the protocal of lowering the colours. All of our Military Traditions are exactly the same as the British.
Just a small pointer to waynem7998 The Union Jack u speak of lowering flies from boats and or ships. I think that the flag or standard you mean is the Union Flag.
this is one of the best last Posts i have heard on youtube.!! Lest we forget those who fell for us. We would all be talking German if it wasn't for them great heros. And who would want to be tslking German.AHHHHH!!
Thirdly the last post was traditionally the last call of the day, signalling an end of work for the day. Also the flags would be lowered at that point by those on duty, similar to the sunset call.
I have now done some research into this. The lowering of the flag implies absolutely no disrepect to the Country, but rather respect for those who fell for her. Canada has always been our brave and loyal ally. Your flag will be paraded, and lowered at the last post with ours in honour of your brave fallen
It may be a cultural thing, but in the UK we regard the lowering of the flag as a tribute to those who died, and not as any dishonour. I will be doing a service on Rememeberance Sunday. The Union Jack will be lowered in honour of those who fell for their Country.I did not realise the Culure clash. The Canadian Flag will not be lowered
i did 7 years in the royally Canadian air cadets and did many remembering day peraid and we never put our flags down on the ground it is disrespect to our country.
Sorry to hear that I expect the "Royally" Canadian Air Cadets have different views on what is disrespectful and what isn't, as do different religions. As a pointer and hopefult educate you a little, what you see being lowered arn't acctually flags, they are standards a subtle difference. Don't worry tho I can assure you no canadian flags where damaged or missused during this very "british" rememberance service.
As a 17 year old Sea Cadet in Peterborough ( uk ) I was chosen to play the bugle on rememberance day 30 years ago. This is the best I have ever heard and it is made even more special as it is played on a tradional bugle. Thanks for posting it is wonderful to remember the past.
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments, I must admit on the day, we are always treated like royalty at these ceremonies. Which i always feel is a bit unfair as we are just providing the backing music to the sombre bit, it's the people out there in action that need the pat on the back. We never get paid and we never ask for payment on this day... But we do get plenty of Rum ;) which is nice!...Having said that, your on your own most of the time, and if you screw it up, it's never forgotten
mocoates 1 month ago
It's amazing that in the 1 minute or so of the "Last Post" tune that it can tell a story of so many years of war.
AnthonyMorrisonn 2 months ago
how can anyone dislike such a tune !! it gives respect to everyone that has died so everyone can be free !!!!!!!!!!!!
dodgeydave68 2 months ago
no valves...he's playing the bugle...
seale1234 2 months ago
@seale1234
Thanks. I forgot the difference between instruments. I'm still impressed, too.
Kay82Schmidt 1 month ago
@Kay82Schmidt my best buddy was born in Ontario and served w/the US 101st in the '60's. His Dad had a lumber yard in Indianapolis...I enlisted in the Navy two years after Jim...
seale1234 1 month ago
His hand doesn't appear to move. Surely he's not doing it all with his lips and mouth?! Very touching every time i hear this.
Kay82Schmidt 2 months ago
@Kay82Schmidt Hi, I use a no pressure method, I have been playing for nearly 40 years now, my Embouchure is quite developed, and as seale1234 says above, the bugle isn't chromatic it has no valves so you won't see any fingers moving, although I can get it to play chromatically with my lips only
mocoates 1 month ago
I'd like to get my hands on the 10 who disliked this.
steglynn 2 months ago
@steglynn forgive them for they know not what they do, some people won't / can't/ will never understand. But thats ok, they probably have strengths in other areas
mocoates 1 month ago
Nicely played. The bugle's not the easiest instrument from which to get a pleasing tone, but you managed it. I'm played LP & Rev. at 11-11-11 church service today and then again on Sunday 13-Nov-11... wish me luck and look out for a possible YT video of the event
jonesthephones 2 months ago
..It sounds like battlefire in the background ....
harmageden 3 months ago
@harmageden its the wind making the rope on the flag pole slap against it
mocoates 3 months ago
@mocoates ...Hi ...i was referring to the wind noises on the recorder mic .. actually sorta adds to it in a strange way .
harmageden 3 months ago
My silly RE teacher thinks that the standards never touch the ground - she doesn't know anything, she thought the Army was the oldest force.
mayhem380 4 months ago
the wind ruined it!!
IsArtanisAzn 4 months ago
@IsArtanisAzn yeah sorry about that, i try not to eat curry the night before, but it;s always a sunday and saturday nights are always curry night :D
mocoates 3 months ago
@mocoates is that really appropriate on a video like this? this was beautiful regardless.
xyourstohold 2 months ago
@mocoates hahahaha
iJamesPayton 1 month ago
@here882 i was just a little baffled because over here, ive always been taught at cadets that flags never touch the ground, but i respect the way you guys do it there. anyways, about the highway of hero's thing, the highway actually passes through my town.
ihateebay 4 months ago
Just wondering... im no expert on british... but when you dip your flags do they touch the ground? because here in canada the flags are slightly off of the ground, held by our left hand.
ihateebay 4 months ago
Well Done Colour Sgt
Ian
Capt (Retd) RMP
IanRM 6 months ago
9 dislikes?????? Shame on you. Lest we forget!
yellowdisco 8 months ago
very nice bugling
3liflipflop 9 months ago
That was one magnificent piece of Bugleing, I lift my head in pride to be British, and that two of my sons served on op Herrick 9 45CDO & op Herrick 11 3rifles. all men say that God is on thier side, with God fighting on so many sides, does he not often wonder who is fighting on his. I bow my head in memory of sons gone,men fallen,friends lost, Rest in peace all our brave men & Women lost in Afghanistan, the British nation, and HM Commonwealth countries, salutes and honours it's hero's.
glasswizzard 9 months ago
Can I pay that guy to play it outside Tony Blair`s house every hour through the night until he breaks down in tears and says sorry.
ilikezappa 10 months ago 3
I wholeheartedly endorse Remembrance of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for their country. As the saying on my local memorial goes "the brave do not die, their deeds live forever". It's not glorifying war, because war's bloody, cruel and brutal, but just reminding us of our obligation to see that their selflessness lives forever
But it's occurred to me. How do the Germans remember their soldiers who fought valiantly and died for their nation in WW1 (particularly) and WW2? Is it ok?
trixwiz7 10 months ago
@mitchy5496 rip to a complete ledgend pal
luketheowl1 11 months ago
I am a member of the Royal Naval Association and Retired U.S. Marine (Gunny) I carried the branch standard for a number of years. The standard is lowered to the deck as per manual. The branch is located in Long Beach, Calfornia, USA. You should heard the gasps from american military upon seeing the lowering.
sirydd 1 year ago
this is a standard uk bflat issue military wide bore bugle, mouthpiece being used is a dennis wick 5x usually designed for trumpet but Iv'e had the lead pipe changed to accept it
mocoates 1 year ago
@mocoates yer
jayman1600 1 year ago
@mocoates Hey mocoates, do you know where in UK I can order quality bugles that ships to international countries?
makjj1234 1 year ago
Whatt type of bugle is this played on?
alpharomeo69 1 year ago
Noone bugles like the Brits ! Done This Yesterday and Saturday Hundreds of people watching, under spotlights literally sweating from a Band Performance only minutes before ... the last post is easy to start the difficulty is Reveille after 2 minutes, cold metal on the lips, straining for the second to top note, not easy , no matter how long you do it for
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago 7
@TheDrummerboi94
Not if you bow your head down during the silence and keep your mouth around the mouthpiece (I usuualy rest the bugle on the back of my left hand so I can also see my watch for the 2 minuits) but I mut admit that first note of revellie is always scary....lol
mocoates 1 year ago
@TheDrummerboi94
You have lost me here?? What is the RMLI is this a tribute to the RMLI long long ago due to the fact RMLI in the UK was name changed many a year ago The badge looks a combination of Royal Marines and light infantry
Backpacker1uk 1 year ago
@Backpacker1uk If you read the description, the Bugler in the video is one of 2 remaining from the RMLI Cadet Marching band which was disbanded in 2005, as you rightly said the RMLI was amalgamated years and years ago with the RMA and RM to form the current Corps of Royal Marines, RM corps history can be found fairly easily on the RM website, so yes in a way this is a tribute to the RMLI by carrying on the traditions of the uniform etc etc
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
@Backpacker1uk your bang on, that's the badge of the Royal Marines Light Infantry and the Tunic is a replica of the original worn by the Drummers, I have an original tunic but sadly it's way too small for me
mocoates 1 year ago
@mocoates Ok thanks for the update having served in the corp I was wondering what this was all about. Top marks to the bugler and all those taking part. Per Mare Per Terram
Backpacker1uk 1 year ago
@TheDrummerboi94
Respect to that =[]
Tayles123 1 year ago
@TheDrummerboi94 But you do it and you do us all proud!!!!Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The last post is such an emotional tune.
milky1973 2 months ago
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We need to do something about our country being invaded now, unless we do something we are going to be out-numbered in our own country, it is only a matter of time after that our white race will be wiped out through race-mixing. In the mean time there will be countless attacks and rapes commited against our people which could and should have been avoided.
stepheng1483 1 year ago
RMLI i think stands for royal marine light infantry
davestumpy01 1 year ago
I feel really hounered because I'm playing this on my trumpet.
razza779 1 year ago
@razza779 Never sounds right on a Trumpet
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
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balfour decleration of 1917 tells ME that none of you or the "veterans" in this video know what they are doing or serving.... "Let the dead bury their own dead."
pjlu2 1 year ago
@pjlu2 That declaration say's nothing about Standards touching the ground or any remembrance service .... its a lot of politico about jews ...
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
they have fallen. BUT they will never be fofgotten n when i say thay i mean HEROES
volvagia1987 1 year ago
lovely *sniff*
Dizzzi13 1 year ago
this isn't The Libertines
thekillers1stfan 1 year ago
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We need to do something about our country being invaded now. Unless something is done we are going to be out-numbered in our own countries, then it's only a matter of time after that our white race will be wiped out through race-mixing. In the mean time there will be countless attacks and rapes of our people which could have, and should have been easily avoided.
teilhaus 1 year ago
What does RMLI stand for?
grundoon51 1 year ago
@grundoon51 It tells you in the title! Royal Marines Light Infantry
spentacle 1 year ago
@spentacle what does the "light infantry" mean in the British context? American Marines are light infantry more or less by definition--TOE has little artillery/armor; missions are mobility driven--there used to be "heavy infantry" in the British army--is this a leftover title from those days, or is there still a difference in terms of unit mission, etc
grundoon51 1 year ago
@grundoon51 It's well detailed in Wikipedia, but basically in the early days, the function of the Royal Marines was to land first and act as skirmishers ahead of sailors trained as conventional infantry and artillery. This skirmishing was the traditional function of Light Infantry. The RMLI was formed in 1855, and in 1923 it was amalgamated with the Artillery to form the Corps of Royal Marines. IMHO sometimes old regimental names are carried on in Cadet units, so yes, a left over title.
spentacle 1 year ago
@spentacle Interesting--thanks.
grundoon51 1 year ago
@grundoon51 Royal Marines Light Infantry
mocoates 1 year ago
What does RMLI stand for?
grundoon51 1 year ago
this is one very skilled bugler indeed!
charlesfisher757 1 year ago 7
@charlesfisher757 Thank you much appreciated
mocoates 1 year ago
The lowering of flags to the ground in salute goes back to at least the late 16th century, and used to be called "vailing". On the march the flag is lowered perpendicular to the body of the ensign. Standing troops lower their flag so that the pike touches the ground, and this is usually done with a flourish so that the flag drapes flat on the ground. The only modern concession the British have made is for the ensign to loosely roll the flag if the ground is wet in order to minimise soiling.
wetbivybag 1 year ago
♥ For ALL our Brave Fallen Warriors who have paid the Ultimate Price, by giving up your yesterdays for our today, may you ALL Rest In Peace. God Bless and THANK YOU for your Service RIP xx ♥
ScotsLass1960 1 year ago
That was fantastic!
Trafalgar1961 1 year ago
hey!!!, the flag touched the gruond now it has to be burned!
THEDUDESONSROCKs 1 year ago
mocoates, - What is the name, please, of this ceremony of lowering a standard/flag until it touches the ground? MTIA.
AccStor 1 year ago
Great execution MO !! Well Done !!
firestation211 1 year ago
Outstanding. Mo. Great execution, Well done.
firestation211 1 year ago
malaysia pon guna last post
bunkfacemusicable 1 year ago
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The flag parties flags should not be touching the ground. It Represents an insult to the country. The front ropes can touch the ground, but not the flag itself.
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 .. Hi trix, i think you will find we have been down this route in the past on a some earlier comments. the standard bearers you are watching arnt carnying country specific standards, they are regimental standards..Thanks again, but please don't accuse of disrespect, everybody has their own cultures ours is probably very different from yours. regards Mo (the bugler in the video)
mocoates 1 year ago 7
@TRIXSTER03 You think those veterans don't know what they are doing? Ever thought that traditions might be different from your's somewhere else? Sorry mate, but your comment represents an insult to those gentlemen performing in the video.
lehtorja 1 year ago
@lehtorja---Ok, I am guessing this is in the United Kingdom, so therefore, seeing as Canada is allied with them, We follow the same standards. Relax dude, don't get all offended.
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
but in reality trix what your saying is, those old boys there of the royal British legion, who probably wrote the rule book for Canadian ceremonies and are laying their standards on the ground haven't got a clue what they are doing and are disrespecting their country... Funny that when this gets done at every single remembrance day parade across the UK every year and has done since 1946 you would have thought someone would have picked that up by now wouldn't you?
mocoates 1 year ago 3
@mocoates they are supposed to lay the standards on the ground
tooneythekeeper 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 the flags are draped on the floor for a sign of respect to the fallen its an age old tradition in the british army
totalyruben 1 year ago
@totalyruben And Navy :P
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 yes in your country not ours.. and once again, these are not "flags" they are standards. The guys holding them are WW2 vets, I think they know what they are doing!
mocoates 1 year ago 35
@mocoates lol yup am in acf and yes standards not flags lol amazes me how many people call them flags and also berets hats lol
pyronathanpyro 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 It represents and is in respect of the fallen.
wetbivybag 1 year ago
@wetbivybag --I know what Rememberance Day represents.
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 Sorry, you just struck me as slightly retarded. No offense intended.
wetbivybag 1 year ago
@wetbivybag ----Well, if you could read properly I didn't ask what Rememberance Day was, we were talking about flag party standards from around the world. Learn how to read better before making comments.
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 When I was a children we was teached how to spoke and read proper England. So there....
wetbivybag 1 year ago
@wetbivybag- Oh ya...you are really smart. You can't even use proper grammar. this is how you should have written it, "When I was a child, we were taught how to speak and read proper English. So there..."
Your comment makes no sense and has nothing to do with this video or what we were talking about, (i.e. Flag party protocol.)
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 no offense but i think that was the point look at what it says then look at what it means its a joke!!!!
miniatureme95 1 year ago
@miniatureme95----nooo...really??? it's obvious it was sarcasm.... Why did I strike you as retarded?
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 cause even if you knew it was a joke
you just had to kill it you murderer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
miniatureme95 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 and you kinda struck me as retarded to no offense
miniatureme95 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 Standard Bearer Protocol ... we dont have "flag Party's" Colour Party's and Standard bearers are what we have
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
@TheDrummerboi94--in cadets, we don't let the flags/ colours touch the ground. It's even standard in Army, Air and Sea cadets. Perhaps it's different where you live
TRIXSTER03 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 Whereabouts you from? As i said what you saw in the video is as stated in every Drill Manual of the British Armed Forces and Cadet Forces, and also in RBL, and Service Association Drill manuals. True that our Ensigns and National Flags and Union Jack should never touch the deck in normal use, however the standards in the video appear to be RNA and RBL standards so therefore are permitted to touch the deck in an act of remembrance.
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 Actually this is a reply to both you and mocoates. The standards, colours, or flags if you wish to call them so, do touch the ground when dipped, as shown in the Canadian forces drill manual. I believe the same standard is held in Great Britain, seeing as how our drill and military is very closely linked.
mjrMaximus 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 i am a standard bearer and they are supposed to touch the ground
npeacock724 1 year ago
@TRIXSTER03 LOL learn your facts mate, i'm a Bugler and have also been a Standard Bearer for the SCC thats the way we (the UK) have been doing Remembrance since before you were born so shhhhhhhhh :L :D
TheDrummerboi94 1 year ago
I was at the last post in Ypres yesterday very touching when you hear that song and look at the 55.000 names around the menin gate especially because they have no grave
martinjd96 1 year ago 2
In India also the same tune we hear while the flags are lowered in the evening.
dinyar65 1 year ago
Thats really good. Thank you for sharing.
Toddler1962 1 year ago
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lilanthij 1 year ago
I Think your getting confused with the taptoe bugle call which is actually dutch and not the American taps your referring to0. The last post dates well back before the Americal Civil war and was being used in the 17th Century.. it's actually used to signal the last sentry post being inspected at the end of the day. It was adopted in 1862 by the united states but it's origins are long before that.
mocoates 1 year ago
As good a rendition of Last Post,as your likely to ever hear ,Excellent.
bluejacketbugler 1 year ago
They do not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Age does not weary them, nor the years condemn.
And in the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them.
kuszczak999 2 years ago 4
how long do we have to sing before they finally bring our sons and daughters home
woodstocklovesyou 2 years ago 3
When you go home, Tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, We gave our today
BVAnubis 2 years ago 40
when you go home today tell them of us for your today we gave our tommorrow
88pricey88 2 years ago 4
its not the national flag
daddybluevein 2 years ago 2
They are the Flags of the Royal British Legion.
MacArthurPiper 2 years ago
they put the flags on the ground and now they'll have to burn it
disturbedman360 2 years ago
those arnt american flags, they might be different
Nighthawk94 2 years ago
Here in the UK, "grounding" the flag is a sign of respect. I know you Yanks have a rule that you don't dip your flags, other than half mast.
IC2720 2 years ago 2
i'm in canada not in the u.s if i offended you i've been in london before just not on rememberance day
disturbedman360 2 years ago
Oh no, I'm not offended at all. I was just offering a bit of information. Cheers
IC2720 2 years ago
"Better to be thought a fool, than open you're mouth and remove all doubt" - Samuel Clemens
words to live by my friend.
BronzedKiwiANZAC 2 years ago 6
The flag on the ground is symbolic to show respect to fallen comrades during the last post.
daddybluevein 2 years ago 6
Well done Lad, well done!
BugleMaj 2 years ago 3
Britain and Canada, together as one.
flosssock 2 years ago 4
do u know why?
because the royal marines helped Canada out in 1761 from the french invasion.
tomsivier09 2 years ago
And because a lot of Canadians are of British descent
and we are under one crown.
flosssock 2 years ago
In the Italian city of Ortona is a Canadian IIWW military cemetery. I visit nearly every year. 20 yr old boys who died in the city of Ortona. I would love to hear The Last Post just for once when they commorate those who sacrificed their lives. May you all RIP. Especially the graves with unknown soldiers.
johnmik67 2 years ago
i would like to dedicate this to frederick foxwell who was my nextdoor neighbour when i was kid he walked me for hours as a kid picking blackberries singing songs to me he and his lovely wife olive who passed away a long time ago fred was a decorated world war 2 veteran who marched every remembrance sunday he will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and his family RIP uncle fred
M374EVL 2 years ago 6
Why are the flags on the right touching the ground?
monkeyat12 2 years ago
The flags are lowered to the ground as a salute to those fallen in battle.
pavincyprus 2 years ago
my grandad was in the 7th armoured division or more famously known as the Desert Rats and he said this was played every night before the soldiers went asleep
ProudEngland 2 years ago 4
That's the kind of sound you only wish to hear once a year...It hurts to hear it being played for someone you knew...
darkangel921 2 years ago 12
I would like to thank everyone for their kind comments on this video. Your right, when your on your own, in this case in front of about 1000 people and you havnt played a note for the last hour because you have been stood on a freezing cold parade, the first note is THE most nerve racking note you will ever play.. not to mention the next 145 ones.... It fills me with dread every time, and I have been doing it for years... thanks again.. Mo
mocoates 2 years ago
As a grandson, son and brother of war verterans, this tune always brings tears to my eyes. LOOK at the flags on the ground, the only time the symbol of an entire nation is permitted to touch the ground.
4Dtechnophobe 2 years ago
Excellent playing.
tonebarry 2 years ago 2
Can't think of a more sad or beautiful thing on the planet than the last post.
ilovemingers 2 years ago
believe me.. it hurts at your grandads funeral.c x
jenzeldd 2 years ago
My uncle was a bugler in the infantry and it was played at his too. Pretty devastating. But still amazing.
ilovemingers 2 years ago
that bit at the 35 second mark is really hard 2 play, dont know y people find it funny
maniac13lindo 2 years ago
Have a little respect people. Lest we forget
warbird417 2 years ago
If anyone thinks this is funny, than I hope you burn in fucking hell, because it isn't.
DragonLongRocks93 2 years ago
it is not funny atall!
i've played it many times and i don't findit a laughing matter.
neither is ravaleigh (can't spell)
miiildred 2 years ago
This may be random: but was anyone else redirected here from an MSN article mourning the loss of Scarlett Johansson's breasts?
Holy disrespectful, Batman!
tvaholic 2 years ago 6
yeah- super disrespectful.
wicker92 2 years ago
umm..yea...wow...wtf u too?
Kamikazu08 2 years ago
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I hated this song at assemblies. It is impossible not to laugh.
EldestSauce 2 years ago
omg, you too? i thought i was the only person who started chuckling when this song played. LOL and it's not that i didnt care about the soldiers, but there's a part in the song that sounds funny...around the 35second mark in this vid. LOL
iloveanimals 2 years ago
It doesn't sound funny at all. Would you like me to say something like that to one of the songs they play for Rememberance Day or whatever you have
DragonLongRocks93 2 years ago
This "song"(no lyrics) isn't usually associated with humour, unless you get your kicks from funerals and memorial services. You play this bugle call in assemblies in Canada ? WTF
ektatherm 2 years ago
It is quite possible to not laugh at this you disrespectful person.
Today was ANZAC day in Australia (25/04) and it is played every year on this exact day. It is not a laughing matter! People died for you and you laugh at the song that is in their remembrance.
Squishfie 2 years ago
I can't help it. It's like iloveanimals said: 35 seconds and then it's over.
EldestSauce 2 years ago
That is very disrespectful, I can't believe you could laugh at that!
and yes you can help it! It's a fucking war remebrance song and you laugh because it "sounds funny"?!
It's a haunting song not a fucking comedy act!
Squishfie 2 years ago
No one ever won a war, there was only a lessor loser.
teagan684 2 years ago 4
lest we forget. because the war to end all wars didnt.
fathairyarab 2 years ago 3
Thought evoking.
sarahsum1 3 years ago
Sorry, it's " a most respectful manner with the highest honours." sorry about the slip. :)
have a good day.
heinswehr 3 years ago
@CPAINEUSA:
The custom of lowering the Colours is of ancient origin and is regarded as saluting in a most respectful manner with the highest colours.
heinswehr 3 years ago
why are the flags touching the marching surface. I'm a american soldier some body please explain what that is thank you.
CPAINEUSA 3 years ago
It is only the regimental flag and the flag of the Royal Marines that is touching the ground out of respect for their dead.
I have played both Taps and The Last Post at ceremonies and The Last Post makes Taps seem like a tofu steak.
And it ain;t easy to play.
ffvsartoris 2 years ago
sent shivers down my spine the best live post ive heard, brought me back to Kapooka in the evening waiting to go to the mess hall then having to halt where ever you were in any weather to take in that moment. ahh i miss those days.
ajd069 3 years ago
i love this! doin a school production called o wot a lovely war and this song is played by music teecher at the end! I love it!
retrosheep 3 years ago
We Shall Remember Them.
Kapitainleutnant 3 years ago 2
this is nice sound but i dislike the war
halofreak447 3 years ago
The last post reminds me of how great britains army used to be.
headbangers67 3 years ago
People don't have enough respect for the person who has to play the last post, not only is it really hard but its nerve racking infront of a hunreds of people because everyone knows when you make a mistake
HunterBoy999 3 years ago
its sent a shiver down my spine
slaymker12 3 years ago
same..
AirSquirrel1 3 years ago
The Union Jack and the Union flack is the same Flag but the turm Union is only used when the flag is being flown on a Royal Navy Jack Staff at the Boiw of a Royal Navy Vessual and the Royal Navy are the only permited ships to fly the Union Jack/Flag. On land it is called the Union Flag on all flag poles even millitary ones.
chrismonc87 3 years ago
Ive got to play this at my schools rememberance tomorrow and im actually really nervous.
Wish me luck
freddredrule 3 years ago
Sends shivers.
dlogan372 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this. Very well played. I am a Bugler for The Band Of Her Majetsy's Royal Marines Association in Canada. I know what you mean when you say "it depends on the weather".
Oh, and my young countryman was misinformed regarding the protocal of lowering the colours. All of our Military Traditions are exactly the same as the British.
stradcat 3 years ago
Just a small pointer to waynem7998 The Union Jack u speak of lowering flies from boats and or ships. I think that the flag or standard you mean is the Union Flag.
sotefb 3 years ago
1st class playing, and i've been to quite a few rememberance service's. At the going down of the sun,we will remember them...............
bodthesod 3 years ago
this is one of the best last Posts i have heard on youtube.!! Lest we forget those who fell for us. We would all be talking German if it wasn't for them great heros. And who would want to be tslking German.AHHHHH!!
legendofthelol 3 years ago
i can play6 that song on my world war 2 military bugle
tdizzle10 3 years ago
for a start they are not called flags they are called standards or colours nd number 2 its in rememberance of the fallen
bew2k8 3 years ago 5
Thirdly the last post was traditionally the last call of the day, signalling an end of work for the day. Also the flags would be lowered at that point by those on duty, similar to the sunset call.
mariusdire 3 years ago
I have now done some research into this. The lowering of the flag implies absolutely no disrepect to the Country, but rather respect for those who fell for her. Canada has always been our brave and loyal ally. Your flag will be paraded, and lowered at the last post with ours in honour of your brave fallen
waynem7998 3 years ago
It may be a cultural thing, but in the UK we regard the lowering of the flag as a tribute to those who died, and not as any dishonour. I will be doing a service on Rememeberance Sunday. The Union Jack will be lowered in honour of those who fell for their Country.I did not realise the Culure clash. The Canadian Flag will not be lowered
waynem7998 3 years ago
i did 7 years in the royally Canadian air cadets and did many remembering day peraid and we never put our flags down on the ground it is disrespect to our country.
thekingisvincent 3 years ago
Sorry to hear that I expect the "Royally" Canadian Air Cadets have different views on what is disrespectful and what isn't, as do different religions. As a pointer and hopefult educate you a little, what you see being lowered arn't acctually flags, they are standards a subtle difference. Don't worry tho I can assure you no canadian flags where damaged or missused during this very "british" rememberance service.
mocoates 3 years ago
did you get to fly planes in the air cadets?
tdizzle10 3 years ago
after the minutes silent if I remember correctly, revellie was sounded. Do have a post of revellie
STELLA80P 3 years ago
I'm afraid not, but I'm doing another service in June of this year I will try and get that one filmed too,,
mocoates 3 years ago
As a 17 year old Sea Cadet in Peterborough ( uk ) I was chosen to play the bugle on rememberance day 30 years ago. This is the best I have ever heard and it is made even more special as it is played on a tradional bugle. Thanks for posting it is wonderful to remember the past.
STELLA80P 3 years ago
Thank you very much... it's not always that good. depends on the weather ;)
mocoates 3 years ago