my grandfather served in WW II in the Navy he passed away a couple years back now. I will never forget when those in uniform performed taps at his funeral. I got to talk to him before he passed. I was ready for him to go. Until Taps. WE all where ready for him to pass. But when Taps was played there wasn't a dry eye to be seen. I give you the up most respect to be able to do this at a funeral of a loved one. Even in heaven I bet you're pa cried knowing you followed his last wish out.I know I did
good job, that must have been hard. There was no way I could have done that at my grandpas funeral. I couldnt imagine trying to do that at your fathers.
God Bless you! A great tribute, I'm sure your Dad would be proud of you. I had played the trumpet, but don't think I could be emotionally strong enough to do it, I commend you...
Jeremy, you have been blessed to have a father who has you for a son. Your Dad is hero (although he would probably blush and deny this) and he will never be forgotten. Peace my brother!
I'm a semi-professional trumpet player, have been playing for 15 years (I'm 24) and have had a few college courses in music and I've always been very passionate about music. In 2006 my grandmother passed away and in 2011 my grandfather (her husband) passed away as well. Both were WWII veterans and I played taps at both of their funerals.
I just wanted to say from some who has at least an idea as to what you were going through that YOU ARE THE MAN. May your father proudly rest in peace.
I was all ready to critique this but I can't. You did a fine job! I played taps quite a few times when I was younger and it's hard enough when it's someone you don't know but when it's family it has to be incredibly hard. Job well done young man!
GOD REST IN PEACE of your father......... i used to have a grandpa who used to be in the military and he died on christmas eve and the military people played taps for 5 mins and i was trying to hold my tears, but i wanted to salute my grandpa and i didn't. god rest in peace for your dad and................. my grandpa. also i want to die trying to save AMERICA so i could see my grandpa in heaven and bring the soldiers home
Your TAPS was emotional and beautiful. You can hear the emotion from your trumpet. I am very sorry for your loss, but what an Honor it must had felt to be able to play for your father. I had to stand up and walk away from the computer before I had started crying like a baby.
God bless you, your family, and your father, who know resides in Heaven. Thank you for sharing this.
I cannot imagine the great pain you felt as you said your good-bye, but I can beleive, that your Father was, is and will foerver be a HERO! My sincere condolences.
I bet that he was proud of you! Thanks for sharing this. God bless America! God bless our brothers and sisters who gave it all and the ones who have gave their health and bodies for us and our country!!
That was absolutely GORGEOUS. Join the Navy band and you'll do that every night. You'll be your base's official taps player. Trust me, you'd love it. I wish I had pursued music in the Navy. Instead I'm combat systems.
Oh sweetheart, If your father was ANYthing like you your are a living example of what a great man he had to have been. Remember God is the father of the fatherless
I read "his request was for me to play taps at this funeral," did you mean at HIS funeral? If so, I kinda put two and two together already. Just pointing that out if you want to edit it.
My Sister works in fort bragg for over 25 years...Iam really sorry about your dad...mine passed away in 1978 when I was still in high schoool...and I still remember him and think of how I miss him so much january 20th, 1978 when he passed...you will not forget...and he will always be in your mind...just remember him as a great and wonderful person....if you want to ever talk...I am always here....c.bauer3@comcast.net is my e-mail..and my phone nuumber is 708-691-4909 here for you..always....
I've played taps many times and every time it is so emotional. I can truly sympathize with you and I salute you for the tribute you gave your father. My father too was in the Air Force. I lost him in 1999 and when they played taps, I couldn't stop crying. Watching your video brought back those emotions and as I type this I am wiping tears from my eyes. As many times as I have played taps on my trumpet, I don't think I could have done what you did. That was beautiful.
You are a very honorable man and I can tell you honestly that I know how hard it is to do something like that during a funeral for a loved one because before my great grandfather passed away he made me promise him that no matter what happened that I would remain strong and be there for my family to love and support them so during his funeral I was a paulbearer and silently comforted my family members while fighting back tears and I was only 14 at the time
I give you all the credit in the world. I will not play TAPS for anyone i feel close too because i know i will break down crying. Its too emotional of a song to me. Great job!
I give you all the credit in the world. I will not play TAPS for anyone i feel close too because i know i will break down crying. Its too emotional of a song to me. Great job!
So sorry to hear about your father. It is so nice to see though. So many lose their father without a chance to say good bye. Families are torn apart over unimportant arguments and don't even see their loss until it's too late. I lost my father not speaking to him and it is the one thing I've ever done I wish I could take back. Don't ever lose sight of what's important. I'm sure he's still proud of you.
Brother, thank you for posting this. You are one strong soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Our nation owes an eternal debt of gratitude to him, and the loved ones he left behind.
sorry to hear about your father. My dad passed away as well in august of 2009 and was part of the Air Force. taps was played as well for his burial. nice job!
Thank you for posting this moving clip. I'm grateful for your father's service to our country and very sorry for your loss. Sad as it is, it is still uplifting to see a fine father being honored this way by a fine son. God's peace to you and your family.
Having heard Taps at my own father's Air Force funeral, at military funerals throughout my life, and sometimes while playing bagpipes at a service, I draw more of a personal tie with this bugle call than I'd like, however your rendition is simply amazing. It gave me goosebumps to hear it. From a Naval Officer, I thank you for the support you've provided. Well done. Your father would be proud.
you did great...reminds me of when I had to sing Amazing Grace acapello at my father-in-law and uncle's funerals. You're just never prepared, as a musician, for that sort of thing no matter how talented you are. But God is able to get us all through.
my grandfather served in WW II in the Navy he passed away a couple years back now. I will never forget when those in uniform performed taps at his funeral. I got to talk to him before he passed. I was ready for him to go. Until Taps. WE all where ready for him to pass. But when Taps was played there wasn't a dry eye to be seen. I give you the up most respect to be able to do this at a funeral of a loved one. Even in heaven I bet you're pa cried knowing you followed his last wish out.I know I did
saphyrith 3 months ago
I got a lump in my throat just reading the description, and went into full blown tears when you played. This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
epicstorm2006 3 months ago
good job, that must have been hard. There was no way I could have done that at my grandpas funeral. I couldnt imagine trying to do that at your fathers.
michaeljp86 4 months ago
God bless you.
johnlovesmoney 4 months ago
i could never do what you did. you were very strong to do that for your father.
jkimm7 4 months ago
Remember him as a father, remember him as a mentor, remember him as a hero, remember him as he always protect you and the country!
TheBrazenHell 5 months ago
God Bless you! A great tribute, I'm sure your Dad would be proud of you. I had played the trumpet, but don't think I could be emotionally strong enough to do it, I commend you...
May he rest in peace..
DiamondJim520 5 months ago
Jeremy, you have been blessed to have a father who has you for a son. Your Dad is hero (although he would probably blush and deny this) and he will never be forgotten. Peace my brother!
loumysterest 5 months ago
yes, i also cried when i watched this and died a little on the inside too
envstudent 6 months ago
The most emotional and passionate I have ever heard ...
jbrooks1111 6 months ago
I'm a semi-professional trumpet player, have been playing for 15 years (I'm 24) and have had a few college courses in music and I've always been very passionate about music. In 2006 my grandmother passed away and in 2011 my grandfather (her husband) passed away as well. Both were WWII veterans and I played taps at both of their funerals.
I just wanted to say from some who has at least an idea as to what you were going through that YOU ARE THE MAN. May your father proudly rest in peace.
Rammiid 6 months ago
Your rendition of Taps sent a powerful jolt down my spine.
Powerful scene and song.
cycloneous 7 months ago
I was all ready to critique this but I can't. You did a fine job! I played taps quite a few times when I was younger and it's hard enough when it's someone you don't know but when it's family it has to be incredibly hard. Job well done young man!
survivrs 7 months ago
I cried at the end when i read his words to his dad ... rip sir
constancelovely 7 months ago
I love this video!!! i feel sorry that families have to go through this all the time.
horton3483 7 months ago
GOD REST IN PEACE of your father......... i used to have a grandpa who used to be in the military and he died on christmas eve and the military people played taps for 5 mins and i was trying to hold my tears, but i wanted to salute my grandpa and i didn't. god rest in peace for your dad and................. my grandpa. also i want to die trying to save AMERICA so i could see my grandpa in heaven and bring the soldiers home
tannershow1 8 months ago
Your TAPS was emotional and beautiful. You can hear the emotion from your trumpet. I am very sorry for your loss, but what an Honor it must had felt to be able to play for your father. I had to stand up and walk away from the computer before I had started crying like a baby.
God bless you, your family, and your father, who know resides in Heaven. Thank you for sharing this.
ejseabury68 8 months ago
WOW.....
hedcmac 9 months ago
I cannot imagine the great pain you felt as you said your good-bye, but I can beleive, that your Father was, is and will foerver be a HERO! My sincere condolences.
jaecan2 9 months ago
I bet that he was proud of you! Thanks for sharing this. God bless America! God bless our brothers and sisters who gave it all and the ones who have gave their health and bodies for us and our country!!
yori73 9 months ago
MY GOD I KNOW HOW YOU MUST FEEL....RIP
barbaranne100 9 months ago
R.I.P. to your Papa....you made me cry.
710hilton 9 months ago 5
GREAT JOB! may he RIP
KAHANAwasRIGHT 9 months ago
That was absolutely GORGEOUS. Join the Navy band and you'll do that every night. You'll be your base's official taps player. Trust me, you'd love it. I wish I had pursued music in the Navy. Instead I'm combat systems.
God bless you.
shadowsoldier492 10 months ago
Oh sweetheart, If your father was ANYthing like you your are a living example of what a great man he had to have been. Remember God is the father of the fatherless
thesnottyprincess 11 months ago
Good job my friend. Your father is very proud of you to this day. God bless and keep his spirit alive in your soul by how you live your life.
tcsadt 11 months ago
that was awesome,i am in tears over this...i had this done for my dad by the, AIR FORCE HONOR GUARD,.you should be very proud....i am for you
chipple6 11 months ago 5
well done, proud and fitting tribute
MultiMegadriver 1 year ago
RIP, Your father will forever be our hero
Joviz1234 1 year ago
RIP Captain Potts
PANTTERA1959 1 year ago
That was a beautiful tribute to your father. I am sure he was very proud. God Bless
penguin19891703 1 year ago
Your father must have been an honorable and good man. When I get to heaven myself I'll thank him. May your father rest in peace.
LemonadeRabbit 1 year ago
i will be postitve that he will be in great hands of god. May peace be with him
Never Forget.
Semper Fi
KCKLOL 1 year ago
I read "his request was for me to play taps at this funeral," did you mean at HIS funeral? If so, I kinda put two and two together already. Just pointing that out if you want to edit it.
nhlninetyfour 1 year ago
My Sister works in fort bragg for over 25 years...Iam really sorry about your dad...mine passed away in 1978 when I was still in high schoool...and I still remember him and think of how I miss him so much january 20th, 1978 when he passed...you will not forget...and he will always be in your mind...just remember him as a great and wonderful person....if you want to ever talk...I am always here....c.bauer3@comcast.net is my e-mail..and my phone nuumber is 708-691-4909 here for you..always....
50cbauer 1 year ago
may he rest in peace <3
ashleyssoodope 1 year ago
i'm sure your father loved it.
God bless you.
9KariKiri6 1 year ago 2
What a beautiful and fitting tribute to a hero! Thanks for sharing this video!
ftmguru 1 year ago 2
Excellent video. May God bless thee and keep thee Cpt. Potts
Randall1969 1 year ago 2
3 people who disliked this are dicks!
i know how it feels to lose your father
annoying4asians 1 year ago
God bless and keep your family........I didn't know your father, but i will never forget him...
mcguff353 1 year ago
Being a vet myself, i know what its like to go through a funeral (specifically a burial at sea) and I was MIA for awhile.
Bobmanx12 1 year ago 2
@Bobmanx12 Navy? Coasty? which branch were you in?
AwwCrap66 1 year ago
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shooter982 1 year ago
God Bless you sir ! R.I.P. God Bless America !
bosstheross 1 year ago 2
I am so touched, and so grateful that I was able to watch you watching your dad honored in such a way...peace be with you.
Nightbird1947 1 year ago 2
I've played taps many times and every time it is so emotional. I can truly sympathize with you and I salute you for the tribute you gave your father. My father too was in the Air Force. I lost him in 1999 and when they played taps, I couldn't stop crying. Watching your video brought back those emotions and as I type this I am wiping tears from my eyes. As many times as I have played taps on my trumpet, I don't think I could have done what you did. That was beautiful.
rheish 1 year ago 3
You are a very honorable man and I can tell you honestly that I know how hard it is to do something like that during a funeral for a loved one because before my great grandfather passed away he made me promise him that no matter what happened that I would remain strong and be there for my family to love and support them so during his funeral I was a paulbearer and silently comforted my family members while fighting back tears and I was only 14 at the time
vampireboy515 1 year ago 3
R.I.P Captain George Sidney Potts
flauk59 1 year ago
rest in peace staff sargeant carmen carrabba USAF
rockerchick24783 1 year ago
rip my semper fi brothers and sisters
54flyman 1 year ago
may god bless you and protect you he will be remembered as a hero
r.i.p
sgt james patrick roberts
britsh royal marine commando
TheMechanicalGsss 1 year ago
I will not play TAPS for anyone i know. Its too emotional of a song. Great job, i don't know if i could have done it if it was family.
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I give you all the credit in the world. I will not play TAPS for anyone i feel close too because i know i will break down crying. Its too emotional of a song to me. Great job!
sf16montana 1 year ago
I give you all the credit in the world. I will not play TAPS for anyone i feel close too because i know i will break down crying. Its too emotional of a song to me. Great job!
sf16montana 1 year ago
my god, that was just beautiful..
CadetPO3Valadez 1 year ago 2
that was a proper good job man.
Sorry about your father he must be very proud of you
God has his soul
kegannff 1 year ago
I am so sorry for your loss.That was a spectacular tribute to your father and im sure he'd be so proud of you if he heard that
CherryBlossom2571 1 year ago
God Bless You!
billnseattle 1 year ago
Thank you
pilgrimspath 1 year ago
So sorry to hear about your father. It is so nice to see though. So many lose their father without a chance to say good bye. Families are torn apart over unimportant arguments and don't even see their loss until it's too late. I lost my father not speaking to him and it is the one thing I've ever done I wish I could take back. Don't ever lose sight of what's important. I'm sure he's still proud of you.
ejsummers 1 year ago
Brother, thank you for posting this. You are one strong soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Our nation owes an eternal debt of gratitude to him, and the loved ones he left behind.
a2zdiy 1 year ago
sorry to hear about your father. My dad passed away as well in august of 2009 and was part of the Air Force. taps was played as well for his burial. nice job!
lizziebaby90 1 year ago
Bless you... heart felt.♥
marseye05 1 year ago
......He's proud of you may he Rest In Peace.....GOD BLESS HIS SOUL AND YOUR FAMILY...
SilverX369 1 year ago
GREAT JOB!
KarStoLutMal 1 year ago
...I'm certain you've made your father proud, may he RIP...
celtic13th 1 year ago
very touching, GOD bless you and your family. My dad was a WWII vet. He passed away in 1994. I miss him dearly and await to see him someday again.
sgtstihl 1 year ago
RIP to your grandpa. I honor his service to this country. May he rest in peace.
bigbang99101 2 years ago
my grampa Maj. robert w. Aschenbrener died july 2 2009 as a double ace... he was shot down at clark feild christmas morning 1944 and survived
smasher2441 2 years ago 2
I now feel your pain man. my papaw, former Air Force, died Nov. 29, 2009. He was my hero.
syzmax 2 years ago
im srry to here of you loss you should be proud of you father and rember him well he must have had a great carear
TheMicjd 2 years ago
amen brother, carry on with your head up high
fanatic4hockey 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this moving clip. I'm grateful for your father's service to our country and very sorry for your loss. Sad as it is, it is still uplifting to see a fine father being honored this way by a fine son. God's peace to you and your family.
HighSpeedSpoon 2 years ago 2
Having heard Taps at my own father's Air Force funeral, at military funerals throughout my life, and sometimes while playing bagpipes at a service, I draw more of a personal tie with this bugle call than I'd like, however your rendition is simply amazing. It gave me goosebumps to hear it. From a Naval Officer, I thank you for the support you've provided. Well done. Your father would be proud.
GoNavy311 2 years ago 2
i salute you man. alot of my family is prior military. i could say i feel your pain but it would be a lie. God bless you and your family.
syzmax 2 years ago 2
damn dude im sorry your father died he will always be rembered as a hero of this country may the spirit of him live on forever
semper fi
anthonykirsch 2 years ago 27
That was beautifulpure beauty.
relussier 2 years ago 2
Beautiful. The fantastic tribute to your father.
May his soul rest in peace, and may his memory live on in those he touched and helped.
May the Allmighty God give you comfort and protect you.
Rest In Peace
Capt. George Sidney Potts USAF.
noob1981123 2 years ago 45
God Bless ur family.
Semper Fi
rarepalmdude 2 years ago 2
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vicskyline9 2 years ago
dude shut the hell up its a service member, i'm joining the Marine Corps but thats just disrespectful
xXIronGerbilXx 2 years ago
im sry about your dad
My dad says that when he passses away he wants me to do that .
Great Job
God Bless
chs8136 2 years ago 2
Impressive!!!
mclein1097 2 years ago 2
You did good! I am sure he was proud!!
nicolenigro 2 years ago 2
you did great...reminds me of when I had to sing Amazing Grace acapello at my father-in-law and uncle's funerals. You're just never prepared, as a musician, for that sort of thing no matter how talented you are. But God is able to get us all through.
cathleenmayo 2 years ago 3
Beautiful man, nice job
nlSpiller 2 years ago 3
tears streaming down my face. I am so sorry for your families loss. In my thoughts and prayers. xoxo
bravetree110 2 years ago
My respect and condolences to you and your family. GOD bless, and you did a GREAT job.
pnoslen 2 years ago
good job, you have alot to be proud of, not only the great job in playing taps, but in your dad, he IS a true hero, thank you
xxJoeCrookxx 2 years ago
u did it ma.. u got through it..
mariocena521 2 years ago
Amazing job!!! I couldnt have done it!!! He was watching down on you!!! I got the chills just watching the video!!!
Acekat88 2 years ago