When my High School Band Director first asked me to play Taps for a funeral. I was excited. My first thought was, I get to get out of school. But my feelings quickly turned from the excitement of missing school to the tremendous privilege I had in helping friends and family honor their veteran. I played many funerals during High School. Since High School, I have had many opportunities to play TAPS at funerals and special events. Some times with my daughters, Megan and Melissa. Business has suppressed my ability to play recently. The emotion and pride created by these few notes is overwhelming, both to those who hear it and myself while playing. I thank my teacher, Earl Warnke, for giving me this "Honor".

Respectfully,

Robert Dodge

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