The bugler’s final ‘thank you’

By doris | Published: November 10, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com

New York (CNN) — Long Island native Louis DiLeo began his music career as a child. As an adult, he spends his days blowing the same sad song: taps.

As the sole bugler for the southern region of New York’s Military Forces Honor Guard — part of the state National Guard — DiLeo travels five days a week from cemetery to cemetery, playing at funerals of military servicemen and women and veterans. He started three years ago and hasn’t missed a day since.

For DiLeo, playing taps at the funerals of men and women who served the country holds significant meaning.

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