Musician Steven Cook of Perry participated Monday in the innovative Memorial Day ceremony, “Taps across America.”
Cook was the longtime director of the Perry High School Instrumental Music Department. He now manages the Perry Performing Arts Center.
“Taps across America” invited veterans and musicians of all ages and abilities to sound “Taps” on front lawns, porches and driveways at 3 p.m. Monday, May 25.
Cook performed the familiar bugle call at the Veterans Memorial at Eighth and Pattee streets in Perry. “Taps” is played at dusk, during flag ceremonies and at military funerals by the U.S. Armed Forces.
CBS Newsperson Steve Hartman collaborated with retired U.S. Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva in launching “Taps across America.” The nationwide event offered the people an opportunity to pause for a moment in tribute to fallen service members and victims of the coronavirus pandemic while continuing to maintain social distancing guidelines.
