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Coloradans Respond To Call To Play Taps On Memorial Day

(CBS4) - Some Colorado trumpet players joined a tribute to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. They were part of the first year of Taps Across America.

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The tributes came from Loveland, Lyons, Brush, Parker and Denver.

"Since we couldn't have mass celebrations under COVID-19, we asked everyone to play taps at 3:01 local time, wherever they are in the United States," said Eric Weedin in Loveland.

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Taps Across America 2020 from Peaceful Valley, Colorado by Jeff Van Devender on YouTube

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