Ray Zell, blowing the Taps Bugle CallWhile I have memories of visiting graves on Memorial Day, I don't believe I have ever been to a Memorial Day Service, until today.
Over the weekend I met a remarkable 93 year old World War II Veteran, Ray Zell, who lives in Shelby. Whenever there are military funerals, or military events sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ray blows the Taps bugle call. He has played for over 50 funerals over the past 16 years.
Ray invited me to our local Memorial Day Service held at 11a.m. at the Shelby Cemetery to watch him play Taps.
As I drove into the cemetery with the kids I was somewhat amazed by the number of cars, families, and veterans dressed in full uniform who came to participate.
Ray looked great, proudly holding his polished trumpet and standing at attention while the speaker talked of patriotism, his associations with Civil War Veterans when he was a young boy, and his own sacrifices for his country.
Ray blew a great Taps.
Ray reminds me there is always something to give.
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I want to be like him when I am 93! What a fun way to celelbrate Memorial day; I am glad you told us about the event.
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