Bugles Across America Nfp

“Bugles across america has maintained it's membership at 5000. We are in the process of upgrading the website as it is over 10 years old. This will cost about $10,000 and is still in process. This is expected to give our members mobile access. Ibm is now donating time and space on their data system to handle citizen requests for veteran burial services.”

“Baa continues to be free and there are no dues for members.”

“We averaged about 500 funerals / memorials services per week. If the us government had to pay for this service, it will cost more than $10,000 per month. Cost saved: 12months x $10,000 x 15years = $1,920,000. Baa is proud to be recognized by department of defense as an authorized provider of military funeral honors. We provide dignity for the families of the fallen. All of our performances (we call them missions) are with real horns, real breath and played from the heart.”

“We are aslo used in many cities or patriotic events. In 2015 the owner of hoestra saw tom day, our founder and president on the chris wallace show and offered to paint some semi-trailers with baa's story on the side.”

“The center has continued to flourish. Over 400 people have toured and studied the real origin of taps and proper use of the bugle.”

“Encouraging district leaders to reinstate the bugle badge. Working with jrotc & rotc units across the country as auxillary honor guard units to supplement and authorized provider program for miltary honors.”

“In cooperation with the va”

“At the wwii memorial ceremony in 2011. They were also asked to do the same to open the national memorial day pre-parade ceremony on the steps of national archives later in the day. They also played stars and stripes forever while our partner group sprit of 45 marched past the reviewing stand.”