Mesa man honors vets nightly by playing 'Taps' at sundown

ABC15.com ^ | Angie Holdsworth

[South40]

MESA, AZ - The sound of "Taps" echoes nightly over a Mesa golf course in one man's effort to show respect for the military.

From a Mesa home near Loop 202 and Recker Road, 24 notes ring out every 24 hours.

Hans Jessen, steps out on his balcony each night and plays "Taps".

"It is a haunting song really that means so much to so many people," he said.

See Video here

[doc1019]

If this story doesn’t bite into your soul, you have no soul. As a vet, I thank him for his dedication and thoughtfulness.

[pepsionice]

I live about a half mile from the back gate of Fort Meyer, and the Arlington Cemetery. On a clear evening, with the window open....you can occasionally hear Taps over at the post. I don’t know anyone in the neighborhoods around the area....who ever complain.

[mlizzy]

There’s a special place in heaven for folks like this... just beautiful...

[Graewoulf]

Thanks.

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PING!

[FlingWingFlyer]

Went to the site and watched the video. Awesome. Thanks for posting.

[South40]

Happy to do it. God Bless sour vets!

[Graewoulf]

Well, I am a vet, and rough around the edges, by I try not to be sour - - - .

[South40]

lol! sour = our

[Brad’s Gramma]

:)

[ctdonath2]

I sing Taps to my kids (3 & 4yo) every night.

[Squantos]

General Butterfields Lulaby ...... Stay safe !

[Rebelbase]

Great childhood memories on still nights of hearing taps at dusk from the Naval Station about a mile away.

[azishot]

May God bless Mr. Jessen for honoring our military.

[Joe Boucher]

In 1972 and 1973 I lived on that post while working at the Pentagon.
Dailey there were burials by military Honor Guards going on as there are today, just different wars.
The history of Ft. Myers is amazing.

[Dusty Road]

I’m sorry but I didn’t watch the video, I’m an old Vet and I heard that song far too many times. All I can say is God Bless Him! I got choked up just reading the link.

[Dusty Road]

Thats OK I fit in you first catagory.

[Graewoulf]

PING!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks for the ping, Graewoulf, and thanks for posting this thread, South40! "Taps" holds a special place for me. I have heard it recently on many occasions at the funerals of family, friends, and Brothers-in-Arms.

God Bless them, God Bless our Vets, and God Bless this good and patriotic man who honors them!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Cindy]

Thank you South40 for posting this and for the ping.