In my search for a 21 Gun Salute and Taps Video I ran into this very interesting video explaining the Taps.
Taps The Bugler's Cry
The Origin of Sounding Taps
The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps. Jari Villanueva explains the origins of America's most famous bugle call.
Video (6:50): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhtr5...eature=related