Origins of the Last Post song of remembrance

EPISODE · Nov 9, 2018 · 12 MIN

Origins of the Last Post song of remembrance

from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia

This Sunday, Buglers or trumpeters will stand stoically at ceremonies across the country and their instruments clarion call will usher in two moments of silence. The plaintive notes of the Last Post will resonate in the hearts and minds of those paying tribute to all those who have lost their lives in service of our country. Dave is joined by Ottawa Citizen reporter Bruce Deachman to look at the origins of that familiar melody, and why it is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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