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Watch: Worcester Veteran Plays Taps For National Remembrance

By Tom Marino | May 25, 2020
Last Updated: February 2, 2021

John Moriconi of Worcester joined the annual Taps Across America on Memorial Day, organized by Taps for Veterans.

Moriconi is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a professional trumpet player.

Moriconi joined trumpeters and buglers across the country on Monday, May 25, playing the call at 3 PM in front of his Worcester home.

Taps is a bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies and during military funerals.

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