Long Island bugler plays taps at as many military funerals as he can attend . The New York Times reported that the funeral of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was attended by more than 1,000 people on Saturday — including members of his family, friends, and fellow Marines. `` But at the time it needs to be played , when emotions are running high , it 's probably one of the most difficult things to play . '' Leo DiLeo has played at 3,000 funerals for the New York Army National Guard .
Long Island bugler plays taps at as many military funerals as he can attend . The New York Times reported that the funeral of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was attended by more than 1,000 people on Saturday — including members of his family, friends, and fellow Marines. Leo DiLeo has played at 3,000 funerals for the New York Army National Guard .