military traditions

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In the U.S. we fold our flag in the form of a triangle as a reminder of the Tricorn hats worn by soldiers during the Revolution.

A bugle plays taps to honor our armed forces members as they are laid to rest

Do other countries have similar traditions?

In Scotland is a special song piped for fallen Highlanders?

Well, "Taps" is replaced by "The Last Post" in the UK and Commonwealth countries, and certainly is played.

There are quite a number of laments that can be played, too many to list. "Flowers of the Forest" and "The Mist Covered Mountains of Home" are certainly two of the most popular. The piper played these and "Oft in the Stilly Nicht" when my father was buried.