| Our condolences go out to the Gary Brown family. Gary was a retired Marine Bandsmen who was also a member of the Holton Elkhorn concert band of which I am also a member. Gary was also very active with the Walworth Co Marine Corps League. A late evening phone call saying that the digital bugle was going to send Gary off prompted me to pull out the Field Trumpet . 2 Digital bugles were on hand, 1 with the local honor team and another with the State team. Needless to say they never made it out of their cases on this day! Gary's life long dedication to music and his pride in serving his country were always present. I'm proud to say that AHFT serial # GE-0001E pulled the duty this day. Rest in Peace my friend. |

| This site was created and is maintained by Dan Erikson, former Wisconsin State Director for Bugles Across America. The intent of this site is to thank Tom Getzen for building a wonderful instrument to honor our Veteran's. I have borrowed images and information from the Getzen web site in an effort to help answer any questions you may have about these fine horns! The Getzen Company continues to support those who honor our nations Veterans with a quality instrument for Taps duties. Civilian and military players all over this great nation and abroad are using the American Heritage Field Trumpet to honor those who have served! |



