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We sing Taps at the end of every Guide (Girl Scout) meeting. But slightly different words.

Day is done, gone the Sun
From the sea, from the hills, from the Sky
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.

We also have a daylight version:
Thanks and praise for our days
'neath the sun, 'neath the stars 'neath the sky
As we go this we know,
God is nigh.

Is a tradition for us here in the UK and took a special meaning at an Aussie Guide group I visited. I believe it's a worldwide thing for Guides and Girl Scouts and has been for many years.

The Last post...makes all my short hairs stand to attention too. Is very evocative - when played right. I can't help but stand there and cringe when the poor soul that is stood there and has to play when everyone around is silent...and then mis-pitches a note. But then I'm not a bugler/trumpeter... so shouldn't really criticise.