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America's pastime stops to honor America's heroes at Dallas Baptist University
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· June 5, 2026
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Key takeaway When the neighboring DFW National Cemetery plays Taps at 7 o'clock, the university stops play to pay respects.
At Dallas Baptist University, a unique tradition takes place during baseball games. When the neighboring DFW National Cemetery plays Taps at 7 o'clock, the university stops play to pay respects. This pause in the game is a gesture to honor fallen servicemembers and veterans.
The brief moment of silence is a way for the university to acknowledge the sacrifices of America's heroes. Further details about this tradition can be found through WFAA, the source of this information. The specifics of how this tradition began and how it is observed are not available in this brief summary.
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Category: local Published: June 5, 2026 Source: WFAA Reading time: 1 min
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