12 years ago today, everything changed for Texas A&M University. November 18th, 1999 at 2:42 am, the Aggie bonfire colaposed killing 12 students and injured many others. Many may not know about this amazing tradition so here is a little info about it:
- The Texas Aggie bonfire symbolized every Aggie's "burning desire" to beat Texas in football on Thanksgiving day.
- The first bonfire was built in 1909 and was the biggest bonfire in the world.
- The bonfire is no longer held on campus but others get together and build one off campus.
Here are a few pictures of past bonfires, as well as some of the Memorial:
As an Aggie, this day will always be one of rememberance for the fallen Aggies. If you have a minute, say a prayer for those that were taken or affected by this horrible tragedy.
- The first bonfire was built in 1909 and was the biggest bonfire in the world.
- The bonfire is no longer held on campus but others get together and build one off campus.
Here are a few pictures of past bonfires, as well as some of the Memorial:
As an Aggie, this day will always be one of rememberance for the fallen Aggies. If you have a minute, say a prayer for those that were taken or affected by this horrible tragedy.
2 comments:
I had never heard this before but its so sad. Those students are my age. :-( How tragic.
Wow, what an awful tragedy. :(
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