Muster 2009

Muster is a special tradition at Texas A&M that takes place annually on April 21. Muster honors all Aggies who died in the past year, including current and former students and faculty members. A candle is lit in their memory, and family members and friends answer, "Here," when the deceased's name is called for Muster.

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[unit827]

I was at that Muster. Robert Gates was very emotional when he told of the 5 Aggies he signed diplomas, deployment orders and had to write to their families telling of their sons falling in battle. My daughter's name was called that night. No matter how bad I hurt for her loss, there is one family that lost more. They lost a daughter and a son to a crazy SOB that gunned them down in their apartment. Such a waste of beautiful lives.

Cassandra Jeannine Scott '05 & '09 "HERE"

[beatlebabe2000]

Here!

[thevintagehifi]

If one school defines pride and tradition, it's Texas A&M. Aggie Muster is one of the most moving and beautiful traditions ever created. I'm trying to institute a similar type tradition at my alma mater. If I could generate 1/10 of the spirit and pride that Aggies have at my school, I'd be a very happy man. GO AGGIES!

[atmhls12]

i thought you were not supposed to have cameras in muster...

[mystery10man]

I am not an Aggie, but love the traditions that your school holds to this day.

[treysucks]

@peterjessi -here

[Aggie1952]

Henry Ickles 1963. Here

[peterjessi]

thank you for sharing!! my dad was an aggie and we got a notice shortly after his death that they will start announcing his name at muster, i have never been able to go.

Thank you for this

* with tears in eyes*