When the bonfire collapsed in 1999 I was still a young kid. At the time, I was a "Wolverine" and wanted to go to the University of Michigan. This was mostly because of my mother, who went to this school. I met my current girlfriend my freshman year of high school. Her brother was a member of the Corps of Cadets and a freshman the year of the Bonfire Collapse. She was at the vigil, and most funerals for those who died. I knew nothing of A&M at the time, but she took me to my first Texas A&M game. The Texas Tech game in '02, which I will remember the rest of my life. Ive never had a more overwhelming experiance at a football game. I wanted to be in the FTAB, I wanted to be at this school. I am currently at Texas A&M Galveston, due to a lack of admission status, but I'll be there soon enough. Ever since that game, I have understood to a greater and deeper meaning of the impact of November 18th, 1999. I also see the decline in the 12th Man since then. How Texas A&M is becoming a "regular university." I have to ask myself, is this because of that day?
What does this mean to these "New Army" people, I consider my beliefs "Ol' Army" but I think sometimes on what would be different if Bonfire was still here. The question arises, should we bring it back?
I believe in fate and I believe in this school. My biggest regret on being born in '86 is that I will never get to see this great spectacle at its grandest stage. What should be done? I feel for the familys who lost their children on this day. What a terrible event for something that was so wonderful.
I think the best thing to say is that on 9/11 the Towers were destroyed, in a way to stand proud in spite of this tragedy there will be built on that sight the tallest building in the world.
Am I saying build a huge bonfire? No of course not. I have read the safety and plans of the Off-Campus Bonfire and believe they are very intelligent and safe. There is more to this bonfire now than just a burning desire to beat the hell outta t.u. Now its a desire to remember the spirit. Remember the 12th Man. Remember Ol' Army. And now most importantly, remember Jeremy, Michael, Lucas, Timothy, Jamie, Christopher H., Miranda, Christopher B., Bryan, Chad, Jerry, and Nathan.
Like I said, I believe in fate. Twelve people died that day, from the heart of Texas A&M University, the 12th Man.
Bring back Bonfire, it will mean so much more now, who could not at least shed a tear at the sight of it? For those who died that day who can only see it now from heaven? If you could not, your heart does not pump the maroon blood that mine does.
I can't think of A&M without thinking of 1999. I dont think anyone will be able to again. Why hide what we once loved, what these students loved?
Like the towers, we can overcome this adversity.
Bring back bonfire, we will beat t.u., but most importantly, we will be Texas A&M University again, and we will be the Fightin' Texas Aggies.
Gig Em
Chris A. Class of '09.
What does this mean to these "New Army" people, I consider my beliefs "Ol' Army" but I think sometimes on what would be different if Bonfire was still here. The question arises, should we bring it back?
I believe in fate and I believe in this school. My biggest regret on being born in '86 is that I will never get to see this great spectacle at its grandest stage. What should be done? I feel for the familys who lost their children on this day. What a terrible event for something that was so wonderful.
I think the best thing to say is that on 9/11 the Towers were destroyed, in a way to stand proud in spite of this tragedy there will be built on that sight the tallest building in the world.
Am I saying build a huge bonfire? No of course not. I have read the safety and plans of the Off-Campus Bonfire and believe they are very intelligent and safe. There is more to this bonfire now than just a burning desire to beat the hell outta t.u. Now its a desire to remember the spirit. Remember the 12th Man. Remember Ol' Army. And now most importantly, remember Jeremy, Michael, Lucas, Timothy, Jamie, Christopher H., Miranda, Christopher B., Bryan, Chad, Jerry, and Nathan.
Like I said, I believe in fate. Twelve people died that day, from the heart of Texas A&M University, the 12th Man.
Bring back Bonfire, it will mean so much more now, who could not at least shed a tear at the sight of it? For those who died that day who can only see it now from heaven? If you could not, your heart does not pump the maroon blood that mine does.
I can't think of A&M without thinking of 1999. I dont think anyone will be able to again. Why hide what we once loved, what these students loved?
Like the towers, we can overcome this adversity.
Bring back bonfire, we will beat t.u., but most importantly, we will be Texas A&M University again, and we will be the Fightin' Texas Aggies.
Gig Em
Chris A. Class of '09.