Thursday, April 21, 2011

Aggie Muster

"Muster is the most solemn and sacred of all Aggie traditions, but it is a time of joy and happy remembrance. Those who have gone before us are those whose lives have touched ours. May we do the same for those who come after us. May we expect no less of ourselves." -Dr. E. Dean Gage '65

The last three years I have attended Aggie Muster here at West Point. That first year was heart wrenching answering 'Here' as they called out Justin Michael Lynch. The Roll Call honors Aggies that have fallen since the last Muster roll was read. As the names are read, a friend or family member answers 'Here', and a candle is lit to symbolize that while those Aggies are not present in body, they will forever remain with us in Aggie Spirit.

Justin & Kimberly on her Ring Day at Texas A&M

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