Aggie Muster

Roll Call For The Absent

"In many lands and climes this April day

Proud sons of Texas A&M unite.

Our loyalty to country, school, we pray,

and seal our pact with bond of common might.

We live again those happy days of yore

on campus, field, in classroom, dorm, at drill

Fond memory brings a sigh -- but nothing more;

Now we are men and life’s a greater thrill,

On Corregidor 68 years ago today

A band of gallant Aggies, led by Moore,

Held simple rites which led to us doth all to say:

The spirit shall prevail through cannon roar.

Before we part and go upon our way,

We pause to honor those we knew so well;

The old familiar faces we miss so much today

Left cherished recollections that time cannot dispel.

Softly call the Muster,

Let comrade answer, “Here!”

Their spirits hover ‘round us

As if to bring us cheer!

Mark them ‘present’ in our hearts.

We’ll meet some other day

There is no death, but life etern

For our old friends such as they!"

by Dr. John Ashton ‘06

Of all the traditions of my university this one means the most. Aggie Muster is a time of reflection, thoughts, and prayers for our fellow Ag's that have passed during the year. A way in which our unexplainable Aggie Spirit is bonded to those who came before us, and those who will be there after us. A brief moment to relieve our days in Aggieland, and enjoy the camaraderie of what being an Aggie really means.

So, Softly call the Muster, Let comrade answer "Here!"

Gig'Em

LB