bonfire remembrance

Aggies will come together to honor the 12 who lost their lives in the 1999 tragedy with the annual Remembrance Ceremony at the Bonfire Memorial and tributes at Kyle Field.

Before attending Bonfire Remembrance, reflect on the names and stories of those who lost their lives in the 1999 collapse.

The local chapter of the University of Texas alumni group Texas Exes will join A&M staff and volunteers for the memorial’s annual cleaning.

The solemn ceremony honored the 12 Aggies killed in the 1999 Bonfire collapse.

Since 2013, the organization has worked to unite the student body and help communities in need by constructing fully-equipped medical clinics inside shipping containers.

Thousands attended the solemn ceremony honoring the 12 Aggies killed in the 1999 Bonfire collapse.

The student-led organization that converts shipping containers to mobile clinics in honor of the 12 Bonfire victims recently completed its 12th project.

After the bonfire collapse, mourners left behind a shrine of items to honor the 12 Aggies who died. The memorabilia is preserved in a collection on the Texas A&M campus.

After one student left his Aggie Ring and a note to the 12 students who died in the 1999 stack collapse, others followed suit, leading to a memorable display.

The Bonfire Memorial walkways will undergo maintenance in order be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.