COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -In a solemn tribute to the enduring spirit of camaraderie and remembrance, Aggies from across the globe united once again for the annual tradition of Muster, held on April 21st at Texas A&M University. This cherished ceremony, dating back to 1883, honors the memory of departed Aggies who passed away the year prior.
At the heart of Muster is the Roll Call, where the names of the deceased are solemnly read aloud. For each name spoken, a poignant “Here” is answered by a friend or family member, symbolizing the eternal presence of the Aggie spirit.
This year’s Muster was marked by speeches from esteemed figures within the Aggie community. Major General (Ret.) Tim Green, class of ‘86 and Director of the George H. W. Bush Combat Development Complex, delivered a keynote speech that resonated with attendees. Additionally, Texas A&M President Ret. Gen. Mark Welsh III, along with other dignitaries, offered their reflections during the ceremony.
Aggies say the significance of Muster extends far beyond the confines of Texas A&M’s campus, as Aggies worldwide gather in solidarity to honor their fallen comrades. From small, intimate gatherings to large-scale events, Muster serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring bonds that unite Aggies across generations and continents.
This year’s Campus Muster included the solemn reading of the names of those honored, individuals who left an indelible mark on the Texas A&M community through their lives and contributions.
Britney Romero ‘27 * Drake B. Hardison ‘26 * Andrew Thomas Henges ‘26 * Nate Callaway ‘25 * Samuel “Sam” Hartsfield Raines Jackson ‘25 * Angus McFarlane ‘25 * Lorena Maria Casares ‘24 * Logan K. Jones ‘24 * Orion James-Padric Mitchell ‘24 * Stephen Oluwafemi Oderinde ‘24 * Christian Duvall Owen ‘24 * Kylee Elizabeth Piersol ‘24 * Madison Taylor Dovie Hall ‘23 * William Harrison Hall ‘23 * Dylan Kanoa Miyamoto ‘23 * Joel Jose Vazquez ‘23 * John Edward Shaunfield III ‘22 * Christina Renée Hruzek ‘21 * Julia Anne Grasley ‘20 * Thomas William McKean ‘17 * Victoria Lynn Fowler Anderson ‘16 * Madeline Shea Kelly ‘16 * Joseph Anthony Baron Nunez ‘16 * William Russell de Groh ‘16 * Monica Michelle Jones ‘13 * James Turner Midkiff ‘09 * Dr. Maricela Gonzales ‘04 * Crystal Rae Schibler ‘02 * Lindy Sanders Wagner ‘00 * Dr. Nathan A. Vermedahl ‘98 * Fredrick David Thornberry ‘97 * Kash Krinhop ‘96 * Tara Christine Jones ‘94 * Col. Michael Glenn Rossman, MD ‘94 * Ben Harrison ‘93 * Dr. Albert Thompson Perry II ‘93 * Anthony Edward Prieto ‘93 * Kendra Elaine Rozic ‘93 * Christopher Louis Cooke ‘92 * Carolyn Silvey Ivey ‘92 * Joanne Ramirez Toland ‘92 * Stacey Rugh ‘92 * Heather Diane Glenn Erwin ‘91 * Russell Joseph Skrehot ‘91 * Clarence Wendell Wilkerson III ‘91 * Coach Terry Price ‘90 * Bruce Halsey Crocombe ‘89 * Jack Walter Patrick ‘88 * James Kevin Ashby ‘86 * Michael Shawn Beck ‘85 * Richard Ford ‘85 * Evelyn Jayne Mobley ‘85 * LeeAnn Moore ‘83 * Dr. Andrew John Rettenmaier ‘83 * Dr. Warren Beard ‘82 * Cheryl Fisher Deborah ‘82 * Sherri Rose MacWillie ‘82 * Allison Salazar ‘82 * Robert “Brad” Bradshaw Mapes ‘80 * Linda Lowrey Halter ‘79 * Timothy Robert Rafferty ‘78 * Dr. Donald E. Clark ‘76 * Wanda Jean Roberts ‘77 * David F. Fleming ‘75 * Kenneth Wayne Koehler ‘75 * Randy Gale Abernathy ‘74 * Anton Frank “Tony” Bautz ‘74 * Steven Everette “Steve” Chapman ‘74 * Randall Craig Colwick ‘74 * Douglas “Doug” Ray Currier ‘74 * Lt. Col. Mark Alan DuLaney ‘74 * Wayne Alan Enderle ‘74 * Col. Christopher Thomas Franklin ‘74 * Dr. Ruth Bagnall Gonzalez ‘74 * Katherine R. Goodbar ‘74 * James Allen Greenwood ‘74 * Joe Michael Hogue ‘74 * James Robert “Jim” Macy ‘74 * Marchi C. Brown McCartney ‘74 * Donald Patrick “Pat” McGuyer ‘74 * Michael Scott “Mike” McWilliams ‘74 * John Kenneth Means ‘74 * Homer Ferguson Mills ‘74 * Dennis Michael Moltz ‘74 * David Joe Moore ‘74 * Robert “Bob” Lindsay Nathan, Jr. ‘74 * William Snowden “Nick” Nichols III ‘74 * Danny R. Nors ‘74 * Billy “Bill” J. Parks ‘74 * Donald Lee Ritchey ‘74 * Homer “Sam” Samuel Schertz ‘74 * Steven Charles Schkade ‘74 * Larry Noble Smith ‘74 * Ronald Lamar Sparks ‘74 * Michael D. Vader ‘74 * Michael David Kalina ‘73 * Charles Wesley Casada ‘72 * Betty S. Nash ‘72 * Terry Lee Keener ‘71 * Harold F. Lambert ‘71 * Michael Otts Ford ‘70 * Dr. Gerald Don Killgore ‘70 * Larry Bruce Wells ‘70 * William Pryor Womack ‘70 * Harvey Ross Aschenbeck ‘69 * Capt. Ronald Wayne Forrester ‘69 * Erik Clark Miller ‘69 * Col. James L. Sachtleben ‘69 * Lt. Col. Michael Lee Lanning ‘68 * J. Arthur Vandaveer, II ‘68 * Gary Webb ‘68 * Charles William Caldwell ‘67 * Professor Carrol Dean Claycamp ‘67 * Dr. C. R. Salmon ‘67 * Garry Edwin Caffey ‘66 * Charles “Skip” Macadams ‘66 * Dr. Larry Joel Ringer ‘66 * Richard Wayne Armstrong ‘65 * Col. John C. Becka Jr. ‘65 * Capt. Donald Kent Robinson ‘65 * William T. Sherman ‘65 * Raiford Ragland Stripling ‘65 * Curtis L. Allen ‘64 * Lt. Col. David Michael Booth ‘64 * Robert Lee Rogers ‘64 * Eugene “Gene” L Butler ‘63 * Charles Ray King ‘63 * Robert Dodd Bates ‘62 * John Wesley Hamm ‘62 * Wayne Franklin Liska ‘62 * Woodrow Wilson Newman Jr. ‘62 * Bernard C. Heer Jr. ‘61 * Dr. Donald “Don” Frank Wanjura ‘61 * Don J. LeNoir ‘60 * Dr. Lee L. Lowery Jr ‘60 * William Ansel Prewitt, III ‘60 * Lt. David Than Richburg ‘60 * Leonard Christopher Benedic ‘59 * Dr. Davis L. Ford ‘59 * Billy Hope Thompson ‘59 * Henry Grady Ash Jr. ‘58 * Thomas Edward Giles ‘58 * James E. Owen ‘58 * Joe K. Moore ‘57 * Ronnie Gail Bradley ‘56 * Alfred Olsen Hilgers ‘56 * Jerry Carl Lonon ‘56 * Richard Thomas Chamblin ‘55 * Marvin Paul Tate ‘55 * Thomas “Tom” Yates ‘55 * Rolando G Dominguez ‘54 * Carroll Wynn Phillips ‘54 * Jim Keblinger ‘53 * Dr. Patrick Henry LeBlanc ‘53 * John Thomas Lamar McNew Jr ‘53 * Perry J. Shepard ‘53 * Col. John Rudolf Vilas ‘53 * Otto L. Fuchs Jr. ‘50 * Earl Ray Gordy ‘50 * Anthony Luke Scamardo ‘49 * Dr. Michael P. Rosynek * Todd Arrant * Lonnis Chargois * Gerald Keith Ebanks * George Drummond Edge * Dr. Mark Fossett * Todd Laney Gregory * Joseph Harris * Zao Liu * Dr. Edward C. A. Runge * Marvin Stephens * Dr. James Womack
As Aggies pause to reflect on Muster, they say it’s important to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the values of honor, respect, and tradition that define the Texas A&M family. Through Muster, the spirit of those who have passed lives on, serving as a beacon of unity and remembrance for Aggies past, present, and future.
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