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Ten years ago, a Texas A&M University bonfire collapsed that killed 12 people and injured 27. Bonfire Remembrance Week has this published online: "The Aggie family will come together to remember the 1999 Bonfire tragedy and the 12 Fallen Aggies."

Texas A&M Bonfire - 12 Killed, Ten Year Remembrance

"This event has shaped our university and made an impact in many different ways. The evening will include speeches from Will Hurd, Student Body President in 1999; Brent Lanier, the current Corps Commander and others, as well as a brief video. Please join us in Aggieland to commemorate these Fallen Aggies."


According to the Associated Press, about 10,000 people are expected Tuesday night at A&M's basketball arena for a ceremony remembering the accident and at 2:42 a.m. Wednesday, the exact time of the accident, a candlelight vigil will be held at the collapse site that is now home to a circular memorial.

The wire report adds that "up to 70,000 people would gather on campus each year to watch the lighting of the bonfire on the eve of the school's November football game against its archrival, the University of Texas."