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Silver Taps at A&M
By Mrs. Jeanette Hennigan ^©

You hear about the Aggie Band
And the Spirit of Aggieland.
But few have heard the Farewell Hymn
Of Silver Taps at A&M

All day the flag flies at half-mast.
A sign to us of a solemn task,
To bid farewell to one who’s gone.
With Silver Taps he’s not alone.

The night is dark and very still.
Where Sully stands the area fills
With a silent crowd of those who care.
Their hearts all joined in silent prayer

The Ross Volunteers, the honor guard,
Speak for us all as their guns discharge.
Twenty-one guns now blast the air
And fade away in the darkness there.

The taps blow loud from the tower near.
And twice again so faint, yet clear.
Like rustling wings of a soul in flight,
Silver Taps fades in the night.

You stand spellbound, you scarcely breathe.
With heavy heart you turn to leave.
Your Aggie friend no more you’ll see,
Till Silver Taps is blown for thee.

Silver Taps at A&M
Will always be our farewell hymn
To those who’ve gone to heights unknown.
With Silver Taps, he journeys on. 

2018
Bud Garbelman (Class Of 1983)
2015
Mike Sartor (Class Of 1980)
2012
Jay M. Finley (Class Of 1981)
2010
Ralph Mizell (Class Of 1980)
2005
Lyle Gordon (Class Of 1997)
Clay Umbach (Class Of 1978)
2003
Miss Reveille Vi (1993-2003) (Class Of 2001)
1999
Miss Reveille V (1984-1999) (Class Of 1993)
1995
Uwe Guenther (Class Of 1983)
1990
Danny Hull (Class Of 1981)
1989
Miss Reveille IV (1975-1984) (Class Of 1984)
1975
Miss Reveille III (1966-1975) (Class Of 1975)
1966
Miss Reveille II (1952-1966)
1944
Miss Reveille I (1931-1944)

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