1999 Bonfire Football Game | Texas A&M vs. UT 

My youngest son (‘03), was on the stack 30 minutes before it collapsed. His Fish (Freshman) Squadron won the Center Pole for their hard work and their Junior leader was killed. He dismissed my son and his mates, after 12 hours working, so they could go study and rest for finals. Before they could sleep they were rostered for the news…God what a night…thankful as parents and so sad. He’s a Squadron Commander, Lt Col now flying HC-130s…happy he’s still here with 5 sons of his own, future Aggie…Gig’em ‘03

Lifelong Longhorn. It’s impossible to forget this game if you’re a true fan of either school. My family knew a member of the corps that was supposed to work the night of the collapse but he had to study for an exam and pulled his crew off duty since he wasn’t going to be there. It hit him hard and just absolute respect the way the school, fans showed their best that day. I wish the schools will resume the rivalry someday.

RIP uncle Tim Kerlee you are the 12th man

I am in tears right now and I was not even alive when this happened - I was born 3 years after two the day. Bonfire collapse was absolutely horrible. Good bull by the Longhorns there. It also serves as a great reminder that rivalries in football aren't ultimately what is important.

I was there... a freshman at the time. Incredible game and moment.

I will always remember this fighting Texas AGGIES 😖

Today is the *8* year anniversary of when this video was uploaded. EDIT- 9:23 P.M.: *finishes video 2 minutes later* I had never seen any highlights from the Bonfire game before.

Damn kinda tearing up about the whole thing. What a tragedy.

rc slocum what a class act Gig Em!

Todays the 21 anniversary of the bonfire

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Gig em

What if UT let a&m win because they felt bad cuz bonfire

Go UT! Great school! I know a lot of people that go here.

atm's mythical national championship game..

Texas let them win

Texas let them win