1999 Texas A&M and UT Halftime Performance (after Bonfire collapse) 

As a member of the Longhorn Band in 1963, we were in College Station for a game 6 days after Kennedy was assassinated. We and the A&M band did solemn performances. No twirlers, no formations. We just did company fronts while marching on the field. This was hard to see again. Hook 'em and Gig 'em. I'm glad the "family" is getting back together. Thanksgiving hasn't been the same. I have been part of this great rivalry since 1959, and I have really missed it.

A&M class of '82. My wife (also '82) watched this game on TV and cried through the Texas Band's performance. I've never seen a more classy and elegant and flat out beautiful and heart felt performance in my life. The fact that so many of the members of the band were having to hold up the sheet music for the songs they were given just days before, the raising of A&M flags by the texas Flag Corps, the removal of their hats, it all brings tears to my eyes to this day. I wrote a letter to the band director that week to thank him for his actions on this day. Classiest band in the world. God bless them all.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that this is the only time that an opposing band got a standing ovation. Well done horns and much respect every time I watch this

I marched in this and distinctly remember the silent "T" ending. There was a baby who cried right at the beginning. You could have heard a pin drop. At the end, when Brian Gamble recovered the fumble, there was an immediate feeling of elation throughout the stands and a sensation of "ok, we can finally begin healing now..." It was well and truly over. A friend of mine who went to "that other school" said "If we had to lose a game in this rivalry, I was ok with losing this one". 4 funerals in 1 week made for a rough follow-on to that game

I understand, if I'm not mistaken that a group of UT students showed up at A&M and offered their services and willing to help during the disaster. Rivals, but brother/sister Texans helping each other in need..

I was at this game, and the halftime performance from both bands gave me chills. It was so quiet when the Aggie Band walked off the field that you could hear the clinking of the spurs on their boots. Thanks for uploading.

I was the saxophone camera flash at 19:28 on the field that day. Deeply moved by the classy Longhorn tribute, and never forgot how much the Longhorn tribute meant.

Thank you for uploading this. I’m a TCU grad who’s currently getting my masters from Texas A&M. What a class act from Texas. Gig ‘Em, Go Frogs and Hook ‘Em.

What a class act UT was that day! This Aggie Mom cried big tears! Our son was a Jr. at A & M that year.

I was a Sophomore at Tarleton State (a Texas A&M Satellite School) when the Bonfire Collapse happened. I had originally planned on going to Texas A&M and changed my mind. Tarleton has been described as the Texas A&M of the 60s, same school just much smaller. Any way the terrible event touched us too. My Grandfather who was the founding Dean of the College of Business at Tarleton was a Former Student at Texas A&M (Class of ‘62 & ‘66). I still remember that day, and so many years later the traditions still remain in my family, my daughter will be attending Texas A&M, and in a strange twist of fate I’m working on a change of career and it will require that I get some more education. I’m planning on Texas A&M Law School. And for those of you who did not know the UT Band played “The Spirit of Aggieland,” while they stood in formation holding the Texas A&M flags. That is the A&M school song, it was an incredible tribute from UT to TAMU.

I was at this game and what UT did for A&M was beautiful and still sends chills down my spine! My ex boyfriend was there when the bonfire collapsed. He was working on it and fell off it when the logs started to collapse . ( he did survive but to this day is still deeply scarred by it)

Two schools that are mega rivals but after the death of several A&M students at a non fire pep rally Texas did this very moving class act in honor of those students. Texas lower their school flag while holding the A&M flag high in honor. Then the removal of their hats. Very moving. The the 21 seconds of silence.

So sweet for UT and A&M to have done that!!

I don’t care how long it’s been. I will forever cry when I see this halftime show and it will always be my favorite halftime show.

Rivalries meant nothing that day, I had always been Aggie but that week sealed it even tighter. Gig'em Horns

SO glad that you uploaded this! I was teaching in East Tennessee when the disaster occurred, but I used to live so close to campus that we could SEE the flicker of the highest flames from our porch. --85

I was at the game! Still gives me goose bumps today! Respect & compassion by rival institutions was never more evident than during that month of the Bonfire collapse!

Such class shown by both bands. God rest the souls of those who perished. State of Texas number 1 in nation and proven by these two great institutions.

They played Amazing Grace with both flags up, then Taps with just the A&M flag up, since it"s a military school. Very nice.

Since 1977 I've missed only four A&M vs. tu football games and this-- unfortunately-- was one. Thank you altaris2000 for granting me this.

This is so stirring, brings tears. Respect.

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Honors to all involved 🎖️🎖️🎖️⭐⭐⭐ Thank you for sharing

Simply beautiful!

The greatest marching band in the world!!!

I think A&M would have done the same

Still makes me cry. 😭

VERY respectful!!!

There was no other school that could have had the same impact during that halftime that day than A&M's arch rival UT.

I remember. Thanks so much. Truly class. GigEm and Hookem!

This is how you should treat your rivals - with respect, - because a rivalry needs both sides and without the rivalry something big would be missing on both sides. It's always hard to jump over your own shadow, but in moments like these it's easy - it is an act of humanity. I'm from Germany, I have nothing to do with either T A&M or the Longhorns, I just love the sport and know rivalries that aren't treated the way they deserve. UT has shown how to do it right here. My sincere respect and condolences to all affected by the tragedy.

Gig 'Em, University of Texas Band. Respect. Decades later, still tears upon seeing this. Even now still, there's a spirit can ne'er be told...

Just love those old school uniforms. They are very classy.

God bless AnM and texas !

That was beautiful

Having rivalries is healthy. Because when things really matter this is what you get. We're all just people trying to survive in this world. ❤

Gig em!

years later after jfk was shot rip aggies

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Pure class, Texas. You have to wonder if A&M would have done anything similar if the shoe was on the other foot, given the point of bonfire.