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Silver Taps To Honor 2 Aggies

Scot Walker '90 September 26, 2019 10:28 AM updated: October 1, 2019 1:44 PM

Silver Taps will be observed Oct. 1 to honor the memories of two recently deceased Aggies.

Silver Taps is a tribute paid to an Aggie who, at the time of his or her death, was enrolled in graduate or undergraduate courses at Texas A&M. Silver Taps was formerly observed as soon as possible after the death of an Aggie. Today it is held on the first Tuesday of each month from September to April, if necessary.

These Aggies will be honored at October's Silver Taps:

  • William Zachary Elder '20, a petroleum engineering major from Mineral Wells. He died Sept. 13 as a result of an automobile collision in Bryan.
  • Jedidiah Tuedjo Talom '20, a political science major from Forney. She was found dead in her dorm room on Sept. 6.

The family of another recently deceased Aggie, Carlynn Nicole Beatty '22, opted to defer her Silver Taps recognition until the November ceremony.

These Aggies' names have been added to the roll call for the 2020 Aggie Muster. Deceased Aggies who were students at the College Station campus when they died are eligible to be called at the student-run Muster at Reed Arena on April 21. (See the criteria for the Reed Arena roll call.Their names, along with every other name on the 2020 worldwide roll call, will also be called during the live reading that will take place on April 21 at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. (See the current 2020 roll call.) Their names are also eligible to be called at one or more of the hundreds of hometown Musters that will take place around the world. (See the list of Musters currently registered for 2020.)

Free parking in the University Center Garage will be available between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.

In case of severe weather, Silver Taps will be held at an alternative date.

Silver Taps is hosted by Traditions Council, a student organization that works to preserve and promote the traditions of Texas A&M. Traditions Council partners with the Department of Student Assistance Services to facilitate and raise awareness of this time-honored tradition.

Tradition Council reminds students to:

  • Drink lots of water before the ceremony, encourage others to do the same, and be careful not to stand with your knees locked, as this can lead to discomfort and even fainting during the 30-minute ceremony.
  • Remain silent as you enter Academic Plaza and refrain from using photography, videography, and cell phones during the ceremony.
  • Keep sidewalks clear as you stand in the Plaza for the family processional and the Ross Volunteers.
  • Turn your lights out beginning at 10:15 p.m. if you live on campus.

For more information about Silver Taps, visit studentlife.tamu.edu/sas.silvertaps or contact Student Assistance Services at (979) 845-3113.

Silver Taps is one of Texas A&M's greatest traditions. The Association of Former Students expresses our sincere appreciation to donors to The Association for helping support it financially. 



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