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Silver Taps

"Silver Taps" is played during Silver Taps Ceremonies at 10:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month to honor the fallen.

A solemn tradition: Silver Taps explained

By The Battalion Staff September 1, 2022

Silver Taps is one of Texas A&M’s most solemn traditions — a tribute held for any current graduate or undergraduate students who have died during the year. The ceremony is held on the first...

Electrical engineering senior Justin Magtubo will be honored at the April 5 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Justin Magtubo

An intelligent, sharp-minded individual, Justin Magtubo was a passionate student who brought joy to his family. Born to Rey and Gerry Fe Magtubo, Justin was born in Kidapawan City, Philippines, and was...

Political science freshman Weston Alan Miller will be honored at the April 5 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Weston Alan Miller

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel April 5, 2022

A good friend to all, Weston Alan Miller was dedicated to ensuring everyone was treated fairly and had a heart for helping others. Born on Dec. 19, 2002, to parents Kendall and Cindy Miller, Weston was...

Graduate student Anne Arundel Locker-Thaddeus will be honored at the April 5 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Anne Arundel Locker-Thaddeus

A selfless individual with a craving to learn, Anne Arundel Locker-Thaddeus dedicated her life to teaching others, both inside and out of the classroom. Anne’s daughter Natalie Thaddeus said her...

Jason Robert Gentry will be honored at Silver Taps on Mar. 1, 2022.

Silver Taps: Jason Robert Gentry

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel February 23, 2022

Committed to his work and his family, Jason Robert Gentry was the proud husband of Jennifer and father of Samuel and Elisabeth. Spending time with his children and family was Jason’s main priority,...

Miranda Elizabeth Meckel, a graduate student in the family nurse practitioner program, will be honored at the Silver Taps ceremony being held in Academic Plaza on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Miranda Elizabeth Meckel

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel January 31, 2022

A selfless daughter and friend who never knew a stranger, commanded a room and hoped to help others heal. Born in Houston on Aug. 15, 1995, to parents Kevin and DeAnn Mitchell, Miranda was a strong-willed...

Sports management freshman Chance McKay Gibson will be honored at the Feb. 1 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza. 

Silver Taps: Chance McKay Gibson

By Kathryn Miller @Kathrynmiller0 January 31, 2022

A loving son, brother, boyfriend, friend, athlete, teammate and student — Chance McKay Gibson did it all. Born Jan. 24, 2003, in Houston to Spencer, Class of 2001, and Jana Gibson, Chance lived to...

Devin Joe Sebastian, a construction science senior from Bryan, will be honored at the Feb. 1 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Devin Joe Sebastian

By Michaela Rush January 31, 2022

Devin “Seabass” Joe Sebastian was an outgoing student with an infectious laugh and strength of character that set him apart from the crowd. Devin, a construction science senior from Franklin,...

Electronic systems engineering technology senior Bharti Shahani will be honored at the Tuesday, Dec. 7 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Bharti Bhagu Shahani

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts December 6, 2021

Not everyone would drop everything to help their family. Even fewer would drop everything to help a stranger. Yet, Bharti Bhagu Shahani spent her life doing both. Bharti’s sister, Namrata Shahani,...

Business senior Adam Dorrow will be honored at the Dec. 7 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Jeffery Adam Dorrow

By Sam Somogye @samsomogye December 5, 2021

Jeffery “Adam” Dorrow always greeted people with a smile, firm handshake or hug. Despite being born and raised in the small river town of New Braunfels, Adam had a larger-than-life personality. Adam...

Sophomore biomedical sciences major, Kirstyn Ahuero will be one of three Aggies honored at the Tuesday, Nov. 2 Silver Taps ceremony.

Silver Taps: Kirstyn Katherine Ahuero

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel November 1, 2021

Kirstyn Katherine Ahuero was a shy yet outgoing individual who found her passion in helping others. Growing up in Glen Rose, Kirstyn was raised a Longhorn with her father, Khristopher, graduating from...

Sociology doctoral student, Kimberly Hartfield will be honored at the Tuesday, Nov. 2 Silver Taps ceremony at 10:30 p.m in Academic Plaza. 

Silver Taps: Kimberly Nicole Hartfield

Kimberly Nicole Hartfield was a thoughtful and caring individual who always stood up for herself and others. Kimberly, a sociology doctoral student from Irving, was an ambitious student with a larger-than-life...

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