On March 11, 2021, one year after the coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, A&M students organized on on-campus vigil to honor the victims of COVID-19.
A group of around 40 people gathered in Academic Plaza on March 11 to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.
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A&M students organized the event and many others were in attendance with candles and stories to share of their experience during the pandemic.
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As of March 11, 221 Brazos County residents have died due to COVID-19 according to the Brazos County Health District.
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Attendees of the vigil silently walked across campus to honor Aggies who lost their lives to COVID-19.
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The route the organizers led the attendees across campus was similar to the route that A&M seniors take during Elephant Walk.
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Organizers live-streamed the entirety of the vigil on social media so individuals unable to attend could observe virtually.
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The route the organizers led the attendees across campus was similar to the route that A&M seniors take during Elephant Walk.
Photo by William Nye
After returning to Rudder Plaza following the walk around campus, several people shared stories about loved ones of theirs who have died due to COVID-19.
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Several students shared stories of struggles the pandemic has caused and said the vigil provided an outlet to share their emotions.
The vigil began at 6 p.m. in Rudder Plaza and concluded just before 8 p.m.
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