Roll Call For The Absent

In many lands and climes this April Day 
Proud sons of Texas A&M unite. 
Our loyalty to country, school, we pray, 
And seal our pact with bond of common might. 
We live again those happy days of yore 
On campus, field, in classroom, dorm, at drill. 
Fond memory brings a sigh -- but nothing more; 
Now we are men and life's a greater thrill, 

Before we part and go upon our way, 
We pause to honor those we knew so well; 
The old familiar faces we miss so much today 
Left cherished recollections that time cannot dispel. 

Softly call the Muster, 
Let comrade answer, "Here!" 
Their spirits hover 'round us 
As if to bring us cheer! 

Mark them present in our hearts. 
We'll meet some other day 
There is no death, but life eterne 
For old friends such as they! 

This was written by Dr. John Ashton '06 about the famous Tradition of Aggie Muster.