Bonfire Memorial

Review №1

Rating: 4

Date: 4 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

This is a hard but meaningful place to visit, especially since I worked on 5 bonfires and saw six.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

It is a beautiful memorial. I would definitely recommend. Very touching tribute.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

I have to wonder how many would have died that night had drinking and drunkenness not been such an integral part of college life at the time. That said, the memorial is extremely well done and is a fitting trubute to those who died and to all Aggies who ever took part in displaying that burning desire to beat the Hell outa tu! I hope the school brings Bonfire back in the Fall of 2024 The date of the bonfire tragedy is of particular importance to me as it was the 25th anniversary of my fathers early death. He took his own life while I was a senior at A&M - November 18, 1974.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Really touching tribute to the students who died in the tragic accident. I will say, as someone who didn t know what happened, I had to look it up afterwards. The monument assumes you ve got some sense of the accident.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Moving experience befitting the somber occasion.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

At night it is incredible. Its quiet

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

A very unique and meaningful place. Holds a special piece of history that will give you chills.

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Absolutely beautiful.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Little freaky but if you ever go here at pitch black night, it is the coolest thing. Have to do it 1 time, sit on the little hill to the left and just listen...

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Finally got a chance to experience this memorial to an awful tragedy. Its very solemn and reserved, unlike a lot of A&M traditions. Its definitely an worthwhile experience to see this within the heart of campus.

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

If you are in town, she should visit this memorial. It is beautifully done. Even my young daughters were teary-eyed reading the memorials about each victim.

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 3

Seems good for an evening stroll.

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Such a beautiful memorial

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

a bit boring. with little to no explanation of how the event happened, had to google it and was not what i was expecting

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

FYI - TAMU claimed Sovereign Immunity for the deaths of the Students killed via the Bonfire collapse. The Parents had to APPEAL to reach a settlement. Bonfire collapsed the year before, but no one was killed that year. OSHA wouldve required a Safety Harness.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

A very classy memorial to those who lost their lives. Texas A&M did a nice job of showing respect and reverence to those college students.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The modern yet somber space pays tribute to members who have made an impact to the community. A great time to reflect, walk around and soak in the surroundings.

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Very emotional, appreciate the writing about the 12.

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Excellent tribute to the twelve lives lost on that tragic night. I was at the stack a few days after the collapse and have been back multiple times since the memorial was built and am moved everytime Im here. Highly recommend visiting the memorial while in Aggieland. The pictures of the tributes are only of the portraits as the pics of the descriptions did not come out well. My last visit here was the day of the A&M/LSU game and want to give a shoutout to the LSU fans that came by and showed their respects.

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

No comment!!! At sunset, it s amazing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

A nice memorial to those who died. Too bad there wasn t any background information on how that tragedy occurred.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 2

Decent spot to sit down and smoke

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Beautiful memorial and very powerful to see at night.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful tribute to the Aggies who lost their lives regarding Aggie Bonfire Tragedy. Texas A&M is known for their traditions. The memorial reminded me of Flight 93 memorial. Gigem!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Simple. Solemn. Beautiful. I feel the grief of those who loved. I remember the morning of the fall. I rejoice it the memories of who they were and what they stood for. Their memory shall always be alive as long as their stories survive. 100 years from that day a crowd will gather when I am long gone and remember the Aggies who died. A life well lived is a life well remembered and stories told.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Nice place to spend a day visiting the memorial and nearby places

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

If you get to the game early I would suggest a visit here. Just Google it for close, free parking. Never forget the young people lost here trying to help Aggie spirit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

I was living there in College Station in 1999 when it collapsed This Memorial is very well done

Date: 3 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

A fine memorial for the Students that lost their lives .

Date: 3 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

A great place to visit, the memorial is well done and well maintained. Some may boast of prowess bold Of the school they think so grand But theres a spirit can neer be told Its the Spirit of Aggieland

Date: 3 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

This Memorial has a very somber atmosphere and is a great place to reflect upon what happened that terrible night. There are biographies for each student who died, and the stones face the hometown of each of them. Additionally, its very well maintained. This Memorial shows that A&M truly cares for their students.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Sobering tribute to those lost in the tragedy, as well as a reminder of the bonfires importance to student life at A&M. It is difficult to properly encapsulate the feelings associated with such a terrible event, but this memorial does so gracefully and respectfully.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Walking down the entry way, you feel like you re stepping back in time- to 1885 of course. Watch your step for prickabers and tiny snakes because the gardeners have left this area unmaintenanced. You can still feel the splinters of the old wood too.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Totally moving and beautiful. Brought a tear to our eyes! What fine young people these were.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

One of the most thoughtful and elegant memorials ever built. Its just splendid to visit this place in the evening. Every design aspect has some significance in remembrance of the Bonfire Tragedy of 1999 and the 12 Aggies who lost their lives. Indeed, Theres a spirit can neer be told!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

A peaceful place to walk and honor those who lost their lives on the A&M campus. To read about each student is very touching.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

This is a great COVID friendly outdoor activity for you and the kids or with the dog or even as a date. First off, its an easy to access place, with easy terrain, with public restrooms that are well maintained. Bonfire memorial is an incredibly important memorial to the Aggie Way Of Life so learning more about it is a great activity for your family or your date. There is a statue about the life of each student lost during the bonfire collapse. The time commitment to fully explore this is about 20-30 minutes, so easy in/out. There are big sloping grass hills for the kids to play on. From there you can easily walk onwards to other places around campus for food/drink.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

This place honors fallen heroes.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

A great way to remember 12 people and the end of an era

Date: 4 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Beautiful during sunrise.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

Beautiful place, very quiet during the weekends!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

I remember hearing about this when I was in college. Amazing to be here and experience it in person.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

We enjoy our visit at the barn fire memorial, it is a nice experience for the whole family to experience.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Reina La Paz I was late in the afternoon and I really liked it, I recommend it.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

One of the very best memorials Ive EVER seen. I was blown away by how intricate the design and detail was. They spared no expense in honoring. It is a must-see if you go to College Station, in Texas.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

The history and the memories. #neverforget

Date: 4 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Excellent.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Very emotional and touching memorial to those who were lost in the bonfire tradition. We went at night and plan to go back in the daytime soon. The lighting is amazing.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

First off, this place is special to our family. We pay our respects whenever we have time on our visit to B/CS. We noticed this time the asphalt that was recently laid to make it more accessible had ripples, tire tracks, and indentions that makes it look subpar for a memorial center. To have this damage noticeable so soon after the renovation should not be acceptable. Another item that called our attention was the hue of the lights used to illuminate the area, ORANGE? Our previous visits have been during the day so to see the color of the lights threw us for a loop. There may be a reason for it but we were caught off guard.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

A must see. So many lives were lost but will always be forever remembered.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to vistit

Date: 5 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

Under construction

Date: 5 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Beautiful bonfire memorial of our fallen Aggies. Nice place to reflect. a few spots out by it and a good walk through gravel to get there. Don t wear shoes that are open or not easily cleaned. Does have many Benches if you need to rest. Here.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

went here at 2-3am attracted by the glowing lights like a moth and it was beautiful

Date: 5 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Its a place to honor those who died.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Took my mom for the first time. It was my third. I still get choked up. Very well done memorial and nicely kept. Male sure to read all the epitaphs.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

For a very heart-warming and spiritualy up-lifting experience, this place is absolutely an emotional mover. Every person, every student that visits Texas A&M University needs to take a moment to schedule their walk at the Bonfire Memorial and be amongst very friendly Spirits. Youll be glad that you were brave enough, gallant enough to pay your Respects. You truly will be happy that you did.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Nice memorial.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Have loved going there since 2007. A very special and serene place. Recommend to visit this place and spend some time there especially during sunset to feel the peace!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Very loving and caring place to honor a sad event.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to sit down and relax and Just get perspective on life. Its a quick walk from the library and a great break at night when the lights are on.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

We remembered reading about this tragedy when it happened. Seeing the memorial for the first time was deeply moving. Reading the stories of each of the victims, some in their own words

Date: 5 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

A real tragedy in Texas A & M history. Beautiful selfwalk through memorial with audio tour and a brochure box.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Moving memorial

Date: 5 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

Memorial for ppl that died in born fire collapse on campus at 1999, i believe 10 and 27 injured

Date: 5 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

There s a spirit can ne er be told...

Date: 5 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Beautiful, moving memorial! Plenty of parking spaces and easy access to entrance.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

BEAUTIFUL Memorial !!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Hard stuff to remember, but its good to keep these bonfire memories alive.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Such a powerful feeling to walk through here. Words cannot describe.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Very somber, touching tribute to all that were lost that fateful morning.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Sad

Date: 5 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

This is a very historic place on Texas A&Ms campus. It has deep meaning behind not only the inscription on the wall before entering the actual memorial, but also in the inscriptions of the 12 people that passed away that day on the bonfire memorial. A very humbling place to visit and really get a feel for how deep A&Ms tradions run at this campus. I have graduated from this university and I still come back so that I can experience these spots and traditions all over again. This is a must visit site!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

A lot of symbolism to take a look and read.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Wonderful tribute.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Very touching and tasteful memorial that reminds what a great loss each individual was to family and state, and country. Would like to come back and visit at night when its ligjts are on.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

So much history to learn.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Very nice and learned alot about the twelve

Date: 6 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

This is very somber but beautiful experience.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Must see

Date: 6 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Beautiful tribute and memorial. Ive always known this to be a tough subject to broach with my Aggie friends. But visiting the memorial with my Aggie daughter helps me understand all that much more why.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Beautiful tribute.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Beautiful place, very quiet during the morning weekends

Date: 7 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Beautifu design and historic place. Respect for the fallen

Date: 7 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

This is a solemn place and deserves the respect associated with it. Its pretty incredible the level of detail and symbolism that went into designing this memorial. Its even more impressive when you consider how quickly the university and community came together to make it happen.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

When visiting Texas A&Ms campus, make sure to stop by the Bonfire Memorial, which honors the 12 students that were killed in the bonfire collapse in 1999. Beautiful tribute and a great place to remember and think.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Great memorial to a horrible tragedy.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 8 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Memorial for those killed at Bonfire.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 9 years ago