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Plaque Continued from Page 1 displayed in the MSC Flagroom, so it can be viewed easily. “We wanted it dedicated and housed in the MSC because that is the student center and a high-traffic area,” said Josh Kaylor, president of RH A and a junior agricultural devel opment major. “We wanted a memo rial in place for this year because the permanent memorial will not be in place for a year or two. We wanted a place for everyone to go and honor those injured and who lost their lives. We do not want anyone to think we have forgotten about it since there is no permanent memorial in place.” Hall residents have voiced their support of the memorial to floor and hall representatives, who then dis cussed it with RHA directors. Kaylor said RHA has received feedback from students express ing feelings that the plaque will serve well as a temporary memo rial, as well as positive feedback from the family of collapse victim Tim Kerlee Jr. “We've talked with the Kerlees — they've been our representa tives to all the family members,” Kaylor said. “The families love the ideas. The Kerlees were in on the planning of this memorial, and they agree and think it’s appropri ate until the permanent memorial comes to be. whatever that is.” Although the memorial will be dedicated and housed in the MSC, the committee has not determined a permanent location for the memorial. “I’m very excited,” Kaylor said. “It will be a good thing. A lot of family will be here, students and ad ministrators and the general student population. I think this is definitely the most appropriate thing we can do for now.” Thompson shared Kaylor’s sentiments. “This will be the first formal, visible sign of remembrance on campus,” Thompson said. “It will be a really special event with lots of different emotions. I’m looking for ward to it.” Counseling Continued from Page 1 if they are concerned about a friend, they might want to bring them over,” Birch said. Though the ceremony may be painful for many, Dr. Steven Strawn, a psychiatrist with SCS, said the cer emony can benefit those who are having trouble coping. “Grieving is healing,” Strawn said. “I think the idea of everyone getting together to grieve and support each other is a wonderful thing. There is a real opportunity for the Ag gie community to grieve the loss, and that goes a long way toward healing the situation.” Dr. Anna Sutterfield of the Hu man Resources Department said proactive steps are being taken to help faculty and staff deal with their feelings. “We have offered a pre-briefing session to remind the employees that they might have anniversary re actions,” Sutterfield said. “The big thing is reminding people that, if they find themselves having a deep sadness or remembering vivid de- Rebuild Continued frotnh and the Aggie spirit. The incis strength of those bonds as ares the collapse was expressedti universally. “The spirit of this schooli solutely unbelievable,’ - said! President George Bushin video presentation. Tj But some said Bonfireisi ultimate representation of that! “Bonfire is not the Aggiesp said Timothy Kerlee Sr., faitf Timothy Kerlee Jr., who wasl the collapse. “The Aggie spin;; sense of family unity and aeon; tion of all the traditions you have at Texas A&M.” A&M President Dr. Rat Bowen’s decision to postpone! fire until 2002 was not mentia hut some students expressedtei that the moratorium was neces for reasons other than safety. “It was the one thing even; the Corps [of Cadets] lookedfojg to,” said Ben Johanningsmeis freshman environmental dear jor and member of K-2, theoiE lost Christopher Heard to tk lapse. “But they would have a i vain if we had Bonfire this yes' The memory of the 12 who died was revered by spoke at the presentation. “They died doing whail loved,” said Michael Haughey.O of '99. “You couldn't ask fora than that.” Timothy Kerlee Jr.’s raotid ice, said she appreciated theopM nity to speak at the presentationi “This gives us an opportu® pass on Tim’s feelings about! school,” she said. “The dosed to being in heaven is beingiii gieland.” Many freshmen felt saidtali eluding them in the memoryof( collapse made them real menite the Aggie family. “As outsiders, we havenoil come insiders,” said LaureoS man, a freshman biomedicals® major. “What Bonfire is to becomes to you,” Richard West, fatly' Nathan Scott West, said, as he white pot representing the 6; tradition. “It’s up to you topaiM pot.” tails of last year, it is normal an; is temporary.” Members of the Campus Mins Association also are planning eve around the Bonfire ceremony Mary’s Catholic Center will hn prayer vigil from midnighturc a.m. Saturday. Other churches will be mi 1 pastors and volunteers available Friday night and early S; morning. Birch said it is importantthatl| pie take care of themselves phy ly and emotionally during time! increased stress. “During these stressed is really important to get a? amount of sleep,” he said.'" is very helpful. It is generallyn time to make important d You should almost be self-im in the sense of taking really good of yourself.” ■ Strawn encouraged people wl away from alcohol. “I hope people will avoid at| abuse during this time of grid said. “Alcohol abuse tends toil fere with grieving. NowisaC time to soberly do the work of P ing and healing.” 1; $7.00 per hour!!!! Part-Time Opportunities UCS, Inc. is the industry leader when it comes to provid ing quality computer systems to the automotive industry. We have a long-standing tradition in our commitment to excellence and to our employees. 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