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BA' ig abse s Foru strong, f 0l tor to Great ired speakt Jsh Preside! es Forum id due to, • Her dauj' 'strong spoi ut her mol 'tics. Kathe vas app ie nine-mei id Wildlii >01. She 'resident cal Society nember Conservam ie Armstroi m of theei i of the Bo u ' Center forS ?rnational J [ton, D.C ormer couhsj Ford and fi| net rank ini Aggielife The Battalion Page 3 • Friday, September 10, 2004 II Three years after WTC attacks, patriotism continues in Aggieland community irringt age 96 Ivan Fioris rTALION Texas A&M created a local symbol of solidarity with "Red, White and Blue Out” at Kyle Field in 2001. Re-created through memorabilia such as post ers and T-shirts, the event has become part of region al remembrances. With three years passing, that meaning still re mains at Texas A&M. Richard Robbins, manager of Aggieland Outfitters, says that patriotic-themed school items are still popular. “We consistently sell out of the ‘Red, White and Blue Out’ shirt which has a picture of the stadium on the back,” he said. “People were proud of that Aggie moment and the ties between the school and the nation.” Patriot Day was added to America’s calendar last year as a day to recall the tragedy of the terrorist at tacks on Sept. 11. While the date did not need to be official for remembrance, the proclamation signified a need to “affirm the vows made in the earliest hours of our grief and anger.” Doug Menarchik, director of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, ties the patriotic colors to the Sept. 1 1 tragedy. “We saw firsthand a foreign entity direct a very personal attack at the people of our nation, and it en raged Americans,” he said. Menarchik points to this anger as “the cause for Americans to rally around the flag.” In 2002 the Bush Library displayed an American flag that survived the World Trade Center. This year the Library is housing a section of a steel structural beam from the World Trade Center, which will become part of an exhibit named “Commemorating Sep tember 11th.” The girder was donated by the Texas Engineering Extension Service’s urban search and rescue team, Texas Task Force 1. With a backdrop of photo graphs from Sept. 11, the girder will go on display Saturday. The exhibits in the library are a constant local reminder of Sept. 11. Brian Blake of the Bush Library said the Bush Library Center tends to be a center of pa triotism celebration. “The displays of the flag and girder make the events more powerful and invoke more meaning,” he said. Jessica Lock, a senior journalism major, said that as time has passed, this feeling of patriotism has be come part of most students’ lives. “For me, patriotism isn’t always about wearing flags or putting a bumper stickers on your car, it is something inside you,” she said. “Most people take our freedoms for granted until something like (Sept. 11) threatens them.” Courtney Flatt, a junior journalism major, agreed u n People were proud of (the 'Red, White and Blue Out') and the ties between the school and the na tion." — Richard Robbins Manager, Aggieland Outfitters with Lock. “Around this time, you see a lot more patriotism because of Patriot Day,” she said. “Because of the presidential elections, patriotism will be more of a focal point this year.” Part of the proclamation for Patriot Day remains an issue today. The bill reads: “As liberty’s home and defender, America will not tire, will not falter, and will not fail in Fighting for the safety and security of the American people and a world free from terrorism. We will continue to bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to them.” Nolan Flowers, a former 82nd Air borne infantryman, said that current military actions may be affecting Amer ican patriotism. “To a lot of Americans, patriotism would be greater today if the events of Iraq were behind us, but this should not be the case. Patriotism should be pres ent at all times.” Flowers, an A&M network analyst, said he is concerned about the influ ences of the war in Iraq. “The media keeps a tally of the failures in Iraq, and this takes away from the ac complishments of the mission,” he said. Flowers said he worries that “patrio tism doesn’t have the same durability that it used to have.” He said that with an increased need for im mediate results, the public’s expectations of the war interfere with Americans’ sense of patriotism. “As the anniversary of Sept. 11 comes, we should remain vigilant in our patriotism,” Flowers said. “And (we should) not lose sight of what it means to love, honor and defend our country.” m page enators tecei icre were I Senate is J °v J > to bring Iik| t back to Sea a.. I The officers j lot about tlii this organia it used toe s statesmans .1 there arei ite is workit pushing fa [o working! lation to g appointed ti imittees. II be able to iate that isgj nd opinions representing erns to the A ers,” he said d this sen of cxtensi' or the Senai old expecttc] laul of the! n. Nichol •egulations -apportionin' >ective enrol nade public when wen bers for then e’re going 1 ' es gained a® :n re-appc" 111 ! aols said. 1954 Fish n Fish Camp 50 Reunion Weekend Events Friday, September 10, 2004 th Rfj- FishCa 5 p.m. udent to pickup ire! 611 12 midnight Fish Camp History Display in the Memorial Student Center Flag Room Visit a display celebrating 50 years of history with Fish Camp. Sign the official 50th Anniversary Guest Book and leave thoughts for future Fightin' Texas Aggie Freshmen Classes. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Welcome Reception at The Association of Former Students Kick-off the reunion weekend with refreshments, fellowship, and Fish Camp history sharing. 8 p.m. First Yell featuring Bill Cosby at Reed Arena Tickets through the MSC Box Office at (979) 845-1234 VICTOR’S Quality Mens & Ladies Boot & Shoe Repair Custom Hand Made Aggie Senior Boots www.seniorboots.com For more information on Senior Boots price and warranty 360 I Texas Ave. (at Dunn), Bryan I mile north of University intersection Serving Aggie’s Since 1966 846-41 14 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-6 Sat. 9-3 12 midnight Midnight Yell Practice at Kyle Field Attend Yell Practice with current and former Fish Camp members; don't forget to wear your favorite Fish Camp shirt. Meet in Cain Park at the Eagle Statue at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2004 8 a.m. - 12 midnight Fish Camp History Display in the Memorial Student Center Flag Room Visit a display celebrating 50 years of history with Fish Camp. Sign the official 50th Anniversary Guest Book and leave thoughts for future Fightin' Texas Aggie Freshmen Classes. 2 hours before Game Fish Camp Reunion Tailgate Party at Simpson Drill Field Plan to attend a fun filled Fish Camp Reunion tailgate party. There will be a designated area for Fish Camp Reunion participants. Meal tickets will be sold individually at the tailgate party. 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M Aggies vs. Wyoming Cowboys Football Game Tickets ore sold through the Athletic Ticket Office at (979) 845-2311 Fish Camp BUFFET RESTAURANT icotrcu cc a mnn oi itrirtnr A 111. U Jt5 U JL A it# A • Fresh Oysters • King Crab Legs • Salmon Mussels Sushi Roast Duck FUN! DELICIOUS! HEALTHY! Mongolian BBQ available ail day long! 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