When the Texas A&M âAggie Bonfireâ collapsed in November 1999, freshman John Comstock feared for his life as he lay beneath the rubble for more than seven hours. Comstock will speak about his ordeal at the Wharton County Aggie Muster, and how he struggled to overcome the emotional and physical scars it left behind.
Aggie Muster, hosted by the Wharton County A&M Club, will be held Wednesday, April 21 at the Wharton Civic Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served and the program starting at 6:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Comstock, â03, was the last survivor to be pulled from the bonfire collapse. Through his long recovery, he returned to A&M and graduated, and now works for Texas A&M University Systems as a financial specialist. He is also a motivational speaker who shares his story to inspire others going through adversity and loss. Today he lives a completely independent life with his wife and son, works full time and travels the country to help others overcome the challenges they may face in life.