Spring Break
Silver Taps to honor Bobby Briggs
By: Joaquin Villegas
Issue date: 11/3/09 Section: News
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Briggs died due to a pulmonary infection caused by the H1N1 flu.
University Police Department received a call about an unconscious person in Aston Hall about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. A&M Emergency Medical Services responded and found Briggs in his bed, authorities said.
Bobby, 19, was a freshman environmental design major, who died in his sleep while residing in Aston Hall.
Bobby grew up in Maple Valley, Washington where he graduated from Tahoma High School with honors. He was involved in the Cub Scouts and his favorite sports included basketball, softball and soccer. He was an avid Seattle Sounders fan.
When the time came to look for colleges, Bobby wanted to pick a university with the top architectural program. His mother, Class of 1980, remembers his desire to become an architect.
"He dreamed of becoming an architect," said Patrice Briggs, Bobby's mother. "Ever since he was 9, he would draw designs for cars and buildings."
Bobby even attended a three-week architecture program the summer before he came to A&M at the University of Maryland.
"That was the first time he was far away from home," Patrice said. "He was really independent and happy because he was learning so much about what he loved."
In the month that Bobby spent in Texas A&M, he found many opportunities that matched his interests. He attended Fish Camp, where he found friendships that made him feel welcomed to the University, Patrice said.
He also loved attending rallies with the Texas A&M Sports Car Club and playing pool in the Commons with friends.
Surrounded by new friendships and independence, Bobby's short-lived stay at A&M proved to be the happiest time of his life.
"We urge all students to take the H1N1 vaccine," Patrice said. "Not only could it save your life, but also the lives of someone you love."
Briggs is survived by his parents, David and Patrice, brother Scott Briggs, sister Carley Briggs, grandparents Vernice Briggs, Dan and Yvonne Jones, aunts and uncles John Briggs, Robert Briggs, Joan Piper, Davis Jones, Bob Lennox, Jenny Lennox, Class of 1977, and cousins Neil and Andrew Piper, Amanda McCabe, Class of 20004, and Dan and Mark Lennox.
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