Austin Salyer’s parents Bonnie and Rodney Salyer pay respects to their son during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Fellow Texas State Army ROTC cadets pay respects to Cadet Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Fellow Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brothers pay respects to their brother Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. Austin was a junior at Texas State studying criminal justice and military science. 

A picture of Cadet Austin Salyer, an Army ROTC wreath and several flags on display during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Texas State Army ROTC cadets pay respects to Cadet Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Nick Szabo and fellow Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brothers pay respects to Cadet Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. Salyer was a junior at Texas State and a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi-Theta lota chapter.  

Cadet Austin Salyer’s parents Bonnie and Rodney Salyer walk across the stage to pay respects to their son during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Master Sgt. Carlos Ortiz, Jr. (left) and Lt. Col. Lakicia Stokes (right) pay respects to Cadet Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Nick Szabo, a close friend of Austin Salyer and fellow Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brother, shares memories of Austin during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. Szabo said he was grateful that one of the things he got to do before Salyer died was throw him a party with their fraternity brothers. 

1st Lt. Joshua Koerper asks ceremony attendees to stand for the National Anthem during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Cadet Maddie Smith pays respects to Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

A picture of Cadet Austin Salyer and an Army ROTC wreath on display during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Family and loved ones pay their final respects to Cadet Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Friends of Cadet Austin Salyer pay respects to him during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Cadet Roger Muzquiz, friend of Cadet Austin Salyer, shares memories about Austin during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. Muzquiz said Salyer told him words he’d never forget: “No matter what you do, always do your work first before you go out to party.” 

Texas State Army ROTC cadets pay respects to Cadet Austin Salyer during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. 

Chaplain Captain Colby Felton prays a benediction to conclude the celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall.