Today we attended the “When the Whistle Blows” in honor of Aadi Arya Karthik. It is an annual Georgia Tech memorial ceremony honoring students, faculty, and staff who died in the previous year. The stated purpose is to remember, celebrate, and mourn community members lost during the previous year.
We had perfect weather for the function today. Ángel Cabrera, President of Georgia Tech, came by to talk. We went from the Student Success Center to Harrison Square Plaza with a bagpiper and the Georgia Tech Wrecker leading the way.
A candle was lit in honor of AAK.
It concluded with the steam whistle blowing once for AAK. The blowing of the Georgia Tech steam whistle, installed in 1888, is the university’s oldest tradition. It acts as an audible clock, blowing at five minutes ’til the hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, signaling class changes and for a couple of special occasions including this one.
It was a beautiful ceremony for a beautiful child that left their mark at Georgia Tech in their own quiet way.
Thank you to Georgia Tech for a touching, classy function.
Aadi Arya Karthik 