Auburn Family

The most unique aspect of being an Auburn fan is that we consider ourselves a true family.I remember walking down the sreets of New York with my AU hat on my head and hearing War Eagle at least 10 times within two hours.We are grieving together right now-as if we have lost brothers.

Auburn fans are not fair weathered fans.We support our players no matter what.AU football is just a series of games played by members of our family.ALL IN is not just a slogan,it's a way of life.Auburn is such a special,beautiful place.Genuinely good folks live and breathe Auburn.We are so passionate because we are not just pulling for our team to win-we are pulling for our brothers and sisters to succeed.When a family member makes a mistake-yes we get mad.Just like any family member would.We hope that when one of our own does mess up,we support them and hope they make changes and make amends.

Don't get me wrong-Auburn fans want to win.We want our grads to represent Auburn well.But,when all is said and done-we have already won,because we were lucky enough to be raised Auburn folks.We lost some good Auburn men this week.It's hard to swallow and hard to comprehend how such senseless behavior ended their young lives.I cried.I'm grieving.I'm sure if you are an Auburn fan,that you feel the same way. I believe in the Auburn creed which I'll leave you with right now.War Eagle and Rest in Peace Ladarius and Ed.We love you and thank you for your contributions to the Auburn Family...
Our Creed:

 I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by "doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.
-George Petrie (1945)