Since 1931, the Reveille tradition has been going strong at Texas A&M, with the collie tradition starting with Reveille III.

On Monday, it was revealed that Reveille VIII, who served as A&M’s mascot from 2008 until her retirement in 2015, had passed away at the age of 12.

According to a release from the school, Reveille VIII became ill on Saturday and was taken to the campus veterinary college:

Former Texas A&M University mascot and “First Lady of Aggieland” Reveille VIII, who served from August 2008 until her retirement to Texas A&M’s Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center in May 2015, passed away Monday, June 25. She was 12 years old.

Veterinarians and student caretakers at the Stevenson Center said she fell ill in the early morning of Saturday, June 23, and was taken to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Reveille VIII’s handler shared some kind words about the former mascot upon hearing of her passing:

“Reveille VIII is more than just a dog, or even a mascot. She’s a lady, a former student, a loyal companion, and a perfect representation of why Texas A&M is so great,” Ryan Kreider, Reveille’s handler said. “She was truly a part of my family, and I’m forever grateful to have held the honor of serving as her handler.”

Reveille IX was introduced as the new mascot back in 2015 and has served in that capacity ever since, while Reveille VIII enjoyed her retirement.