Well, I believe it started in 1973 with the death of Bogden Delaurot, who drowned in the Rivers of America after hiding on Tom Sawyer Island after hours. As a memorial, a pair of red longjohns was hung on the banks of the river, still there to this day. It became tradition, though not all of the tributes are as visible. For instance, for Dolly Young, who died on the Matterhorn, a pair of longjohns is placed in the climbing expedition box within the caves. Others are clearly visible, such as the most recent for Marcello Torrez. It's in the small camp ground scene along Big Thunder Trail. They even recently installed a red spotlight (uncomfirmed rumor has it that it was funded by the Torrez family) to ensure its continued visibility.
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