Next to the head of the HokieBird are the words, "We will carry them with us, in our hearts, Forever."
Next to the bottom of the HokieBird are the words,
"Like a Phoenix,
we will rise out
of the ashes of
Tragedy,
Never forgetting
Those who are no
longer with us,
But Having the
strength to know
we must go on
In loving memory of
The victims, my fellow
Hokies, my brothers and
My sisters."
At the bottom center is the phrase "We will prevail..."
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“As I searched for meaning in what happened, I finally found it. I found it in the incredible poise, control, and togetherness by the Virginia Tech family.
”The true character of a person, group, or institution shows itself under pressure, and what the Virginia Tech community has shown us is grace, cohesion, intelligence, and compassion.”
- Will Stewart, TechSideline.com - “The Final Emotion”
”You are setting such a great example to the rest of the world! You are strong enough to handle this and you will get through it. Hang in there & never forget the special people we loved & lost” - VT Alum
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