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Condolence card from Florida International University School of Theatre, Dance & Speech Communications to Virginia Tech.

Metal piece by artist Eric W. Schuttler, VT Class of 1993, inscribed “We are better than we think, and not quite what we want to be.”

An handwritten letter from Alex Scoles. The cover has the words "Virginia Tech" and "I am sorry for your loss of family or friends". The inside has a positive message of sympathy.

This is the cover to Karen Sexton's 2nd Grade Class Book of Condolences from Lindley Elementary School. It has a drawing of the Earth with people standing around the edge. The title of the book of condolences is "'Changing the World' in memory of…

Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.

A letter from Kevin M. Shea, Virginia Tech Class of 1989, dated April 21, 2008, with a poem entitled "Flower, Forest, Meadow: In memoril, 04/16/07", by Shea.

This is a handwritten letter from Christopher Simmons from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place by saying they can treat people nicer. It also has a drawing of people…

A memorial mass enrollment card from the Society of the Little Flower requested by "A Mother - Florida".

A handwritten letter from Mossih Spingher, Oakton High School. The letter expresses sympathy to the VT students, hoping they will stay strong.

Song written and performed by Tico St. John in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Tico St. John to Virginia Tech.

Signed photograph of Tico St. John sent along with a letter of condolence.

Letter of condolence from Timothy S. Stevens to Zenobia Hikes.

A hand drawn picture from Stephanie Story. The picture has a large red and orange VT at the center with smaller VT surrounding it. Under the large VT is a picture of the Hokie Bird.

Letter of condolence from the Student Council Association, Williamsburg Middle School to Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, Virginia Tech.

"Sallie Z. A.S.P. Sends Their Love" handmade condolence book bound with red ribbons, Sallie Zetterower Elementary, Statesboro, GA, 2007-04-18

Audio clip of interview with Daniel Swanson speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

Letter of condolence from Michelle Swonder, Theatre Arts, Kalamazoo College (on behalf of the college) to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

Card from Lisa Tamblyn of the York Regional Police Comm Centre, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "For you / My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. / Lisa Tamblyn / York Regional Police Comm Center / Ontario…

A handwritten letter from Celeste Tanaka. On the cover, it has "We love you" in big letters. In the inside, it has a positive message about sending prayers to the school and its students.

Film by Ben Tarquino documenting the condolence items received in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Three copies of the same letter, one photograph of the high school students, one hanger for the cranes, and 1000 handmade paper cranes.

Song written by Anthony V. Bardo and performed by The Fabulous Dialtones in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Liner from the CD "33 Gone (but not forgotten)", by The Fabulous Dialtones, released in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts

Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Lyrics to the song "You Do Not Grieve Alone" written by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Vance Thurston to Virginia Tech Admissions Office.

Audio clip of interview with Tom Tillar speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

A handwritten letter from Joseph Torres. The cover states that they hope the card will help. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students and hoping they are alright. On the side of the message are the words "Go…

Card from Nick Tsaktsiris of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like to have something this tragic occur at your university. My sympathy goes out to…

Lyrics from the song "Nothing Goes Unnoticed" by Kevin P. Turner which was performed by the University of Alabama at Birmingham gospel choir in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution

A framed certificate attesting that the accompanying United States flag was flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy in memory of all those fallen at Virginia Tech.

Memorial Tribute to Virginia Tech by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Gospel Choir created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from UAB Gospel Choir to Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech shirt is signed by the University of Oregon's classes of 1994 and 1997

Video of candlelight vigil held by the University of Texas at Austin in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

One sample yarn lei of 64 left at the memorial from a Hawaiian woman (H00013) and one crocheted gold and brown yarn lei (H00333).

A handwritten letter from Savannah Vincent. The cover has the words "Virginia Tech University, Hokies Rock." The inside repeats the phrases on the outside and has a drawing of the Hokie Bird.

One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached

Virginia Tech Convocation held following the April 16, 2007 shootings.

About 46 decorated dragonflies strung on white ribbon. Items done at “Expressions of Remembrance”
session at Squires Student Center led by Rebecca M.
Ronesi, “Dragonfly Artist”

A handwritten letter from Haley Walker, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The cover has the word "VT" written multiple times. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. The inside also has drawing of the Hokie…

This is a handwritten letter from Chad L. Watkins from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place. It also has a drawing of different people saying different messages, such…

Card from M. Wilcox, Communications at York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Nothing big or expensive, just something to hopefully brighten your day. It will get better as time goes by. Remember you have family across…

Williamsburg Middle School video tribute created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Tim Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Timothy Williams to Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech