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Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Family of Virginia Tech students / I am sorry for the loss of your loved ones. / I know that you are said, but one day you will feel better. / God bless you. / I will pray for your family".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech Rocks all schools / We are thinking of U!!".

Card from Shayna of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech! / We are thinking of you at this time! / From Shayna".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Let's go VT / Welcome to Virginia Tec / Be strong Hokies".

Card from Justin Dean of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "We are thinking of you at this time! / From, Justin Dean / Virginia Tech".

Card from Kayos of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "I'm Sorry.. / V-Tech / I'm very sorry for all of your lost... / -Kayos".

Card from Trina of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / To: Virginia Tech Students / Virginia Tech / From: Trina / Our class wishes you a lot of happy events! / We are sorry!".

Card from Mia Foreman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Remember the faces you once saw. / I hope you find a way / to make it through the / tunnel of darkness life / has handed you. Be brave, / courage is your flash light. / Mia…

Card from Mike Wilson of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "MWG / Family of Va / Tech / Students / Dear Virginia, / I am so sorry / that you lost your / son or daughter. / I will pray for / you and your / children. / Mike Wilson".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Mr, Steger / Dear, Mr. Steger I feel / bad for the 32 die / and I bet anything / that they love you / alot and they will / miss you and you / will miss them / to and I hope / you feel better /…

Card from Bella Freeman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech... / Keep Going Strong! / To whoever is reading this, / I am sorry. You have been / hit with grief and pain. / Your life has been changed in / a way that it should…

"My Poem All About Peace" poem by Destiny Gilmore was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"Peace" poem by Jessica was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

Peace poem by Kahrelle was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Chandean was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"My Peace Poem" poem by Brandon was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"Peace" poem by Cristin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"The Peace" poem by Jasmin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

Peace poem by Angennis was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Nnamdi was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

This racecar hood was used on Dave Butler's 1993 Chevy car in a race at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia, on April 21, 2007.

One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached

Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts

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

A drawing of candles and sparklers, which says "Let all see my picture (if mamorial [sic] made, put on mamorial [sic] - [Emerson?]"

Sympathy card contains a drawing of the HokieBird as a phoenix rising out of ashes over the date "4.16.07" next to what is presumably the artist's signature [illegible]. Next to the head of the HokieBird are the words, "We will carry them with us,…

Handwritten on the front of the card is, "I pray that the Lord Jesus chist [sic] will bless you and be kind to you[.] May God [bless?] you with his love and may the Holy Spirit [heals?]" The back of the card has a green butterfly with the handwritten…

A letter of condolence from an anonymous writer within a hand drawn heart. The letter states, "I wish I could bring some peace to your lives, to help deal with the pain so many of you are suffering through now. To give you some hope, to make you feel…

An anonymous card with drawing of several hearts in various states of healing with the words, "A broken heart, will never heal, but just in case we'll help."

A sympathy card from an anonymous writer with the following quotes: “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…

Anonymous sympathy card with 3D stickers on front and inside. Front of card says, “Sometimes one pivotal moment or event will bring a community TOGETHER.” Inside of card says, “TODAY WE ARE ALL HOKIES”.

Anonymous card with the words "strenth", "HOME", "hope", "Faith", "forever", "cherish..", "TOMORROW", "Love", and "peace".

Anonymous card with a cross and HokieBird on one side and a VT on the other side with the words, "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking bac in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

Anonymous card with a cross in front of a sunset and mountains on one side and a HokieBird on the other side with the words, "Death Leaves A Heartache NO [sic] One Can Heal. Love Leave [sic] A Memory No One Can Steal."

Card, possibly orginally from floral bouquet, that says "All love, sympathy and support. To all of us who have been effected [sic] by the tragedy / From- Demeter, California"

Sympathy card with message from a member of the [Virginia Tech?] class of 1983 with ribbons and drawings.

Sympathy card from anonymous child with drawing of a person at a pool, encouraging people to think happy thoughts to feel better

Star-shaped sympathy card that says "We Are thinking of You!"

Photocopy of a poem that says, "I know you're sad and are afraid / because I see your tears. / I'll not be far, I promise that; / and I hope you'll always know / That my spirit will beclose to you, / wherever you may go. / Thank you so for Loving…

Handwritten song with notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)

Prayer starting "May there be peace on Earth". The items says this is an "Ancient Indian prayer translated from Sanskrit" with a note for Virginia Tech.

Handwritten note with song and notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)

Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer

A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."

Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!"

Poster that says "VT We Mourn With You" and includes messages and signatures from unknown institution.

Poster with orange VT and photographs of chidren with their first names and messages.

Poster with pictures of Norris Hall and a black VT ribbon, a poem, and the names of the 32 victims.

Poster that says, "32 hearts 32 people 32 lives" and includes 31 cut-out hearts.

Anonymous handwritten note that says "Peace" with peace sign drawing, undated