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Card from Lindsey [Colemand?] of the York Regional Police Communications "D" Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Your helping hands touched the hearts of so amy people…Yal [sic] are all in my toughts & prayers.. Love, Lindsey…

A handwritten letter from Zedia Abell. The cover has the words "To: Virginia Tech" and a drawing of heart. The inside has a positive message and poem that expresses sympathy to VT students with a couple of hearts.

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

Letter of condolence from Randy Alcorn to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.

A handwritten letter from Kris Allen from Sasebo, Japan. The letter has a cut out of a man and written inside of the man is a message of sending prayers across the sea.

A handwritten letter from Nancy Alondra. The cover has "Sorry" with a frowny face. The inside has a positive message, sending condolences to Virginia Tech and its students.

The stained glass, gold-plated figure is an angel kneeling in prayer with a VT belt. An attached note says it is hand crafted by the Angels of Love organization. The note also says "This angel is freely given - they are never sold."

A handwritten letter from Igor Aravjo. The letter sends thoughts and prayers and condolences to VT students.

A handwritten letter from Antonio Arenas. The cover has the word "VT." . The inside has a drawing of the United States with VT written inside it all over. It also has the message, "Today we are VT Hokies."

A handwritten letter from Ashley Avalos. On the front cover, the letter has hand drawn hearts and stamps that say "Bless you." On the inside, it has a heart in the middle that says "Dear Virginia Tech, I am sorry for what happened in your school."…

One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.

Card from Paula Baldock of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech Police Dispach Center / My thoughts and prayrs arewith all of you tryingto move on from such a senseless trajedy [sic].…

Letter from Anthony V. Bardo to Megan L. Armbruster, Recovery Coordinator, Virginia Tech Office of Recovery & Support, regarding the song "33 Gone" written by Bardo and performed by The Fabulous Dialtones in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings.

Berklee College of Music tribute video created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Dustin Berry and Nicole Aguilar to Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Lawrence E. Bethune to Dean Jerry Niles, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

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

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.

Handmade card and poem titled "A Child Loaned" from the female inmates of Cambridge Springs Prison.

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

An handwritten letter from Noah Carrillo. The cover has the names of the 32 victims printed out and the words, "With Love." The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy and has a drawing of a pelican.

Letter of condolence from Phillip M. Church to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.

A handwritten letter from Courtney M. Collins. The cover has the words "No matter how BIG or small your heart is..." which is surrounded by hearts. The inside has a drawing of a clock and a positive message about time and healing.

American flag flown over U. S. Capitol at request of Hon. Virgil H. Goode, Jr., who was asked to do so by William Davis

Song written and performed by Chip and Deb Crawford in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Card from Chip and Deb Crawford to Charles Steger and Staff regarding the song "Love One Another" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

A handwritten letter from Eric Daneau from Quebec, Canada. The letter has a message written in French. Below the message in French is one translated in English. The message itself expresses sympathy and sending hope to VT students.

Song written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Edwin E. Darling to John H. Hussar, Jr., Music Department, Virginia Tech, regarding the song "Shine Through Our Tears".

Sheet music (cello part) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (viola part) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (violin I and II parts) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (SATB with piano) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (SATB with string quartet) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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".

This is a handwritten letter from Alex Defiglia 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 the world with hearts around it.

The poem "Hope" by Emily Dickinson with an image of a feather, marked "Copyright 2008, Good Grie Resources, LLC."

This is a handwritten letter from Gianlusa Didio 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 with respect. It also has a drawing of…

Letter from Ronald Doughty to Pam regarding the song "Virginia's Pain" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Jonathan A. Duerr in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter from Jonathan A. Duerr to Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Vice President for Development & University Relations, regarding the song "Time of the Season" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech. Since Jonathan was legally a…

"Forever in Peace" poem is copyrighted 2007 to Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection and was received from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Quilt made by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16, 2007.

A handwritten letter from Martin Eturralde. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Under the message, there is a drawing of a small red rose.

Letter of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

A handwritten letter from Kotone Fey from Sasebo, Japan. The letter is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea.

A handwritten letter from Kevin. The cover has a drawing of a sun and sky with the names of the 32 victims. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students.

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

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…

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