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

Untitled Poem by Jamie H., written in a card with illustration on front and a quotation from Thomas Campbell on the inside.

Employees at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) wore orange ribbons and shirts that read “Today, We Are All Hokies,” as a tribute to those affected on April 16th.

Lyrics for the song "Pray for the Children" written by Alison I. Meyers and performed by Illusions of ME in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written by Alison I. Meyers and performed by Illusions of ME in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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

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

Letter of condolence from Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm to Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support.

Lyrics for the song "Dream Flying" written by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."

High school students from Galax, VA, honor the VT community by displaying this memorial poster at their 2007 prom, reminding us that it's important to make space for remembrance in moments of joy.

Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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

A portrait of the members of the Energy and Environment committee

Boucher on a trip to Asia

Boucher on a trip to Asia, posing with a group

Boucher and his wife visit the New York Mercantile Exchange and ring the opening bell

Boucher shakes hands with Al Gore in committee

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

Students at Fairview Magnet School form a massive “VT” and ribbon. They even brought a Hokie Bird! Proceeds from the sale of this photo to parents were donated to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

Memorial quilt made by 21 members of the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited consisting of 32 blocks size of quilt 101” x 101". This quilt was previously on display on the 3rd floor of the Squires Student Center.

Special thanks to the 21 members of the…

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

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

Two photos, one inside the funeral home and another of the exterior.
"Edward C. Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Philadelphia provided a condolence book to be sent to Virginia Tech. Inside the home, there was a memorial for the victims and a sign that…

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.

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 (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 (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 (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.

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

Two photos of the completed posters left by Colorado State students. "Two posters with condolence messages written by students at Colorado State University, with prompts encouraging students to consider how far-reaching a tragic event like April 16th…

Picture of Colorado State students leaving messages of condolence for VT. "Colorado State students leave condolence messages. "

A Colorado State student observes a memorial poster for Virginia Tech in front of the Student Center

An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.

Photo of Army Captain Brande Reeves in her Apache Helicopter, sent to Virginia Tech by her mother in rememberance of April 16th. On her second tour of Iraq, Captain Reeves flew the flag of her alma mater in honor of the victims. She wrote: “As we…

This untitled poem by an anonymous individual was originally left with five posters on campus within the first few weeks of the tragic events on April 16, 2007.