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Hokie Pride in the Farthest of Places
Hokies show their support of and pride for VT all the way from Antarctica.
A Family Embrace
The family of the previous surviving student comforted each other at a candlelight vigil held on campus in the hours following the events.
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
A survivor of April 16th reflects on a hill, shortly before the memorial events on campus began.
"Words..." poem by unknown individual and their family
A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family
Map, Virginia Tech Campus, 2007
This map from 2007 shows the Virginia Tech's campus, including academic buildings, athletic facilities, dormitories, and support buildings.
John at Cape Hatteras (photograph)
Color photograph of Leanora 'Dianne' Davis (great granddaughter of AJD) and her husband John Gallerano at Cape Hatteras.
Six stones left at memorial, H00132 (Ms2008-020)
These six stones were left at the memorial on the Drillfield, and each is painted with the words "Hope", "Spirit", "Love", "Joy", "Peace", and Hokie Love".
"Dear Students of Virginia Tech..." poem by Yieni
A poem written by Yieni addressed to the students of Virginia Tech.
CalTech Memorial for VT
A student at CalTech observes the famed Fleming Canon, painted orange and maroon by the student body in support of VT.
Alabama Billboard
An electronic billboard in Montgomery, Alabama following April 16th, featuring a message of support for VT.
Nittany Lions for Hokies
It would be easy to mistake this Penn State Blue and White game for one of our own, as onlookers dawn the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange. In April 2007, 71,000 Nittany Lions became Hokies, chanting our refrain “Let’s Go Hokies” as a…
VDOT Highway Message for VT
This photograph is of the Virginia Department of Transportation's statewide message boards all displayed the same message at noon on April 20, 2007.
"Poem from the heart" by Victoria M.
A handwritten poem on pink construction paper by Victoria M. sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.
Crotched leis
One sample yarn lei of 64 left at the memorial from a Hawaiian woman (H00013) and one crocheted gold and brown yarn lei (H00333).
UF Gators Show Solidarity
The University of Florida’s bronze “Gators” adorned with a VT sign made of flowers, as a symbol of solidarity.
Film, "Memorial Tribute to Virginia Tech", University of Alabama at Birmingham Gospel Choir, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Lyrics, "Nothing Goes Unnoticed", Kevin P. Turner, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Song, "You Do Not Grieve Alone" (Live), Vance Thurston, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "You Do Not Grieve Alone", Vance Thurston, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Poem by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
A poem addressed to "The Bereaved People of the Virginia Tech Tragedy" written by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.
Film, "The Spirit of Virginia Tech", Ben Tarquino, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Film by Ben Tarquino documenting the condolence items received in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Hatteras Weather Station Book
History of the Cape Hatteras Weather Station (pdf)
Song, "Angels in Paradise", Tico St. John, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Tico St. John in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Workers Pray for Hokies
Employees of Smith Services, Inc., an electric motor and generator repair company in West Virginia, lower their flag half-mast and say a prayer for Virginia Tech on the day following April 16th, 2007.
Paperclip Angel with letter
Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.
A Domestic Cook Book: Containing a Careful Selection of Useful Receipts for the Kitchen
Front and back cover pages only.
Untitled poem by Rebecca C.
An untitled poem by Rebecca C.
Song, "Blacksburg", Jerry Phillips, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Jerry Phillips in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Jimmy Pearson to Virginia Tech, Oberlin, Oh., 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Jimmy Pearson to Virginia Tech.
Lyrics, "Yesterday", Jimmy Pearson, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Lyrics from the song "Yesterday" written by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Yesterday", Jimmy Pearson, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Art Project in Memoriam
This seventh-grade art project, consisting of tissue-paper quilt stars in VT colors, was created in tribute to the Virginia Tech community.
Song, "Our Prayer", Whitney Olsen, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Whitney Olsen in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Buses Display Message of Comfort
Richmond City buses displayed the message “We Care Hokies,” shortly following the events in 2007. Picture sent from Old Dominion Adult Home.
Hokie Info Booth
A student at Middlesex Community College manned a booth offering information about April 16th, memorial resources, and a place to send messages of sympathy.
32 Roses
A display of memorial roses arranged by Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts.
Song, "Virginia's Pain", Messenger, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Chad Patterson as Messenger in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Film, "Virginia Tech: sending support through scraps of paper", Mater Dei High School, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Tribute video from Mater Dei High School created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
CD Liner Notes, "The Passing of Young Dreamers", Jerome N. Margolis, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Liner from the CD "The Passing of Young Dreamers", by Jerome N. Margolis, created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "The Passing of Young Dreamers", Jerome N. Margolis, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Jerome N. Margolis in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "There is a Better Day", KUN-TAJUS, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by KUN-TAJUS in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Kite of Compassion from the Korean Caucus at Drew University's Theological School
One oversized kite of Compassion with a letter from Theological School Korean Caucus. Previously on display in Squires Multicultural Center.
Board of Visitors photograph, 2006-2007
Front Row (left to right): Sandra Stiner Lowe, Jacob A. Lutz III - Rector, Charles W. Steger - President, John R. Lawson II - Vice Rector, Michele L. Duke. Middle Row (left to right): Gregory Sagstetter - Undergraduate Student Representative, James…
Creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center
A photograph taken from an overview view of people creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center.
Lyrics, "The Children of April", Frank Jordan, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Lyrics for the song "The Children of April" written by Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.