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A poem written by Yieni addressed to the students of Virginia Tech.

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

A handwritten poem on pink construction paper by Victoria M. sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

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

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…

A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family

A display of memorial roses arranged by Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts.

Front and back cover pages only.

The family of the previous surviving student comforted each other at a candlelight vigil held on campus in the hours following the events.

A survivor of April 16th reflects on a hill, shortly before the memorial events on campus began.

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

An electronic billboard in Montgomery, Alabama following April 16th, featuring a message of support for VT.

This seventh-grade art project, consisting of tissue-paper quilt stars in VT colors, was created in tribute to the Virginia Tech community.

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…

Boucher shakes hands with Al Gore in committee

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

Boucher on a trip to Asia, posing with a group

Boucher on a trip to Asia

Richmond City buses displayed the message “We Care Hokies,” shortly following the events in 2007. Picture sent from Old Dominion Adult Home.

A student at CalTech observes the famed Fleming Canon, painted orange and maroon by the student body in support of VT.

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.

A photograph taken from an overview view of people creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center.

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 portrait of the members of the Energy and Environment committee

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.

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

Tribute video from Mater Dei High School created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

History of the Cape Hatteras Weather Station (pdf)

A student at Middlesex Community College manned a booth offering information about April 16th, memorial resources, and a place to send messages of sympathy.

Hokies show their support of and pride for VT all the way from Antarctica.

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…

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.

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.

Color photograph of Leanora 'Dianne' Davis (great granddaughter of AJD) and her husband John Gallerano at Cape Hatteras.

One oversized kite of Compassion with a letter from Theological School Korean Caucus. Previously on display in Squires Multicultural Center.

Letter of condolence from Jimmy Pearson to 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.

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.

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.

Lyrics for the song "The Children of April" written by Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Lyrics from the song "Yesterday" written by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

This map from 2007 shows the Virginia Tech's campus, including academic buildings, athletic facilities, dormitories, and support buildings.

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…

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…