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  • Date is exactly "2007"

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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.

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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.

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This photograph is of the Virginia Department of Transportation's statewide message boards all displayed the same message at noon on April 20, 2007.

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O00028.pdf
An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

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C01952.pdf
Untitled Poem by Jamie H., written in a card with illustration on front and a quotation from Thomas Campbell on the inside.

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P00346.pdf
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.

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The University of Florida’s bronze “Gators” adorned with a VT sign made of flowers, as a symbol of solidarity.

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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…

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

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

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Ms2008-020_ThurstonVance_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_ThurstonVanceLive_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_PearsonJimmy_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_Messenger_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Chad Patterson as Messenger in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_KUN-TAJUS_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by KUN-TAJUS in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_MargolisJerome_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Jerome N. Margolis in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_JordanFrank_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwin_sound_2007.wav
Song written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_IllusionsofMe_sound_2007.wav
Song written by Alison I. Meyers and performed by Illusions of ME in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_OlsenWhitney_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Whitney Olsen in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_GrimmRobertandHauserLewis_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_PhillipsJerry_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Jerry Phillips in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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

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Ms2008-020_FreniNicolle_BlacksburgVirginiaLiveAndUnplugged_2007_track01.wav
Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_HughesJohn_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by John Hughes in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_StJohnTico_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by Tico St. John in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_HerbstrittFamily_sound_2007.wav
Song written and performed by the Herbstritt Family in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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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".

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinforViolin_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinforViola_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinwithStringQuartet_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinwithPiano_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_DarlingEdwinforCello_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_T00228_001_A
Quilt made by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16, 2007.

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O00106.pdf
A poem addressed to "The Bereaved People of the Virginia Tech Tragedy" written by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

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Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.

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2007_Blue-White_game_with_VT_block.jpg
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…

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The front of the memorial quilt by the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited
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…

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HistPhot_CampusMap_2007.jpg
This map from 2007 shows the Virginia Tech's campus, including academic buildings, athletic facilities, dormitories, and support buildings.

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Ms2008-020_PearsonJimmy_document_undated.pdf
Lyrics from the song "Yesterday" written by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_JordanFrank_document_2007.pdf
Lyrics for the song "The Children of April" written by Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_MyersAlison_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_UABGospelChoir_document_2007038.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_GrimmRobertandHauserLewis_document_2007.pdf
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.

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Ms2008-020_GrimmRobertandHauserLewis_letter_2008_0108.pdf
Letter of condolence from Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm to Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support.

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Ms2008-020_PearsonJimmy_letter_undated.pdf
Letter of condolence from Jimmy Pearson to Virginia Tech.

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Ms2008-020_B521_H00209_001_A
One oversized kite of Compassion with a letter from Theological School Korean Caucus. Previously on display in Squires Multicultural Center.

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