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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

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

A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family

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.

Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.

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

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Letter of condolence from Jimmy Pearson to Virginia Tech.

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

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