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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.

Black and white photograph of work by Architect Dina Stancheva.

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.

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

American flag flown over U. S. Capitol at request of Hon. Virgil H. Goode, Jr., who was asked to do so by William Davis

Students held a vigil for Virginia Tech at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington on April 17th, 2007.

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

This picture shows the "Mud Gobbler" built by Dawson's Towing with a note on the front saying "Mud Gobbler- A tribute to the victims of April 16, 2007" and another note on the back saying "Mud Gobbler Built by Dawson's Towing Quinton VA / Our…

One white t-shirt with signatures and a note sent for the one-year anniversary.

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

Muhlenberg High School students pose with a tree of remembrance, planted following the events of April 16th, showing its growth in one year as a symbol of healing.

Quilt made by Melissa Steven Quilter; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16 2007.

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

One painted plywood display with law enforcement badges attached

This photographs shows a person in VT jacket with hands holding a lighted candle at a vigil in the City of Alexandria Market Square.

Three copies of the same letter, one photograph of the high school students, one hanger for the cranes, and 1000 handmade paper cranes.

Virginia Tech shirt is signed by the University of Oregon's classes of 1994 and 1997

Three wooden mobiles painted blue with wooden hearts and individual messages and accompanying letter from Connecticut College.

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…

One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.

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…

Letter of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

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

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.

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.

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…

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

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

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

Hand bound book of condolences with natural stick and leaf binding and handmade paper

Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts

Canvas painting of dragonflies by Rebecca M. Cunningham also known as Rebecca M. Ronesi; previously on display at the Office of Recovery and Support.

About 46 decorated dragonflies strung on white ribbon. Items done at “Expressions of Remembrance”
session at Squires Student Center led by Rebecca M.
Ronesi, “Dragonfly Artist”

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

A framed certificate attesting that the accompanying United States flag was flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy in memory of all those fallen at Virginia Tech.

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

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

Photograph of the University of Virginia’s Beta Bridge, adorned with a message of support for the Hokies from the UVA Hoo’s.

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

American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution

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

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

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

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…