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"Hokie Stone" poem by "VT Dad"
A poem written by "VT Dad" and a handwritten note addressed to President Steger.
Song, "32 Reasons", Randy Alcorn, June 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Randy Alcorn in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Randy Alcorn to Charles W. Steger, Jr., Blacksburg, Va., June 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Randy Alcorn to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.
"Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" Poem by Anonymous
A handwritten note and poem titled "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" by an anonymous indiviual who sent these to Virignia Tech following the April 16, 2007 tragedy.
"The Serenity to accept the things we can't change" poem by anonymous individual
A poem handwritten in silver ink on a red card by an anonymous individual.
Untitled Poem by anonymous individual
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.
Memory Book from Baker University
One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.
"The Great Hokies" by Barbara Ledbetter
A typed poem by Barbara Ledbetter and an accompanying handwritten note sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.
Letter, Anthony V. Bardo to Megan L. Armbruster, Burke, Va., April 9, 2008 (Ms2008-020)
Letter from Anthony V. Bardo to Megan L. Armbruster, Recovery Coordinator, Virginia Tech Office of Recovery & Support, regarding the song "33 Gone" written by Bardo and performed by The Fabulous Dialtones in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings.
Film, "Berklee Remembers VT", Berklee College of Music, April 19, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Berklee College of Music tribute video created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Dustin Berry and Nicole Aguilar to "Hokie", Undated (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Dustin Berry and Nicole Aguilar to Virginia Tech.
Letter, Lawrence E. Bethune to Jerry Niles, Boston, Ma., May 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Lawrence E. Bethune to Dean Jerry Niles, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Hokies Fly High
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…
Poem and card from the Cambridge Springs Prison
Handmade card and poem titled "A Child Loaned" from the female inmates of Cambridge Springs Prison.
"I Planted a Rose: A Tribute to the Hokie Nation" by Charlie McCauley
A typed poem titled "I Planted a Rose: A Tribute to the Hokie Nation" written by Charlie McCauley with an accompanying handwritten letter to Debbie Day. The handwritten letter has been cropped in this exhibit to protect certain personal information…
A poem and card from the Christiansburg Primary School
An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.
Letter, Phillip M. Church to Charles Steger, Miami, Fl., April 20, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Phillip M. Church to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.
Student Reflects at Colorado State
A Colorado State student observes a memorial poster for Virginia Tech in front of the Student Center
Students Leave Messages for VT
Picture of Colorado State students leaving messages of condolence for VT. "Colorado State students leave condolence messages. "
Students Leave Messages for VT (Posters)
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…
United States flag flown over the U. S. Capitol on April
18, 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
One of the wooden blue heart mobiles with silver signings and accompanying letter from Connecticut College
Three wooden mobiles painted blue with wooden hearts and individual messages and accompanying letter from Connecticut College.
Song, "Love One Another", Chip and Deb Crawford, April 17, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Chip and Deb Crawford in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Card, Chip and Deb Crawford to Charles Steger and Staff, Woodstock, Va., April 17, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Chip and Deb Crawford to Charles Steger and Staff regarding the song "Love One Another" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Shine Through Our Tears", E. E. Darling, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Edwin E. Darling to John S. Hussar, Jr., Coppell, Tx., April 24, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Edwin E. Darling to John H. Hussar, Jr., Music Department, Virginia Tech, regarding the song "Shine Through Our Tears".
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Cello, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Viola, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Violins I and II, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", Piano, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Sheet Music, "Shine Through Our Tears", SATB with String Quartet, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
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.
"Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson
A poem titled "Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson and his accompanying letter addressed to Nikki Giovanni. This is one of the two versions Wilson sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.
Letter, Ronald Doughty to Pam, South Paris, Me., Undated (Ms2008-020)
Letter from Ronald Doughty to Pam regarding the song "Virginia's Pain" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Time of the Season", Jonathan A. Duerr, August 12, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Jonathan A. Duerr in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Jonathan A. Duerr to Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Felton, De., August 12, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter from Jonathan A. Duerr to Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Vice President for Development & University Relations, regarding the song "Time of the Season" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech. Since Jonathan was legally a…
"To Be Grieved By All Americans"
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…
"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…
Quilt by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll
Quilt made by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16, 2007.
Letter, Michael E. Eyster to President Steger, May 3, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.
Memorial quilt from 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…
Special thanks to the 21 members of the…
VT Sign Formed By Students
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.
Handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
together
Song, "Blacksburg Virginia", Nicolle Freni, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Nicolle Freni to Rene, London, England, April 7, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Nicolle Freni to Rene in the Office of Recovery and Support regarding the song "Blacksburg, Virginia" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "Blacksburg Virginia (Live and Unplugged)", Nicolle Freni, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Song, "32 Difference Voices", Eric Friedberg, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Eric Friedberg in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Honor with Joy
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.
Letter, James P. Gallagher to Charles Steger, Philadelphia, Pa., May 14, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Philadelphia University President James P. Gallagher to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.
"Thirty-Two" by H.K. Graves
A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."
Song, "Dream Flying", Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm to Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm to Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support.