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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B513_F28_O00129_Poem_2004_04_24.pdf
A typewritten eulogy for the 32 victims, April 24, 2007, by anonymous writer, and "The Mourner's Kaddish" along with the names of the 32 victims

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The "Harmony" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

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The "Love" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

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The "Peace" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

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"Thirty Two Lights" poem is by an unknown author and unknown date.

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The "Tranquility" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B358_F11_Poster_32Hearts32People32Lives_Undated.jpg
Poster that says, "32 hearts 32 people 32 lives" and includes 31 cut-out hearts.

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B348_F20_C01856_Card_Undated_002.pdf
Anonymous card with a cross in front of a sunset and mountains on one side and a HokieBird on the other side with the words, "Death Leaves A Heartache NO [sic] One Can Heal. Love Leave [sic] A Memory No One Can Steal."

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Anonymous card with a cross and HokieBird on one side and a VT on the other side with the words, "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking bac in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

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Anonymous card with the words "strenth", "HOME", "hope", "Faith", "forever", "cherish..", "TOMORROW", "Love", and "peace".

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Sympathy card from anonymous child with drawing of a person at a pool, encouraging people to think happy thoughts to feel better

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B289_P00179_Poster_Undated.jpg
Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!"

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B513_F28_O00076_Poem_Undated.pdf
Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer

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Pink and white macrame runner with hearts, left at memorial

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B513_F28_O00075_Song_Undated.pdf
Handwritten note with song and notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B513_F28_O00038_Poem_Undated.jpg
Photocopy of a poem that says, "I know you're sad and are afraid / because I see your tears. / I'll not be far, I promise that; / and I hope you'll always know / That my spirit will beclose to you, / wherever you may go. / Thank you so for Loving…

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B513_F28_P00346_Poem_Undated.pdf
A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B513_F28_O00068_Poem_Undated.jpg
Prayer starting "May there be peace on Earth". The items says this is an "Ancient Indian prayer translated from Sanskrit" with a note for Virginia Tech.

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Handwritten song with notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)

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Star-shaped sympathy card that says "We Are thinking of You!"

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B348_F20_C01870_Card_Undated.pdf
Sympathy card with message from a member of the [Virginia Tech?] class of 1983 with ribbons and drawings.

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Card, possibly orginally from floral bouquet, that says "All love, sympathy and support. To all of us who have been effected [sic] by the tragedy / From- Demeter, California"

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B301_P00048_Poster_Undated.jpg
Poster with orange VT and photographs of chidren with their first names and messages.

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Ms2008_020_April162007Archives_B290_P00190_Poster_Undated.jpg
Poster that says "VT We Mourn With You" and includes messages and signatures from unknown institution.

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Poster with pictures of Norris Hall and a black VT ribbon, a poem, and the names of the 32 victims.

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