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Source is exactly "<a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00656.xml">See the finding aid for the Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries</a>."
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We will never forget poster with poem, P00526 (Ms2008-020)
Poster with pictures of Norris Hall and a black VT ribbon, a poem, and the names of the 32 victims.
VT We Mourn With You, poster, P00190 (Ms2008-020)
Poster that says "VT We Mourn With You" and includes messages and signatures from unknown institution.
VT poster with children's photos, P00048 (Ms2008-020)
Poster with orange VT and photographs of chidren with their first names and messages.
Sympathy card with stickers from anonymous writer, C01760 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous sympathy card with 3D stickers on front and inside. Front of card says, “Sometimes one pivotal moment or event will bring a community TOGETHER.” Inside of card says, “TODAY WE ARE ALL HOKIES”.
Sympathy card with HokieBird as a phoenix, C02245 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card contains a drawing of the HokieBird as a phoenix rising out of ashes over the date "4.16.07" next to what is presumably the artist's signature [illegible]. Next to the head of the HokieBird are the words, "We will carry them with us,…
Sympathy card from the York Regional Police Dispatch Communications 'A' Platoon, C02527 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card from the York Regional Police Dispatch Communications 'A' Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Card includes printed condolences and signatures of numerous individuals. Partial transcription of handwritten notes reads "From All your…
Sympathy card from Demeter, C01869 (Ms2008-020)
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"
Sympathy card from anonymous source, C01734 (Ms2008-020)
A sympathy card from an anonymous writer with the following quotes: “As I searched for meaning in what happened, I finally found it. I found it in the incredible poise, control, and togetherness by the Virginia Tech family. ”The true…
Sympathy card from a member of the [Virginia Tech?] class of 1983, C01870 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card with message from a member of the [Virginia Tech?] class of 1983 with ribbons and drawings.
Sympathy card by unknown child, C01209 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten on the front of the card is, "I pray that the Lord Jesus chist [sic] will bless you and be kind to you[.] May God [bless?] you with his love and may the Holy Spirit [heals?]" The back of the card has a green butterfly with the handwritten…
Star-shaped sympathy card, C02290 (Ms2008-020)
Star-shaped sympathy card that says "We Are thinking of You!"
Song, Prayer for VT (Oboe solo), O00062 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten song with notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)
Six stones left at memorial, H00132 (Ms2008-020)
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".
Red Sympathy Card with Group Picture on the Front, undated, F00009 (Ms2008-020)
Red, handwritten sympathy card with an anonymous group posing in VT colors and handwritten comments on the inside. The front page includes the statement "Today We Are All Hokies", undated
Prayer, "May there be peace on Earth…", O00068 (Ms2008-020)
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.
Poem, "On just an ordinary day…", P00346 (Ms2008-020)
A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."
Poem, "I know you're sad and are afraid…", O00038 (Ms2008-020)
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…
Photograph of Students Releasing Balloons, undated, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous photograph of group of seven students wearing VT colors releasing white balloons in front of a building, undated
Photograph of Parking Lot Wall with VT jerseys, undated, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of parking lot wall with VT shirts hung on it and taped picture of one of the April 16, 2007 victims and taped picture of the flag of Israel, undated
Photograph of Military Group in Formation of VIT in Front of Barracks, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous photograph of military group [probably Air Force of Air Force National Guard] posing in the VT shape, undated
Photograph of Handmade Banner, undated, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of handmade poster banner that says "In Memory of Virginia Tech Hokies", undated
Photograph of Driveway with Hokie Bird Prints, C01184 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of a driveway with Hokie Bird prints going up and a black mourning ribbon under the VT symbol, undated
Photograph of Children and Adults Posing in VT Colors, undated, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous photograph of a group of children and adults in VT colors and holding a VT banner, undated
Photograph of Balloons Release, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a clock tower, undated
Photograph of Balloons Release with Tree View, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a tree and building, undated
Photograph of Adults, undated, F00014 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of adults wearing VT colors, some are wearing orange hardhats, undated
Photograph of a Parking Lot with VT Jerseys, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top of the parking lot, undated
Photograph of a Parking Lot with VT Jerseys and Balloons, 2, F00048 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top and tied white balloons, undated
Photograph of a Girl Scout Troop Holding a Candlelight Vigil, F00090 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous photograph of group holding a candlelight vigil in front of candles shaped as a fleur de lis, undated
Note and song, Prayer for VT (Oboe solo), O00075 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten note with song and notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)
Mass Card from Society of the Little Flower, C02096 (Ms2008-020)
A memorial mass enrollment card from the Society of the Little Flower requested by "A Mother - Florida".
Macrame runner with hearts, H00366 (Ms2008-020)
Pink and white macrame runner with hearts, left at memorial
Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer, O00076 (Ms2008-020)
Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer
Lets go Hokies! Poster, P00179 (Ms2008-020)
Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!"
Heart-shaped pillow with “Love” and the initials “SCN” (Ms2008-020)
The heart-shaped pillow has “Love” and the initials “SCN” sewed into it and a pink ribbon attached, from an unknown source.
Green card with drawing and names of victims, C02361 (Ms2008-020)
A green card with a drawing of a heart, crowned with a halo, with wings in the background, and the number "32" on the front. The drawing is over the words "Rest in Peace" and date "4-16-07". "Michigan '07" is written below, presumably the place and…
Color Copy of Digital Images of Silver Hokie Bird with 32 VT Flags, undated, F00121 (Ms2008-020)
Photograph of silver Hokie Bird in front of 32 VT flags planted in the grass
Child's sympathy card, C02290 (Ms2008-020)
Sympathy card from anonymous child with drawing of a person at a pool, encouraging people to think happy thoughts to feel better
Child's drawing of candles and sparklers, C02220 (Ms2008-020)
A drawing of candles and sparklers, which says "Let all see my picture (if mamorial [sic] made, put on mamorial [sic] - [Emerson?]"
Card, "A broken heart...", C01673 (Ms2008-020)
An anonymous card with drawing of several hearts in various states of healing with the words, "A broken heart, will never heal, but just in case we'll help."
Card from York Regional Police Dispatch Center D Platoon, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from York Regional Police Dispatch Center D Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Thinking of You / To / Fellow Dispatchers / Virginia Tech / University Police / Dispatch Center! / FROM / York Regional Police Dispatch Center /…
Card from Sarah Mountain, C02528 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Sarah Mountin of the York Regional Police, Communications "D Platoon", Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "To: The Dispatch Center for Virginia Tech University Police, / I hope these rays of sunshine help to brighten up your days…
Card from Paula Baldock, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Paula Baldock of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech Police Dispach Center / My thoughts and prayrs arewith all of you tryingto move on from such a senseless trajedy [sic].…
Card from Nydia Guida, C02528 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Nydia Guida of the York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "A life watered by the tears of tragedy and suffering / Often becomes the most fertile soil for spiritual growth / York Regional Police / Ndia Guida".
Card from Nick Tsaktsiris, C02528 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Nick Tsaktsiris of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like to have something this tragic occur at your university. My sympathy goes out to…
Card from M. Wilcox, C02527 (Ms2008-020)
Card from M. Wilcox, Communications at York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Nothing big or expensive, just something to hopefully brighten your day. It will get better as time goes by. Remember you have family across…
Card from Lisa Tamblyn, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Lisa Tamblyn of the York Regional Police Comm Centre, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "For you / My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. / Lisa Tamblyn / York Regional Police Comm Center / Ontario…
Card from Lindsey [Colemand?], C02528 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Lindsey [Colemand?] of the York Regional Police Communications "D" Platoon, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Your helping hands touched the hearts of so amy people…Yal [sic] are all in my toughts & prayers.. Love, Lindsey…
Card from Joann Lightfoot, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Joann Lightfoot of the York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Partial transcription reads "I can't even beginto imagine what you are going through; handling an incident of this severity. I can only offer my thoughts and prayers;…
Card from Jason Gray, C02528 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Jason Gray of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Thinking of all of our colleagues at Th Virginia Tech Police dispatch during this difficult time. / #5389 / Jason Gray / York Reional…
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