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Card from Trina, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Trina of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / To: Virginia Tech Students / Virginia Tech / From: Trina / Our class wishes you a lot of happy events! / We are sorry!".
Card from Kayos, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Kayos of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "I'm Sorry.. / V-Tech / I'm very sorry for all of your lost... / -Kayos".
"Let's Go VT" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Let's go VT / Welcome to Virginia Tec / Be strong Hokies".
Card from Shayna, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Shayna of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech! / We are thinking of you at this time! / From Shayna".
"Virginia Tech Rocks" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech Rocks all schools / We are thinking of U!!".
"Family of Virginia Tech Students" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Family of Virginia Tech students / I am sorry for the loss of your loved ones. / I know that you are said, but one day you will feel better. / God bless you. / I will pray for your family".
Card from Courtney, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Courtney of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "We Care About you! / Courtney".
"Think n of u" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
"Think n of u" Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007.
Card from Serenity, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card with ribbon from Serenity of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / Dear VT, / I'm very sorrowfully about that biggest shooting in Blacksburg! / I Love VT! / I'm a real live hokey's fan! / I made a pledge / to VT Please / I pledge…
Card from Elisa B., C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Elisa B. of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Through the rain and clouds the sun shines on. / Through tragedy we must all shine as strongly. / My heart goes out to you all in your time of need. / Stay strong, be well, be there…
Macrame runner with hearts, H00366 (Ms2008-020)
Pink and white macrame runner with hearts, left at memorial
"Tranquility" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
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”.
"Harmony" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
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”.
"Love" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
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”.
"Peace" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
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”.
"Thirty Two Lights" poem (Ms2008-020)
"Thirty Two Lights" poem is by an unknown author and unknown date.
Anonymous handwritten note with peace sign, C01146 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous handwritten note that says "Peace" with peace sign drawing, undated
32 hearts 32 people 32 lives, Poster (Ms2008-020)
Poster that says, "32 hearts 32 people 32 lives" and includes 31 cut-out hearts.
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 poster with children's photos, P00048 (Ms2008-020)
Poster with orange VT and photographs of chidren with their first names and messages.
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.
Lets go Hokies! Poster, P00179 (Ms2008-020)
Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!"
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."
"Eulogy from our Hokies 32" and "The Mourner's Kaddish", O00129 (Ms2008-020)
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
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
Note and song, Prayer for VT (Oboe solo), O00075 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten note with song and notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)
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.
Song, Prayer for VT (Oboe solo), O00062 (Ms2008-020)
Handwritten song with notation, "Prayer for Today" (oboe solo)
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…
Star-shaped sympathy card, C02290 (Ms2008-020)
Star-shaped sympathy card that says "We Are thinking of You!"
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
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 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"
Anonymous card with message, cross in front of sunset, and HokieBird, C01856 (Ms2008-020)
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."
Anonymous card with message, cross, and HokieBird, C01856 (Ms2008-020)
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."
Anonymous card with positive message, C01825 (Ms2008-020)
Anonymous card with the words "strenth", "HOME", "hope", "Faith", "forever", "cherish..", "TOMORROW", "Love", and "peace".
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 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…
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."
Anonymous letter of condolence, C01597 (Ms2008-020)
A letter of condolence from an anonymous writer within a hand drawn heart. The letter states, "I wish I could bring some peace to your lives, to help deal with the pain so many of you are suffering through now. To give you some hope, to make you feel…
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…
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,…
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?]"
VT Stories Oral History with Douglas Martin, May 5, 2019 (Ms2016-015)
Douglas Martin, Ed.D. is Director Emeritus in the
Department of Human Resources at Virginia Tech. This
nearly hour-long interview contains his first-hand account
of several impactful people and events that shaped Tech in
the last half century.…
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…
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 /…
A Letter from Cheyenne Wu, C02309, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Cheyenne Wu from Shanghai, China. The cover has the words "I will remember VT." The inside a positive message of remembrance with a heart at the top. The back has a drawing of people holding hands.
Card from Mike Wilson, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Mike Wilson of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "MWG / Family of Va / Tech / Students / Dear Virginia, / I am so sorry / that you lost your / son or daughter. / I will pray for / you and your / children. / Mike Wilson".
Poem, Timothy Williamson, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Poem written by Timothy Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Letter, Timothy Williamson to Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech, Undated (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Timothy Williams to Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech
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