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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…
"Forever in Peace" poem by Jill Eisnaugle (Ms2008-020)
"Forever in Peace" poem is copyrighted 2007 to Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection and was received from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
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.
A Letter from Martin Eturralde, M00274, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Martin Eturralde. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Under the message, there is a drawing of a small red rose.
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.
A Letter from Kotone Fey, C03140 (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Kotone Fey from Sasebo, Japan. The letter is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea.
A Letter from Kevin Figueroa, C00628, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Kevin. The cover has a drawing of a sun and sky with the names of the 32 victims. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students.
Handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
together
Card from Mia Foreman, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Mia Foreman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Remember the faces you once saw. / I hope you find a way / to make it through the / tunnel of darkness life / has handed you. Be brave, / courage is your flash light. / Mia…
Audio clip of interview with Matt Fox
Audio clip of interview with Matt Fox speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
A Letter from Guillermo Frallos, C00172, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Guillermo Frallos. On the cover, it has "Virginia Tech" and a heart. On the inside, it has positive message for Virginia Tech.
Card from Carol Frank, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Carol Frank of York Regional Dispatch, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "A Difficult Job in, Challenging times, Done by Amazing People / Carol Frank YRP Dispatch ONT".
Audio clip of interview with Katie Frazier
Audio clip of interview with Katie Frazier speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Card from Bella Freeman, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Bella Freeman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech... / Keep Going Strong! / To whoever is reading this, / I am sorry. You have been / hit with grief and pain. / Your life has been changed in / a way that it should…
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.
"My Poem All About Peace" by Destiny Gilmore, O00001 (Ms2008-020)
"My Poem All About Peace" poem by Destiny Gilmore was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.
Audio clip of interview with Nikki Giovanni
Audio clip of interview with Nikki Giovanni speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Card from Delanoh Gobio, C02526 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Delanoh Gobio of the York Regional Police Dispatch, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "You are in my praers. / For you / We justhoped that we could reach out a small helping hand in your time of need. / Delanoh Gobio…
A Letter from Sara Gonzales, C00172, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Sara Gonzales. The cover has a rose in a box with "hope" written above it. The inside has a positive message about hope for Virginia Tech and its students.
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…
A Letter From Kaitlyn Grubbs, C00207, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Kaitlyn Grubbs. The cover has the words "Sorry" and a drawing of the Hokie bird. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students.
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".
"Thirty-Two" by H.K. Graves
A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."
A Letter from Katelyn Harrell, M00274, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Katelyn Harrell. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Katelyn hopes that the letter that will help with the grieving.
A Letter from Shawn Hatcher, C02734, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Shawn Hatcher, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The cover is blank with words but is colorful. The inside has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. The inside also has drawing of the Hokie…
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.
Lyrics, "Dream Flying", Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Lyrics for the song "Dream Flying" written 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.
The "Mud Gobbler" from Dawson's Towing
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…
A Letter from Her June Hee, C00492, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Her June Hee from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students.
A Drawing from Aaron Helmling, C00196, (Ms2008-020)
A hand drawn picture by Aaron Helmling. The picture has a face under the message "Peace be with you" which is in big letters. There is also a colorful background.
Song, "32 Angels for Heaven: For Jeremy", Herbstritt Family, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by the Herbstritt Family in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
A Letter from Jacqueline Hernandez, C00172, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter written by Jacqueline Hernandez. On the cover, there is a message about sending condolences and love. On the inside, it has more positive messages about hope. The message is surrounded around stamps of butterflies and "you are…
A Letter from Scott Russell Hoerman, C00168, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Scott Russell Hoerman. The cover has a big VT drawn on it with stripes. The inside expresses sympathy and condolences to VT students.
A Letter from Evelyn Huang, C02309, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Evelyn Huang from Shanghai, China. The cover has the words, "Anyone who needs comfort, hope, and anything else." The inside has a positive message, expressing sympathy to VT students from across the seas.
Song, "Angry Wind", John Hughes, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written and performed by John Hughes in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
A Letter from Na In Hyuk, C00492, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Na In Hyuk from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students across the sea.
Song, "Pray for the Children", Illusions of ME, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Song written by Alison I. Meyers and performed by Illusions of ME in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
Lyrics, "Pray for the Children", Illusions of ME, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Lyrics for the song "Pray for the Children" written by Alison I. Meyers and performed by Illusions of ME in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.
IHOP Honors Hokies
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.
Untitled poem by J.W. Class of 2009
A poem sent to Virginia Tech for the first anniversary of the tragic events on April 16, 2007. The sender only is identified as "J.W. Class of 2009."