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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 of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

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…

A handwritten letter from Kotone Fey from Sasebo, Japan. The letter is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea.

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.

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

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 speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

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 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 speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

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 written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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.

Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Eric Friedberg in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Philadelphia University President James P. Gallagher to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.

"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 speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

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 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 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 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 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".

A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."

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 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 written and performed by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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 of condolence from Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm to Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support.

A handwritten letter from Her June Hee from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students.

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 written and performed by the Herbstritt Family in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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 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 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 written and performed by John Hughes in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

A handwritten letter from Na In Hyuk from Seoul, Korea. The letter expresses sympathy to VT students across the sea.

Song written by Alison I. Meyers and performed by Illusions of ME in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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.

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."

Audio clip of interview with Calvin Jamison speaking about the events of April 16, 2007, when 32 Hokies were tragically killed on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

A handmade card with a poem titled "Don't Quit" sent by Jennifer Glover at Bank of America.

Song written and performed by Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Lyrics for the song "The Children of April" written by Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Frank Jordan to the Virginia Tech Dean of Students

Email from Frank Jordan to Zenobia Hikes regarding the song "Children of April" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Hand bound book of condolences with natural stick and leaf binding and handmade paper

Four views of a paper chain made by students at Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as a gesture "to bring some comfort to the Virginia Tech community."

A handwritten letter from Grace Kestner, a student at Spanishburg Elementary School. The letter has a positive message that expresses sympathy to VT students. It also has drawing of a heart with "I am sorry" written in it and the Hokie Bird.