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

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

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.…

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

American flag flown over U. S. Capitol at request of Hon. Virgil H. Goode, Jr., who was asked to do so by William Davis

This is the cover to Karen Sexton's 2nd Grade Class Book of Condolences from Lindley Elementary School. It has a drawing of the Earth with people standing around the edge. The title of the book of condolences is "'Changing the World' in memory of…

One white t-shirt with signatures and a note sent for the one-year anniversary.

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 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, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Card includes printed condolences and signatures of numerous individuals. Partial transcription of handwritten notes reads "From All your…

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"

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

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 that says "We Are thinking of You!"

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

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

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

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

Song written and performed by Chad Patterson as Messenger in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Jonathan A. Duerr in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by KUN-TAJUS in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Jerome N. Margolis in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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

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

Song written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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

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

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

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

Song written and performed by Chip and Deb Crawford in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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

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

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

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

Song written by Anthony V. Bardo and performed by The Fabulous Dialtones in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Song written and performed by Randy Alcorn 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.

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

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".

Sheet music (violin I and II parts) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (viola part) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (SATB with string quartet) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (SATB with piano) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Sheet music (cello part) for the song “Shine Through Our Tears” written by E. E. Darling and arranged by Tom Merriman in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Quilt made by Melissa Steven Quilter; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16 2007.

Quilt made by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16, 2007.

Program from "A Vigil of Remembrance for Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University: Never Alone - United As One" held at Philadelphia University on April 19, 2007.