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Sent to Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Police Department

Moment of Silence on the Drillfield, April 22, 2007

This memorial textile was presented to the University Libraries by Lumbantoruan's parents when they came to Virginia Tech to accept his degree. Lumbantoruan had been an employee at Newman Library.

A drawing of candles and sparklers, which says "Let all see my picture (if mamorial [sic] made, put on mamorial [sic] - [Emerson?]"

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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."

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 character…

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”.

Anonymous card with the words "strenth", "HOME", "hope", "Faith", "forever", "cherish..", "TOMORROW", "Love", and "peace".

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 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."

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

Sympathy card from anonymous child with drawing of a person at a pool, encouraging people to think happy thoughts to feel better

Star-shaped sympathy card that says "We Are thinking of You!"

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…

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

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.

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

Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer

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

A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."

Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!"

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

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

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

Poster that says, "32 hearts 32 people 32 lives" and includes 31 cut-out hearts.

Anonymous handwritten note "Dear VA Tech, My heart is so very sad...", written on a notepad with a cherry border, red outline, and cornucopia at the bottom, signed M. C., and dated April 20, 2007

Anonymous handwritten note expressing sympathy toward Virginia Tech students, with a colored marker drawing of a person that is saying "I hope you feel better", dated April 24, 2007

Anonymous handwritten note written on construction paper, expressing sympathy, "The courage + bravery that you all show...", and red hearts drawn across the paper, undated

Anonymous handwritten note on purple paper expressing sympathy with foam flower and leaf stickers from "Your friends in Delaware", undated

Anonymous handwritten note on lined paper expressing sympathy, "Dear Virginia Tech community!...", undated

Anonymous handwritten note divided into four quadrants, one of which includes John 3:16 of the New Testament, with color heart drawings expressing sympathy, undated

Anonymous handwritten note that says "Tears, Sympathy, Concern, Blessings, Hope...", on standard greeting card with scene from Glacier Park, undated

Anonymous handwritten note that says "May you have peace that passes all understanding", undated

Anonymous photograph of group holding a candlelight vigil in front of candles shaped as a fleur de lis, undated

Photograph of a driveway with Hokie Bird prints going up and a black mourning ribbon under the VT symbol, undated

Anonymous photograph of military group [probably Air Force of Air Force National Guard] posing in the VT shape, undated

Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a clock tower, undated

Photograph of balloons being released into the sky near a tree and building, undated

Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top of the parking lot, undated

Photograph of parking lot with VT jerseys and shirts hung from the top and tied white balloons, undated

Photograph of handmade poster banner that says "In Memory of Virginia Tech Hokies", undated

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 shirts hung on it and taped picture of one of the April 16, 2007 victims and taped picture of the flag of Israel, undated