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

Sent for first anniversary

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

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…

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 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…

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,…

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”.

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

From the school's safety patrol student leaders

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…

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 untitled poem by an anonymous individual was originally left with five posters on campus within the first few weeks of the tragic events on April 16, 2007.

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."

Untitled Poem by Jamie H., written in a card with illustration on front and a quotation from Thomas Campbell on the inside.

An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

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

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

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