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Card from Trina of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / To: Virginia Tech Students / Virginia Tech / From: Trina / Our class wishes you a lot of happy events! / We are sorry!".

Card from Kayos of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "I'm Sorry.. / V-Tech / I'm very sorry for all of your lost... / -Kayos".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Let's go VT / Welcome to Virginia Tec / Be strong Hokies".

Card from Shayna of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech! / We are thinking of you at this time! / From Shayna".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Virginia Tech Rocks all schools / We are thinking of U!!".

Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Family of Virginia Tech students / I am sorry for the loss of your loved ones. / I know that you are said, but one day you will feel better. / God bless you. / I will pray for your family".

Card from Courtney of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "We Care About you! / Courtney".

"Think n of u" Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007.

Card with ribbon from Serenity of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "VT / Dear VT, / I'm very sorrowfully about that biggest shooting in Blacksburg! / I Love VT! / I'm a real live hokey's fan! / I made a pledge / to VT Please / I pledge…

Card from Elisa B. of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Through the rain and clouds the sun shines on. / Through tragedy we must all shine as strongly. / My heart goes out to you all in your time of need. / Stay strong, be well, be there…

Pink and white macrame runner with hearts, left at memorial

The "Tranquility" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

The "Harmony" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

The "Love" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

The "Peace" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.

"Thirty Two Lights" poem is by an unknown author and unknown date.

Anonymous handwritten note that says "Peace" with peace sign drawing, undated

Photograph of silver Hokie Bird in front of 32 VT flags planted in the grass

Red, handwritten sympathy card with an anonymous group posing in VT colors and handwritten comments on the inside. The front page includes the statement "Today We Are All Hokies", undated

Photograph of adults wearing VT colors, some are wearing orange hardhats, undated

Anonymous photograph of a group of children and adults in VT colors and holding a VT banner, 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

Anonymous photograph of group of seven students wearing VT colors releasing white balloons in front of a building, undated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anonymous handwritten note that says "Tears, Sympathy, Concern, Blessings, Hope...", on standard greeting card with scene from Glacier Park, 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 on lined paper expressing sympathy, "Dear Virginia Tech community!...", undated

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

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 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 "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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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