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.
A handwritten letter from Matt Lamien. The cover has a drawing of a man, wearing a VT shirt. Around the borders are the words "Love, prayers" and "Always Virginia Tech." The inside has a drawing of a tear drop and flag with the words, "Many families,…
A handwritten letter from Kadlin Leake. The cover has a heart cut out with a positive message written in it. The inside expresses sympathy and condolences to VT students.
A handwritten letter from Kadeem Lettwich. The cover expresses sympathy over the event. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students and hoping they are alright.
Card from Joann Lightfoot of the York Regional Police, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Partial transcription reads "I can't even beginto imagine what you are going through; handling an incident of this severity. I can only offer my thoughts and prayers;…
A letter from Mary L. Martin of Tidewater Community College, April 6, 2008, with an enclosed poem "Tears for Tech" by Martin, dated April 16, 2007. [Personal contact information has been redacted.]
Card from Connie Matos of the York Regional Police Communications, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech Police Dispatch Ceter / It is my sincere hope that you find comfort & strength in knowing that you are in our thoughts at…