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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

"Forever in Peace" poem is copyrighted 2007 to Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection and was received from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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".

Song 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.

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 (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 (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 (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.

Song written and performed by Nicolle Freni 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.

Lyrics for the song "Dream Flying" written by Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Lewis R. Hauser and Robert W. Grimm to Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support.

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

Lyrics for the song "Pray for the Children" 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 Frank Jordan in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Lyrics for the song "The Children of April" written by Frank Jordan 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.

Liner from the CD "The Passing of Young Dreamers", by Jerome N. Margolis, created 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 Whitney Olsen 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.

Lyrics from the song "Yesterday" written by Jimmy Pearson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter of condolence from Jimmy Pearson to 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 Tico St. John 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 Vance Thurston in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Tribute video from Mater Dei High School created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Film by Ben Tarquino documenting the condolence items received in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Memorial Tribute to Virginia Tech by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Gospel Choir created in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Lyrics from the song "Nothing Goes Unnoticed" by Kevin P. Turner which was performed by the University of Alabama at Birmingham gospel choir 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.

One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together

One sample yarn lei of 64 left at the memorial from a Hawaiian woman (H00013) and one crocheted gold and brown yarn lei (H00333).

One oversized kite of Compassion with a letter from Theological School Korean Caucus. Previously on display in Squires Multicultural Center.

Metal angel made by Shawn Roberge with accompanying letter.

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

Memorial quilt made by 21 members of the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited consisting of 32 blocks size of quilt 101” x 101". This quilt was previously on display on the 3rd floor of the Squires Student Center.

Special thanks to the 21 members of the…

A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family

A poem written by Yieni addressed to the students of Virginia Tech.

An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

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

A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."

A poem addressed to "The Bereaved People of the Virginia Tech Tragedy" written by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.

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.