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Kokeshi Doll
This Kokeshi doll in Hokie colors was sent from a school in Yokosuka, Japan. Kokeshi dolls are traditionally given to children when they visit foreign lands. This one was sent in memory of the innocence lost in the tragedy.
Happy
These caricatures were done the week of April 16, 2007 by a woman who wanted to show each victim with a smile.
Handkerchief letter
This letter was sent by a Florida inmate along with a handkerchief with hand-drawn doves and the victims' names on it.
Gift from William&Mary
An embroidered version of the message heard all over the world on 4/16/07. Sent by the Field Hockey team of the College of William and Mary.
Gallery letter
This letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs, Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, hung at the entrance to the Perspective Gallery in Squires.
Gallery hallway items
These are the four items that were on display outside of the Perspective gallery in Squires.
From left to right:
Photos of messages of support from businesses throughout the Roanoke valley.
A wool jacket sent to VT from University of British…
From left to right:
Photos of messages of support from businesses throughout the Roanoke valley.
A wool jacket sent to VT from University of British…
Flower card
A card with each victim's name and a flower.
Caption says:
"This letter was sent from an Amish woman who has, herself and within her community, experienced tremendous loss. It is often individuals such as these who feel the most need to…
Caption says:
"This letter was sent from an Amish woman who has, herself and within her community, experienced tremendous loss. It is often individuals such as these who feel the most need to…
Flag
On display at the Perspective Gallery.
This flag was flown at half-mast beside the Statue of Liberty and then sent to Virginia Tech by the Department of the Interior.
This flag was flown at half-mast beside the Statue of Liberty and then sent to Virginia Tech by the Department of the Interior.
Elon gift
This VT ribbon made out of paper cranes was recently sent to Virginia Tech's from Elon College in North Carolina with wishes for healing.
Eggs
These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.
Eggs
These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.
Eggs
These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.
Eggs
These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie. The note explains that the front of each egg is unique while the back of each egg is the same.
Eggs
These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.
Egg note
These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie. This is the back side of the note that accompanied the eggs.
Egg note
A close-up of the note that accompanied the 32 eggs.
Dove handkerchief
This handkerchief was sent with a letter from an inmate in Florida saying that the tragedy had made him love all people more. Although in the same pattern, each hand-drawn angel dove is slightly different.
Connecticut College gift
A collection of messages written on paper hearts from Connecticut College that hung in Squires after April 16th.
Columbine gift
This poster was sent from Columbine High School.
The text says:
"In the hearts of the children a pure love still grows
Like a bright star in heaven that lights our way home
Like the flower that shattered the stone.
Columbine
April…
The text says:
"In the hearts of the children a pure love still grows
Like a bright star in heaven that lights our way home
Like the flower that shattered the stone.
Columbine
April…
Coast Guard gift
This rescue ring was signed by US Coast Guard members with their wishes for the Virginia Tech community.