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Distler Speech
Alumni distinguished professor emeritus Tony Distler reads a statement about one of the victims as community representative Karen Cronin waits. Distler and Cronin took turns reading statements about each of the 32 victims' lives at a University…
Commemoration
View of the crowd at a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. A member of Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets, assigned to assist with crowd control, looks on.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Remembrance
Following a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance, a student lays a flower at the memorial site. A member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets stands watch while a special anniversary candle
and wreath stand…
and wreath stand…
Donated Memorial Flowers
Buckets of flowers sit in front of the War Memorial Chapel, accompanied by a sign that reads: "Feel free to take a flower to lay at the memorial site. Flowers donated by NRV florists and wholesalers." Photo taken on the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A…
Remembrance Lie-In
Dozens participate at a "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by a Virginia Tech senior, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims and a protest against easy access to firearms.
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Tommy Plays
Tommy Edwards performs on the drillfield on the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Edwards founded The Heart of Virginia Foundation(http://theheartofva.org/) in the wake of the April 16 tragedy, with the goal of raising awareness of…
God Bless
Two men hold up a banner with the slogan "God Bless Virginia Tech" and a ribbon bearing the name of April 16 victim Nicole White. Photo taken on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance, just prior to the start of a student "lie-in" on the far end of the…
Alison St. Onge Speaks at Lie-In
Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge speaks at a student "lie-in" at the far end of the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by St. Onge, the event was intended to memorialize the victims and protest easy access to firearms.…
Candace St. Onge Speaks at Lie-In
Candace St. Onge speaks at a student "lie-in" at the far end of the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The event was organized by her daughter, Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, and was intended to both memorialize the victims…
Lori Haas Speaks at Lie-In
Lori Haas speaks at a student "lie-in" at the far end of the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Haas' daughter Emily was injured in the shootings at Virginia Tech. Organized by Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, the lie-in was…
Anne Goddard Speaks at Lie-In
Anne Goddard, whose son Colin was injured during the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, speaks at a student "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, the lie-in was…
Omar Samaha Speaks at Lie-In
Omar Samaha, brother of April 16 victim Reema Samaha, speaks at a student "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims…
Peter Read Speaks at Lie-In
Peter Read, who lost his daughter Mary in the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, speaks at a student "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by a Virginia Tech senior, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial…
Remembrance Lie-In
Dozens participate in a "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by a Virginia Tech senior, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims and a protest against easy access to firearms.
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Memorial Line
Waiting line to view the memorial on the drillfield. Photo taken the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Viewing the Memorial
Students and others view the memorial on the drillfield while guards from Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets stand watch. A special anniversary candle and wreath are visible in the foreground. Photo taken the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of…
Privacy and Remembrance
A sign on the door of Virginia Tech's War Memorial Chapel reads: "Please respect the privacy of individuals. No cameras or recording devices beyond this point." Photo taken the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.
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IEEE Message
Message says:
"With reflection we remember those we lost and who lost so much
With pride we stand beside the brave
With hope we stand by you as you rebuild
Virginia Tech...You are in our hearts and minds"
Photo taken at the April 16…
"With reflection we remember those we lost and who lost so much
With pride we stand beside the brave
With hope we stand by you as you rebuild
Virginia Tech...You are in our hearts and minds"
Photo taken at the April 16…
Norris Flowers
Flowers on a low wall in front of Norris Hall. Photo taken April 15, 2008.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Memorial Plaque
A Memorial Plaque that says:
"April 16 Memorial
THIS MEMORIAL TO THOSE LOST ON APRIL 16, 2007, WAS INSPIRED BY A SPONTANEOUS ARRANGEMENT OF 32 HOKIE STONES - THE CORNERSTONE OF BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS - CREATED BY GRIEVING STUDENTS…
"April 16 Memorial
THIS MEMORIAL TO THOSE LOST ON APRIL 16, 2007, WAS INSPIRED BY A SPONTANEOUS ARRANGEMENT OF 32 HOKIE STONES - THE CORNERSTONE OF BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS - CREATED BY GRIEVING STUDENTS…