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These hats, which were worn by the Washington National baseball team during thier game on April 17, 2007, were sent to VT as a sign of support. One of the hats worn during the game is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

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Close-up of wood horse.

Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.

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Close-up of wood horse.

Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.

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Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.

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This rescue ring was signed by US Coast Guard members with their wishes for the Virginia Tech community.

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A collection of messages written on paper hearts from Connecticut College that hung in Squires after April 16th.

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This quilt was made by a Sioux tribe woman. Before it left the reservation, it was blessed by two elders from the Crow and Cheyenne tribes. Boys from the St. Labre School performed a Crow ceremony called "Wiping The Tears", which is part of a…

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Close-up of a wreath with a picture of each victim and a gold ribbon attached.

Caption says: "This wreath was lovingly crafted out of upholstry material by the members and officers of the Vetran's Outreach Group in Haynesville who share…

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A wreath with a picture of each victim and a gold ribbon attached.

Caption says: "This wreath was lovingly crafted out of upholstry material by the members and officers of the Vetran's Outreach Group in Haynesville who share VT's…

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These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.

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These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.

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These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.

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These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie. This is the back side of the note that accompanied the eggs.

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A close-up of the note that accompanied the 32 eggs.

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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.

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These 32 eggs were made by a Blacksburg resident and former hokie.

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A gift from the University of Texas Austin and Texas A&M University.

Back of t-shirt with the words:
"The eyes of Texas are upon you...
For your spirit can ne'er be told
In time of greatest tragedy
You have a hand to hold."



Susan…

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A gift from the University of Texas Austin and Texas A&M University.

Front of t-shirt with words:

"Orange and maroon support orange and maroon.
We remember 04.16.07"

Susan Hill sent the following email explaining the signifigance of this…

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After the tragedy, the Hershey Company donated 7,500 pounds of orange and maroon chocolate kisses to Virginia Tech.

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Christiansburg resident David Cunningham made this laser etched marble scene of the candlelight vigil on the drillfield.
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