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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.
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.
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.
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.
Quilt
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…
Upholstry Wreath
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…
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…
Upholstry Wreath
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…
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…
Happy
These caricatures were done the week of April 16, 2007 by a woman who wanted to show each victim with a smile.
Message with Caricatures
The message with these drawings says:
"Though the tears of today are drawn from the wells of sorrow, they will flow from the springs of memory, through which will come your strength for tomorrow. (unknown)"
These caricatures were done the week…
"Though the tears of today are drawn from the wells of sorrow, they will flow from the springs of memory, through which will come your strength for tomorrow. (unknown)"
These caricatures were done the week…
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.
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.
Letting go
This picture was painted by Marilyn Rogge and sent without explanation to VT. Steven Estrada, formerly of Prevail Archives, said of the painting, "It has become the symbol of letting go."
Resolution
A poster sent from students at Cal State Fullerton who were reminded of a similar tragedy on their campus many years ago.
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…
Handkerchief letter
This letter was sent by a Florida inmate along with a handkerchief with hand-drawn doves and the victims' names on it.