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(April 18, 2007) Detail of VT memorial with striking juxtaposition.

Note George W. Bush signature toward top center and expression of sympathy from Iranian nation directly to the right.


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(April 18, 2007) Prayer circle on drillfield.


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(April 18, 2007) Two men kneel in silence in front of the largest memorial site on campus,
located on the drillfield directly in front of Burruss Hall and not far from Norris Hall.


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(April 18, 2007) One of many inscriptions that have appeared on a series of memorial boards on the drillfield. Today I counted at least 32 of these 4 by 8 foot sheets, and they keep adding more as they get filled in.


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(April 18, 2007) Flowers in front of Norris Hall.

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(April 18, 2007) A student looks toward the side of Norris Hall.

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(April 19, 2007)

I thought this gentleman was just passing through, but I saw him circle the drillfield at least twice. War Memorial is in the background.

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(April 19, 2007)

Teddy bear on War Memorial column/statue.

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(April 19, 2007)

Teddy bear and wreath at War Memorial.

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(April 20, 2007)

The Burruss memorial continues to grow.
Even at 11 PM on a Friday night, there were many visitors.

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(April 19, 2007)

32 stones like this - one for each of the deceased - are arranged in a semi-circle in front of the largest memorial, on the drillfield in front of Burruss Hall.

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View of the drillfield prior to a University Commemoration on the morning of
April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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Guards from Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets stand watch at the memorial site
prior to a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of
Remembrance.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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A reporter speaks with an attendee prior to a University Commemoration on the
morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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Guards from Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets stand watch at the memorial site
prior to a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of
Remembrance.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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Guards from Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets stand watch at the memorial site
while a photographer captures the scene. Photo taken prior to a University
Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.


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View of the crowd at a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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Governor of Virginia Tim Kaine speaks at a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Seated to Kaine's left are alumni distinguished professor emeritus Tony Distler and community representative Karen…

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View of the crowd at a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16,
2008, A Day of Remembrance.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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Virginia Tech President Charles Steger speaking at a University Commemoration on the morning of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Seated from left to right are Governor of Virginia Tim Kaine, alumni distinguished professor emeritus
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