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Never Forget Stones
Memorial stones dry in the sun on the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The stones were painted at a "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Photo by Brent Jesiek.
Licensed under Creative…
Media Message and Norris Hall
A sign affixed to a light pole on the Virginia Tech campus reads "VT Stay
Strong! Media Stay Away!"
Norris Hall is in the background. Photo taken April 15, 2008.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Strong! Media Stay Away!"
Norris Hall is in the background. Photo taken April 15, 2008.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
Licensed under Creative…
Media Message
A sign affixed to a light pole on the Virginia Tech campus reads "VT Stay
Strong! Media Stay Away!"
Photo taken near the April 16 Memorial on April 15, 2008.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
Licensed under Creative…
Strong! Media Stay Away!"
Photo taken near the April 16 Memorial on April 15, 2008.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
Licensed under Creative…
Reclaimed Spirit
This piece of art entitled, "Reclaimed Spirit", was accompanied by the following message from the artist:
"This work of art is hand forged totally from reclaimed materials. The feathers were forged from angle iron reclaimed from metal pallets from…
"This work of art is hand forged totally from reclaimed materials. The feathers were forged from angle iron reclaimed from metal pallets from…
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…
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.
Licensed under Creative Commons
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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…
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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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…
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.
Licensed under Creative Commons
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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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