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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.
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…
Happy
These caricatures were done the week of April 16, 2007 by a woman who wanted to show each victim with a smile.
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…
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…
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…
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. The note explains that the front of each egg is unique while the back of each egg is the same.
Egg note
A close-up of the note that accompanied the 32 eggs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vigil etching
Christiansburg resident David Cunningham made this laser etched marble scene of the candlelight vigil on the drillfield.
Chocolate kisses
After the tragedy, the Hershey Company donated 7,500 pounds of orange and maroon chocolate kisses to Virginia Tech.
NRV support
This collection of photos of messages of support from throughout the New River Valley hangs outside the Perspective Gallery of Squires Student center from April 5-20 2008.
UBC Jacket
This jacket was one of the four items hanging outside of the Perspective Gallery in Squires from April 5-20. It was sent by the engineering department at the University of British Columbia to support VT.
Librescu remembered
This wood carving was one of four items hanging outside of the Perspective Gallery in Squires. It was created by an artist from Dickerson County, Virginia to honor Professor Librescu. It is made from the same kind of curly maple used for Gibson…