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Paper Hearts
These paper hearts, each with a hand-written message of support, were available for visitors on the opening day of the April 16 exhibit in the Perspective Gallery.
Flag
On display at the Perspective Gallery.
This flag was flown at half-mast beside the Statue of Liberty and then sent to Virginia Tech by the Department of the Interior.
This flag was flown at half-mast beside the Statue of Liberty and then sent to Virginia Tech by the Department of the Interior.
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.
U. Texas + Texas A&M T-shirt
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…
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…
U. Texas + Texas A&M T-shirt
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…
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…
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.
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…
Connecticut College gift
A collection of messages written on paper hearts from Connecticut College that hung in Squires after April 16th.
Coast Guard gift
This rescue ring was signed by US Coast Guard members with their wishes for the Virginia Tech community.