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We Are Virginia Tech
A massive crowd gathered on the drillfield for the dedication of the intermediate memorial on August 19, 2007. Many spectators escaped from the heat under shady trees. Hokies United Memorial T-Shirts were a very common sight.
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We Remember You Forever
Memorials for Ross Abdallah Alameddine, one of the victims in April 16's tragedy.
Welcome to the April 16th Memorial
A sign on the drillfield provides visitors with additional information about the April 16th Memorial, including background details and guidelines for leaving memorial items. Photo taken February 14, 2008.
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Wide View of Dedication Ceremony
Wide view of crowd, tent, and speakers' stage at the dedication ceremony for the intermediate memorial. The War Memorial, which was another popular spot for spectators, is on the far left. Photo taken August 19, 2007.
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Wreath at War Memorial
(April 18, 2007) Wreath at War Memorial
Photo courtesy of Brent Jesiek.
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Photo courtesy of Brent Jesiek.
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You Fit Here
Early on the morning of Monday, August 20 - the first day of Fall 2007 classes - a large banner reading "You Fit Here" is on display near the War Memorial Chapel. The drillfield, intermediate memorial, and Burruss Hall are visible in the background.…
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This is a banner from another university that was at the memorial.
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The memorial boards under the tent on the drillfield
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Panorama photo of the drillfield taken just prior to the start of the Hokies United memorial on Monday, April 23.
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Orange and maroon balloons released at a Hokies United drillfield memorial service on the morning of Monday, April 23, 2007.
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One of the many trees on the drillfield wrapped in remembrance.
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Over Memorial Day weekend flowers, ribbons and condolences continued to occupy the drillfield in front of Burruss Hall
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Students gather around a makeshift memorial in front of Burruss Hall on April 17. A massive candlelight vigil was held on the drillfield the same evening.
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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Close-up of message board on the drillfield. Photo taken April 18.
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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On April 18, an unidentified student adds her message on one of the drillfield message boards.
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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On April 18, an unidentified student adds her message on one of the drillfield message boards.
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo Courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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Message boards on display in a tent on the drillfield. Photo taken April 20.
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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On April 18, an unidentified student adds his message on one of the drillfield message boards.
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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An unidentified man and child sit and reflect next to a drillfield message board. Photo taken April 18.
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
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Close-up of message board on the drillfield. Photo taken April 20.
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov
Photo courtesy of Ivan V. Morozov