Program from April 16th Memorial Dedication, August 19, 2007

Front and back of the program for April 16th Memorial Dedication, August 19, 2007. The text on the program reads:

"In the hours following the April 16 tragedy, the student-driven volunteer organization Hokies United placed 32 Hokie Stones on the Drillfield. The semi-circle of stones became a place to gather, to mourn, and to reflect, and the poignant display inspired today's memorial. As a community, we dedicate 32 engraved Hokie Stones in honor and in memory of the members of our Hokie family who lost their lives. Hokie Stone has long symbolized the foundation of Virginia Tech. Now, it also symbolizes our relentless spirit, our courage to move forward, and our determination never to forget."

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2007-08-24

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Daisies After Dedication

On the morning of Monday, August 20 - the first day of Fall 2007 classes - an unidentified visitor places a white daisy next to each victim's hokie stone at the intermediate memorial. The memorial had been formally dedicated the previous day. Many new flowers and mementos continue to be added to the site, while old items are gradually disposed of or put in storage.

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2007-08-22

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Erin&#39;s Hokie Stone

Erin Nicole Peterson&#39;s etched hokie stone at the memorial on the drillfield, surrounded by flowers and notes. The photo was taken on Monday, August 20, 2007, the first day of Fall 2007 classes. The memorial had been dedicated the previous day.

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Brent Jesiek

2007-08-22

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Hokie Stone and Flowers - Nicole Regina White

A large flower arrangement rests in front of Nicole Regina White&#39;s new hokie stone at the memorial on the drillfield. The card reads: "We love you Nicole - love, Mom, Dad, Evan, and Your Family." The photo was taken on Monday, August 20, 2007, the first day of Fall 2007 classes. The memorial had been dedicated the day before.

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Brent Jesiek

2007-08-20

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Laying Flowers

On the morning of Monday, August 20 - the first day of Fall 2007 classes - an unidentified visitor places a white daisy next to each victim&#39;s hokie stone at the intermediate memorial. The memorial had been formally dedicated the previous day. Many new flowers and mementos continue to be added to the site, while old items are gradually disposed of or put in storage.

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Brent Jesiek

2007-08-20

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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. Smaller text on the poster reads: "Create a puzzle piece that says who you are." Sponsored by Hillel at VT and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of New River Valley, the campaign also included flyers that explained: "Welcome <u>you</u> here, whoever you are, and all that you are. We believe this is a time and place for growth and transformation. Here we can talk to each other, learn from our differences and celebrate what we have in common. Shalom. Peace."

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2007-08-20

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The Morning After Dedication

Shortly after 8 AM on Monday, August 20 - the first day of classes - a group of cadets makes their way across a largely empty drillfield. The intermediate memorial, visible center right, was dedicated the previous day. The large tent used for the dedication ceremony has not yet been taken down.

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2007-08-20

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Dedication Day

View of the intermediate memorial, color guard, and crowd during the dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007. Members of the Marching Virginians are visible at the front of the crowd. Spectators are also visible in the distance, on the top of the War Memorial.

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2007-08-20

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After the Ceremony

A young man and woman - likely students - are locked in an extended embrace after the close of the dedication ceremony for the intermediate memorial. Photo taken August 19, 2007.

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2007-08-20

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Post-Dedication Interview

After the intermediate memorial dedication ceremony, interviews such as this one were commonplace. But while there was clearly a media presence at this event, it was subdued in comparison to the immediate aftermath of April 16.

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Brent Jesiek

2007-08-20

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