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Two unidentified visitors observe Jamie Bishop's new hokie stone on August 19, 2007, the day of the memorial dedication.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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In a tent reserved for friends and family of victims at the memorial dedication ceremony, two men embrace, one of them holding a victim's Hokie Stone. Photo taken August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University…

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While holding one of the victim's Hokie Stones, Jerzy Nowak - Virginia Tech Professor and husband to victim Jocelyne Couture-Nowak - embraces another attendee at the April 16th Memorial dedication ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and…

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Attendees embrace in a tent reserved for friends and family of the victims at
the August 19, 2007 memorial dedication ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Virginia Tech Professor Vinod Lohani carries one of the victim's Hokie Stones back to the seating area during the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Virginia Tech President Charles Steger and Vice President of Student Affairs Zenobia Hikes lead other participants during the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Flowers in front of Nicole White's new Hokie Stone. Photo taken August 19, 2007, the day of the memorial dedication ceremony.


Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Media presence at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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A large wreath, flowers, and plaque at the center of the memorial, following its dedication on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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After the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007, an unidentified man examines Michael Pohle's Hokie Stone.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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After the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007, an unidentified man lays flowers next to Minal Panchal's Hokie Stone.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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After the dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007, a large crowd gathers around the memorial.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Close-up of a large bell used during the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007. In the background, attendees visit the memorial as a large crowd disperses.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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View from inside a large tent, reserved for friends and family of the victims, at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations

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Virginia Tech President Charles Steger speaks at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Student Government Association President Adeel Khan speaks at the August 19, 2007 memorial dedication ceremony. Two unidentified men hold up a Comfort Quilt that was delivered to Virginia Tech students the previous day by members of the
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A large bell sits in front of Burruss Hall, ready to be used for the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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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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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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Some of the friends and family members of April 16 victims wait with hokie stones in hand during the dedication ceremony for the intermediate memorial. The stones were taken from the original memorial that sprang up on this same site after the events…
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