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Wreath at War Memorial
(April 18, 2007) Wreath at War Memorial
Photo courtesy of Brent Jesiek.
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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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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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We Remember You Forever
Memorials for Ross Abdallah Alameddine, one of the victims in April 16's tragedy.
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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Walleed Mohamed Shaalan
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Items left at the memorial plaque of Walleed Shaalan on the drillfield. Photo taken on 4-27-07. Burruss Hall in background
Photo by Teri H. Hoover.
Photo by Teri H. Hoover.
Walleed Mohamed Shaalan
Items left at the memorial plaque of Walleed Shaalan on the drillfield. Photo taken on 5-1-07.
Photo by Teri H. Hoover.
Photo by Teri H. Hoover.
VT-Engage
View of the drillfield during the VT-Engage kickoff event on October 16, 2007.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Cupp.
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Photo courtesy of Kevin Cupp.
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VT Stay Strong
Sign in front of Burruss Hall reading 'VT Stay Strong Media Stay Away.' By around this time I was sensing that this sentiment was shared by growing numbers of this community. Photo taken April 19, 2007.
VT Flowers
VT flowers on the drillfield near the Burruss memorial. Photo taken Friday, April 20.
VT Drillfield Memorial 4/20/07
A message board from the Drillfield Memorial.
Photo by Roger Gupta.
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Photo by Roger Gupta.
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VT Daisies (Redux)
After April 16, plastic daisies have regularly been laid down at various places on the drillfield in the shape of the VT logo, near the temporary memorial in front of Burruss Hall. This photo was taken on Thursday, June 14.
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VT Candlelight Vigil 4/16/08
Candlelight vigil held on one year anniversary of 4/16. On the drillfield with Burruss Hall in background.
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VT by the Tree
What started as a simple VT leaning by a tree became a major focal point of reflection. President Bush signed this VT and a shelter was placed around the VT and other memorabilia. Taken Saturday 21 April.
Vigil on April 17
On April 17,a student of Virginia Tech wrote message on one of the posters on the drillfield before vigil.
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Vigil
Thousands of faculties,staffs and students of Virginia Tech stood on the drillfield for vigil.
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The Stones
These are part of the 32 stones for the victims near Burruss Hall.
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…
Students of Virginia Tech Prepared for the Memorials
On April 19, the Virginia Tech Association of Chinese Students and Scholars(VT-ACSS) organized a donation for the victims on the drillfield.
Sorrowful people on the drillfield
Numerous people visited the Hokie stone memorial site on the drillfield. They placed flowers and gifts around this memorial site. We will always remember the victims.