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A view of the Commemoration ceremony on the drillfield on 4/16/08.

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Maroon and orange ribbons remained on trees on the drillfield over the Memorial Day weekend.

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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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The drillfield monuments drew many people over the Memorial Day weekend.

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View of the drillfield during the VT-Engage kickoff event on October 16, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Cupp.

Original Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/1623762596/

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The Marching Virginians perform at the VT-Engage kickoff event on October 16, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Cupp.

Original Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/1624006676/

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Taken April 21, 2007. Virginia Tech memorial on the Drill Field.

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Taken April 21, 2007. Virginia Tech memorial on the Drill Field.

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Cross at the memorial for the victims. Taken April 21, 2007.

By Lynn Davis

BLACKSBURG, Va., November 14, 2007 -- A "Hokies Thank The World" event will take place Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10:35 to 11:12 a.m. at the Virginia Tech Drillfield in Blacksburg., rain or shine.

The event will bring together…

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This is a banner from another university that was at the memorial.

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I took a picture of these flowers on the drillfield near the memorial.

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The sun shining over the tent full of memorials on the Drillfield one evening
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