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Before the permanent memorial
The Hokie stones on the drillfield before the permanent memorial was built
The Stones
These are part of the 32 stones for the victims near Burruss Hall.
One Tree
one of the many trees around the drillfield
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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.
Memorials at the Drillfield
People bring flowers and balloons to the drillfield, in order to mourning for the victims.
Praying
After April 16, a lot of people came drillfield to mourn for the victims every day.
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.
Place of Prayer ...
On April 19, people volunteered to set up a place of prayer in the corner of the drillfield.
We Remember You Forever
Memorials for Ross Abdallah Alameddine, one of the victims in April 16's tragedy.
Lancaster Country is praying with you
The week after the tragedy,people got together to mourn for the victims around the drillfield.
Memorial site for Daniel Perez Cueva
A memorial site for one of the victims whose name is Daniel Perez Cueva,around the Hokie stone on the drillfield.
Dedication9
Students carrying chairs at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.
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Candlelight Vigil w/ Jewish Community
My wife (Nina), Katie (son's fiancee), her friend Rachel and I attended the Candlelight Vigil @ the drillfield after the events of 4/16. We happened to meet w/ some of the Jewish Community (Sue Kurtz, her husband, Alicia Cohen and others) @…
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.
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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Message board
One of the message boards from the Drillfield memorial on 4/20/07.
Photo by Roger Gupta
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Hokie Hope Day 4/21/07
Flowers and visitors at a memorial on the Drillfield on Hokie Hope Day, 4/21/07.
Photo by Roger Gupta.
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Photo by Roger Gupta.
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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.
Photo by Roger Gupta.
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Photo by Roger Gupta.
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