Kite

One of the kites made on 4/16/08 as part of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities.

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This was one of the stones painted on 4/16/08 as part of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities.

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2008-05-10

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Painted Stones

These stones were painted as part of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities on 4/16/08. Each stone has the initials of one of the 32 victims.

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-10

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Kites

Create-a-Kite was one of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities on 4/16/08.

A sign for the activity said,

"Unfurl your kite and decorate with images of hope and love, words of peace, strength and comfort. Take your kite outside and watch it lift your message to the sky and rise to the heavens. You may keep your kite or return it for others to fly."

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-10

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Choosing a Stone

Stone painting was one of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities on 4/16/08. A sign for the activity said,

"Please walk through the space and choose a stone that speaks to you. Carry it to a table where you can paint, write on, or decorate your stone. Take the "new stone" to the second area and participate in creating a new stone design on the floor - signifying moving forward, while still remembering. We will never forget."

Painted stones were placed outside for anyone to take.

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-10

Kacey Beddoes

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Blessing boxes

As part of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities on 4/16/08, a "blessing box" for each victim were set up. The sign for the boxes said,

"Please leave a note, a drawing, a remembrance, a wish or a blessing. Seal your message in an envelope and leave it in the appropriate box(es). Each box will be sealed in the tradition of a healing, protective amulet with the intention that it not be opened."

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-09

Kacey Beddoes

Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)

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Art room sign

This sign stood at the entrance to the room for "Remembering Through Art Creation". As part of A Day of Remembrance, 4/16/08, the Remembering Through Art Creation activities allowed people to paint rocks and kites as well as leave messages in victims' blessing boxes.

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-09

Kacey Beddoes

Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)

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Dining Center sign

These signs appeared on the entrances to all dining centers on the day before and the Day of Remembrance.

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-09

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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)

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Commemoration

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

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-09

Kacey Beddoes

Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)

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Firetruck

An orange and maroon ribbon with the words "In Loving Memory" adorns the front of a Blacksburg firetruck that was at the commemoration ceremony on 4/16/08.

Kacey Beddoes

2008-05-09

Kacey Beddoes

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