a hug for Va Tech

<b>Artist&#39;s Comments</b>

i took this at the covocation at virginia tech. there were thousands and thousands of people there--too many to fit in the castle where the speeches of important figures were live. the rest of us that couldn&#39;t fit were detoured to the football stadium (where there would have been plenty of room for EVERYone)...We were forced to watch the speeches on the big screen. The audio was horrible, and many people left early. but it was nice to see all the unbroken spirit of the hokies and everyone support each other. i was very impressed with the number of people that came--not just students, but families and friends (like myself) and just anyone who wanted to show they cared.

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Photo Courtesy of Laura Aronson

Laura Aronson

2007-06-07

Brent Jesiek

Laura Aronson (drainingraven@hotmail.com)

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President Bush Talking at Convocation

President George W. Bush speaks to Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, families, and victims of the tragedy.

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Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie

Mark Ritchie

2007-06-07

Chad Newswander

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In Line to Get into the Convocation

The line waiting to get into the convocation extended from Castle Coliseum to the Huckleberry Trial.

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Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie

Mark Ritchie

2007-06-07

Chad Newswander

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Let the healing begin

Students comfort each other on the football field during the convocation.

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Photo Courtesy of Roger Gupta

Roger Gupta

2007-06-05

Chad Newswander

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[Untitled]

This photo was captured at the Virginia Tech convocation in Lane Stadium.

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Photo Courtesy of Daniel Lin

Daniel Lin

2007-06-05

Chad Newswander

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Officers waiting for the President

Several police officers (both local and state) are visible and present during the convocation.

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Nathan Dicken

2007-05-30

Chad Newswander

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President's Visit

The presidential motorcade arrives at the convocation.

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Nathan Dicken

2007-05-30

Chad Newswander

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The Motorcade

The presidential motorcade arrives at the convocation.

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Nathan Dicken

2007-05-30

Chad Newswander

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The Motorcade

The presidential motorcade arrives at the convocation.

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Nathan Dicken

2007-05-30

Chad Newswander

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Bush arrives

Chelsea Clark

2007-05-29

Chelsea Clark

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