Remembrance Lie-In

Dozens participate in a "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by a Virginia Tech senior, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims and a protest against easy access to firearms.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

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Peter Read Speaks at Lie-In

Peter Read, who lost his daughter Mary in the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, speaks at a student "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by a Virginia Tech senior, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims and a protest against easy access to firearms. Family and friends of the victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

Omar Samaha Speaks at Lie-In

Omar Samaha, brother of April 16 victim Reema Samaha, speaks at a student "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims and a protest against easy access to firearms. Family and friends of the victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

Anne Goddard Speaks at Lie-In

Anne Goddard, whose son Colin was injured during the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, speaks at a student "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, the lie-in was designed as both a protest against easy access to firearms and a memorial to the victims. Family and friends of the victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

Lori Haas Speaks at Lie-In

Lori Haas speaks at a student "lie-in" at the far end of the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Haas&#39; daughter Emily was injured in the shootings at Virginia Tech. Organized by Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, the lie-in was intended as a memorial to the victims and protest against easy access to firearms. Family and friends of the victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

Candace St. Onge Speaks at Lie-In

Candace St. Onge speaks at a student "lie-in" at the far end of the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The event was organized by her daughter, Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge, and was intended to both memorialize the victims and protest easy access to firearms. Other family and friends of victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

Alison St. Onge Speaks at Lie-In

Virginia Tech senior Alison St. Onge speaks at a student "lie-in" at the far end of the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by St. Onge, the event was intended to memorialize the victims and protest easy access to firearms. Other family and friends of victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

Licensed under Creative Commons
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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

God Bless

Two men hold up a banner with the slogan "God Bless Virginia Tech" and a ribbon bearing the name of April 16 victim Nicole White. Photo taken on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance, just prior to the start of a student "lie-in" on the far end of the drillfield. Organized by Virginia Tech student Alison St. Onge, who was a close friend of White, the event was intended to memorialize the victims and protest easy access to firearms. Other family and friends of victims spoke at the event before dozens of supporters laid down in silent protest and reflection.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

Licensed under Creative Commons
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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng

Remembrance Lie-In

Dozens participate at a "lie-in" on the drillfield on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. Organized by a Virginia Tech senior, the lie-in was designed as both a memorial to the victims and a protest against easy access to firearms.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

Licensed under Creative Commons
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Brent Jesiek

2008-05-07

Kacey Beddoes

Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)

eng