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While holding one of the victim's Hokie Stones, Jerzy Nowak - Virginia Tech Professor and husband to victim Jocelyne Couture-Nowak - embraces another attendee at the April 16th Memorial dedication ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and…

By Mark Owczarski

BLACKSBURG, Va., August 15, 2007 -- To coincide with the start of the new academic year, Virginia Tech will dedicate the memorial to the victims of April 16 on Sunday, August 19 at noon.

At the conclusion of the approximately…

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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 lays flowers next to Minal Panchal's Hokie Stone.

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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Media presence at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Flowers in front of Nicole White's new Hokie Stone. Photo taken August 19, 2007, the day of the memorial dedication ceremony.


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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Attendees embrace in a tent reserved for friends and family of the victims at
the August 19, 2007 memorial dedication ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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In a tent reserved for friends and family of victims at the memorial dedication ceremony, two men embrace, one of them holding a victim's Hokie Stone. Photo taken August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University…

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Two unidentified visitors observe Jamie Bishop's new hokie stone on August 19, 2007, the day of the memorial dedication.

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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View from inside a large tent, reserved for friends and family of the victims, at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations

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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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Student Government Association President Adeel Khan speaks at the August 19, 2007 memorial dedication ceremony. Two unidentified men hold up a Comfort Quilt that was delivered to Virginia Tech students the previous day by members of the
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A large bell sits in front of Burruss Hall, ready to be used for the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

Photo courtesy of Kim Peterson and Virginia Tech University Relations.

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Media coverage of the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

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Students carrying chairs at the memorial dedication ceremony on August 19, 2007.

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