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Memorial stones dry in the sun on the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The stones were painted at a "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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Memorial stones dry in the sun on the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The stones were painted at a "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center. The stone in the center reads, "Forever STRONG
at the broken…

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Memorial stones dry in the sun on the afternoon of April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The stones were painted at a "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.

Licensed under Creative…

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Special instructions for the media, on display at a "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center. Photo taken on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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View of the "Remembering Through Art Creation" activities in Squires Student Center on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. The event provided participants with an opportunity to paint a memorial stone, create and decorate a kite, or leave messages…

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Students decorate memorial stones at a "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. An instruction sheet for the event explained:

"Please walk through the space and choose a stone…

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Blessing boxes at the "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. An instruction sheet for the event explained:

"Please leave a note, a drawing, a remembrance, a wish or a blessing. …

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Students build and decorate kites during the "Remembering Through Art Creation" event in Squires Student Center on April 16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance. An instruction sheet for the event explained:

"Create-a-Kite!
Unfurl your kite and decorate…

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A sign on an entry to one of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Barracks reads:

"ATTENTION MEDIA PERSONNEL

Please respect our time and space as we reflect and remember. Media personnel and equipment are not allowed in our residence hall…

Memorandum

DATE: May 29, 2008
FROM: Charles W. Steger
TO: The University Community
SUBJECT: Future of the Office of Recovery
and Support


During the summer of 2007, the Office of Recovery and…

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A sign affixed to a light pole on the Virginia Tech campus reads "VT Stay
Strong! Media Stay Away!"

Norris Hall is in the background. Photo taken April 15, 2008.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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A sign affixed to a light pole on the Virginia Tech campus reads "VT Stay
Strong! Media Stay Away!"

Photo taken near the April 16 Memorial on April 15, 2008.

Photo by Brent Jesiek.


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This piece of art entitled, "Reclaimed Spirit", was accompanied by the following message from the artist:

"This work of art is hand forged totally from reclaimed materials. The feathers were forged from angle iron reclaimed from metal pallets from…

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A Memorial Plaque that says:

"April 16 Memorial

THIS MEMORIAL TO THOSE LOST ON APRIL 16, 2007, WAS INSPIRED BY A SPONTANEOUS ARRANGEMENT OF 32 HOKIE STONES - THE CORNERSTONE OF BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS - CREATED BY GRIEVING STUDENTS…

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Message says:

"With reflection we remember those we lost and who lost so much

With pride we stand beside the brave

With hope we stand by you as you rebuild

Virginia Tech...You are in our hearts and minds"

Photo taken at the April 16…

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Flowers on a low wall in front of Norris Hall. Photo taken April 15, 2008.


Photo by Brent Jesiek.

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I thought I would copy you on my letter to the Wall Street Journal today (may 20) concerning their article on Mr Steve Barber's recent expulsion from UVa-Wise in today's edition. For the offending article, which includes some background on…

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University Commemoration

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University Commemoration

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University Commemoration - students standing at Chapel
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