Some of you know, but many of you may not, my husband and I are both proud Virginia Tech graduates, class of 1982. The shootings there have rocked us to our very core. It seems like just yesterday that I was visiting West Ambler Johnston Hall to visit friends. Mark had some of his engineering classes in Norris Hall. Many of our friends and neighbors have kids at Tech now, and my daughter Taryn has a very close friend in grad school there.
The images of Tech's campus that we've all seen over and over on the news the last couple of days are images that my husband and I know well. They have always been images that brought fond memories of our youth - until Monday, April 16th. Never again will we be able to think of our beloved alma mater without remembering what occured there yesterday. Fortunately, none of our loved ones perished. At this time, everyone that we know there is safe and unhurt. Now, I can only pray for those who weren't so lucky. Please send your prayers their way too.
If you want to do something, may I suggest the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund
Thoughts and prayers are definitely being sent toward VT.
PS: Tragedy is spelled incorrectly in your header.
Posted by: Karen S | April 18, 2007 at 04:18 PM
Thank you for sharing this info, I'll send a card to the White Family also. My daughter died in 2005 so I know what they're going through. My thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this tragedy. Sincerely, Barbara
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Posted by: BMUELLER | April 22, 2007 at 12:36 AM