FROM: Booz, Allen Hamilton Company
TO: Their Employees
By: Joseph T.N. Suarez, Director of Community Relations

Colleagues,

On Monday, April 16th, 32 students and faculty were tragically killed on the campus of Virginia Tech. This event marks the loss of 32 unique individuals and many years of grief and suffering for their family and friends. Each of the students held the promise of a better future and their professors represented some of the greatest minds of their generation. It is a tremendous loss for all of those affected, but more so for the families and friends of those who lost their lives. 

 Booz Allen Hamilton has a long tradition of helping others in a time of need, using all of our available resources. In honor of the 32 victims, the firm has decided to make a donation to the Virginia Tech Foundation Family Fund, which will provide the necessary counseling and resources for families and students affected by this tragedy.

Many of you have expressed your own sympathy and an interest to support those impacted by these tragic events. Through Booz Allen’s website the GivingStation, US-based employees can make a donation to the Virginia Tech Foundation Family Fund. Payments are accepted using a personal credit card or through payroll deduction. To make a donation, log onto https://www.givingstation.com/bah and select the Virginia Tech Foundation Family Fund. The firm underwrites all administrative costs of the GivingStation and the tax-deductible amount of your contribution is determined in accordance with IRS regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 703/902-5039.  Your caring spirit is deeply appreciated.  Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this tragedy.

Regards, Joe

Thursday, April 19

VT Memorial Service

Thomas Road Baptist Church Sanctuary
Candlers Mountain Road
Thursday, April 19 at 7pm

The entire Central Virginia Community is invited to attend this service of remembrance, love and hope to reflect on the tragedy that struck the Virginia Tech Campus on Monday. Please contact Amanda Gray at amckee@vt.edu if you have any questions.

Arizona State University

Candlelight vigil on campus (Hayden Lawn, Tempe campus, 7:00 p.m.).

George Mason University

7 p.m.
Fairfax Campus - North Plaza - Campus Map & Directions

George Mason University students, faculty and staff will unite, along with the greater Northern Virginia community, to honor the victims of Monday’s tragic events at Virginia Tech. A university-wide vigil is planned for 7 p.m. on the North Plaza of the Fairfax Campus. University administrators, student government representatives and representatives from Fairfax County government have been invited to speak. A web site has been set up at http://ur.gmu.edu/specialevent/vatech/ to provide detailed information about activities taking place at Mason in support of Virginia Tech. Parking for the vigil will be available in lots A, J, K and L.

LSU to Host Prayer Vigil for University Shootings

LSU’s University Chaplains Association and Student Government will host a candlelight prayer vigil on Thursday, April 19, at 8 p.m. to remember those who were affected by the shootings at Virginia Tech University earlier this week. The ceremony will be held on the steps of LSU’s Memorial Tower, near the LSU Parade Ground.

All members of the university and the Baton Rouge community are invited to attend. The rain location for the vigil will be in the Cotillion Ballroom in LSU’s Student Union.

For more information, contact Steve Masters with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at 225-343-0408 or 225-964-0830 or Student Government at sg@lsu.edu or 225-578-8727.

Alabama Lights of Love at Sunset

(Huntsville, AL--)  Mourners of the Virginia Tech shooting victims will have an opportunity to participate in a candle light vigil Thursday, April 19 at Big Spring Park.  Religious leaders and elected officials will lead citizens in an observance remembering victims of the tragedy in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The event is being coordinated by radio station Star 99.1 and television station WAAY 31. 

Scheduled to speak include representatives from all denominations of Huntsville churches, US Senator Richard Shelby, Congressman Bud Cramer, Mayors Loretta Spencer and Sandy Kirkendall and the Madison County Commission.

Participants in the candle light vigil will also get a chance to sign a banner that will be sent to Virginia Tech, honoring the memory of those lost.

Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, will be offering the
following:

Special prayer cards offering prayers for all those touched by this week¹s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech will be available at votive stands throughout the Cathedral this week.

Special prayers will be offered every hour at 15 minutes before the hour.
The noon Eucharist and Evensong at 5:30 p.m. each day this week will also include special prayers.

At 2:30 p.m. each day intercessory prayer is held in Memorial Chapel. On Sunday, April 22 at 4 p.m., the Cathedral will hold a Special Evensong with prayers for the victims, students and families of all those affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Additional information, including the prayer from the prayer card, is available on our website:

http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/worship/vatechprayer.shtml

South East Michigan Chapter

http://www.chapters.alumni.vt.edu/southeastmichigan/
WSU-VA TECH Remembrance Ceremony
Thursday April 19, 8:15 PM, Gullen Mall, Campus of Wayne State University

A candle light remembrance ceremony will be held to memorialize the victims on the campus of WSU at approximately 8:15 PM. This event is being hosted by WSU and is secular in nature. There will be an opportunity to participate both passively and actively. Additional details including parking, location, etc will be forthcoming: please refer to the SEMI VT AA chapter website. I extend my thanks to the faculty, staff, and students of WSU for the invitation for our inclusion in this event.

Gullen Mall - WSU
http://www.campusmap.wayne.edu/location/LIFE

Driving Direction to WSU
http://wayne.edu/tourwsu/directions.html

New York City Hokies

Washington Square Park at 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Cunningham United Methodist Church
Route 53, Fluvanna County near Lake Monticello
434/531-2027/ David Zimmerman

Atlanta Chapter

Christ the King Lutheran Church
5575 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA  30092
7:00 p.m.
Any alumni, students, family members, or friends

Danville Chapter

A Service of Hope for Virginia Tech
7:30 p.m.
West Main Baptist Church, 540 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541

Baltimore and Annapolis Chapters - VT Candle Light Memorial Service

Virginia Tech Memorial Service  Memorial Service
In light of the tragedy that took place in Blacksburg on Monday and the impact this has had on the lives of so many people irrespective of their association to Virginia Tech, the Annapolis and Baltimore Chapters of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association are hosting a Candlelight Memorial Service.  All are welcome.  
Industrial Diagnostics, 1514 Jabez Run #103, Millersville, MD
410/923-4235 / 7:00 p.m.

University of Pennsylvania

What: Candlelight Vigil
Where: College Green @ University of Pennsylvania

From the Office of the Vice Provost for University Life at the University of Pennsylvania: "In light of the recent horrific events that happened on the campus of Virginia Tech, we, as the University of Pennsylvania are gathering together on the College Green to show our support. If you know anyone that was affected by this tragedy, please come out on Thursday evening to let the members of the Virginia Tech community know that they are in our thoughts."

Charlotte Hokies

The Charlotte Chapter of the VT Alumni Association extends our sincere condolences to all that have been personally affected by Monday's tragic events at Virginia Tech. We will be holding an interfaith prayer service for all who have been affected by this tragedy on Thursday, April 19th at Myers Park United Methodist Church (1501 Queens Road). The service will be at 7:30PM in the sanctuary. (Parking will be available in the lot on Queens Rd. across from the church as well as side streets.) Charlotte Hokies, friends, family and anyone impacted by these events are invited to attend. Jennifer Jones, VTAA-Charlotte Chapter President. Contact: Ken Garfield, Director of Communications, Myers Park United Methodist Church, 704/295-4819 or 704/575-6308 or ken@mpumc.org.

San Diego Chapter

WHAT: Memorial and Candlelight Service for the students and faculty slain or wounded at Virginia TechMedia will be allowed inside and outside of The Rock. 

WHEN: 7:45 to 9:00 PM  

WHERE: The Rock Church, 3554 Ruffin Rd San Diego, CA 92123-2596
The Rock Church is located in the business park on the right in building #3554

WHO:
- Councilmember – Hon. Scott Peters
- Pastor Barry Minkow (Community Bible Church)
- Members of the SD Chapter of VT Alumni Association will give personal testimonies
- Alumni, parents and friends are encouraged to wear Virginia Tech clothes and feel free to fly a car flag as symbols of unity for the University.

MEMORIALS: See www.vt.edu

CONTACT: Additional information may be found on the San Diego Chapter website and at http://sandiegohokies.org/ or Vickie Burke / burke_vickie@bah.com / 619.253.6572 or Bryan Min / bmin@epsilonsystems.com / 619.756.2970.

Marshall University SGA to Conduct Memorial Service

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Student Government Association will conduct a memorial service for the 33 victims of the Virginia Tech University tragedy at noon Thursday, April 19 near the Memorial Student Center Fountain on Marshall University’s Huntington campus.

Dominque Elmore, president of Marshall’s student body, said the Marshall and Huntington communities are invited to join together to remember the students and faculty who lost their lives Monday at Virginia Tech.

“This is a very difficult time for so many people,” Elmore said. “When one hurts we all hurt and we are pulling together as one body and remembering the loss at Virginia Tech. Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, staff, faculty, and families.”

Condolence books and Virginia Tech ribbons will be available during the service. Marshall SGA representatives plan to deliver the books to Virginia Tech, which is located in Blacksburg, Va., next week.

The service will include remarks from several people, including Elmore, and special prayers will be offered. Thirty-three carnations in the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange, tied with black ribbons, will be placed on the wall around the Memorial Fountain.

For more information, call SGA Communications Director Rachel Sargent at
(304) 696-6412.

Cornell University

12:30 P.M.
Sage Chapel on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca New York
To honor of Virginia Tech and the victims and families of Monday's tragedy

Local parish HOSTS MEMORIAL Service

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—San Antonio’s largest traditional Anglican parish,   announces a memorial service noon Thursday, April 19th, in response to Monday’s 33 killings at Virginia Tech University.

“We needed a way to minister Jesus to our community affected by this,” said parishioner and event organizer, Ms. Cecyl Dolgner. “Doing this memorial service is a wonderful way to reach out for Him, while we mourn the dead in the tragedy.  We’re offering it the San Antonio community, especially those in college and their families. This could have happened anywhere, and there have to be folks shocked by it.  They need to know the Church is there for them.”

According to The Rev CB “Chip” Harper, the parish will be conducting classical Anglican worship services to ask God’s mercy, while committing the dead to Him. “This is the ancient way of mourning and praying for the departed,” he said. “I’ve found in times of great joy or great sadness, many folks find great comfort in our intercessions and prayers.  It’s something we can do for the community—letting them know God’s people pray and care.”

All Saints is a traditional parish in the Anglican model, located at 11122 Link Dr, a block off West Avenue and Larkspur, near Castle Hills.  For more information, call 210-344-1920 or visit them on the web at www.allsaintsanglican.net.

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Earlier this week, the Virginia Tech campus suffered an unimaginable loss when many members of the campus community were slain and many others were injured in a senseless act of violence. All Americans were touched by this event, but those of us in higher education feel a special kinship with our colleagues at Virginia Tech.

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the entire community of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who lost students, faculty, and staff on Monday, April 16, 2007. A memorial
service honoring students, faculty, and staff who lost their lives at Virginia Tech will be held on Thursday, April 19, at 10:50 am in the Quad in front of the Stallions. In addition, students have an
opportunity to share their condolences with the Virginia Tech community. Banners have been posted on the Paseo of the LBJ Student Center and students, faculty, and staff at Texas State are encouraged to write messages which will be sent to Virginia Tech.

Sincerely, Denise M. Trauth, President

Chicago Chapter

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - Service of Remembrance
Location: Fourth Presbyterian Church - Michigan Avenue and Delaware (across from the John Hancock Center)
Time: 7:30pm
Details:In response to the tragic events of Monday, April 16 on the campus of Virginia Tech, community prayer services will be held on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20

Memorial for Kevin P. Granata

A public memorial service will be held at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. The family will have a private funeral service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Kevin P. Granata Memorial Trust, 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1125, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060.

GOVERNOR CULVER DECLARES DAY OF MOURNING

(DES MOINES)  Governor Chet Culver has declared Friday, April 20, 2007 a Day of Mourning for the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings. 

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine declared Friday a statewide Day of Mourning in Virginia and sent a letter to other governors asking them to join in the effort. 

In his letter, Governor Kaine wrote, “As this tragedy impacts not just Virginia, I encourage you to consider standing with Virginia.  It is clear that difficult days lie ahead as we all embrace the grieving process that is sure to come. Again, I thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask that you keep Virginia Tech in your hearts and minds as we all work together to overcome this horrific tragedy.”

Answering Governor Kaine’s request, Governor Culver, a 1988 graduate of Virginia Tech, will hold a brief service near the Liberty Bell at E. 12th Street at 10:50 AM.  Following the service, the Governor will ask for a moment of silence and bell will be rung at 11:00 to honor the victims.  Where appropriate, the Governor requests that in churches and public institutions across the state, bells be tolled during this time of observance.

“My heart goes out to those whose lives are forever changed by the tragic events that took place on the Virginia Tech campus,” said Governor Chet Culver.  “I continue to be distraught that the peace and joy I enjoyed during my time as a Virginia Tech student has been shattered for the thousands of students who live and study there today.  I stand with Governor Kaine and offer my prayers and anything I can do as Governor to help ease the pain and find ways to ensure this never happens again.”

WHAT: Governor Culver holds service in honor of victims of Virginia Tech shootings.

WHEN: 10:50 AM service followed by 11:00 AM bell ringing.

WHERE:  Liberty Bell at E. 12th Street near the Capitol, Des Moines, IA

From the Rensselaer Community:

The tragic event at Virginia Tech this week has had a profound impact across the nation, and in particular at colleges and universities. In light of that event, and of our own recent experience with a potential threat to our community, I invite the Rensselaer students, faculty, and staff to come together Friday for a community gathering. The gathering will take place at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the McNeil Room of the Rensselaer Union.

We will take time then to remember those who died in Virginia, to share our thoughts on the impact of this tragedy, and to discuss ways we can achieve as safe an environment as possible in which we can live, work, and learn in an atmosphere of security and mutual support. We will be
joined by the Vice Presidents, the Deans, members of the faculty, and representatives of the various offices that provide security and student and employee services.

Please join me for what I know will be a helpful and supportive gathering for members of all parts of the Rensselaer family.

Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President

Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church

1968 Sandbridge Rd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Phone: 757-821-1100 Fax: 757-821-1047

Times/events:
Friday 20 April, 8:00 AM: A special remembrance at the parish's Mass for parishioners and school children.

Point of contact: Bill McEvoy 757-839-2164, mcteam6@cox.net

Hokie Hope - Orange and Maroon Effect

Hilton Head Chapter

We will meet at 6:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Park on Hilton Head Island.  For more information, contact Cathie Rasch 843-301-4647.

Mariner’s Church

7:30 PM PT for a non-denominational candle light vigil to honor our fallen Hokies and show our support 3,000 miles away. Mariner’s Church Worship Center, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA.

Los Angeles Chapter

Candlelight Vigil
7:00 P.M.

Santa Monica Beach, CA, North side of the main pier on the beach WHY:  In memory of the 32 students who lost their lives on April 16. For additional information please contact Terry Gravely at vtgravely@hotmail.com or Kate McNally at katemcnally@aol.com.

Orange County Chapter

Please join us at the Mariner’s Church at 7:30 PM PT for a non-denominational candle light vigil to honor our fallen Hokies and show our support 3,000 miles away.

Mariner’s Church Worship Center, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA

First State Chapter

On behalf of the First State Virginia Tech Alumni Chapter, the First Presbyterian Church in Newark will be hosting an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting on  Friday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.  After the service, Alumni, students and their families are invited to stay for an informal reception at the Church.  

If you plan to attend the reception, RSVP to Alan Potts (acpotts@verizon.net or 610-274-1585) by Thursday evening. First Presbyterian Church is located at 292 West Main Street, Newark, DE, near the Newark Country Club. For questions on directions to the church, go to the church website (http://www.firstpresnewark.org/)or call (302-731-5644). Alan Potts, Chapter President

Portland, Oregon Hokie Chapter

Community vigil to recognize the lives lost in the Virginia Tech tragedy and remember the lives lost 8 years ago at Columbine High School.

5 - 5:30 p.m.
Ester Short Park Pavilion, W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660

Attending:
Heidi Yewman- Alumni of Columbine High School
Bob Alvis- Virginia Tech Alumni president of Oregon Chapter
Larry Bentz- Principal of Springwater Trail High school- PENDING
Pastor Jim Stender- St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Ensemble choir
Clark County Sheriff Gary Lucas PENDING

Bell ringing and signing of condolence to the university will be included in the program
Contract: Heidi Yewman, (360) 281-6980, heidi_yewman@hotmail.com)

Augusta Chapter and The New Dominion

“We Are All Hokies,” a community vigil and fundraiser on “Orange and Maroon Effect Day”, an alumni-led effort to show Hokie pride.
5:30 p.m.
Waynesboro High School, 1200 West Main St., Waynesboro, football field
The public is invited as well as all Virginia Tech alumni in the area.  For more information, contact Crystal Graham at 540/ 949-6574 or http://thenewdominion.com/?page_id=508.

Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter

7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
301 South Center Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Near UTA campus
Dr. Dennis Wiles will hold a short memorial service

If you have any questions about the service or need directions to the service, please contact Tracy Delaney Sellers at 214-284-2823 or T.L.Delaney1@tcu.edu.

Central Pennsylvania Chapter

Memorial / Healing Gathering
This event is open to all in the Central Pennsylvania Area who wish to show support for the Virginia Tech Community, the victims and the families as we all deal with this tragic event.
5 – 7 p.m. / Harmony Hall / Karen’s Catering, 1400 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown PA 17057
RSVP to brian@vatechpa.com
For directions and more information please visit www.VATechPA.com
The format will be informal.  This is a Hokie Hope - Orange & Maroon Effect event.  Wear your colors if you can.  If you are supporting us and are from other colleges and universities, your colors will be acceptable as support! There is no cost to attend, beverages will be available for purchase.

Seattle Chapter

5:30 p.m.
St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104

http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/Main.htm

• There is a Place of Prayer set aside in the Cathedral Chapel for those needing a quiet place to reflect. Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. the Cathedral Pastor, Fr. Ryan will preside at a Mass to remember all who have been touched by these deaths. Friday Evening at 6:30 p.m. there will be a service of candle lighting and reflective chants as a prayer for peace. The victims and their families will be remember in the prayers of each of the daily masses this week.

Lexington, KY Chapter

First United Methodist Church
Georgetown, KY at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight vigil outside on the lawn and in case of bad weather, we will go inside the church.   The church is located near the old Walmart building (which is now Harmony Church), and it is near the Georgetown Community Hospital. If anyone has any questions or need specific directions, they may call Lori Drumheller at 859/338-9825.

Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, will be offering the
following:

Special prayer cards offering prayers for all those touched by this week¹s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech will be available at votive stands throughout the Cathedral this week.

Special prayers will be offered every hour at 15 minutes before the hour.
The noon Eucharist and Evensong at 5:30 p.m. each day this week will also include special prayers.

At 2:30 p.m. each day intercessory prayer is held in Memorial Chapel. On Sunday, April 22 at 4 p.m., the Cathedral will hold a Special Evensong with prayers for the victims, students and families of all those affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Additional information, including the prayer from the prayer card, is available on our website:

http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/worship/vatechprayer.shtml

Kanawha Chapter - Charleston, WV

Wear Orange and Maroon
Ramada Plaza Hotel
5 pm to 8 pm
Look for the VT Alumni Association signs on the tables. We hope your families, friends and other people in the community will be able to join us for this special ceremony. We are encouraging people to bring their Virginia Tech flags.  If you would like to bring something to stick them in the ground with, that would be great, if not you can hold the flag. 

Memorial Service for Virginia Tech Victims This Friday at SMCM  

Sponsored by St. Mary’s College, Trinity Episcopal Church and HSMC
There will be a memorial service for the victims at Virginia Tech this Friday, April 20th at 4:00 pm in the Garden of Remembrance on the grounds of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  The garden is adjacent to Kent Hall on Trinity Church Lane.  The event is an effort to show support for Virginia Tech alumni and families that live in Southern Maryland.  Sponsored by St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Trinity Episcopal Church and Historic St. Mary’s City, the service will be led by Father John Ball.  The public is invited as well as all Virginia Tech alumni in the area. For more information contact Marc Apter mlapter@smcm.edu.

Southern Maryland Hokies

There will be a memorial service for the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy this Friday at 4:00 p.m. in the St. Mary's College Remembrance Garden located directly behind St. Mary's Hall. In the event of bad weather the service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary's City.

Dear UT Community,

The Virginia Tech Alumni Association has invited the country to take part in their Orange and Maroon Effect day on Friday, April 20. They ask that everyone wear the Virginia Tech school colors on Friday to show support for the students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and friends. I encourage the UT community to take part by wearing Chicago maroon and burnt orange on Friday. Also, a candlelight vigil will be held on Monday night at 9:00 p.m. on the Main Mall of the UT campus. Out of respect for Virginia Tech, the Tower will be dimmed again on Monday night for this event, and the Carillon will be tolled for victims of the tragedy. Candles will be provided at the ceremony.

Andrew Solomon, Student Government President, The University of Texas at Austin

Saturday, April 21

Community Picnic and Reflection Gathering

Sponsored by HokiesUnited: Together We Stand, Together We Serve -- 5pm on the Drillfield

http://www.hokiesunited.org.vt.edu/

All are welcome. We are asking individuals to please bring mementos, photos, and objects to contribute to a Virginia Tech community pride wall.

Food will be provided. HokiesUnited website: http://www.hokiesunited.org.vt.edu (will be updated shortly with event information). Brittany Rossmeier

Summit Trace Church

Summit Trace Church would like to invite you to a Prayer Vigil for the tragedy that happened this past week at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.   We will pray for the students, teachers, administration, and families of those touched by this tragedy.   It will be Saturday, 21 April at 7:00 PM.   It will be at Overlook Park. http://www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/Recreation/parksManual/overlook.htm We will also take the opportunity to pray for our own students.  Some of us will struggle with fear and anxiety for the safety of our own high school and college students.   Perhaps you know of a family who are having these thoughts.  Please invite them to this prayer service as well. Praying for God's Grace, Pastor Dan Housam.

Texas A & M

The Texas A&M community is reaching out to Virginia Tech in your time of crisis.  Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.  Virgina Tech and Texas A&M share many of the same core values as institutions.  Coincidentally, we are holding our annual Muster at over 300 locations worldwide on Saturday (April 21st).  We have a Roll Call cermeony as part of the Muster and light white candles for A&M Alum who have passed over the last year.  This year, many of us plan to also light a maroon candle to represent the victims from your tragedy this last week. My name is Bryce Parker and I am the Muster Chair for the Snake River Valley A&M Club here in Boise, Idaho.  It appears that your club represents Idaho and I wanted to extend an invitation to any Virginia Tech Alumni that may be close enough to Boise that they could attend to represent the vicitms. If interested, contact me at 208-870-2154. Our thoughts and prayers are with VT -- Bryce Parker, TAMU '94

New Jersey Chapter

A prayer service will be held at the Succasunna United Methodist Church (91 Main Street, Succasunna NJ, 07876) at 10am on Saturday, April 21. We will remember the victims, pray for those affected by the tragedy, and share our memories of Tech. After the service, we will have refreshments and write messages of hope and encouragement on a banner for our Hokie brothers and sisters. Please wear orange and maroon and bring your VT blankets, pictures, flags, etc. to decorate our sanctuary. For more information, or to offer help in coordinating the service, contact Pastor Joe Monahan (VT ISE 1997) at 973-584-7349 or joemonahan@optonline.net. Please forward this on to your fellow Hokies, Hokie parents, and others who share our connection with Tech. Directions to the church can be found on our website: http://www.njhokies.org.

Philadelphia Chapter

Location: Irvine Auditorium, Amado Recital Hall (Rm #110)
Time: 10:30 am -12:00 (requested early access by 10:00 am)
Directions & Parking: Irvine is at  34th St. & Spruce St., NW corner (tall square-ish building w/ a spire on top).  The doors aimed toward the street corner will be open.  First room on your right.  http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/mapsBldgs/view_map.php3?id=219
Subway--Nearest Station: 34th & Market stop, on Market Frankford line: From subway, go 3-4 blocks south to Spruce Street.  Turn right on Spruce and make immediate right to Irvine.  The doors aimed toward the street corner will be open.  First room on your right is Amado, #110.

Parking: http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/mapsBldgs/view_map.php3?id=419 --- Metered parking also available on Walnut, Chestnut, and 38th St.  (Quarters only--$1.00/hr.)

Virginia Tech supporters to gather Monday night at Idaho Statehouse

Virginia Tech supporters and other people who want to show support after the shootings at the Blacksburg, Va., university on Monday are planning to gather April 23 at the Idaho Statehouse for a group photo to send to VT students. Adrienne Hendricks, who received an MBA from Virginia Tech in June, and other alumni are looking for Boiseans with connections to the 26,000-student university, and also for people who just want to show support.

They're asking them to gather at 6:30 p.m. Monday wearing Virginia Tech's colors of maroon and orange.

"A picture from Idaho will mean a lot to my friend who is really affected (by the shooting), and I know he'll share it with everyone on campus," Hendricks said, noting that Virginia Tech gatherings have been organized in many states and in other countries. "They need it on campus, and we need it here locally. We need someplace to go and a sense of community."

For more information, call Hendricks at 939-2182 or e-mail her at alh@vt.edu.

CLEMSON AND VIRGINIA BASEBALL TEAMS TO REMEMBER VIRGINIA TECH THIS WEEKEND

Clemson and Virginia baseball teams will wear Virginia Tech t-shirts during pre-game batting practice in remembrance of the  students, faculty and staff who lost their lives on Monday.  Prior to Friday's 7:15 pm game there will be a brief ceremony (7:00 pm) as the players will line the field during the presentation of colors, followed by the invocation and the playing of our national anthem to be followed by the Virginia Tech fight song.  An area Virginia Tech alum will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to each game. Fans are encouraged to wear orange and maroon this weekend in support of the students, faculty and staff from Virginia Tech.  A Virginia Tech logo will be painted on the field behind home plate and a Virginia Tech flag will be displayed on the outfield flagpole. Area Virginia Tech alumni will receive free admission to the three-game series against the University of Virginia this weekend by identifying themselves at the left field ticket window.  (Sat., April 21 at 7:00 pm and Sun., April 22 at 1:00 pm) Earlier this month it was announced that the Clemson-Virginia Tech football game on October 6 would be Military Appreciation Day.  Later this summer, officials from Clemson will meet with Virginia Tech to finalize plans to honor those who lost their lives on Monday and the military personnel from both institutions.

Chattanooga Chapter

The Chattanooga Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association announces a memorial service for the victims, families and friends of the terrible tragedy in Blacksburg, VA. The Reverend Lurone Jennings, Sr. will lead a Memorial Service for the Virginia Tech Alumni Association at the Bethlehem-Wiley United Methodist Church, 500 Lookout Street on Saturday April 21 at 3:00 PM. All who wish to attend this service are welcome to come and share our grief, sorrow and pain over our senseless loss. This is a time that we need our friends, families and strangers to kneel with us in prayer and ask for God's blessings and forgiveness. We pray that all who cannot attend will also stop and take a moment to reflect on these saddening events, and remember those of us who are so deeply affected in your prayers.

SEMI VT AA - Faith Based Memorial
6:00 PM, Genesis Hall - Shepard of the Lake Lutheran Church; Brighton, Michigan

A non-dominational faith based memorial service will be held in the Genesis Hall of Shepard of the Lake Lutheran Church in Brighton, MI to memorialize the victims of Monday’s tragedy and offer an opportunity to commune. In addition to being specifically arranged for the SEMI VTAA the event is open to the general public. I extend special thanks to alumnus Ann Mercer and Pastor Milatz for their assistance in arranging this memorial service.

Shepard of the Lake Lutheran Church - http://www.shepherdsvoice.org/

Connecticut Hokies Chapter

Informal gathering
Boohe Park in Stratford, CT
Boothe Park is only a quarter mile or so off of the Merritt Parkway, and is fairly central to our population base. Take the Merritt Parkway to Exit 53 - Route 110, Stratford. Go South on Route 110
Shortly after exiting and turning south, the road branches. If you stay on the major road, you'd be on River Road. If you branch to the right, you'd be on the old "Main St". There are probably signs here as well to Boothe Park. Bear right onto old Main St. Go maybe 1/2 mile. Boothe Memorial Park will be on the left. The 2nd entrance on the left will lead to a parking lot.

3:00 p.m.
Questions? JDEGRVPI@AOL.COM

Sunday, April 22

Shenandoah Chapter and the Winchester Hokie Club

Prayer Service at Goodson Chapel - Shenandoah University at 3:00 p.m.   This service will be officiated by Mr. Doug Rinker, a Tech Alumnus.

Bay Area Hokies and friends of Virginia Tech,

Google's CEO, Eric Schmidt, grew up in Blacksburg and the Company has been so kind to offer their corporate meeting center to the local Virginia Tech community as a venue to gather for this event.

We intend to gather as a community on Sunday to reflect on the tragic events on campus this week and have a chance to socialize with fellow alums and friends of the University.  Our donations as an alumni chapter and Bay Area community will be earmarked for an endowed scholarship in the name of one or more of the victims of the tragedy, depending on the amount we are able to raise.  The minimum for establishing an endowed scholarship fund is $100,000 (interest on this capital will fund an annual scholarship into eternity), so we will set that amount as a minimum goal for our Bay Area community and hope to exceed it significantly with your generosity.  This gift will serve as a strong symbol of our support, and will represent for the families and University community a permanent remembrance of the shooting victims.  For those who can contribute, please make checks payable to "The Virginia Tech Foundation" (a 501(c)3 entity for tax deductibility), and I will make certain that these funds are directed to this specific cause when I return to Blacksburg next Thursday for our Board of Directors meeting.  Please note that many corporations are providing sizable gifts to the University and are matching donations made by all employees.  Please be sure to ask your HR representative if such a matching plan exists at your company, as this will double the leverage on every dollar you may be able to contribute.  If you are unable to attend the event but would like to contribute, you can direct checks to:  Brian Slingerland, 555 California Street, 42nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104.  I depart for Blacksburg on Wednesday, so if possible please arrange for delivery by Tuesday April 24th.

Detailed logistics for the event are as follows:
Date: Sunday, April 22nd
Time: 5pm PT
Location: Google Headquarters, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 - take the second right-hand entrance into Google off of Amphitheatre Pkwy - there will be volunteers directing you to Charlie's Cafe

If you know of others in the area that may be interested in this initiative, please spread this word and invite them to join our mailing group in either of the following ways:

• Via Email - To join via email please send an email to sfhokies-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.  After about 15 minutes you will receive a response to confirm your subscription.
• Via our website - To join via the alumni chapter's website please visit us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfhokies/ and click on the "Join This Group!" button.
  

Please respond if you can attend this event and let me know how many will be in your party on Sunday.  Having a reasonably accurate count will help greatly in the planning effort.  I appreciate that some will need to make a sacrifice in driving a long distance to attend, but believe this will be a Virginia Tech community gathering that you will not want to miss.

Best,
Brian Slingerland
Class of 2000
Bay Area Alumni Chapter President

Manassas Baptist Church

Service of remembrance and hope on Sunday, April 22 at 5pm in the chapel (8800 Sudley Road,   Manassas, Virginia 20110). 

Reynolds Homestead

As a tribute to our fellow students and faculty who lost their lives during the recent tragic events at Virginia Tech, and as an opportunity to express our collective grief and sorrow, the Reynolds Homestead will be holding a special memorial service on Sunday afternoon, April 22, at 4:00 pm. We hope that Virginia Tech alumni, parents, and friends will join us as we offer music, poems, and prayers to the family and loved ones of those who lives were lost and to everyone in Blacksburg affected by this terrible event. Reynolds Homestead Continuing Education Center, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz, Virginia, 24082, Call for directions: 276-694-7181 ext. 21.

Remembrance Service in Baltimore

Dear VT Alumni Association, I have been working with Mike Foss on having a service in Baltimore at Old St. Paul's Church. The plans are now set for a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, April 22 at 4 PM. We will have speakers, prayers, choir and hymns. Old St. Paul's is located at the corner of Charles and Saratoga Streets in downtown Baltimore. Free parking is available at the St. Paul's Place Garage on St. Paul's Street. Thank you. Faithfully, The Rev. Mark Stanley Old St. Paul's Baltimore.

Special Evensong Service for Virginia Tech Scheduled

A special evensong service with prayers for the victims, students and families of all those affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech is scheduled for 4 pm on Sunday. Details are listed below.

What: Special Evensong with prayers for the victims, students, families and those affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech

Where: Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, N.W.

Notes: Media wishing to cover the service should call Elizabeth Mullen, (202) 537-6248. Please plan to be in position in the Cathedral's South Balcony no later than 3:45 pm on Sunday.

Chicago Chapter

Sunday, April 22, 2007 Catholic Mass with a Prayer Dedicated to the VT Victims and Their Families
Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - 708 W. Belmont (Between Broadway and Halsted)
Time: 4:30pm
Details: During Mt. Carmel's 4:30 Catholic Mass the Father will say a short prayer in remembrance of the Virginia Tech victims and their families. All are encouraged to attend, regardless of faith. For those planning on driving, two parking lots are located to the East and West of the church, on Belmont. For additional information, please contact Precious Pineda.

Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, will be offering the
following:

Special prayer cards offering prayers for all those touched by this week¹s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech will be available at votive stands throughout the Cathedral this week.

At 2:30 p.m. each day intercessory prayer is held in Memorial Chapel. On Sunday, April 22 at 4 p.m., the Cathedral will hold a Special Evensong with prayers for the victims, students and families of all those affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Additional information, including the prayer from the prayer card, is available on our website:

http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/worship/vatechprayer.shtml

Tampa Bay Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association

2pm - "Celebration of Life" ceremony

Monday, April 23

New England Chapter

Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of the Victims of the 4/16/07 Virginia Tech Tragedy - led by the New England Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.  Inter-faith prayer to be delivered by the clergy of Trinity Church.
- 8 PM
- Copley Square (at the plaza in front of Trinity Church), Boston, Massachusetts

Cincinnati-area Virginia Tech Alumni Association

The Cincinnati-area Virginia Tech Alumni Association has planned a memorial service Monday, April 23, 2007 to honor the dead and the victims of the massacre at Virginia Tech. There are roughly 300 Virginia Tech alumni living in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The service also will be a chance for them to come together in support of one another. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at Christ’s Church in Mason, 5165 Western Row Road. A reception will follow.

Meredith College supports with vigil on Monday plus other ways.

http://www.meredith.edu/mcnews/vtech.htm

To commemorate those killed and injured at Virginia Tech, the Meredith
community will hold a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 23, following the choral concert in Jones Chapel--approximately 9:00 p.m. Come join with others in remembering all who have suffered from the events in Blacksburg on Monday. We will hear brief comments and have opportunity for anyone to speak, join with members of the Chorale and other choirs in singing Amazing Grace, and benefit from time with one another. We shall meet outside Jones Chapel, near the parking lot on the grassy area there.

University of Pittsburgh

Danielle Colbert-Lewis, a VT alumni ('03) works for the University of Pittsburgh and has organized a vigil for the community of Pittsburgh to gather and show their support for the Hokies. The Pittsburgh Alumni chapter would like to invite all Hokie Alumni, family and friends to join us at this event.   It will be held Monday April 23rd on the Cathedral Lawn on the UPitt campus in Oakland. It is a beautiful place right near Heinz chapel and the Cathedral of Learning. The vigil begins at 8:30 pm. I would also like to propose that all Hokie alumni meet prior to this vigil (7:30pm) at the nearby Schenely Plaza (directly across Forbes Ave) to come together as our more intimate community before joining the much larger group. It will be there that we will have candles and ribbons to hand out as well as cards to sign that will go to the local Hokie victims and their families. The Plaza is quite open so you should be able to see whereever us Hokies are gathering dressed in our Orange and Maroon - but lets say we meet under the big white tent (near the carosel). If you haven't heard of Schenely Plaza, it might be because it was just built less than a year ago - so check out  www.schenleyplaza.org. As always, parking is tough in Oakland,so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call 412-260-2710.

UT Memorial service for Virginia Tech students will be held Monday

A candlelight vigil to honor the memory of Virginia Tech students will be held on the University of Texas’ Main Mall at Monday night at 9 p.m. “Out of respect for Virginia Tech, the Tower will be dimmed again on Monday night for this event, and the Carillon will be tolled for victims of the tragedy,” according to Andrew Solomon, the University’s Student Government President. Candles will be provided at the ceremony.

Virginia Tech alumni to read names at Fresno State memorial and forum Monday - National Moment of Silence observed  

Two alumni of Virginia Tech will read the names of 32 students and faculty during a memorial Monday at California State University, Fresno that includes a National Moment of Silence called for 9:45 a.m. as students resume classes there.

Dr. Maria Sanchez and Dr. Ira Sorenson, members of the Virginia Tech Class of 2002 who are now mechanical engineering professors in the College of Engineering at Fresno State, will join President John D. Welty and Fresno State students at memorial from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Free Speech Area. 

At a forum preceding the tribute from 9 to 9:30 a.m., university officials will provide information about the tragedy’s impact on Fresno State, about counseling services available on campus and what the university does to maintain security and safety. 

Sanchez and Sorensen also will participate in the dedication of the Virginia Tech Memorial Garden in front of the Henry Madden Library immediately following the tribute.

The couple – he from Selma, twenty miles south of Fresno, and she from Bogotá, Colombia – met at Virginia Tech while participating in a thermal radiation project, a courtship ensued and they were married in Blacksburg in 2001. For Monday’s tribute, she will be wearing a Hokies jacket and he a Hokies sweatshirt.

The pair both earned master’s and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. They joined the Fresno State faculty in 2003.  Sanchez’s father also earned a PhD at Virginia Tech.

 “Virginia Tech – Remember, Discuss, Prepare” is presented by University Student Union Productions and the Division of Student Affairs for students, faculty, staff and the community, as part of the National Moment of Silence declared by Virginia Tech on Friday.

Chicago Chapter

Location: Broadway United Methodist Church - 3340 N. Broadway (on Broadway between Belmont and Addison
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Details:  "We are not moving on. We are embracing our mourning." - Poet and Virginia Tech English Professor Nikki Giovanni. A non-denominational service led by Rev. Paul Winters, a 1988 Virginia Tech alumni, will be held for individuals to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers. There is a small parking lot adjacent to the church and numerous pay-to-park lots along Broadway. In addition, the Church is convenient to mass transit (Belmont stop on both the Brown Line and Red Line, and CTA buses). For those able to lend a hand Monday, please contact us at HokieHelp@gmail.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Jeff Danto, Virginia Tech, 2002, Sports Chair, Virginia Tech Alumni Association Chicago Chapter

NC Triad Chapter

The NC Triad Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association will hold a special forum on Monday night at 7:00 pm at the Airport Marriott in Greensboro.  We will have a comfort session starting at 6:30 prior to the forum for friends and families to share with each other.

Memorial service, moment of silence slated to honor Virginia Tech victim

After the sequence of horrific events that took place at Virginia Tech, The University of Toledo will hold a memorial service and moment of silence to remember the victims of this tragedy Monday, April 23, at noon on the steps of the Student Union on Main Campus.

“It is our responsibility not only as students at The University of Toledo, but college students in general, to stand united and support our fellow collegiates across the country,” said Mike Betz, UT Student Government president. “We are all saddened and shocked that one individual could do this terrible act, but we truly have to unite and show our support to all that were affected by this tragedy.”

The UT community also is invited to attend a candlelight vigil in front of University Hall at 9:30 p.m. Monday.

“My heart goes out to the victims' family and friends,” Betz said. “The students at VT will be in Bre and my prayers.”

Houston Chapter Hokies

In honor and remember the victims of the terrible tragedy that occurred Monday, April 16th, the Houston VT Alumni Chapter is hosting a gathering on the one week anniversary, Monday, April 23. This is an informal social gathering, and an opportunity for our local Virginia Tech community to show our sympathy, unity and support, and help us begin the healing process.

Alumni, family and friends who wish to attend are welcome to join us at the Fox and Hound Smokehouse and Tavern on Monday evening from 6-9 pm. 12802 Gulf Frwy, Houston, TX 77034, (281) 481-0068. Please visit our website for directions: http://www.houstonhokies.org/Map_Fox%20_Hound.html.

UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Candlelight vigil on Monday night at 9:00 p.m. on the Campus Green

Tuesday, April 24

Minnesota Chapter

The Minnesota Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and the Basilica of Saint Mary invite you to an interfaith service of remembrance for the victims and families of the
Virginia Tech tragedy.

7:00 p.m.
The Basilica of Saint Mary:
located on the corner of Hennepin and N 17th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(For maps and directions, visit www.mary.org)

Four members of the clergy will read sacred text from their respective traditions and a local Virginia Tech alumnus will offer a reflection.

Grace Cathedral

12:10 p.m. pacific time
Grace Cathedral
1100 California Street at Taylor
San Francisco, CA
415/749-6370
Bishop of California, Marc Andrus, VT alumnus

The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California, himself an alumnus of Virginia Tech, will preach at the service dedicated to those who died and their families, on Tues., April 24, 12:10 p.m.

Grace Cathedral is open daily until 6 p.m. (7 p.m. on Sundays) for prayer and contemplation as a result of this tragic event.

Wednesday, April 25

Memorial Service for Victims at Virginia Tech

Wednesday, 7:00 P.M., April 25
Open Invitation to Alumni, Friends, Family & Caring People Young Nak Presbyterian Church – Seoul, Korea (downtown)

In the main sanctuary (Korean / English Service). The entire Seoul Community is invited to attend this service of remembrance, love and hope to reflect on the tragedy that struck the Virginia Tech Campus on Monday, April 16th.

If you have any questions please contact billmajors@gmail.com (011-613-5896)
http://myiwe.com/location.html (map) (International Worship in English - website)

Korean speaking people can call Young Nak Church (02) 2280-0114.
http://www.youngnak.net  (Church website in Korean)

This memorial service will be lead by CCK (Christian Council in Korea) and PCK (Presbyterian Church in Korea).

The State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNY Stony Brook)

Memorial Vigil at 8 p.m.

Northern Kentucky University

A Spark of Hope at Northern Kentucky University this Wednesday night at 8:45 p.m..  It will be a candlelight memorial for those lost at VT.  It is taking place at NKU's Loch Norse, our beautiful lake on our campus.

Memorial Candlelight Prayer Service

7:00PM at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church 3800 Big Bethel Rd Tabb, VA 23693

Research Triangel Park Chapter

Virginia Tech Alumni Memorial Service
Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh
6:30 P.M.
Any questions about details (parking, directions and etc.), please direct them to Alta Whitt, 919-828-6161.

Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church

1968 Sandbridge Rd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Phone: 757-821-1100 Fax: 757-821-1047

Times/events:
Wednesday 25 April, 7:30 PM: As part of its parish mission with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a special remembrance of the Virginia Tech family as part of its Wednesday gathering, "Discovering the Healing of Jesus Anew".

Thursday 26 April, 7:30 PM: The closing Mass of the parish mission, with the parish choir, will be offered for the repose of the souls of all who died at Virginia Tech last Monday.

Point of contact: Bill McEvoy 757-839-2164, mcteam6@cox.net

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

7:15 pm
315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown, Virginia
By God's grace and love we will prevail together
Thank you, Debbie Orband

Thursday, April 26

Charlottesville Chapter

After Hours Gathering for the Hokie Family in the Charlottesville Area

Please join us to reunite our Hokie Family in Charlottesville. We will have "In Remembrance" car magnet ribbons available. The proceeds will go towards the Virginia Tech Memorial Fund and our Scholarship fund. In the wake of this tragedy, we are positive our Hokie Spirit is strong and alive. We are looking to the future to heal us and bring us back to continued leadership and excellence that has always come from our University, Virginia Tech.

Rivals Sports Bar and Grill - 1525 East Rio Road - 29 North to Right on Rio Road, Left into Rivals; 29 South to Left on Rio Road, Left into Rivals.

6pm to 9pm

More information: Rob Alley, roballey@roywheeler.com or 434.220.7637.

Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church

1968 Sandbridge Rd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Phone: 757-821-1100 Fax: 757-821-1047

Thursday 26 April, 7:30 PM: The closing Mass of the parish mission, with the parish choir, will be offered for the repose of the souls of all who died at Virginia Tech last Monday.

Point of contact: Bill McEvoy 757-839-2164, mcteam6@cox.net

Columbine survivor to visit with Virginia Tech students

Peter Henderson was raised in Littleton, Colorado.  He was a 16 year old sophomore at Columbine High School when a beautiful Tuesday morning became the darkest day of his life.  He was trapped in the building for over three hours but made it out alive.  Running past the bodies of two friends as the SWAT team evacuated the building, he knew that there would be more friends who couldn’t make it out. Peter survived what many of his friends did not.

Peter’s story is all too familiar this week as we mourn our loss at Virginia Tech. But his heart has been so drawn to Hokie students, faculty and friends that he is coming at his own expense to offer support, comfort, clarity, and encouragement by sharing his journey and the transformation he has experienced from tragedy to triumph.

Now the Sr. Youth Pastor at Living Way Church in Littleton, Colorado, Peter said; “God didn’t make the tragedy at Columbine—He took it and redeemed it for His purposes.  It’s awesome for me to invest in the lives of students—knowing that God’s restoration is stronger than the most evil exploits of the enemy”.

You are invited to join Peter as he shares his story with us at:

The Bridge, Christiansburg Foursquare Church

900 Life Dr. Christiansburg, VA 24073

Thursday April 26th and Friday April 27th at 7PM. 

For more information please contact:

Paul Sheldon, Sr. Pastor of The Bridge at (540) 381-9766

Joey Lyons, Youth Pastor of The Bridge at (540) 204-0007

Baltimore Chapter

7-11pm
The Sly Fox Pub
Fort Avenue and Jackson Street
Baltimore, MD

Informal dinner and social with proceeds to benefit the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

Friday, April 27

Columbine survivor to visit with Virginia Tech students

Peter Henderson was raised in Littleton, Colorado.  He was a 16 year old sophomore at Columbine High School when a beautiful Tuesday morning became the darkest day of his life.  He was trapped in the building for over three hours but made it out alive.  Running past the bodies of two friends as the SWAT team evacuated the building, he knew that there would be more friends who couldn’t make it out. Peter survived what many of his friends did not.

Peter’s story is all too familiar this week as we mourn our loss at Virginia Tech. But his heart has been so drawn to Hokie students, faculty and friends that he is coming at his own expense to offer support, comfort, clarity, and encouragement by sharing his journey and the transformation he has experienced from tragedy to triumph.

Now the Sr. Youth Pastor at Living Way Church in Littleton, Colorado, Peter said; “God didn’t make the tragedy at Columbine—He took it and redeemed it for His purposes.  It’s awesome for me to invest in the lives of students—knowing that God’s restoration is stronger than the most evil exploits of the enemy”.

You are invited to join Peter as he shares his story with us at:

The Bridge, Christiansburg Foursquare Church

900 Life Dr. Christiansburg, VA 24073

Thursday April 26th and Friday April 27th at 7PM. 

For more information please contact:

Paul Sheldon, Sr. Pastor of The Bridge at (540) 381-9766

Joey Lyons, Youth Pastor of The Bridge at (540) 204-0007

The Savannah College of Art and Design

Will be holding a candlelight vigil on Friday, April 27 at 8:00pm in Forsyth Park prior to the college’s annual “Films in Forsyth” (the Friday night film is Anastasia).  This vigil was initiated by SCAD students who want to honor their fellow collegians, and I would like for our VT alumni chapter to participate as well.  If you are able to attend, please wear maroon and orange.  Students from SCAD’s film department will video the vigil, and the footage will be used in a video tribute the students are producing for students at VT.

Monday, April 30

Remembrance Service for the victims of the April 16th tragedy at Virginia Tech held here in Cedar Rapids.  This will be an opportunity for Iowa Alumni, along with family and friends to share prayers, thoughts and reflection.  The service will be held on Monday, April 30th at 7:00 PM at the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids.  The address of Unity is 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE which is off the Blairsferry Rd. exit of I-380.  People of all faiths and denominations are welcome.  I would ask that you help spread the word to Iowa Alumni.  Thank you. Jim Greene (Class of 1990, Civil Engineering). Please call me at 362-5563 if you have any questions or suggestions.

Saturday, May 5

PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR TO PRESENT MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO
VIRGINIA TECH MASSACRE VICTIMS IN NATION'S CAPITAL 
(Pine Forge Academy is one of four predominantly black boarding high schools that still exists in the country and critics call their choir one of the best in the nation)  

The internationally renowned Pine Forge Academy Choir from Pine Forge, Pennsylvania (right outside of Philadelphia), will present a Musical Tribute to the Virginia Tech Massacre victims on Saturday evening, May 5,  7 PM.  The historic concert complete with a 36 piece orchestra takes place at The Metropolitan Baptist Church, located at 1225 R Street NW in Washington, DC.  Over 600 people are expected to be in attendance.  Family members of the victims and alumni of Virginia Tech are especially welcome to attend this event. 

Sunday, May 13

DENVER CARES
An event benefiting the Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

Denver – "Denver Cares", a charity event for the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at The Lure Lounge. All proceeds will be donated to the victims'
families through the Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. This event will be open to the public.

Participants will have the option to donate a suggested $40 to the memorial fund by cash or credit card at the door. Event sponsors have donated items so that guests will enjoy free appetizers, Chambord cocktails and bottles of Coors Light. Also, a silent auction featuring items such as autographed NFL merchandise, original artwork and restaurant gift certificates will be held to raise additional funds.

This event is sponsored by Chambord, Coors Light, 303 Magazine, JFlyPresents and The Lure Lounge. Some of Denver's professional athletes will be in attendance to support the cause as well. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

The Virginia Tech Hokie Spirt Memorial Fund was established last month to aid in the healing process for the families of the victims.
Additional information on the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund can visit HYPERLINK "http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php"
http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php.

The Lure Lounge is located at 1434 Blake St. Denver, CO 80202. The phone number is 303-446-2222.

For additional questions or comments please contact Mike Gomez, Ambassador for Chambord, at 602-476-3089.

May 19 and 20

Virginia Tech and their families will be honored and remembered at the Annual Strawberry Jam Festival at Maple Lane Farms in Greenback,TN. The Schmidts will proudly display the VT flag alongside our TN State flag and our beloved Stars and Stripes in support of Virginia Tech.

 

 

 

 

Notes:

• Governor Kaine Announces Statewide Day of Mourning
• Images from Charleston, SC vigil
• Marshall University

• Brunswick Interagency student body using American sign language to tell you  "We are sorry for your loss".