Virginia Tech Anniversary

April 16 marks the anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting. On this date in 2007, student Cho Seung-Hui killed 32 people before committing suicide in the worst school shooting in United States history. Classes have been suspended for the day, and the campus will host several memorial services, which will be followed in the evening by a candlelight vigil. Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine ordered all state flags flown at half-staff for the day. Many other college campuses around the country will hold similar memorials in tribute.
Fast Facts:
1. The incident led to major changes on campuses in terms of contacting students, faculty, and staff about security incidents
2. The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund was created to help with the initial aftermath
3. In September of 2007, ESPN's College GameDay show did a live broadcast before the school's season-opening football game

Virginia Tech Anniversary News
- Campus Website: "Virginia Tech Day of Remembrance" | Bios of all 32 victims
- CNN: "Life at Virginia Tech a year later" (April 16, 2008)
- Associated Press: "Virginia Tech quietly prepares for shooting anniversary" (April 16, 2008)
- ESPN: "Virginia Tech faces day of mourning a year after mass shooting" (April 16, 2008)
- Topix.net: Virginia Tech Anniversary
- Google News: Virginia Tech Anniversary
FOX NEWS: Virginia Tech - One Year Later
- - Statement from Governor Timothy Kaine: "Today, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and the entire Virginia Tech community. In the year that has passed since that horrible day, we have grieved for those we lost and prayed for the comfort of their loved ones. We have rejoiced in the recovery of those who were injured. We have been inspired by the unfaltering hope and Hokie spirit of Virginia Tech. And we have renewed our commitment to do even more to learn lessons from that day and to make our campuses and communities safer... We have been inspired by the resilient Hokie spirit of Virginia Tech, both in Blacksburg and around the world... the unshakeable sense of unity and hope demonstrated by the Hokies has touched the lives of people around the world."
ESPN: Virginia Tech incident and it's impact
- - Statement from President Bush: "April 16, 2007, brought the deadliest day of violence on a college campus in our Nation's history. The horrific crimes committed at Virginia Tech filled our souls with sadness. One year later, we remember the victims murdered and wounded that day. We join our fellow Americans in praying for the families and friends whose hearts ache for their lost loved ones. We continue to be amazed by the extraordinary Hokie spirit and inspired by the survivors of this tragedy. Students, teachers, and alumni have overcome evil with good by supporting each other with love and compassion. We are humbled by their resilience and confident in the University's bright future. We pray that God will continue to comfort and heal the people of the Virginia Tech community."
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Virginia Tech Anniversary Blogs and Commentaries
- New York Times: "Virginia Tech Marks a Year After the Massacre" (April 16, 2008)
- Statements from Presidential candidates: Barack Obama | Hillary Clinton | John McCain
- MTV: A Year After Virginia Tech, Students Fight To Carry Guns On Campus (April 16, 2008)
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