1 Killed in Shootings at Virginia Tech

[PM_Mama00]

The professor that died did not only survive the Holocaust, he also survived cancer. They had mentioned how scared and grey faced he was. Just picturing him makes my heart break.


Have Cho's parents spoken up? I can't imagine what they are going through right now and I hope they have police protection.

[Cardinal026]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

Have Cho's parents spoken up? I can't imagine what they are going through right now and I hope they have police protection.

Found out last night that my boyfriend and most of our friends went to highschool with him. I was able to find him in the yearbook, too. His family owns a business around here that I have been to several times, although I didn't know they owned it. Rumor has it that they'll be selling it and moving...but as its only been two days, I think thats more of an assumption than based on fact.

I'm just worried that someone would go after the parent's in their anger, do something to their business, or them...I hope that isn't true. I don't believe in "tit for tat" - while they raised him, they are not their son.

[mppVT08]

I just got this through a listserve and wanted to share with everyone. Please support us all in wearing maroon and orange on friday as well as wearing an orange ribbon to remember those who were lost on monday.
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Hokie Hope / Hokie Nation

Hello all:

The Virginia Tech alumni are holding a Maroon and Orange Effect Day this Friday, April 20. We are asking everyone to wear our school colors in honor of the victims of Monday's shootings, and to show that hope can prevail after this tragedy. We hope that on Friday, the United States truly will become Hokie Nation.

In addition, the students have also started an Orange Ribbon campaign to honor those who have fallen. To join this campaign, all you have to do is make and wear an orange ribbon. Facebook groups have been started for both of these events.

Lastly, Virginia Tech has started the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund in support of those affected by this tragedy. Donations are accepted online or via mail. http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php

Please join us.

- VT architecture alum, 2006

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