How did the genetic flaws come about? Have they been here all along and we've just not ben(sp) able to identify them? Have we've had some sort of influence on this???Hmmm

 

Well said...One of my friends and I were debating about the upcoming football season the day before this, and I am an avid Miami fan and he is a student at VA Tech, and I tend to REALLY talk smack about other colleges, especially VT and WVU to name a few, and he called me after the press conference at Tech and asked me if I had heard what was going on and it was all I could do to keep from crying myself as we talked and I told him how this could have very easily have happened at any other school in the nation, and how this could have happened to any one of our families, friends, acquaintances, or even us. The last thing I said to him as he went to try to comfort his fellow students was this:
"Today, we are all Hokies."

 

sorry double post

 

 

I don't know what to say. Why can't these nut jobs just off themselves instead of hurting others?

My heart goes out to the victims and their families. God Speed.

 

 

Actually one gun and one bullet could have done the job.

I understand the sentiment but I don't believe it is correct.

 

To all the families and students at Virginia Tech, you're in our prayers..

 

United In Caring Fund for Victims of VA Tech Tragedy (Established by United Way)

United Way of Montgomery, Radford & Floyd (UWMRF) established the United in Caring Fund for Victims of the VA Tech Tragedy this afternoon, announced Executive Director Kymn Davidson-Hamley. "Our United Way's efforts in our local community are focused on strengthening health and human services," Hamley said. "When such a devastating tragedy strikes our local community, we want to provide a way for people to reach out with compassion to those who are suffering from this tragedy."

"We are in shock and deeply saddened by the losses in the Virginia Tech community and the beautiful lives that have been senselessly taken," Davidson-Hamley added. "My son's soccer coaches are students. One staff member is an alumnus. Another staff member has two sons at Virginia Tech. We have work study students from Virginia Tech. When you live in this community, your life is undoubtedly touched by the university."

Davidson-Hamley said the United in Caring Fund for Victims of the VA Tech Tragedy will provide assistance for funeral expenses, transportation for family members, and mental health services support, to name a few specific examples.

Those wishing to donate to the fund can make contributions via UWMRF's website at www.unitedwaynrv.org or by mailing gifts to UWMRF, PO BOX 6202, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Davidson-Hamley asks those sending payments via mail to clearly indicate that they wish their donation to go specifically to the United in Caring Fund for Victims of the VA Tech Tragedy.

No administrative fees will be charged to individual donors contributing to the fund, Davidson-Hamley said.

Former Virginia Tech football player and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has joined the effort. Davidson-Hamley said The [Michael] Vick Foundation announced the first gift to the United in Caring Fund for Victims of the VA Tech Tragedy - a $10,000 donation. Vick challenged Atlanta and the nation to match his gift in a show of support for those suffering from yesterday's shootings at Virginia Tech.

For more information on the fund, contact United Way of Montgomery, Radford & Floyd at (540) 381-2066 or stephanie@unitedwaynrv.org.

People seeking information for immediate crisis assistance can call Virginia's Information and Referral Line simply by dialing 2-1-1.

Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund (Established by Virginia Tech)

April 16, 2007, will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of the Virginia Tech community and the world beyond.

To remember and honor the victims of those tragic events, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to aid in the healing process and generate financial support.

The fund will be used to cover expenses including but not limited to:

Grief counseling
Memorials
Communication expenses
Comfort expenses
Incidental needs
Website: http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php

Contribute online: https://webapps.banner.vt.edu/giving/academic_index.jsp (Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund is already selected)



These were sent it to me through messages:

From Rick Cohen, NY:

In support of the students and families of Virginia Tech, the Transit Drive-in Theatre will donate $1 for every paid admission on the weekend of April 20 to 22 to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

I thought you would like to know about this.

Rick Cohen
Transit Drive-in Owner
Lockport, New York


From Dave Campbell and Liz Foral:

Hi everyone, My name is Dave Campbell, I live in the Omaha, Nebraska/Council BLuffs Iowa area. Just wanted to drop a line and tell the world that Liz Foral and I who make up DreamWeaver Entertainment will be hosting a 20 band all day fundraiser in Omaha on June 30 to raise money for the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Metal and Hardcore bands will unite for this great cause. We sincrely wish all of you the very best in getting through this toughest of times, and please feel free to hit up myself or DWE for more details on this great event to support all of you and remember those who were senselessly taken from all of us.

Much Respect and Love,
Dave Campbell
DreamWeaver Entertainment
712-355-2530
dave@dreamweaverentertainment.net

Liz Foral
402-639-1187
liz@dreamweaverentertainment.net



From Eileen:

Hoos for Hokies:

https://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Simp...sEdKSJYOCKpJ1F