Posters
Many individuals expressed their support, sympathy, and love through the creation of posters. Some included images of the anonymous individuals and others included motivational notes of supports and drawings. They all demonstrate compassion and expressions of mourning without identifying who they were or where they were from.
"We will never forget" poster with pictures of Norris Hall and a black VT ribbon, a poem, and the names of the 32 victims. (P00526, Ms2008-020)
Poster that says, "32 hearts 32 people 32 lives" and includes 31 cut-out hearts. (Ms2008-020)
Poster that says, "Lets go Hokies! VT Believe in what you feel! HDH Help Don't Hurt!" (P00179, Ms2008-020)
Poster with orange VT and photographs of chidren with their first names and messages. (P00048, Ms2008-020)
Poster that says "VT We Mourn With You" and includes messages and signatures from unknown institution. (P00190, Ms2008-020)
Photograph of handmade poster banner that says "In Memory of Virginia Tech Hokies". (F00048, Ms2008-020)