the WEB EXCLUSIVE: Visit tlwbreeze.org to view i tUdathoM of Wednesday's candlellghl vifD for Virginia Tech * BreezeJames Madison University's Student Newspaper Volume 84, Issue 52 4 Thursday, April 17, 2008 'A Year Later, it is Still Hard to Describe' Members ol me Viiginie Ttth community listen to a tommemofolion cmngay koaoring the trktinn ai loll yew's shootings, WtdiMidgy morning M ihi DtiUfield Virginia lick dosed Hie toy o( romemkeiMco olid o tondlelighl viiil ol the Dtillti«ld Mowing sundown One year after the largest mass shooting in the history Madison Reaction of the United States, students reflect on Tech massacre lYASrlTOtl SMITH later, it is still hard to describe or recognize." Ihelr—n Kaine had a hard time talking about what it is like to lose a loved one. Thirty-two tlower arrangements surrounded the memo- I have not lost a spouse. I have not lost a child,' he Mid rial statues outside Virginia Tech's Burruss Hall. The Hull "But I have both and I know how difficult it would be to lose field was filled with thousands of people: students, faculty, them and how devastating it must he tor the (j tainihes." staff, children, parents, alumni and residents of Blacksburg. He complimented the way Virginia Tech has perMveied All eye* were on the semi-circle of memorials and it was si and been able to become stronger and more united lent. "I have pride and admiration in the Virginia Tech com- As people began to pour in, there were tears, hugs and munity and the broader Virginia lech community, those thai comforting. Those that came bore Bowers ami paid their N love this institution." Kaine said, "For those who ma) have s)>.leta to the victims of the large*! BUM school shooting in no connection, but grabbed on to it. our nation's history. "We all leave this world tooquicklv. If we realize how brief Before the ceremony commenced, a family laid a single our lives are we will focus on things that really matter." red rose on each victim's atone. The victims' families sat Kaine ended his speech by saying that Virginia Tech is solemnly in the front row, gripping each other and showing not just a learning institution, hut a place that teaches its stu- the emotion that comes with the overwhelming reminder of dent, to serve, which is exactly what they have done. their lost loved ones. Through the silence there was hope. The sun shone As the commemoration ceremony began, there was a still brightly at the conclusion of the event and tin sea of burgundy and orange still, all taking in the beginning smiles, hugs and a deep feeling of communin of the one-year anniversary of the Virginia lech shootings "I mean going to class you pass by this every day," said that took the lives of students and faculty. Virginia Tech junior Steven Smark speaking about the me- "One of my best friends from childhood is a student Virginia Tech President Charles Steger began the service morial. "You can't help hut think about it. I didn't know main- there, and her little sister...noes then'. I want to with a heavy heart. people involved hut I got all these meaaegea 'rom people and support them and keep the people in memory because This is a solemn day for the Virginia Tech family in- 1 can't help but think about all those that couldn't answer it's such ,i tragedy, one that we shouldn't forget." cluding those around the world who are holding us in their those meaaagi hearts." Steger said. "An entire year has passed since the heart-rending events of this tragic day. It is fitting that we gather today. ..indeed all of our lives were changed that day." After mentioning honored guests that were there, includ- ing Virginia (iov. Tim Kaine, Steger added that the students injured during the shootings were then' but did not want to be recognized. At that moment, tears fell and people held each other. There were many displaying the strength their university has shown through the year by wearing bright orange shu ing: "We are Virginia Tech!" Others wore shirts with pictures of those lost, and others chose to simply wear a ribbon. "It began with shock, trauma and a flow of emotions," Steger said "We search for meaning for something that is incomprehensible. It is not a public, but a private loss, cue we have been rclis ing day after day." Steger praised not only the university for how well it has handled the situation, hut the victims' families, as well, even with the adversity they have faced in the last year. "For M families, today they must confront a lost lined one," he said. "They have had courage, grace and strength and it has served as a guide to us He concluded by saying that everyone can put then fear of not remembering to rest, because it is something the) will never forget. "My brother actnalK goes there; he lost a friend After Steger took his seat, the names and a short biogra- in the shootings. -So today, being the anniversary, I phy of each victim was read. There were subtle sniffles and thought I should show some support, some love for tears from those who knew the victims Some students were Virginia Tech." held by their friends or parents, while others stood solemnly, remembering last year. "My mind was a sea of clashing and conflicting emotions," pta CMM, of nut MM began (.Iov. Tim Kaine speaking oj last ye.us tragedy. "A year Howies ore Uh at Ike memorid site on the Dnllfield Mama, lm morning cicirwy ■H ■ 2 Thursday. 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