In Memoriam
Filed under: R.I.P.It was a year ago today that the horrific massacre at Virginia Tech happened, unnecessarily resulting in the deaths of 32 students and professors.
Let us remember those we have lost.
Posted: April 16, 2008 at 12:56 pm
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In MemoriamFiled under: R.I.P.It was a year ago today that the horrific massacre at Virginia Tech happened, unnecessarily resulting in the deaths of 32 students and professors. Let us remember those we have lost. Posted: April 16, 2008 at 12:56 pm
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RIP
Thanks, Mario. I didn't think that you would mention this on your site but I'm glad you did. WE ARE VIRGINIA TECH
Re: Lovely – Honestly, this tragedy has effected our community and the many across the nation. Its absurd how insenstive you are. The shooter wasn't bullied. He had mental problems which do not excuse his actions. So again, this "stupid bitch" says - Educate yourself. Its blatant ignorance like that which you display that makes this world such a sad place.
I turn to silly gossip sites for smiles and comfort, today is a hard day, and your memoriam was comforting. For those of you who respond with "people are killed everyday", you're right, they are. Let's honor those killed by celebrating the spirit of life. Virginia Tech is a fantastic school, and for those children, sisters, brothers, fathers, mothers, husband’s, & wives killed on April 16, 2007 in this horrific tragedy.. we honor you. We have prevailed together. Forever in our hearts VT.
Re: u know – whoa there….the reason that it was highly reported was the fact that is was a totally random, inexcusable act of violence in a fairly low-crime area. And don't let your own ingorance and insensitivity cloud your brain…I'm not hating….just trying shine the who-the-hell-do-you-think-u-are-to-be-lackadaisical-about-innocent-lives-lost? light on those of you who are quick to say "oh, whatever, people die/get shot everyday"….I can tell you have some balls…..now grow a heart
Perez,
I read your blog everyday and I was curious if you were going to mention the tragedy today. Thanks so much for acknowleding it.
Love,
A Virginia Tech student
was not a "massacre".
blah blah blah.
boo hoo boo hoo.
*yawn*
The Hokie Nation is still healing. Just reading the reports again today still makes me teary.
Thanks Perez.
Thank you Perez! As a student of VT it means a lot to our community that everyone remembers and supports us and will continue to do so.
Why are there always morons who come out with insensitive out of order comments?
Of course there are thousands dying all over the world evry day but people shouldn't be desensitised to these tragedies.
And it was a terrible tragedy. Although not a shock. Until America brings in gun contol this will happen time and time again.
And as for VT students saying they should hae guns. Can you imagine of there were, say half a dozen students trying to bring down a shooter? Even more people wold be hurt or killed.
Pretty much half of my high school goes to Tech when they graduate, as with most virginia schools, so it was so weird to hear about the shootings last year. We all thought it was a joke at first but then we turned on the computers and started getting phone calls and text messages from friends and family. I mean, I hate to say it but it was totally one of those situations where you think to yourself, "This doesn't happen to us. Not here. Not where we live." But it did and I can't tell you how proud we are to see that Tech has come through it all and all the love and support from everyone. Look here! Perez is on the other side of the country!!
Also, please please please!! If you see someone who is crying out for help, HELP THEM!!! Cho Seung-Hui was a troubled guy and had those in charge listened to what was being said, this could have been prevented. We all saw this before with Columbine and yet it happened again. Bullying people and making their lives that much harder when they are clearly having a hard time as it is can lead to these kinds of tragedies.
Re: hatzumomo –
hatzumomo, you should have been in that class room and gotten shot instead of my roommate..she didnt deserve it but the world could use less people like you.
Mario,
While I love a good makeover, your transformation from a bratty basher of anyone female, overweight, mentally unfit or alcoholic, etc., etc., into a capitalist, consciousness-raising, politically correct Latino Hedda Hopper reeks of tremendous insincerity. I ain't buyin' it. You honestly couldn't care less about what happened at Virginia Tech. "Let's remember those we have lost"? Please. The only thing lost here is you, by selling out.
I will always remember those people & the freakshow who illed them for no reason. I hope I never have to hear about a school shooting-ever again. They're always so sad to hear about. T_T
PEREZ!
Thirty THREE people died a year ago today. Thirty THREE. Get it right.
Re: sicktomystomach – Amen! I'm having a sympathy tummy-ache with all the bs flying on this thread about a very serious topic
Thank You for posting this. Let's not forget these students of this traggic event.
Perez - Thank you for your thoughts and for taking the time to remember VT. As a Perez-addict and Hokie Alum, I really appreciate it (as do a lot of other Hokies on here!). And thank you to everyone else who has kept VT, the victims, and their familes in their thoughts and prayers today.
To those who criticize - please don't make this into a racial issue. This was not made into what it was because "A lot of white people were shot" If you take a look at the victims they were from all backgrounds and walks of life.
As a Blacksburg resident and someone who was on campus that terrible day, I want to thank you for remembering us as we continue to heal.
Re: Julia – Thirty-Two people died at that hands of One.
Thank you Perez for posting this. I live in Blacksburg, and we are trying to stay strong and remember those who left us a short year ago. Thank you to everyone for their support and thoughts. neVer forgeT.
it means a lot to all the Hokies out there that people around the world are thinking of us. it was and still is a horrible day. angels fly at hokie high**
Thanks for thinking of us Perez!!!
Love,
)
A Hokie
wow, time flies! I can't believe it happened a year ago…feels like yesterday!!
Re: Julia – that 33rd person wanted to be remembered for this! he sent in videos of himself to national news stations so that his face would be made infamous-so no he wont be recognized today… those that had their lives stolen from them-they will be in our hearts, not the son of a bitch that robbed them. i feel so bad for his family but if we truely want to honor the dead his name should be forgoten.
Thank you Perez for acknowledging today. My heart is in blacksburg. Today we are all HOKIES
I can't believe it's already been a year!
God bless all those who were lost, & their loved ones.
As another proud Hokie who reads your site everyday… I just want to say thank you for your post and your thoughts and prayers!! =)
Thank you Perez, as a student of virginia tech i appreciate that you have taken the time to remember us and my 32 fallen classmates. I hope you wore marron and orange today
Re: Rach – you tard…Washington DC is the only place in the US where there is a gun ban, and it has the highest crime rate out there…I dont think gun laws are to blame here…its parenting and poor social influence…RIP all that were lost, and hopefully, the many more affected will continue to heal…
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers Perez and fellow bloggers. As an employee of Virginia Tech…it is greatly appreciated!
wow perez thanks for actually remembering this.
that shows something.
its amazing how much things have changed here in a year, but its awesome seeing everyone pull together and def. making bburg one of the best places to live…
RIP to all the victims… Wow, I cant believe that its already been a year… Felt like it just happened a week ago…
Thank you so much Perez for mentioning the Virginia Tech Tragedy. I live 15 miles away from Tech and needless to say I have emotional ties to the tragedy. Virginia Tech is a GREAT school but sadly will mostly be known from the horrific shooting. Thanks again.
Re: yaya – Noted: This message has been reported to the police.
Re: Elizabeth –
Haha, it kind of creeps me out that you wrote this because I was about to write the same thing!
RIP EJH.
My brother died and nobody remembers him. Thousands of people die every day. Why are these people so special? If kids at school weren't such snotty, spoiled jocks, maybe they wouldn't get shot.
Thank you Perez….
It has been an incredibly tough year…and an incredibly difficult day for Virginia Tech.
Hokie Nation is VERY strong and will continue to PREVAIL.
We thank you, the nation, and the WORLD for supporting us.
Special thanks to NIU for coming to our campus today–that means a great deal to us. Continued wishes of support and healing to your community. HOKIES for HUSKIES
God Bless Columbine–your 9-year anniversary is Sunday and we feel your pain and share your grief.
GO HOKIES!
Thanks again!
Perez!!
I go to VT and every morning i wake up and read your columns to help get through the day with classes and hw!! You are soo awesome!!! Thanks for the acknowledment for VT!!
As an alumnus of VT, I appreciate the note of this tragic event. It's hard to believe that such a terrible event occurred at a place where I always felt so safe. Thoughts of sympathy go to the victims and their families.
HUSKIES FOR HOKIES!!!
im glad they died, just to be a pain
WOW I cant believe it's already been a year…
thats crazy. It totally doesn't feel like it.
R.I.P.
I find it interesting that so many people can leave a comment about "why anyone cares about the 32 students taken by the hands of one man" on Perez Hilton, a site that caters to primarily the superficial ongoings of people you will most likely never meet and may never relate to. These were students, friends, teachers, mothers, and fathers who lost there lives today. Everyone should be able to relate to that. And above all else everyone should be able to respect that. Respect those who lost there lives, respect the friends and family members, the community that will never be the same because of this day. If the violence in our country has taught us anything it should human decency and respect. So please show some.
We Will Never Forget
Hokie4Life
today is not just about remembering those we have lost to a sudden and unexplainable method, but to truly appreciate how great and how lucky we are. virginia tech is going to be strong today, and as always..we will prevail. true, horrible things happen each and every day - but for every ignorant comment someone makes, it only makes me more proud to be a HOKIE. "when white people get shot its a big deal" too bad every type of person was effected by this tragedy - obviously skin color did not play a factor in their deaths. the sun was shining beautifully in blacksburg today, and we are lighting up the drillfield tonight. today we are all hokies
You are one of the only media sites that I have seen make a tribute. I am truly impressed and thankful for your post. We should never ever forget.
Re: Jay –
Why should we remember those who murder our classmates? If it wasn't for them Virginia Tech and Columbine would never have happened. I think we should honor those who were murdered, and forget the cowards who committed suicide.
I worked for a non-profit in Virginia Beach. We were supposed to have a board meeting at the inn at virginia tech. That Tuesday, I went to the dentist, and on my way, I heard of "a shooting" with not much other news, before 11 am. I immediately got on the phone and called my boss, thinking of nothing more than our board meeting, and how this was probably "just another" school shooting. I told her to keep an eye on it. By the time I got out of the dentist, there were 29 reports of death. What a jerk I felt like, and so now, I listen, and pay attention and don't let the news belittle the things happening in the world. RIP Hokies.
We are a Hokie Nation today.
Blacksburg is a truly beautiful and wonderful place to be today. Despite the sadness of remembrance, I couldn't help smiling about how it brought everyone together.
VT loves you, Perez!
As a Virginia resident I want to thank you for remembering this day, which will never be forgotten
Re: whoatwho – You have the right to be cold-hearted, but if you really don't care, there is no need for you to post.
RIP My fellow Hokies.
Thank you Perez! - Maggie, VA
LETS GO HOKIES!
rip…live for 32
I too am a Hokie of three years, and a shameless Perez-addict. I was teaching at Tech when this happened. Your condolences and thoughts are worth more than words can say–(thank you for all of the warm thoughts/wishes from others posting here.)
As a VA resident who lives a mere 3 hours from the campus, a former prospective student of the college, and friend of both current VT students and VT allumini, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy blogging day to post this.
Re: Jay – I agree.
Re: Carey –
I live in VA and half of our high school went to VT, too. Just as I was about to leave for class that day at noon, my friend called to say someone had been shot at VT. Then another friend txted me around 2:30 to say that there were 20 people dead at VT. I was like, "What is going on?! This kind of stuff doesn't happen in middle-of-nowhere Virginia!" and then when I was flipping through the channels, I came across a coverage of it on MTV. It said there were 32 confirmed dead at VT.
To people who keep posting on here saying they don't care about this tragedy: you have the right not to care. You have the right to say so. But if you really care more about Lindsay Lohan's drama than 32 people who were murdered by a psychopathic madman, you are truly heartless. I don't hate you nor am I angry at you; I just feel sorry for you because you are so pathetic and ignorant.
My heart and best thoughts go out to all VT students, families thereof, and the faculty.
thank you perez, I lost a very good friend on that day, it makes me happy to know everyone can recoginize the tradigty and grow as a community
RIP Reema Samaha, dancing in heaven and forever in our hearts
Thanks Perez….this Hokie loves you! For all of you haters, I hope you never have to experience this incredible sense of loss.
I hate how after every tragedy people feel the need to pretend for one day that we are all united and shit. It was sad that innocent people lost their lives. But now all of you are trying to be all sanctimonious and act like you actually gave a fucking shit about it. 364 other days of the year you most likely only think of yourself and your petty problems, and treat those around you like shit. It was nice of Perez to post, but stop acting like you actually cared about those kids. If you did happen to know them, my apologies. And stop calling everyone "heroes." The teacher was a hero. Getting shot doesn't automatically make you a hero. It's sad they had to go, but dying doesn't make you a saint. More than feeling sad and sorry, we need to focus on why this happened. It's easy to call someone a "crazy gook," but the fact is that there is far too much bullying and racism in the States. School kids are so fucking full of themselves and so hateful to different people, so I'm surprised more incidences haven't happened. We need to make sure everyone is treated right, not just the God-loving Christian good old Americans.
I go to Virginia Tech and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about the 32 people that lost there lives. GetRealPeople You have no idea what your talking about, yeah we were especially united on the one year anniversary but were united everyday and anyone that goes here would tell you that. You honestly have no idea the amount of fear that struck this entire campus on that day and your comment was completely unecessary. For all those who lost family, friends, mothers, fathers, and spouses my heart goes out to all of you
Thanks for remembering all the Hokies today. neVer forgeT…live for the 32.
Re: yaya –
With a comment like that, you're no better than the shooter of the VT massacre. Why don't you do yourself and everyone on this earth a favor and shoot yourself. The color of his skin had nothing to do with the fucked up shit going on in his head. He had issues, and there's no legit or justifiable reason why he killed 32 innocent people. But, what's done is done. Lets learn from the idiot, move on, and keep the victim's memories alive.
love my hokie babies! thinking of you guys….
thanks P. it means a lot to the hokies and all us virginians.
Whoped de fucking do,big deal
Re: GetRealPeople – You obviously do not go to Virginia Tech or know anything about our community. We have been united everyday since April 16th, 2007. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of our 32. Many, many groups and organizations have been started since then and still continue… Like VT Engage which has performed more than 500,000 community service hours in memory of those we lost. So what have you done? And for those leaving horrible, hurtful comments.. What exactly is your purpose? If you have a cause stand up for it and do something. Don't try to insult us and our school because people cared about what happened here. We made people care.
First, I want to thank you for acknowledging such a tragic event, it means a lot to not only me, a Virginia Tech student that was there that day, but also to the VT community. but I am really shocked at some of the comments about it not being a big deal because people get shot everyday. and especially this comment, "when white people get shot and die it becomes news….i just don't get it. people get shot eveyday, give me a break!" —not only is that beyond disrespectful to the people who died that day for no reason, but also to everyone here at Virginia Tech. maybe you should think about the fact that 32 innocent lives were taken that day for no reason, on a college campus. no one could have imagined someone coming into there classroom and opening fire. not to mention of those 32 victims, a number of them were of different races. So before you make some snide comment about white people getting shot, get your facts straight. for everyone else who has respected this incident and for supporting our community, THANK YOU! neVer forgeT
ITs always sad when young people die
truly sad
Thanks for remembering us Perez! As a junior at the Virginia Tech, I just want to say that no school can compare to Virginia Tech.
For all the people that think we should recognize our students lost as 33, we should only recognize the 32 names of the victims. Why would we want to recognize and remember someone who caused so much damage to all of us? We do not want him remembered, we want to remember the lives and families and memories of all the people lost. Thank you for not including him in your number Perez.
Some of you need to stop being so insensitive. If you don't care about the VT tradgedy, don't waste your time commenting on it. Some of us care a lot and lost loved ones so let us remember in peace.
Thanks for posting this. Its important to remember.
For Brian……
Re: Lisa – when you pass the building that it happened in it every single day…when you pass the stones representing 32 innocent people who died…you can't let it go.