A Sad Day for all Virgina Tech Hokies April 16, 2007
Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Reflections, Blacksburg VA , trackbackSome of you have been asking … yes, I’m a Virginia Tech Graduate Student.
Firstly, I want to say thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. This has been quite a shocking day.
With the death toll over 30 and with at least 22 reported wounded … I don’t even know what to think or say. We still don’t really know anything. The initial rumor around campus concerning the 7:30 AM shooting in West Ambler Johnston Hall was thought to be a disgruntled ex-boyfriend related incident, but with the mass shooting in Norris … well … now no one really knows. They may or may not be related incidences. It appears that the cops are still trying to make sense of the whole morning. I have no doubt that our campus police and administration did everything in their power to protect us; I feel that they acted and executed orders with the best interest of the students and campus in mind.
I’m relieved to say that I’m safely back at home with my roommate and a friend as of 1:00 PM today. We’re still glued to the TV and still trying to get in touch with all of our engineering friends who had classes that day in Norris (where the mass shooting happened).
My friends and I know some of the folks involved in the tragic events, although no one we know has been one of the fatalities. Let’s hope that continues to be the case. What I can say is that a friend’s acquaintance was shot in the arm and also confirmed that a professor was shot in the head (and is presumed dead). Cell phone networks were continuously tied up and email, IM, and MySpace is currently the best way to get in touch.
I must say … I never expected this sort of thing to happen when I moved to this small, quaint town of Blacksburg, VA. Right about now, Chico is looking really nice and safe … I’ll keep you posted.
Amber
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Amber, thank goodness you are safe. I am so sorry that this happened and that you are far away from family to comfort you. I’ll be thinking about you.
I’m so glad you are ok! My thoughts are with you and your friends there.