This document provides memorial tributes and remembrances of 32 individuals who lost their lives in the April 16, 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech. The tributes describe the victims as kind, compassionate people who were deeply loved by their families and friends. They highlight each person's positive attributes, character strengths, and the ways they brought joy and made a difference in the lives of others. The document conveys the enduring legacies of each victim and ensures they will never be forgotten.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Qx9dIr-68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQp6r0VehPM

2. We Remember. 4-16-07.
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3. Christopher James Bishop
• Jamie "spoke German like a native,
understood computers inside out,
played drums in a basement band,
bicycled and hiked, followed the
fortunes of the Atlanta Braves as
obsessively as his mother,
grandmothers, and I did, and made
friends everywhere. He was a people
lover from the get-go, and his energy
levels put mine to shame.“

4. Ross A. Alameddine
• “From our first few days
together in class, I
remember thinking, ‘Here’s
a man who’s going to make
his children laugh. Here is a
man who deserves the title
‘beloved.’ Here’s a man
who, just by being himself,
makes you a better
person.’”

5. Brian R. Bluhm
• “First love was for God, and his
relationship with Him was shown
through his kindness, his warm smile,
memorable laugh, and his friendliness
with everyone he met. He loved his
family and his friends.”
• “Brian would want to be remembered
for his love of God, family, and friends,
the Detroit Tigers, and Virginia Tech. He
loved life and lived it to the fullest.”

6. Austin Michelle Cloyd
• “She was not afraid of failing
because she knew that, even in
failure, she would learn from the
experience. And she lived her life
with purpose—she knew what
she wanted to accomplish and
she knew how to get there.”
• “Austin had a brilliant mind, a
compassionate heart, and an iron
will. She was a child who knew
love and knew how to love.”

7. Ryan C. Clark
• Known as “Stack” to his friends
• "He was one of the kindest, most
compassionate people I have ever
known," said Mary Ipser, the camp's
administrator. "He was also one of the
funniest. He knew how to play, and the
staff, parents, campers -- everybody --
adored him. He was the kind of the
person who always kept you up. He'd
put his arm around you and say, 'Come
on, girl, I love you.' I am 71 years old,
the administrator of the camp, and he
didn't treat me any differently than the
18-year-olds.“

8. Daniel Alejandro Perez Cueva
• “He and his sister reminded their
parents that there was always
someone around who cared about
them and what they did and who
wanted to see them happy.”
• “Daniel believed that God put
everyone here to make a difference in
someone’s life. He loved to see his
friends happy, and many of his friends
viewed him as a role model. They said
they were honored to have been able
to call him ‘friend.’”

9. Jocelyne Couture-Nowak
• “Jocelyne possessed the
wonderful gift of bringing joy by
living joy. May that spirit, her
spirit, be lived by those who so
remember her.”
• "It was always about the children
with her"
• "She was full of life”

10. Kevin P. Granata
• “He taught me several important
lessons — science is
fun…creativity in science is
important, people are important,
and family is important.”
• “As a friend, he was caring and
pure of heart. He gave me
guidance about living a simple
life. He was my friend, my
colleague, and my mentor, and
he will be truly missed.”

11. Matthew Gregory Gwaltney
• “He just had a brilliant mind. You
just wouldn’t believe it.”
• “Gwaltney then had asked his coach
to tell the team that he suspended
Gwaltney for ‘talking back.’ You saw
all their shoulders slump. But then I
said, 'I do have one thing that will
help you win this game tonight,’
then we opened the closet door,’
Goss said. Gwaltney popped out,
and his teammates swarmed and
hugged him.”

12. Caitlin Millar Hammaren
• “Her role as a resident advisor in the
Residential Leadership Community was
her passion and she took care of each
of her residents as if they were her own
children. “
• “She had a way of making everyone feel
as if they were her best friend. Her
smile was contagious under any
circumstances.”
• "She's just one of those people who
would do anything for you. She stayed
up until 5 or 6 in the morning when she
had an 8 o'clock class to help you no
matter what.”

13. Jeremy Michael Herbstritt
• “Jeremy was a phenomenal
friend, brother, son and dedicated
teacher. He will forever be loved
and missed by all.”
• “He was just the most outgoing
person. He had lots of friends and
was close with several of the
students he taught.”

14. Rachael Elizabeth Hill
• “Her personal goal was to glorify
God in all she did through her
Lord Jesus Christ.”
• “Her senior yearbook quote from
C.S. Lewis sums up best what her
family feels she would say to all
of them at this time, ‘God, who
foresaw your tribulation, has
specially armed you to go
through it, not without pain but
without stain.’”

15. Emily Jane Hilscher
• “Emily was always wise
beyond her years and
insisted on fairness in
everything. She was
eternally trying to save
someone or something.
She wanted people to be
happy.”

16. Jarrett Lee Lane
• “He was a fun-loving man,
full of spirit. He had a caring
heart and was a friend to
everyone he met.”
• “Jarrett recognized the
importance of being a serious
student but even more so,
the importance of living life
to its fullest.”

17. Matthew Joseph La Porte
• “He was a bright student, and
he consistently scored high
marks on his physical fitness
tests; peers admired his
strength and stamina.”
• If there was any justice in life,
Cadet La Porte would be
given a medal for bravery, as
he acted as any military man
would. He died in uniform.

18. Henry J. Lee
• “He will always be fondly remembered
by his classmates and teachers as the
young man with an open smile and
zany personality.”
• “Henry loved his family and was a good
son,” writes a family friend. One of his
proudest moments was becoming an
American citizen in May 2006. Although
the Ly family will forever miss their
treasured child, they find some comfort
knowing that Henry died a heroic death
while trying to help his teacher block
their classroom door.”

19. Liviu Librescu
• “He loved his position as a
professor. A prolific
researcher and wonderful
teacher, he devoted himself
to the profession, solely for
the love of it.”
• “known as a hero”

20. G.V. Loganathan
• “Professor Loganathan was an
exemplary educator who cared
greatly for his students and their
well-being. He was a kind soul,
pure in heart, who taught us
through his words and actions
how to answer the calling to be a
teacher, a mentor, and a beloved
friend.”
• “the best father a daughter could
hope to have, and a loving
husband”

21. Partahi Mamora Halomoan
Lumbantoruan
• “He was more than a colleague and
friend; he was a man who will
always be admired for his patience,
wisdom, and compassion for
others.”
• “His love, his positive energy, his
sincerity, and his example will help
his family and friends through this
pain. Selflessly, in his final moments
on earth, he sacrificed his own life to
save that of another—a true hero.”

22. Lauren Ashley McCain
• “She had the divine ability to make you
feel like you were her best friend.”
• “Lauren loved God. She had faith that
her savior Jesus Christ had placed her
at Virginia Tech with a mission and a
purpose: to touch those she met with
His love and to glorify Him.”
• “Lauren’s belief in God and Jesus as her
savior is expressed in her own
testimony: “I don’t have to argue
religion, philosophy, or historical
evidence because I KNOW HIM. He is
just as real, if not more so, as my
earthly father.”

23. Daniel Patrick O’Neil
• “Daniel was exceedingly loyal
to his friends and family.”
• “Dan you were an amazing
person. I hope you know how
much you meant to the
people who knew you here.
We are keeping you and your
family and friends in our
prayers. You will never be
forgotten. Love forever.”

24. Juan Ramon Ortiz-Ortiz
• “Juan’s life was characterized
by his love for his family and
his desire to become a better
person each day.”
• “He lived his life with great
intensity, as if each day was
his very last. He changed the
life of everyone he met and
filled it with love and
happiness.”

25. Minal Hiralal Panchal
• “There are some people who
need a year to be noticed, some
who need a big achievement, and
some conquer the world with
power and fame. There are others
who change the world by simply
being themselves, offering peace
and happiness with their smiles—
Minu, you were one of those.”

26. Erin Nicole Peterson
• “Erin’s personality was a wonderful
blend of warmth and magnetism
anchored by a sound moral
compass.”
• “A certified homebody, Erin loved
watching movies and staying in with
her family. She absolutely adored
her maternal great-grandmother.
Erin had a profound respect for her
parents and called them every night.
A faithful and spiritual young
woman, she was a firm believer in
the power of prayer.”

27. Mary Karen Read
• “More than anything, she
relished her role of big sister
to siblings Stephen (11),
Patrick (4), Hannah (4),
Brendan (2), and Colleen (10
months).”
• “Mary was happiest when
helping others, especially
children. She was renowned
for her beautiful, constant
smile and sweet personality.”

28. Michael Steven Pohle, Jr.
• “Mike loved being part of a team, and
there was nothing he would not do for
his teammates or his friends.”
• “That inner desire to learn as much as
he could, be part of a team, and help as
many people as he possibly could are
some of key reasons he chose Virginia
Tech. Whether it was his family, friends,
classmates, teammates, the Phillies, the
Buccaneers, or his beloved Hokies,
Mike was always looking out for them,
as he still is to this day. That is how he
would want to be remembered.”

29. Julia Kathleen Pryde
• Her older sister described her: “She was
a natural at many other things,
including intuitively relating to people
from many walks of life. She was open,
kind, generous, and brave.”
• “She cared and thought about others
much more than she paid attention to
any personal concerns. She wanted to
help change the world and was already
on her way to creating positive changes
for many people. Her giving to her
causes and friends was infinite. In this
world, her special brand of person is in
great demand but, sadly, scarce supply.”

30. Reema Joseph Samaha
• “She maintained lifelong
friendships with a diverse
group of people who were
drawn to her openness,
cheerfulness, creativity, and
wit.”
• “Reema blended her joy of life
with seriousness of mind.”
• “Family came first for Reema.”

31. Waleed Mohamed Shaalan
• “He was known for his broad smile and
the friendly wave with which he
greeted everyone.”
• “Pasha (roommate) was the last person
to have spoken to Shaalan. ‘He was
studying for an exam the morning of
the incident. It was about 4 a.m. when I
last saw and spoke to him. We were
talking about how amazing it would be
when he brought his wife and son to
Tech at the end of the summer. I could
never have imagined that in six hours
he’d be gone forever.’”

32. Leslie Geraldine Sherman
• “Leslie was an inspiration, a young
woman who could literally ‘do it all’ and
excel.”
• “She had immeasurable integrity,
courage, and strength and was a gift to
all who knew her.”
• “She was a student volunteer at a
retirement home, a Special Olympics
coach at West Potomac High School, a
tutor, cherished daughter, devoted
older sister, beloved granddaughter,
admired cousin, loyal friend, and
trusted master of her dog, Winnie.”

33. Maxine Shelly Turner
• “She was brilliant, beautiful, and
extraordinarily talented—although she
would have denied all of the above.”
• “Like anyone else, she had her quirks—
such as her tendency to talk to herself
while playing video games, stick her
tongue out for photographs, and sprawl
on the living room floor in random
positions and sing aloud while doing
homework with her head phones on.
But don’t let her light-hearted outlook
on life mislead you; she was also
incredibly motivated and ambitious.”

34. Nicole Regina White
• “Nicole loved her friends
and her friends loved her.
She was the type of person
who would not judge a
person by his or her
outward appearance but
looked at the person’s
heart. She wanted to know
people as they really were,
not as they appeared.”

45. Debbie, Look at notes on slides 1 and notes
under this slide for description of event and
what we did/talked about
26 students attended

46. Words they chose to describe
legacies of some of the 32 are
listed under this slide’s notes