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Lisa
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Today's tragedy is unimaginable. Let's keep the students and parents in our thoughts as this tragic event unfolds. Send them your prayers.

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Thanks Lisa--

This is just horrible. I'm watching the press conference right now.

My thoughts are with all involved.

jmengert Enthusiast
jmengert
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I'm a professor at Virginia Tech, and it's just horrible. We were on lockdown and were evacuated after noon. My prayers go out to the students and their families; the feeling here is just awful right now. It's indescribable.

ebrbetty Rising Star
ebrbetty
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my thoughts and prayers go out to all..its so terrible!

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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My prayers are with the families, students, and staff at the college. This is a horrible event.

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator
TinkerbellSwt
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My thoughts and prayers are with all involved at the college. Such a tragedy..

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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I am having a hard time fathoming this...... :unsure:

It's just too tragic to imagine..... My prayers will be with the families and also with the students who survived this horrific tragedy.

Karen

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Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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I'm a professor at Virginia Tech, and it's just horrible. We were on lockdown and were evacuated after noon. My prayers go out to the students and their families; the feeling here is just awful right now. It's indescribable.

Julie,

Thank God you are safe! My prayers are with you and everyone at Virginia Tech......

Hugs.

Karen

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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I'm a professor at Virginia Tech, and it's just horrible. We were on lockdown and were evacuated after noon. My prayers go out to the students and their families; the feeling here is just awful right now. It's indescribable.

Julie:

I cannot imagine how terrifying it must have been. I hope all your colleagues are safe as well. I wish that I could say something to you that would give you some comfort...but I am wordless.

I went to college very near Lexington. It's such a beautiful place in this world.

I do wish you some peace and comfort.

Rad3737 Rookie
Rad3737
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Dear Julie,

My prayers are with you, and eveyone at Virginia Tech. A tradegy beyond comprehension, beyond words.

Respectfully yours, Dianna

jmengert Enthusiast
jmengert
Posted

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. I was in my office at the time; I don't know how I would have handled it if I were teaching. I just feel so horrible for the students. I can't imagine what those who witnessed everything went through. And, I especially can't imagine what the families of those hurt or killed are feeling. How horrible. It's very surreal around here. This is normally a very quiet, safe town and campus, so I think we're all in shock.

mouse Enthusiast
mouse
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My prayers go out to the families who have lost a loved one, to the wounded, to those that witnessed this horrible thing, and to the staff. I have been praying for all since I read it on MSN shortly after the classroom shooting. I cannot begin to fathom what would cause another individual to go and kill so many. I also am praying for his family as they have not identified him yet. What a horrible burden they will have to carry.

I am glad you are safe Julie.

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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Just adding my thoughts and prayers for everyone involved.........goodness what is our world comming to!!! I just HATE seeing things like this happen, makes me sick to my stomach.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Let's keep this current.

mamaw Community Regular
mamaw
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My prayers go out to everyone.. What a senseless event.... I also pray for the shooters family.... they too need our prayers......

Julie, glad you are physically okay, I'm sure emotionally your on overload...Peace to you & yours.

mamaw

Phyllis28 Apprentice
Phyllis28
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Simply incomprehensible. I will also add my thoughts and prayers.

Mtndog Collaborator
Mtndog
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It's terrifying and tragic. I can't watch it- it brings Columbine back to me. The students I have now as college freshman in New Hampshire were in 8th grade when that happened (I was an 8th grade teacher at the time and will never forget that day). My prayers go out to everyone in the community.

Julie-I am so sorry and glad that you are OK. Please keep us posted and let us know if there's anything we can do. Hugs and Prayers, B

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Cheri A
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I wanted to add my thoughts and prayers for everyone at VT and for all the families and friends who are grieving right now. I also praying for the shooter's family.

Julie, I'm so glad that you are safe.

This just makes me so sad. I gave my kids an extra long hug this morning as I sent them off today.

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