Virginians, current and former check in for a group hug...

[Virginia Dare]

this is going to be a tough couple of days, I'm bracing for release of the complete list of names of the victims, this will run deep into our communities. Such a terrible time for us, I know I'll be doing a lot of crying.

I've had some really fun times at Virginia Tech in my lifetime, it saddens me so much to think of the tragedy that took place there.

My thoughts are going out to all of the students, faculty, staff, families and loved ones involved.

:grouphug:

[onenote]

1. Northern Virginia here

I went to the University of Virginia and we have a pretty healthy rivalry with Tech. But today we're all Hokies.

[Parisle]

10. Blue Ridge

---Went to VCU. And I've had a number of work projects at Tech during the last five years,... really enjoyed the scenery and locale. But Virginia,.. it's going to be a rough couple of MONTHS,... not days.

[Virginia Dare]

13. You're right Parisle...

I'm just sick right now thinking about it.

:cry:

[Perky]

2. Fairfax checking in

:grouphug:

[phylla]

3. Virginia Beach here...through the tears

[CatWoman]

17. Portsmouth here

and the bulk of my family still lives in the surrounding areas.....

[waiting for hope]

4. Born in Richmond -

Raised in Annandale....:grouphug: :grouphug: Best friend went to VA Tech and I visited often. This is a national tragedy - I hope and pray that those involved get through this safely and with support.

[atreides1]

5. Springfield Here

I'll say a prayer for all.

[Butterflies]

6. Roanoke here . . .

Of course it's all everyone here at work is talking about, but I've had enough for awhile. I really hate that bush and his zombie wife will be so physically close to me later today. This is awful.

[soothsayer]

7. Arlington here. The shooter was from Fairfax, according to the WaPo.

[Virginia Dare]

14. Yes, parents live in Centreville..n/t

[smiley_glad_hands]

8. Richmond here.

Native of Hampton Roads & Old Dominion Alum. Va Tech was a great place for road trips back in the day.

[Virginian]

9. Fairfax County

A lot of our friends are alums.

I went to Radford when it was all women. Tech was 15 miles away. Tech was known as VPI back then and had just gone co-ed. Many of the Radford "Ladies" dated Tech guys. I had a boyfriend back home and only went out in groups to Tech events.
Edited to add: I lived in Alexandria then.

[Bonhomme Richard]

11. Graduated from Radford and my wife is from Roanoke.

Also a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, two nephews and one niece that graduated from Tech.

[phylny]

12. Formerly from Loudoun, daughter attends UVa, moving to

Moneta in the summer.

I'm sick and tired of violence. I wish I could magically turn the clock back. I do.

[Corgigal]

15. daughter attends school in Mouth Of Wilson

Virginia. Just attended Virginia Tech a few weeks ago for a weekend trip and enjoyed her visit there. Damn shame.

[Eurobabe]

16. Virginian on Dad's side, Wahoo '98

C'villian. Thoughts and hugs to all Virginians and Hokies alike. :hug: :cry:

[Neurotica]

18. Loudoun here

Waiting to hear that children of friends and colleagues are ok.

Just read a letter from our school superintendent -- they are preparing to help local students get through this and are reviewing security procedures, etc. They know that parents will be concerned, especially with the Columbine anniversary coming up later this week.

[Virginia Dare]

19. I would imagine that all area schools will have to address this..

the Virginia Tech roots run deep throughout our communities. Hoping all of your friends are okay, so far all of ours are, but we know of at least one who knew someone who was killed, the R.A. in the dorm. :cry: