Sympathy Sentiments

Waking to Tears is book that touches on a subject that very few people discuss - losing a loved one to violence. It is comprised of essays, stories and poems written by people around the world who have lost loved ones to violence.

The moving pieces in this book expose the pain and grief of losing some one close to violence. In sharing these experiences, an awareness and sense of healing is brought about to all of those suffering a tragic loss.

Unfortunately, our society has become over-run with violence. Young and old, all races, religions and classes are affected everyday. That is why this book is a must-read for those who have lost loved ones, and for those who have not, as it will help you to know that you are not alone and that what people are going through in these situations are genuine and life-changing.

Whether or not you have personally lost a loved one to violence, Waking to Tears will touch your deepest emotions.

PlanetBlacksburg.com is a student-run media web site, which provides college level news, information, etc. for college students and the general public. They were the first source of real information as the horrific events unfolded on April 16th, 2007.

May we keep all of those affected by this tragedy in our prayers and thoughts. This horrible tragedy has touched lives around the world. Please remember the victim’s families and friends in your prayers.

To remember and honor the victims of those tragic events, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to aid in the healing process. The fund will be used to cover expenses such as assistance to victims and their families, Grief counseling, memorials and more. To view more information on the memorial fund Click here, or the PlanetBlacksburg.com site.