Hokies United.

I will never forget today. Words cannot explain the deep hurt that the Virginia Tech community feels right now. This is just far too heavy. The death toll keeps multiplying and I am terrified at the thought of finding out who the victims were in the next couple of days. I'm most horrified to see the pictures of these victims flash on news sites and realizing that I recognize them. I can't believe this is our reality right now. I am thankfully okay and I really appreciate all the calls and messages I'm getting, but PLEASE keep the victims of today's unthinkable events in your hearts, thoughts, and prayers. As University President Charle's Steger has already said, "this is a tragedy of monumental proportions."

Proud to be a Hokie,

Mary