Updated:At Least 33 Dead in Va. Tech Shooting

[Warpath]

[Dogtag]

I have resisted posting anything on this issue until now. I am a VPI graduate from the class of '75.

My heart goes out to all who are suffering through this infamy in the Virginia Tech family. I am surprised that my feelings of 'family' for the Tech community are still this strong after entering the alumnus status so long ago. My prayers and support are with you. I am certain that my feelings are echoed just as strongly throughout our Tech family.

I am encouraged by the strength of spirit that I see broadcast over the media of our Tech students and their families, the acts of courage and heroism displayed by faculty and students facing chaos and peril, and the poise, discipline, and pride displayed under the most dire circumstances at all levels at this university.

I can't turn back time to change the events of Monday, I can't bring back our fallen, and I can't diminish the hurt. But I want you to know that I stand with you and will always keep alive the memory of those sacrificed in my heart.

UT PROSIM !!!

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Dogtag

I have resisted posting anything on this issue until now. I am a VPI graduate from the class of '75.

My heart goes out to all who are suffering through this infamy in the Virginia Tech family. I am surprized that my feelings of 'family' for the Tech community are still this strong after entering the alumnus status so long ago. My prayers and support are with you. I am certain that I my feelings are echoed just as strongly throughout our Tech family.

I am encouraged by the strength of spirit that I see broadcast over the media of our Tech students and their families, the acts of courage and heroism displayed by faculty and students facing chaos and peril, and the poise, discipline, and pride displayed under the most dire circumstances at all levels at this university.

I can't turn back time and change the events of Monday, I can't bring back our fallen, I can't take away the hurt. But I want you to know that I stand with you and will always keep alive the memory of those sacrificed in my heart.

UT PROSIM !!!

Nice post and we feel the same as you.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I'm still undecided on this issue, but how come Britain has such a low crime rate with basically a law against all hand guns?

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I'm still undecided on this issue, but how come Britain has such a low crime rate with basically a law against all hand guns?

You know I was thinking yesterday as someone pointed out that Europe and other countries that ban guns have a lower gun murder rate. Well that would make sense but it seems we never see their murder rate as a whole only the selective gun stats. It could be lower all around but I'd like to see the numbers.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I would too. If their stats are similar, I'd like to adopt a few of their changes, because it seems to work out well for them.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Not sure if this was reported here but the NATS wore V Tech ball caps last night. I pulled mine out of the closet and have it on too.
peace

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

Not sure if this was reported here but the NATS wore V Tech ball caps last night. I pulled mine out of the closet and have it on too.
peace

Awesome pic....didn't see it on the news.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

Not sure if this was reported here but the NATS wore V Tech ball caps last night. I pulled mine out of the closet and have it on too.
peace

I was glad to see that, it was a nice gesture.
I read this morning that a fan actually wrote an email to Stan Katsen (the team president) suggesting the hat idea and they jumped on it ASAP.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I have a rhetorical question, will owning a 9mm really prevent the government (which has just a few more and bigger weapons) from oppressing the peeps?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

For all those who wish to debate the merits of gun control laws, please direct your comments here. In light of the tragedy and the fact that some warpathers are members of the VT community, let's keep this forum devoted to well-wishes and similar thoughts.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

ESPN.com - MLB - Nats pay tribute to Va. Tech

Here's the article about the hats. I like the comments from Ryan Zimmerman, a UVA guy.

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is from Virginia Beach and went to college at Virginia Tech rival Virginia.

"It was special, especially for me, them kind of being the school we always wanted to beat, more than anybody else," Zimmerman said. "It kind of shows you how little sports mean. ... It makes you realize how lucky we have it and not to take any days for granted."

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

And it didn't take the vulchers long to start trying to cash in. Check eBay. I won't dignify their sales by posting them but it's a shame.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

And it didn't take the vulchers long to start trying to cash in. Check eBay. I won't dignify their sales by posting them but it's a shame.

Not surprising. I remember shortly after 9/11 people were hawking 9/11 crap on ebay trying to cash in on the tragedy.

Some people have no shame and only see in $$ signs.