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Tragedy at Virginia Tech

Dal News Staff - April 16, 2007

The Dalhousie community is shocked by the senseless violence at Virginia Tech. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, and their families, friends and colleagues in this dark hour.

We are united in our sorrow and outrage. We are united in our determination that universities and colleges must always stand for reason and humanity in defiance of such inhuman brutality. We will not give in to despair. We reaffirm our values.

The flags at Dalhousie are lowered to half-mast in memory of the victims. Please note that our Counselling Services are available to anyone personally affected by this (located at 6136 University Avenue, telephone 494-2081).

Readers Say

Karen Pahlavan
April 16, 2007 6:39 PM

Our sympathies are with the families of the victims.

Townsend Lloyd
April 16, 2007 7:48 PM

I currently live and attend school in Virginia. Today has been a tragic and
monumental for everyone in the community and globally. I would like to thank
Dalhousie University for their support at this difficult time.

Bonnie Skinner
April 17, 2007 1:51 PM

May the families of the victims and all those touched by such tragedy draw strength and hope from our prayers. Our hearts ache for each and every one of you.

jamie woodland
April 17, 2007 3:12 PM

Senseless violence affects us all. We are a society as much as we are individuals. The
loss of life in this heinous act was the loss of possibility.

Kathleen Buchanan
April 18, 2007 12:10 AM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and the families of those at Virginia tech. May they find strength to help them through this terrible time of mourning.

Liam Hyland
April 18, 2007 9:26 AM

Our deepest sympathies go out to the victims and their families during this horrible time. With each passing day will you find the strength to overcome this tragic time.

Victor Zhu
April 18, 2007 8:43 PM

We'll be together with you. All human beings should respect of lives. My heart is filling with full of sorrow. At this point, sending off my prayers to the victims, hope their families and friends - be strong.

Alex Leung
April 19, 2007 10:06 PM

Nothing can justify what has happened at Virginia. This senseless act did not create a martyr, nor the desired impact which the individual was seeking. It has instead shown to the entire world that the strength and courage to continue on can be found in the most difficult of adversities, even in the smallest of towns.

Wendy Jacobson
April 20, 2007 1:06 AM

The Virginia Tech website now has a page listing the names of hundreds of colleges and universities across the continent and the world, that have offered condolences and support in the last few days. And so I have followed a link to Dalhousie, my alma mater. As a Tech faculty and an alum of Dal, I am deeply moved by your affirmation and expression of solidarity with our grieving community here, and I am especially touched to learn that the Canadian flag is flying at half-mast on campus. I thank you from the depths of my heart. Together we will prevail.

Sunday Bisong
April 23, 2007 10:44 AM

The tragedy at Virginia Tech is indeed a shock. I join the Dalhousie community to sympathize with the affected families, while praying God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. May God grant the departed souls eternal rest. Amen.
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