My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered such a loss of their close friend, colleague and/or family member. As a high school Administrator, I could only imagine what an event like that would mean to me at my sight on any given day. It is my hope that everyone at Virginia Tech; all students and staff are able to healthfully manage this horrific event. I ask that the victim's families and the surrounding community find solace in knowing that these beautiful people made an amazing impact to our world during their short time here on Earth.

I hope the spirit stays strong within your hearts during this tragic time. I'm very sorry for the losses suffered and I share with you my deepest sympathy. My area of concern now is "Where are our children safe?" Mr. Bush said they "were in the wrong place at the wrong time." HOw so? They were responsible young adults achieving a brighter future in the hands of caring faculty. If they weren't in the right place-on a large college campus-at the right time-attending paid classes- then where should they have been? No, the security staff and police and school officials were in the wrong place at the wrong time, Mr. Bush. Furthermore, we all are in the wrong place at the wrong time, eh? I.e. the US in Iraq. Again, parents, families, friends I hope you find peace love and ocmfort in one another during this time of sorrow and know that I hold you in my prayers.

Stories like this make the depth of this tragedy very real for those of us who aren't in Blacksburg. The VT community is likely going to be hurting from this for a long time. What else can you say except that we stand with our brothers and sisters at Virginia Tech, we're sorry for their tragic loss, and we support them.

so sorry for all who have a loss which is all of us
especially sorrow and grief to the parents of the sons and daughters who died, for the parents have to carry on with a piece of their heart missing

We are all Hokies at heart and our hearts are broken!

Prayers coming your way from Alaska. We care.

God bless the students and faculty of Virginia Tech during this time of trial and grief. May a merciful God grant you peace and comfort and the courage to keep going one day at a time.

My prayers to all at VT and Blacksburg. I lived in Blacksburg for 2 years and my heart goes out to everyone. I know VT will survive, but it will take a time of love & prayers.

For as large as our country is, it's amazing to me how small the world becomes when something like this happens. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers up here in Rhode Island. Support yourselfs and one another. Love and time will help you to heal. God bless.

Many miles away from the Virginia Tech Campus I sit and look in horror at the precious, innocent faces of the victims that were taken. I can not even begin to describe the deep sadness that I feel for the victims and their families. Like everyone else I ask WHY? Why, Why, Why... I just want to hug you all and tell you it will be ok, but it won't, it isn't, it's never ok for a innocent life to be taken like this. It's not ok for anyone to have to witness their classmates and friends killed right before their eyes... With deep sadness... my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you!

God can only heal what a human has destroy,vt will never be fogotten and in our hearts will remain our
memories from the ones we lost.

I am so very sad about what has happened at VT. Such a waste of lives; full of potential and ready to make a difference in our world. I live in Idaho where we always think that such a tragedy will not happen and it makes think that we all need to tell the ones close to us; our children and family, friends and any one close how much they mean to us and how much we love them; do this everyday for we are not guaranteed tomorrow. To the community of VT my thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday.

Realize that the World grieves for all of you...the families and friends of those at Virginia Tech.
May God bring you some sort of peace in your sorrow.
What a sadness...What a waste.

My heart & place in this world as a mother, go to those parents relatives and friends of the victims & heroes of this tragedy. My heart has been aching. As a parent of a 2nd year student of mechanical engineering at Clarkson University, I am reminded that it could have happened at any time, on any campus across this country. No words can aptly express the sorrow I feel. The only thing we can do is to keep all of you and all of our children in our prayers. Please know there are parents all across this country that are thinking of you and wish we could do more. Please let the strength of others help to hold you up. Your children will always be remembered.

God bless each family member and friend who has experienced a loss. My church family will be praying for you. Remember, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal". Look to God he is the only one that can take care of you. He's your healer and your strength. Love & Prayers.

It is terribly sad to simply read about this horrible event, but what really hammers it home is viewing photos and profiles of those slain. I cannot do it with dry eyes, and can only imagine the pain and grief in Blacksburg.

As a parent with a student at UVa, I have been so affected by this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you @ VTech and the community.

My heart goes out to the entire VT community. Please know that you are in my prayers. Concentrate on helping one another like Americans are known to do.
You all are in our hearts!

My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of the victims' families and loved ones. What a terrible waste of human life.

May God bless all the families affected by this senseless tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to you now and beyond, that you might come through this darkness into the light.

In my life I have been taught that everything happens for a reason...let none of the people die in vain. We must all seek to find the "reason" for such a tragedy. My prayers are with each and everyone of the people involved, their friends and their families. As we all go through another day make sure to give those around you all the love you have because we are not always promised another day. "GOD didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, confort for the tears & light for the way" GOD BLESS!

My deepest thoughts are with the VA Tech family and surrounding community. Each and every one of you have demonstrated courage, poise, grace and love in describing your school and classmates. In a time of such emotion and sadness, your actions and comments have been nothing short of noble. You are all to be commended at your representation of your school and you have left a legacy in which we can all learn from. Your family and friends are looking down and smiling. My sympathy to all who have lost so much. God Bless You!!

I am so sorry for the loss of life at VT. We are praying for all involved. Thank you to all the heroes there were that day, sparing the lives of many. God be with you all during this time of grief, we hurt with you.

Oklahoma City has had its sorrows and the prayers of all people strengthened and comforted us. Our prayers are with you now. God Bless You! J&J Springer

We in the little town of Sesser, Illinois feel your pain and grief, too. We can ony hope that time will heal that pain. We also hope for better tomorrows so smiles can once again shine upon your faces. God bless you all.