Dana, Thank you for sharing your heart and mind with all of us. I'm sort of a traveling spirit, always looking to make new friends where ever I go. I lived in Brooklyn,NY most of my life. My travels took me to Virginia Tech in 2002, where I made some of the nicest friends. Luckily they are alive and well. While I was there I immediately became a "honorary Hokie"..and fell in love with the school and it's campus, but most of all Blacksburg. I still where my VT sweater and slippers with pride. It really is a beautiful town and I look forward to returning there during the fall in the future. You chose a great school to attended. I made my move from New York to UIUC in 1996. Although my stay was short and my mother's illness forced me to return home, I made some amazing friends. Now I live in Southern California. The tragedy immediately made me think of them and although I know the incident took place 627 miles away from Champaign, I couldn't help but call to see if they were alright. I guess this kind of reaction is normal when you feel for those victims and their families and friends. I and everyone here in Southern California pray for them and all of Blacksburg. Your right about the Hokies prevailing.. it is what families do! Paul Piedrahita paulsoldmyhouse@yahoo.com Los Angeles, CA