Statewide Day of Mourning: Friday, April 20
Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20, 2007, a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech.
On Friday, Governor Kaine will participate in an interfaith prayer service in Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He has encouraged other communities in Virginia and across the nation to hold their own simultaneous ceremonies and participate in prayer services, beginning with the ringing of bells at noon, eastern daylight savings time.
"As our Commonwealth begins the long and difficult healing process, I am filled with images of a Virginia Tech community that is resilient and unified," said Governor Kaine. "I ask that everyone in Virginia pause at noon on Friday to offer prayers of support for the victims, their families, and for all those affected by this tragedy."
The Richmond prayer service will take place at Monroe Park, Belvidere and Main Streets, and will begin at noon eastern daylight savings time.
"Orange and Maroon Effect" Day: Friday, April 20
Wear your orange and maroon tomorrow to honor those killed in the tragic events at Virginia Tech on Monday and to show support for VT students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni and friends.
NVTC encourages employees at our member companies to wear the VT colors and be a part of the VT family on Friday.
Two Places to Contribute
Virginia Secretary of Technology Aneesh Chopra has informed NVTC about the following two opportunities for interested technology companies and their employees to contribute in support of the Virginia Tech community:
Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund: Virginia Tech has established the fund to aid in the healing process and to generate financial support for grief counseling, memorials, communication expenses, comfort expenses and incidental needs. Contributions can be made online at www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php.
United in Caring Fund for Victims of the Virginia Tech Tragedy: Contributions can be made to this fund, established by the United Way of Montgomery, Radford & Floyd, online at www.unitedwaynrv.org or by mail at UWMFR, P.O. Box 6202, Christiansburg, VA, 24068. Please indicate that the donation should go specifically to this fund. For more information, call (540) 381-2066 or e-mail
stephanie@unitedwaynrv.org.