In light of the massacre in Virginia....

Post by **_Bond...James Bond** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:17 pm

I would like to echo Runtu's message to treat everyone more civilly on these message boards. Let's try to keep some perspective for a while, alright?

My heart goes to the families of the victims. I'm not usually one for prayer...but I'll say one for the families. :(

Bond

Post by **_beastie** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:45 am

This has been a hard day for everyone, but particularly for Virginians like me. Many of my kids' friends, my friends' children, go to Va Tech. My parents live even close to Va Tech than I do, and even more from their community go there. In my hometown, the latest word is none our children were victims, but our hearts are breaking for our neighbors. One of my closest friend's daughter was supposed to be in the building that was targeted, but was held up by a professor. Just a quirk of fate kept her alive today. It makes you put things in perspective, overall.

I'm wondering if any former fringers here remember Lane. He is a librarian at Va Tech. I'm expecting he's probably all right, since he wouldn't likely have been in the targeted buildings.

Post by **_truth dancer** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:59 am

Yeah, its been a difficult day, full of sorrow and heartache.

We had several young people at our home today, calling, texting, emailing trying to contact friends and loved ones to make sure they were OK. Very, very tense for quite some time.

Such horror is almost incomprehensible.

Love and peace to all those who are heartbroken today.

~dancer~

Post by **_Dr. Shades** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:16 am

Did something happen in Virginia today?

Post by **_truth dancer** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:17 am

A man shot and killed over 30 students at Virginia Tech.

Its been horrific!

Post by **_Dr. Shades** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:23 am

truth dancer wrote:A man shot and killed over 30 students at Virginia Tec.

Did the cops shoot the perp, like at Trolley Square, or did they take him safely into custody?

Post by **_Bryan Inks** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:31 am

Dr. Shades wrote:
truth dancer wrote:A man shot and killed over 30 students at Virginia Tec.

Did the cops shoot the perp, like at Trolley Square, or did they take him safely into custody?

He's dead.

I haven't heard any updates since 1:30 pm (on NPR) but the stats I heard were:

33 dead (counting the shooter)
28 injured (17 in critical condition)

But as I said, I haven't heard anything new since earlier this afternoon.

Post by **_Bond...James Bond** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:35 am

Story

As far as I know at least 33 dead, shooter dead (included).

Post by **_Who Knows** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:36 am

Dr. Shades wrote:Did something happen in Virginia today?

Is there a way of accessing this board without using the internet? :o

Post by **_Bond...James Bond** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:42 am

Who Knows wrote:
Dr. Shades wrote:Did something happen in Virginia today?

Is there a way of accessing this board without using the internet? :o

Yeah...CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX? Do these mean anything to you Shades? Turn on the tube...give in to cable.