We Remember
About this site
The We Remember website provides information about the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. They ranged in age from 18 to 76 and represented a variety of academic areas and faith and ethnic groups. We hope that you are able to reflect on the tremendous promise each of them embodied for our world with creativity, intelligence, humility, and humanity.
This site also provides information about online resources, latest news and events, information about the April 16 Memorial, and links to previous years' events and support information. Live for 32.
Remembrance events
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9 a.m.
3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance – Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus.
Online registration is now open. For more information please visit the Rec Sports website.
1:30 p.m.
Interfaith Service – War Memorial Chapel
- Seating will begin at 1:15 p.m.
- No recording equipment
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Midnight
Lighting of Ceremonial Candle — April 16 Memorial
The ceremonial candle will be lit by representatives of the student body and the names of the 32 Hokies lost on April 16, 2007, will be read followed by the playing of TAPS. Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand guard. The candle will remain lit for 24 hours.
9:43 a.m.
Wreath Laying and Moment of Silence – April 16 Memorial
11:27 p.m.
Cadet Guard – April 16 Memorial
Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand guard at the April 16 Memorial for 32 minutes.
11:59 p.m.
Extinguishing of Ceremonial Candle – April 16 Memorial
The candle will be extinguished and the light will be carried back into Burruss Hall, representing Virginia Tech’s commitment to never forget.
Check back for updates including a list of Remembrance Events hosted by Virginia Tech Alumni Chapters.
Virginia Tech alumni chapter events
- When: Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Denver South High School , 1700 E. Louisiana Ave ., Denver, CO 80210
- Register online.
- Additional details: The Denver Hokies will remember the 32 Virginia Tech students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. Gather at Denver South High School parking lot, in front of the main building entrance, located across from the Southeast corner of Washington Park. Family and friends are all invited. The chapter will set up a tailgate and provide an assortment of catered sandwiches and veggies. Leading up to the event we’ll send out a potluck sign up to round out the buffet. A group picture will kick off the event at 11 a.m. Lunch will be ready and waiting after the walk/run. If you have questions, email Chapter President Mark Hojegian at Mark@DenverHomeLifestyles.com.