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.
- When: Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
- Where: Baldwin Park, New Broad and Jake streets, Orlando, FL 32814
- Registration: Register online
- Additional details: The chapter will gather to walk, remember, and honor those lost.
- When: Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
- Where: Bullfrog Valley Park, 400 Bullfrog Valley Road, Hummelstown, PA
- Registration: Register online by April 4.
- Additional details: Walk or run at your own pace. Parking is available on site. Dress appropriately for the weather and walking or running on a paved trail.
- When: Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St., Columbia, SC 29201
- Registration: Register online
- Additional details: Meet at the entrance of the park (south entrance). Afterwards participants will head to Bierkeller, which is walking distance from the park.
- When: Saturday, April 19 at 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Meet at The Larder, 89 Crystal Lake Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841
- Registration: Register online. RSVP by April 18.
- Additional details: The group will walk to the North Augusta Greeneway and have brunch at The Larder following the walk. Find more details on the Facebook event.
- When: Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, 3625 Potomac Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305
- Registration: Register online by April 10.
- Additional details: Meet at the Innovation Campus to remember the lives of the 32 students and faculty taken from us in 2007. This event is rain or shine, and all ages are welcome, as well as four-legged friends. The event will begin and end at the Innovation Campus with a run/walk down Potomac Avenue, connecting with the Mount Vernon Trail via the Potomac Yard Trail. The trail is fairly flat, with one small section that requiring stairs or a ramp. A map of the path will be provided in the confirmation email.
- When: Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m.
- Where: Cupid's Span, The Embarcadero and Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94117
- Registration: Register online
- Additional details: Run/walk/bike 3.2 miles in honor of those lost April 16, 2007. After the run, the chapter will gather nearby (Ferry Building, etc).
- When: Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: River's Bend Community, 12300 Hogans Alley, Chester, VA 23836
- Registration: Register online
- Additional details: Show your Virginia Tech pride and honor lost. Meet at the parking lot of the pool in the River's Bend Community in Chester. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m.