2025 Schedule
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Midnight
Lighting of Ceremonial Candle — April 16 Memorial. Watch video
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.
Flags on all state and local buildings throughout the commonwealth will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on April 16.
9:43 a.m.
Wreath Laying and Moment of Silence – April 16 Memorial
Members of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad will assist President Sands and Dr. Laura Sands place wreaths at the 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.
Prior Events
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
A Tribute to Virginia Tech: Selections of Poetry from the April 16 Condolence Archives
Digital exhibit - Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives online. See the collection.
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.
Remembrance Service – War Memorial Chapel
- Seating will begin at 1:15 p.m.
- No recording equipment
