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Photo gallery: 2010 Day of Remembrance

Candle lighting ceremony Candle lighting ceremony Candle lighting ceremony Candle lighting ceremony Candle lighting ceremony Candle lighting ceremony Runners passing Burruss Hall and the April 16 Memorial Runners departing the start line. Participants sign the 3.2 for 32 banner. Runners passing out balloons prior to the start line of the 3.2 Run. Runners pass out balloons prior to the start line of the 3.2 Run. Runners gather at the start line of the 3.2 Run. Runners along Duck Pond Runners at the Drillfield after finishing the 3.2 Run in Remembrance. Runners at the Drillfield after finishing the 3.2 Run in Remembrance. Provost Mark McNamee and President Charles W. Steger present two wreaths at the April 16 Memorial prior to the 3.2 Run in Remembrance. (From left) Karen DePauw, vice president and dean for the Graduate School; Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger; and Ed Spencer, vice president of student affairs, stand near the start line at the Alumni Mall prior to the 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance. Runners along Washington Street A dog stops for a drink. Runners in Lane Stadium. Runners pass through the tunnel in Lane Stadium. Runners pass through the tunnel in Lane Stadium. View of the April 16 Memorial View of the April 16 Memorial Haitian Ambassador Raymond Joseph cheers on the runners outside the Cranwell International Center. The HokieBird pays its respects at the April 16 Memorial. Runners gather at the end of the event for the group photo. Secretary of Administration Lisa Hicks-Thomas (left) and Governor Bob McDonnell pause as the Capitol Bell Tower rings in memory of the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy. A visitor to Squires Perspectives Gallery looks at the quilts and other fabrics on display. The Hahn Horticulture Garden was designated as a place for reflection. The Duck Pond Gazebo was designated as a place for reflection. Blood drive in Falls Church, Va. Jaan Holt, program director, Architecture, lights candles for each of the victims as their names are placed under glass holders. Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield Candlelight vigil on the Drillfield