A small piece of heaven

As a Virginia Tech graduate, from the Engineering Science and Mechanics department (Norris Hall), I feel very saddened by the events on my birthday. Yes, that's right. April 16th also happens to be my birthday. Every time my birthday comes around, I will always remember Virginia Tech. But I won't remember it the way that a 23 year old deranged kid wanted us to remember. No, I choose to remember VT as a peaceful, beautiful place, nestled in the mountains near the New River. A place where people can come from all walks of life and all nations to learn, grow and expand in peace and harmony. I choose to remember the water falls nearby, the peaceful quiet town, and the place that gave me a chance for opportunities and growth in life. I choose to gratefully and thankfully remember the faculty and staff in the ESM department at Norris hall and the place that Blacksburg really is. A small piece of heaven.