    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [April 15, 2008]
    [Page 503]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Anniversary of the Virginia Tech Shootings in
    Blacksburg, Virginia
    April 15, 2008

        April 16, 2007, brought the deadliest day of violence on a college
    campus in our Nation's history. The horrific crimes committed at
    Virginia Tech University filled our souls with sadness. One year later,
    we remember the victims murdered and wounded that day.
        We join our fellow Americans in praying for the families and friends
    whose hearts ache for their lost loved ones. We continue to be amazed by
    the extraordinary Hokie spirit and inspired by the survivors of this
    tragedy. Students, teachers, and alumni have overcome evil with good by
    supporting each other with love and compassion. We are humbled by their
    resilience and confident in the university's bright future.
        We pray that God will continue to comfort and heal the people of the
    Virginia Tech community.