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Jason from Virginia Beach, VA said:
Department of Civil Engineering, Class of 1998

Tobin from King George, VA said:
These men made tough decisions with what information they had available to them.

Lynn from Kingsport, TN said:
We could not have had any better leadership than these two !!

Dennis from Rocky Mt, VA said:
dr stegar is shown his humanity in this & the marvo situation beginning of academic year. he is to be admired.

Scott from Richmond, WI said:
Be strong. We are so pround of the leadership and guidance you have exhibited during this troubling time.

Sammy from Roanoke, VA said:
I fully support President Stege and Chief Flinchum!

Tim from Bluefield, VA said:
I have worked with several VT officers before in my role as a volunteer paramedic assisting VTRS covering football games. They are as professional as they come. I fully support their actions, as well as the actions of President Steger. Ut Prosim.

Elizabeth from Christiansburg, VA said:
I strongly believe that President Steger and Cheif Flinchum did the best they could with the information available, and wish that the criticism would end!

Scott from Richlands, VA said:
Lest We Forget - 04.16.2007

Kevin from Christiansburg, VA said:
I am 100% behind the Virginia Tech President and Police Chief. They have been so strong in the darkest of times. We Are Virginia Tech!

Craig from NAPERVILLE, IL said:
Hang in there guys. You have made us proud. There are no two people in the world I would rather have at the VT helm. This Hokie stands beside you.

Billy from Reston, VA said:
God Bless VT, both Steger and Flinchum acted in the most professional way possible given the circumstances. Hokies Unite

Vanessa from Charlottesville, VA said:
The media has done a great disservice to these two fine men. May God bless each one of us, may this horrific tragedy never be forgotten but always inspire us to live lives worthy of the 32 incredible Hokies lost that dark day.

Larry from Greensboro, NC said:
I know there will be security improvements made at VT as well as thruout the country as a result. I would like security locks installed on all classroom doors.

Bambi from Glen Allen, VA said:
I'm proud, and stand behind the quick decisions these wonderful men of VA Tech had to make. Don't let us down - they need our support!

William from Escondido, CA said:
No one wanted this to happen.

Jeffrey from Chesapeake, VA said:
Class of '96

Matt from Chapel Hill, NC said:
A thorough investigation needs to be done, of course. But there is no sign of negligence right now to warrant the press's ridiculous witch hunts.

Michael from Richmond, VA said:
Great public servants of the Commonwealth thrust into a nightmare which they handled in a exemplary manner. I want them in place for the long healing process. Thanks

Chuck from Wilmington, NC said:
I support a crazy gook's right to shoot as mnay people as he wants as the Va Tech administration gets caught napping with their npants around their knees.

Sean from Southern Pines, NC said:
I think you guys handled tough situation as well as could be done based on information you had! Thanks! Sean O'LearyVT '84

Samir from Pittsburgh, PA said:
I fully stand behind the decisions President Steger and Chief Flinchum made in regards to the events of 4-16-2007.

Ashley from Blacksburg, VA said:
Hokies United. Its really that simple.

Robert from Bassett, VA said:
Stand together and support OUR hokies! These are good men.

Steve from Oak Ridge, NJ said:
WE support you!! Keep VT strong. Thank you for your excellent leadership in this time of crisis. Steve Moskal, CPA Acctg '93

Chris from Blacksburg, VA said:
The large majority of students and alumni are in full support of President Steger and Police Chief Flinchum....follow their lead and support them to. Proud to be a Hokie, Chris

Jeff from Chestefield, MO said:
One thing is sure is that in 20-20 hindsight things might have been done differently. You didn't have the luxury of 20-20 hindsight and I support you.

Robert from Savannah, GA said:
The full review in the only responsible course, not to place blame, but to learn lessons to better deal with incidents in the future.

Bob from Raleigh, NC said:
President Steger - the Hokie nation loves and supports you!!!

Andrew from Keeling, VA said:
Charlie Steger and Chief Finchum acted correctly based on the information they had at the time. What more can we ask? For these reasons, they have my unconditional support.

Alex from Fairfax, VA said:
You both have my full support as the Hokie family moves forward from this tragedy.

Charles from Reston, VA said:
Bless you both during this tough time...always remember "we are Virginia Tech".

James from San Antonio, TX said:
I stand firmly behind Dr. Steger, Chief Flinchum and the rest of the administration.

Daniel from Reston, VA said:
The administration and police handle the situation according to the protocols they had in place. They could not have handled this any better.

Melissa from Herndon, VA said:
You are our leaders...don't bow to criticism or blame. You did all you could, 1 man and a poor mental health system is to blame. We need you both to lead us through this! We will prevail, we are VA Tech! Melissa, class of 1990

Stephen from Radford, VA said:
I fully support the actions of President Steger and Chief Flinchum.

Evan from Reston, VA said:
As a member of the media, I am appalled at the treatment both President Steger and Chief Flinchum have received. Ut Prosim.

Eric from Virginia Beach, VA said:
God bless the hokies.

ED from Spartanburg, SC said:
YOU have my complete support and confidence. Ed

Eric from Fairfax, VA said:
There is no manual or 'How to...' book for people to pick up when a tragedy of this magnitude occurs. Pres. Steger and Chief Flinchum should be and I believe will be the primary caretakers of Hokie Nation for a long time to come!

Christian from Stockton, NJ said:
Thank you for leading our school through these trying times!

Cary from Richmond, VA said:
Great job guys! Hang in there, we'll all get through this together.

Shannon from Fairfax, VA said:
Full Hokie Support!

Russ from Virginia Beach, VA said:
Life doesn't exist in a vacuum. I'm a Hoo who supports the Hokies!

Ryan from Acworth, GA said:
Although I, myself, am not an alumni, my father is. All my life I've been brought up a Hokie and I will continue to be one no matter where I go in life. I soon hope to transfer to VT and this recent tragedy will in no way sway my decision.

Ron from Waynesboro, VA said:
May God continue to provide guidance to all those who have to make the difficult decisions as Virginia Tech moves forward.

Jerry from Herndon, VA said:
Thanks to you both!!!

R Clay from Richmond, VA said:
I support Dr. Charles Steger and Wendell Flinchum, and I want them to continue to serve Virginia Tech. R Clay McCaskey BSCE 1970 Viginia Tech

Susan from Virginia Beach, VA said:
Pres. Steger has provided steady and solid leadership to all of us during this nightmare of only a few days. Chief Flinchum, and his staff, are to be hailed as HEROS. It was a truly impossible situation that no one could have predicted.

Steve from Germantown, MD said:
It is very easy to say what someone should have done in any given circumstance - AFTER that circumstance has run its course.

Paul from Oak Hill, VA said:
It easy to look back and say we could have done this or could have done that but I have one person to blame and that is Cho. Pres Steger and Chief Flinchum did a great job that day and took actions they saw fit at the time WE ARE VIRGINIA TECH

Kevin from Midlothian, VA said:
While in hindsight other decisions may have proved to yield a better result, with the knowledge given at that time they made a perfectly legitimate decision behind which I stand as a current Virginia Tech student and soon to be graduate.

Hunter from Blacksburg, VA said:
These individuals are nothing but class. They represent this family better than anyone else could. I stand by their decisions and know they did all that they could. These are not people to blame but rather ones that are also hurt in this tragedy.

Robert from Arlington, VA said:
Please don't allow the ratings hungry media to distort the truth. These two gentlemen make me extremely proud to be a hokie and I hope that both will be allowed continue to serve the University for many years to come.

Gordon from Pompano Beach, FL said:
I am outraged by the ongoing reporting which is trying to cast blame on the administration and police department. I believe they have handled everything regarding this tragedy beyond reproach.

Elisa from Ashburn, VA said:
I would like to reaffirm the above statement. I love our school and am very proud of the way these gentlemen handled such adversity. Dr. Steger deserves all of our support as well as Mr. Flinchum.

Stan from Haymarket, VA said:
Please don't the skewing of the US Press further taint the image of our University and its leaders.

Tim from Atlanta, GA said:
I thank you for your leadership and dedication during this time of crisis. As hard as it has been to deal with all of the events of this week, I can't imagine being in your shoes, dealing with this tragedy. God bless you and Go Hokies!

Matthew from BROOMFIELD, CO said:
Please don't let the media and the tainted public opinion it creates act as judge and jury when evaluating Dr. Steger and Chief Flinchum in this matter. They're both fine representatives of their community and the state they represent.

Rick from Salisbury, MD said:
GO HOKIES! God Bless all effected by this tragedy.

Travis from Blacksburg, VA said:
The university did its best during that time, and what the man did would have happened no matter what. I am sure both have to live with what they did and losing there job will not help Va Tech at all in this situation. We will learn and grow from this

Ronald from Chesapeake, VA said:
The work they performed under circumstances that are equvallent to a battlefied. These gentlemen performed beyond reproach Given the decision they made deserve Kudos to all involved. Thank you for protecting my son.

Laura from Pulaski, VA said:
I appreciate all that you did for the students and staff that day. Thank you for all you have done and are trying to do.

Brandon from Midlothian, VA said:
I whole heartedly support the leadership of President Stefer and Chief Flinchum. They are great ambassadors for the Hokie Nation!! Go Hokies!!!

Ryan from Washington, DC, DC said:
We stand together as one. We are Virginia Tech.

Brandon from Blacksburg, VA said:
We know Dr. Steger and Chief Flinchum have done everything possible for the VT family. They have our best interests at heart and we know their hearts are breaking while they stand tall and brave in front of the cameras. God Bless you both.

Eric from Falls Church, VA said:
I was disgusted with the media's obsession to find someone to blame for this tragedy. I was proud of how President Steger and Chief Flinchum handled the situation with aplomb. We are lucky to have them representing our fine University.

Anthony from Virginia Beach, VA said:
It cannot be possible to find ANY FAULT whatsoever with the President, administration or law enforcement of Virginia Tech in the matter of April 16, 2007. Not a soul could have predicted how events would transpire that day.

Issam from Greenville, SC said:
If you truly know the campus and processes of going to class, then it would be obvious they did everything possible in that situation. The truth is in most situations we are not ready to deal with someone who is not afraid to die. Thanks.

Mark from Los Angeles, CA said:
I am very proud of the way Virginia Tech students and faculty have represented the university this week.

Jordan from Oak Grove, VA said:
Hindsight is 20/20. These men have done all they could for our great school and community.

Nathan from Charlotte, NC said:
Please don't let the press cause you additional pain. You have been a good leader for our university.

Stewart from Simpsonville, KY said:
We are...Virginia Tech!

David from Richmond, VA said:
Thank you for your service and dedication to VT and Blacksburg. You ARE where you belong.

Larry from Lafayette, VA said:
Go Hokies!

Joseph from Pulaski, VA said:
President Steger and Chief Flinchum should be given a chance to do their jobs rather than appease the press. No one could have predicted this tragedy and now its time to give them a chance to lead the University while continuing to keep all of us safe.

Trent from Winchester, VA said:
I am shocked and outraged that the media is going after the VT admin in wake of the tragedy on 4/16. Unfortunately, when we lack understanding as to how or why this event happened, the media goes after scapegoats. I support Steger and Flinchum completely.

Kristine from Concord, NC said:
I believe Dr. Stegger and Chief Flinchum did everything humanly possible to keep our students safe given the information they had at the time. Hindsight is 20/20. They have my full support.

Bill from Mechanicsville, VA said:
Econ VT'82 We support our people. Please do so yourself. You may want to look into better notification of mental health issues between state agencies, however.

Douglas from Simpsonville, SC said:
They did the best they could with the information they were given. Even though hindsight is 20/20, the media still manages to get everything wrong.

Sheryl from Virginiia Beach, VA said:
I am the parent and wife of an alumni of Virginia Tech. I strongly support Dr. Charles W. Steger and Wendell Flinchum

Amy from Waynesboro, VA said:
As a student at Virginia Tech, I understand how unreasonable it would have been to "lockdown" the campus in such a short period of time. I know that Dr. Stegar and Chief Flinchum had our best interests in mind. No one could have prevented this tragedy.

Jesse from Christiansburg, VA said:
100% behind these guys and their decision

Lynda from Vienna, VA said:
Two VT sons 98 & 03, daughter grad schl NOVA and youngest son is a Civil Engineering major,'07. Dr Steger lived his worst nightmare this week and he handled it beautifully. Thank you Dr Steger!

Justin from Spotsylvania, VA said:
I have been absolutely amazed by their ability to withstand all of the criticism throughout these tough times.

Adam from Blacksburg, VA said:
God Bless those who have fallen. We will prevail, with the help of Steger and our lovely police force.

Stephen from Frederick, MD said:
to expect other actions would be ludicrous. You can't lockdown a small city over a domestic violence. Neither can you lockdown a campus of 30+ thousand. Name another act in history where a domestic dispute lead to another shooting 2 hours later?

Brian from Norfolk, VA said:
Chief Flinchum and President Steger have my respect for their unflappable strength through this horrible tragedy.

Robert from Alexandria, VA said:
I support you 100% You are great assets to our fine university. Thank you.

Marc from Blacksburg, VA said:
We are Virginia Tech! We will prevail!

Ryan from Blacksburg/Portsmouth, VA said:
No words can describe this situation right now but know that I, as well as many other Hokies, do and will continue to support this administration.

Bryan from Washington, DC said:
I'm not actually from Washington DC, Washington -- I'm just from DC. But the idiot who designed this apparently forgot we exist. It's bad enough we don't have voting representation -- but to not be a ble to sign this peition??

Matt from Blacksburg, VA said:
Hokie Pride

Matthew from Blacksburg, VA said:
Hokie United

Laura from College Park, MD said:
Stay strong.

Kevin from McLean, VA said:
We are Virginia Tech - we are family - we are United - the media are outsiders and no one shall allow an outsider to insult, harm, or attack our family, the Hokie Nation!

Stephanie Moreland from Pasadena, CA said:
I fully support the actions of the Virginia Tech Faculty and Administration before and during this terrible tragedy.

Sandra from Roanoke, VA said:
BeengointoVTgames since1979 Leave these gentlemen alone.Campus was doing great before this happened and will again once the press goeshome.NBC chose to glorify the killer.We chose to remember the victimsVT will prevail.WE ARE Virginia Tech.Let's Go Hokies

Julia from Blacksburg, VA said:
There's no way they could have known. A double homicide is tragic but it doesn't mean that there is about to be a massacre. Shutting down campus would have been difficult and caused a lot of panic, and at the time, that didn't seem necessary.

Justin from Park City, UT said:
got my support

Chris from Blacksburg, VA said:
Nothing could have stopped the terrible events that took place on Monday, but these men did everything they could to keep Tech students safe. My thoughts and prayers go out to these two wonderful individuals.

Elisa from Chico, CA said:
V.Tech & the police did the best they could. It is unfair to condemn the actions of Dr. Steger & Mr. Flinchum. They were put in the middle of a sad & disturbing event that has left us all saddened. These men did their best in a time of extreme difficulty.

Josseph from Raleigh, NC said:
I hope there is a place in Hell (right next to Cho) reserved for Nancy Grace and her like for their brand of "journalism".

Mark from Douglassville, PA said:
I feel VT did the best they could do under horrible circumstances. In hindsight it is easy to say this or that could or should have been done. Unfortunately life is not that way. Stay strong we will get through this together.

William from Virginia Beach, VA said:
Just want to say thank you to president Steger and Chief Flinchum. We stand strong with you guys, and together we will make it through this

Robert from Waipahu, HI said:
I am very proud of you both for the way you have managed this horrific incident. Frankly I have no idea how you do it but I am thankful it you at the helm! God bless. Bob in Hawaii - '73

Brian from Arlington, VA said:
when a deranged killer is hell bent on doing something like he did there is nothing that can prevent it.

Tim from CHAPEL HILL, NC said:
I am extremely proud of the way that everyone at Virginia Tech handled this situation. I have a freshman daughter who lives on 3rd floor West AJ . She is proud to be a Hokie as was her grandfather and her mother along with myself. '79 Arch

Brett from Mechanicsville, VA said:
i stand behind the decisions of the university.... may GOD bless us.

Adam from Charleston, SC said:
my father was adjunct regimental class of 58, my grandad was asstiant comdant cornel robert turner...and i just plain grew up a hokie...

Kaitlin from Richmond, VA said:
We as the Hokies will stand together, and support each other no matter what. We will continue to show our Hokie Pride and practice Hokie Respect no matter how far the media goes to break us down.

Josh from Blacksburg, VA said:
There is nobody to blame.

Andrew from Blacksburg, VA said:
The news media has gone too far. These two fine men have represented our university very, very well given the circumstances and the events that have transpired. I SUPPORT PRESIDENT CHARLES STEGER and CHIEF WENDELL FLINCHUM.

Luke from Eastman, GA said:
My grandparents, parents, and my brother are all Hokies. I was a Hokie born and bred. Every true Hokie knows that President Steger and Chief Flinchum acted with our best interests at heart. Thank both of you for everything!

James from Minneapolis, MN said:
The blame falls on the shooter!!!!!!!!

Sean from Anthem, AZ said:
Hindsight is 20/20, Steger and Flinchum did the best that they could under the circumstances they found themselves under on monday.

Spencer from Oxford, OH said:
Dear Governor Kaine, Thank you sincerely for your support in this, our hour of need. Even in this tragedy, the Commonwealth can be proud of her leadership, and her children.

Jack from Radford, VA said:
Did what they had to be done at the Time , no reason for the News media to jump at anything they could make negative or what they wanted to print or say . This person was going to cause harm Monday morning no matter what .

John from Lawrenceville, GA said:
I support President Charles Steger and Chief Wendell Flinchum in the way they handled the tragic events of April 16, 2007. Don't scapegoat these two fine men.

Jennifer from West Orange, NJ said:
The media has been a disgrace during this time of sorrow. Both the search for someone to blame and the showing of the pictures and videos of the killer on the news programs is disgraceful. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Barbra from Roanoke, VA said:
This couldn't have been avoided. I pray you feel totally confident in that. I pray for your strength and wisdom. I pray you feel our love all around you and most importantly, God's great love. God will somehow use this to bring more people closer to him.

Reggie from Blacksburg, VA said:
They are Va. Tech

Bill from Lynchburg, VA said:
I am very proud of the way these two gentlemen have handled things throughout this tragedy.

David from Apex, NC said:
Dr Steger and Chief Flinchum, You both have been an insiration through this ordeal. Your strength and leadership are to be admired and I offer my humble thanks for everything you have done for the University. God Bless! WE ARE VIRGINIA TECH

Robert from Charlotte, NC said:
Thank you both for your great leadership during this time.

Brian from Roanoke, VA said:
I fully support the VT administration and all of the law enforcement and rescue workers who responded to the calls that erie Monday morning. Without their dedication this tragedy could have been much worse. GO HOKIES!

Matt from Norfolk, VA said:
These two gentlemen and their collective staffs are the embodiment of UT PROSIM. Thank you and God Bless.

Douglas from Mechanicsburg, PA said:
Go Hokies!

Shelley from Springfield, VA said:
There is no way Tech could be locked down and if ithad, this man would have found his way to kill all those he intended. He was on a mission,nothing could have stopped him. Things could have been worse had these individuals had not been there to help.

Tym from West Orange, NJ said:
I fully support the decisions made by President Steger and Chief Flinchum. I wish the media would spend more time focusing on the stories of heroism and the sadness ofthe victims, and less on creating a witch hunt when there is no coven.

Steve from Greensboro, NC said:
I cannot express the appreciation I have for these men. Thank God they were there to lead VT at this time.

Debra from Meadows Of Dan, VA said:
No one is to blame but the shooter. Until Monday, April 16, only an insane person could have imagined this worst case scenario to plan for. Our school, our state and our nation has been affected.

Mickey from Bridgewater, VA said:
I wish to voice my support for the administration at Virginia Tech.

Howard from Wilmington, DE said:
President Steger and the Chief did a great job during an exceptionally trying time. They kept their composure despite the great hurt that they were feeling. Great Hokies - both! GO HOKIES!

Jason from Radford, VA said:
A wonderful administration...couldn't be prouder of these guys.

Mike from Charlotte, NC said:
Thank you for your commitment to the VT community.

Kristen from Richmond, VA said:
I completely support both President Steger and Chief Flinchum.

Heather from Virginia Beach, VA said:
We are Virginia Tech!

Amy from Reston, VA said:
I have never been more proud to be a part of the Hokie Nation. The strength of our community provides hope in an otherwise dark period.

Daniel from Hopewell, NJ said:
God bless all these people. Cant imagine what theyve been through.

Steve from Richmond, VA said:
it should read "alumnus"... alumni is plural.

Roy from Tall Timbers, MD said:
also a parent of a current student

Sarah from Richmond, VA said:
Steve & Sarah Moore... class of 85.

Mike from Blue Ridge, VA said:
I am behind the university 100%

Kari from Durham, NC said:
They did everyting they could have done. No one could lock down 2600 acres in one or two hours. VT has been and will be again the safest campus!

Mandy from Virginia Beach, VA said:
We are all humans and will always react like them. There is only one person to blame in this situation. Thank you to all who made the best decisions possible to HELP those in need. I support you.

Latitia from Buchanan, VA said:
Once a Hokie, ALWAYS a Hokie. We currently have a son attending VT, majoring in Arch,who plans to continue on for a Master's in Arch at VT as well. VT is an outstanding Alma Mater & we will continue our support

Ronald from Abingdon, VA said:
The media always have answers after the fact. Our leaders at VT did the best they could do with the information at the time they had. I am in the class of 1963 and am very proud to be called a Hokie. Let those who judge be judged themselves.

Gordon from Arlington, VA said:
Second guessing is easy but when you are in the arena you make the best call you can. God Bless President Steger and Chief Flinchum.

Greg from Charlotte, NC said:
Never more proud to be a Hokie. We will prevail. We are Virginia Tech.

Jonathan from Annandale, VA said:
B.S. Computer Science, 1984

Bill from Orange Park, FL said:
All alumni stand behind you!

John from Virginia Beach, VA said:
I am a Hokie Parent

John from Richlands, VA said:
I 100% support President Steger and Chief Flinchum and their actions during the difficult time. Snap decisions had to be made on little information. I am proud to have them represent the Hokie Nation.

Dave from Niskayuna, NY said:
I believe that the Virginia Tech administration and police force responded appropriately based on the known threat at that time.

Stephen from Richmond, VA said:
These good people do not deserve the media's accusations

William from Roanoke, VA said:
I fully support the decisions made by the authorities on that fateful day.

Willam from Lynchburg, VA said:
I love all that V T REPRESENTS. so much strength in caring for each other.

Charles from Fairfax, VA said:
NO ONE in the world could have predicted these events. These men did their very best in a terrible situation. They need out support.

Edwin from Falls Church, VA said:
I have nothing but love and appreciation for both Steger and Flinchum. We've been hurt enough without turning on our own.

Mark from Earlysville, VA said:
I think this was an incredibly difficult situation with two complex crime scenes. My feelings are that President Steger and Chief Flinchum did an excellent job.

Maury from Lewisville, NC said:
I am proud to be a Hokie and the actions of these two men just reinforce that.

James from Arlington, VA said:
Dr Steger and Mr Flinchum have shown dignity and class during this ordeal. I fully support them as an alumnus of Virginia Tech and citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Mark from Virginia Beach, VA said:
In a very tough time, you made the decisions with the information that was available and I concur 100%.

Lisbeth from Burlington, VT said:
I attended Tech in 80's - didn't graduate from there but my heart is always in Blacksburg. Asking questions is fine, but don't hold them accountable for a lack of knowledge that they couldn't have had at the time. Let them grieve too!

Edward from Wilmington, NC said:
Lets Go Hokies!

Anthony from Virginia Beach, VA said:
It's a shame that tragedies have turned into media competitions to see who can sensationalize the event the most for the best ratings and frustrating that every time unexpected events occur the public expects some official to lose their job.

Timothy from Potomac Falls, VA said:
Agree wholeheartedly.

Bob from Winter Springs, FL said:
Thanks for everyting you've done for our wonderful Hokie Nation, during this horrible time.

Peter from Pearisburg, VA said:
It is not fair for anyone to critisize these people who have devoted their lives to the education and protection of our children. It is ease to be the coach setting on your couch at home and most of these coaches would have really made a mess of things.

Charles from Hagerstown, MD said:
God bless you all

Tony from Blacksburg, VA said:
I hope you fire both of them as soon as possible and allow Frank Beamer to step into the role of President and Brian Stinespring as the new chief of police for VT.

Chris from Brevard, NC said:
These individual did the best job they could under the circumstances...too easy to throw stones after the fact.

Jordan from Blacksburg, VA said:
I live and own an engineering firm in Blacksburg. I have followed events closely this week and I believe both the administration and the police force acted properly and prudently in light of the events of that morning.

Jerry from Lanexa, VA said:
In hindsight, it must look pretty simple. Unfortunately our VT leaders did not enjoy that advantage. They cannot be faulted for not anticipating the unimaginable. I support them 100%. Let's Go Hokies!

George from Richmond, VA said:
No one could have anticiapted what happened on Monday. NO ONE!!!! These two men and everyone up there did an amazing job relaying all the informationthey had. Please give them a break.

Stephane from Dumfries, VA said:
I fully support Dr Charles Steger and Wendell Flinchum and the decisions they made on this tragic monday.

Forest from Reston, VA said:
I also have a younger sister who is currently attending Virginia Tech.

Rachel from Sterling, VA said:
Go Hokies!!!

Adam from Roanoke, VA said:
HOKIES United!!

Shawn from Baltimore, MD said:
I stand behind the outstanding leaders of this fine institution and hope that they can find the personal strength and resolve from their fellow Hokie family members.

Andrew from Seymour, CT said:
I SUPPORT PRESIDENT STEGER AND CHIEF FLINCHUM!

Jerry from Fairfield, VA said:
Given this horrible and unpredictable event I feel as if Dr. Steger, Wendell Flinchum, and the entire VT administration took appropiate action in their handling of this sad and unforseen tragedy.

Roy from Fayetteville, NC said:
These are honorable men and deserve our support, not blame. No one could have forseen this terrible tragedy.

Matt from Charlottesville, VA said:
I want to thank the Virginia Tech President and Police for their hard work during this terrible tragedy. The media has to sensationalize everything and spin stories when it is really a time about mourning the losses.

Susan from Mechanicsville, VA said:
I am so proud to be a Hokie. Evil can not be stopped -- if it could, we would have no murder, rape, child abuse, animal abuse, assult, etc. I am proud of my school more so than I have ever been. We will prevail! We are Virginia Tech.

Luz from Locust Grove, VA said:
Given the limitations imposed by Privacy and Protection Laws, Pres.Steger & Chief Flinchum acted quickly and prudently to this terrible tragedy. I salute their levelheadedness. God Bless you all.

Wyatt from Atlanta, GA said:
Go Hokies!

Scott from Wilmington, NC said:
We fully stand behind you. We are Virginia Tech.

Paul from Alexandria, VA said:
Handled the situation as well as anyone in their position could have.

James from Alexandria, VA said:
Dr. Steger and Chief Flinchum, The courage and strength you've shown over the past week have been tremendous. Thank you for all that you have done and all that you will do for the Tech Community.

William from Farmville, VA said:
These two gentlemen exhibited leadership during a difficult time. Using the team they put together I believe they did what they thought was best at the time and I appreciate their efforts. I have a daughter on campus

Matt from Richmond, VA said:
Support the VT leaders, support VT.

Nancy from Poquoson, VA said:
The best decision was made with the information they had at the time.

Randi from Fairfax, VA said:
The President of VT and the Police did an outstanding job in a horrific situation, the criticism is unwarranted and the media should be ashamed.

Peter from Burke, VA said:
Media go home.

Jennifer from Point Pleasant, NJ said:
Let these people heal! Stop using pain and suffering for ratings!

Sean from Huntington, WV said:
heard you on the Opie and Anthony show. We support you fight against the media!

Bryan from Arlington, VA said:
Keep looking for your story and not caring about people, you talking head asses.

Doug from Edison, NJ said:
I find it horrible how the media is sensationalizing this story.

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