Because Hokies Are Strong

This one day each year, the nation comes together to remember the loss of one college It brings pain and sorrow, but happy memories or those who died; family, friends, strangers The loss of 32 colleagues is heavy in our hearts, but still we manage to keep on going The lone 33 we might hate, despise, but we will learn to forgive over time Because that's what Hokies do; forgive, but never forget anyone or anything along the path to winning or losing They learn to stay strong, weeping and crying only in moments of need Because Hokies are strong We remember those who died, some saving others, some.... just in the wrong place A German teacher, a French instructor, a robotics professor, an aeronautical engineer, and environmentalist, and many students, with many dreams We may ask ourselves whys Why did it happen to my dad? Why did it happen to my daughter? Why did it happen to my friend? Why did it happen to this college? And most importantly, why did he do it? We'll forgive, but never forget Because that's what Hokies do; forgive, but never forget anyone or anything along the path to winning or losing They learn to stay strong, weeping and crying only in moments of need Because Hokies are strong Hokies are strong