February 14, 2008 Memorial

Items

• Poster from Littlejohn Elementary School
  White paper poster reading in black and red: Bienvenidos devuelta a NIU. Five paws drawn in top-left with each victim's name beside each paw. Huskie logos (2) in black. Reads at bottom: Welcome Back NIU!: From Mrs. Stears' 2nd Graders at Littlejohn Elementary School: DeKalb, IL. Various messages and signatures from students. Some English and Spanish. Size: 45" by 36".
• Banners from Kishwaukee College
  Banner (1) Large multi-colored laminated banner reading: Hope: Love: Unity: Support.: To [NIU Huskies logo] from [KC logo] Kishwaukee College. Also has black and white 2" by 3" photographs of each victim. Various messages, prayers, drawings and signatures from students. Size: 75" by 24". Banner (2) Large white laminated banner reading in red and black: NIU: United with you in Peace: Your brothers and sisters from Kishwaukee College: To [NIU logo with ribbon] from [KC logo] Kishwaukee College. Various messages and signatures from students and a poem referencing the shooter by Nicole Theissing. Various drawings as well. Specific messages to Daniel Parmenter, Catalina Garcia and Ryanne Mace. Other languages: Hebrew, Latin and perhaps more. Reference to geology: "Mente et Malleo" (which is Latin for "with mind and hammer") next to a stick-figure with a rock-hammer. Size: 71" by 24".
• Banner from Western Illinois University
  Large white vinyl banner with purple WIU logo in bottom right corner and reading in purple: Sympathy and Support to Northern Illinois University. Also reads in black: Remembering Daniel Parmenter, Catalina Garcia, Ryanne Mace, Julianna Gehant and Gayle Dubowski: February 14, 2008. Various messages, drawings and signatures in black, red and purple. Print of two large ribbons (one black, one purple and yellow) and an NIU Huskies logo. Note to Daniel Parmenter: Rest in Peace Dan - You're a true hero!: RIP Dan - You meant so much to friends of mine: RIP Dan - You are always in my heart!...and more. Various languages: Greek, Chinese, Spanish and perhaps more. Letter included with banner signed by Sam Pfister - Student Government Association President. Size: 144" long by 48" tall.
• Banner from University of Toledo
  Large white paper banner with black and white print of two hands clasped together. Reads in white and red: With Heavy Hearts and Spirits: UT Offers Condolences to Northern Illinois University. Also reads in black: We Stand With you: UT Supports NIU. Print of red and black NIU logo and blue and yellow UT logo. Various messages, prayers and signatures. One message is from a Virginia Tech student, and one is a poem. Size: 42.5" by 110.5".
• Banner from Columbine High School
  Large white vinyl banner with navy blue border and gold rings for hanging. Various signatures, messages of support and drawings in blue. Banner's main graphic in center is a black ribbon with red and black Huskies logo and blue and gray Columbine Rebels logo. Left side reads in blue and gray: Columbine High School. Right side reads in red and black: Northern Illinois University. Bottom reads in black: You'll always have a special place in our hearts. Size: 47.5" by 120".
• Poster from The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
  Beige paper poster reading in black and red: Express Yourself: Thoughts, Feelings, Comments??: Let them out here: Show your Huskie pride. Various messages, signatures and other contributions (cards, stories) from other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Centers. Size: 30" by 30".
• Poster from Anime Association of NIU
  White foam posterboard reading in black and red: Anime Association of NIU. Messages of remembrance and support to NIU and Cole Hall. Also a poem to students reading: We are huskies [...]. Many drawings (anime-oriented) as well. Posterboard has two flaps to keep propped up as a sign. Some Japanese. Size: 24" by 36".
• Poster from Virginia Tech
  White poster reading in red with glitter: Hokie Hugs for Huskies. Letter cutouts in red, black and orange reading "VT [heart] NIU" vertically on both sides. Cutouts of both NIU and VT logos. Main feature in center is a giant heart made up of smaller red, orange and black hearts that have been glued on. Each heart has a prayer or message on it. Photograph of the ten girls who made the poster. Size: 49.25" by 35.75".
• Poster from Lake Superior State University
  Poster-sized card reading "Today, we are all Huskies" with a huskie dog logo on black ribbon graphic. Inside are various condolence notes and signatures, and a message reading: Thinking of You... Size: 14" by 22".
• Poster from Theta Tau - Virginia Tech
  White poster reading "Hokies for Huskies: We Will Prevail" with a huskie dog logo drawn on. Signed: The Colony of Theta Tau. Many signatures and messages of support. Size: 22" by 28".