February 14, 2008 Memorial

Items

• 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.
• Banners from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  Banner #1: Large white vinyl banner reading in blue: Our Deepest Condolences [U of I logo]: ILLINOIS: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: UI [heart] NIU. Top left corner reads in red: NIU: Northern Illinois University. Various prayers, messages of support, drawings and signatures. Large message in blue: Please please don't blame videogames or TV (There is a multiplicity of factors at play) - Aziz. Note referring to Daniel Parmenter: This is to my brother who lost his Pike brother: RIP Dan: - Lynn Griffin. Many other languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit, Spanish, Czech, Turkish, Greek, Latin and perhaps more. Size: 48.5" tall by 96.5" long. Banner #2: Large white vinyl banner reading in blue: Our Deepest Condolences [U of I logo]: ILLINOIS: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: UI [heart] NIU. Top left corner reads in red: NIU: Northern Illinois University. Various prayers, messages of support, drawings and signatures. Two messages to Catalina from 'Tanya' and 'Miztli'. Size: 48.5" tall by 96.5" long.
• Poster from Virginia Tech
  White poster composed of four smaller posterboards reading "NIU" at center in block lettering. Various messages of support, prayers and signatures. Some artwork. Note: One messages specifically mentions Daniel Parmenter. Size: 44" by 56".
• Poster from Richard J. Daley College
  Large poster-sized booklet/card of condolence notes reading "Remembering NIU Victims" with photos of each of the victims on front. Inside are various condolence notes, huskie dogs and signatures. Back has seal of Richard J. Daley College reading: Condolences from: The Students & Staff from Richard J. Daley. Note: Student named Yasmine Sanchez mentions having known victim "Cathy" - likely Catalina Garcia. Size: 14" by 22".
• Photograph from Campus Memorials
  Photograph of Daniel Parmenter with male and female friends. Photograph is in a 4" by 6" black frame with a piece of paper underneath with visible text in pink reading: RIP DAN RIP. Size: (photo) 4" by 5.375".
• Posters from Virginia Tech
  Posters of orange posterboard on large whiteboards in black frames. Main board message signed: Friends of Northern Illinois University at Virginia Tech. Several signatures and messages of support on each board. One messages mentions each of the five victims by name. Quantity:2. Size: (orange boards) 22" by 28"; (white boards) 33" by 39".
• Daniel's Golfing Disc from Campus Memorials
  Red, yellow and orange spiral golfing disc with cross drawn in black. Inscription reads in black: To Daniel Parmenter & Family: I join in your sorrow: Yet have hope for tomorrow: Peace: Dan "Disc Golfing Man". Size: 8.75" diameter.
• Daniel's Ornament from Campus Memorials
  Heart-shaped ornament covered with red glitter. Inscription reads "Daniel" on both sides in black marker. (Red fabric ribbon to hang from tree is missing.) Size: 8" long.
• Daniel's Teddy Bear from Campus Memorials
  Dark brown teddy bear with red nose and red and white sweater with three white hearts on it. Tag still in ear. Inscription: We'll Miss You Daniel Parmenter: Cathedra of Praise. Size: 7" tall.