February 14, 2008 Memorial

Items

• 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.
• 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".
• 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".
• Ryanne's Ornament from Campus Memorials
  Heart-shaped ornament covered with red glitter. Inscription reads "Ryanne" on both sides in black marker. Red fabric ribbon attached to hang from tree. Size: 5.5" long.
• Ryanne's Cross from Campus Memorials
  Large white cross with "Ryanne Mace" painted in red on the horizontal beam. Below is a black and white picture of Ryanne reading "Ryanne Mace" on the bottom. Other items on cross include: (1) a purple and white ribbon; (2) a red and black ribbon with "Huskies Forever' in black; (3) an artificial red rose; (4) a red and white Mardi Gras necklace; (5) a silver fabric necklace with purple and silver beads and purple and silver Delta Psi Alpha logo reading "We will always love U. Your D-Psi Family - 9 D-Psi 8" on back; (6) two red hearts attached to black ribbon reading "I will remember Ryanne Mace"; and (7) a white headband with "Ryanne" on front and "NIU" on back in black and pink spray paint. Size: 34" long by 18" wide.
• T-Shirt from Campus Memorials
  White NIU T-shirt with Huskies logo in black and gray above NIU in red. Inscription in red marker on front of shirt: [Two large hearts drawn on sleeves]: Forever Huskies: [Three tears drawn under Huskie's eye]: ~Forward Together Forward~: ~Ellen San~: Jessica Cordero: Amanda Salazar. Inscription in red marker on back of shirt: In Loving Memory of Catalina, Dan, Ryanne, Gayle, Julianna: R.I.P.: 2-14-2008: The tears we shed are tears to remember...In strength [...] Jessica Cordero: Forward Together Forward. Together we will become stronger [...] Siempre en mi corazon ~Catalina G.~ [...] Amanda S.: Even though you guys are no longer with us [...] Ellen S. Size: Medium. Languages: Spanish and English.
• Candle from Campus Memorials
  Candle with message to Ryanne Mace. Inscription in red, black and white: R.I.P: In Loving Memory of Ryanne Mace: You Will Never Be Forgotten: Made w/Love by Tiffany Riffell. Glass has been blackened on the inside from burning. Wax is red - about 7" left. There is also a ribbon painted in red, black and white. Size: 8.25" high by 2.5" diameter.
• Candle from Campus Memorials
  Green candle in glass holder with gold bottom and butterfly on one side. Inscription: Ryanne Mace: ["Delta Psi Alpha" in Greek]: U'll Always Be in Our Hearts. Size : 3" high by 2" diameter.