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T-Shirt from Alumni Relations at Northern Illinois University
Red t-shirt reading "Hokies for Huskies" in black and white on front, with white U.S. Cellular and Williams Electrical logos on back. Size: Adult XL. -
Sweatshirts from NIU Student Memorial Ceremony Planning (Convocation Center)
Sweatshirt with zip-up collar and Huskies logo over black ribbon emblem on chest reading, "Forward Together Forward" in black, red & white. One of the sweatshirts is dark gray, and the other is yellow. Size: (Dark Gray) 4XL; (Yellow) Large. -
Quilt from Project Hokie Hope
Black cloth quilt with nine patches. Center patch has a heart in black, red and white, and the surrounding eight patches have various Virginia Tech logos in Maroon, orange and white. Note sewn on back of quilt from Angelina Kendra. Letter included from Angelina Kendra with message of support and explanation of the project/quilt. Size: 42" tall by 42" wide. -
T-Shirt from NIU Student Memorial Ceremony Planning (Convocation Center)
Red T-shirt with Huskies logo over black ribbon reading, "Forward, Together Forward : 2.24.08" on right side of chest. Back of shirt has a quote from President Peters reading, "2.14.08 : 'We are by no means [...]" Size: 5XL. -
Miniature Football Helmet, T-Shirt, and Other Artifacts from NIU Athletics
All of the following items were on display at the 2/14 Memorial Center in the Holmes Student Center: (1) Small, black football helmet with Huskies logos on both sides and two stickers on back, one of an American flag, the other reading "Forward Together Forward." Size: 4.75" wide by 4.75" tall by 6.5" deep. (2) White T-shirt with three huskie dogs on front reading in black and red, "Leaders of the Pack." Back of shirt reads, also in black and red, "Forward Together Forward" with two paw prints. Size: Small. (3) Yordon Center media pass with picture of Huskies football helmet being held up by player. Pass is attached to black strap for hanging around neck. Front reads, "YC: Yordon Center: September 20, 2008," with [Sycamores logo] VS. [Huskies logo]. Back has regulations for using pass. Size: 3" wide by 5.5" tall. (4) Yordon Center parking permit. Front reads "2008 Huskie Football Parking: Y: Yordon Center: Pass #: 0042" with a Huskie Athletic Scholarship Fund logo at bottom. Back has stadium layout and parking information. Size: 3.75" wide by 9.25" tall. (5) Red and white sign that was on display with the items at the 2/14 Memorial Center. Size: 3" tall by 7" wide. -
Baseball Jersey from the Chicago White Sox
White-with-black-pinstripe jersey with White Sox logo and "08" on front and "NIU: 08" on back. Jersey was given to President Peters at U.S. Cellular Field season opener, April 7, 2008. Jersey was on display in the 2/14 Memorial Center in the Holmes Student Center. Size: XL. -
Quilt Square from Pam Smith in Sycamore, Illinois
Black quilt square with black, red and white patters interlaced. There are four small squares with Huskies logos over black ribbons, and the center small square has a Crying Huskies logo reading, "We Will Always Remember...2/14/2008." There are four red paw prints stitched at the corners and the border reads in black-on-black, "Forward Together: Never Forget." The back of the quilt square has a note explaining the quilt with the message, "Made for John Peters." Quilt square was on display in the 2/14 Memorial Center in the Holmes Student Center. Size: 16" tall by 16" wide. -
T-Shirt from NIU Day of Reflection (Two-Year Anniversary)
White t-shirt with picture of dance steps in black, blue, pink, white and yellow. Shoe-prints are black with white huskie paws at heels. Reads: ...in memory of those lost on February 14, 2008: niu remembers: dance-a-thon 2010. Campus Activities Board Logo at Bottom. Size: Small. -
Blanket from University Ministry at Dominican University
White fleece blanket with blue and black border reading in blue: Embracing all in prayer...from Dominican University: River Forest, Illinois. Card included with picture of building on front and various messages, prayers and signatures inside. Main message in card reads: To the NIU Senate & Executive Board: Dominican University is thinking of you & here for you at this time: Please accept our condolences & support: Warm Regards: Meg Hoppe, DU SGA President. Size: (Blanket) 29" tall by 34.5" long; (Card) 5" tall by 7" wide. -
T-Shirt from EMIY (Encourage Me I'm Young)
Red T-shirt reading on front in white: EMIY: Encourage Me I'm Young. Back reads in white: "Encourage Me I'm Young": Have you ever considered [...]. Letter included addressed to Stephanie Miller, Student Affairs, from Calvin T. Mann, Founder of EMIY. Messages of support written on the envelope and letter as well. Size: (T-Shirt) 2XL; (Letter) 8.5" wide by 11" tall.