"How do you tell someone that has never been to Blacksburg that a Hokie is not a turkey, that it’s not really even a bird. A Hokie is a state of mind. It’s a sense of community. It’s a feeling of pride."
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We remember what happened 4 years ago when we lost 32 of our own. And we will never forget them. We are Virginia Tech. We are Hokies. And never have I been prouder to be one.