Tech shootings from a parent's view.

[Wilber]

Yesterday morning the wife and I are at work, same old, same old. Then about 9:00 we get a call from our son that he is in lock down in the hall bridge that seperates east and west AJ at Tech. He said that some one was shot on his floor, but he was OK. He didn't know much more than that. Sooooo, I figure that it's over and am relieved to know he's OK. Momma on the other hand goes into full alert, she jumps on the internet to try and find out what's happened. At first the info is just schetchy, I tell her not to worry he's OK and it's over. A little while later she see where they are reporting more shootings, which happened after we talked to our son. We can't get him on his cell phone, don't know what is happening and can't get good info. We hear the campus is locked down and the death toll has risen. Still can't get through on the cell phone. We then get a call from a friend of his from high school, she's in tears, she has talked to the other 3 boys that went to high school together that are at tech, but she can't get up with Matt. We tell her the last we heard he was Ok, that seemed to help a little. We find out there were shootings in the Eng. building, he's an Eng. major, which doesn't make us feel very comfortable at all. Finally get a call about 3:00 and he's OK. By this time the whole deal is unfolding on TV and we relize the magnatude of what has just happened. Then we start think of what the victims parents are going through. No call, No info, just panic.

I can't express in words what it feels like to not know. I can't even guess what it would feel like to endure that feeling for more than a couple hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the students at Va. Tech.

PS Just heard they have canceled class for the rest of the week and closed west AJ for the rest of the semester. Our boy is coming home, Yee Frickin' Haw.

[lipyanker]

glad to hear your family has made it through such a horrible event. dont forget to look into the counseling services that will be offered at that institution for your child and the rest of your family.

[bluerunner]

Yesterday morning the wife and I are at work, same old, same old. Then about 9:00 we get a call from our son that he is in lock down in the hall bridge that seperates east and west AJ at Tech. He said that some one was shot on his floor, but he was OK. He didn't know much more than that. Sooooo, I figure that it's over and am relieved to know he's OK. Momma on the other hand goes into full alert, she jumps on the internet to try and find out what's happened. At first the info is just schetchy, I tell her not to worry he's OK and it's over. A little while later she see where they are reporting more shootings, which happened after we talked to our son. We can't get him on his cell phone, don't know what is happening and can't get good info. We hear the campus is locked down and the death toll has risen. Still can't get through on the cell phone. We then get a call from a friend of his from high school, she's in tears, she has talked to the other 3 boys that went to high school together that are at tech, but she can't get up with Matt. We tell her the last we heard he was Ok, that seemed to help a little. We find out there were shootings in the Eng. building, he's an Eng. major, which doesn't make us feel very comfortable at all. Finally get a call about 3:00 and he's OK. By this time the whole deal is unfolding on TV and we relize the magnatude of what has just happened. Then we start think of what the victims parents are going through. No call, No info, just panic.

I can't express in words what it feels like to not know. I can't even guess what it would feel like to endure that feeling for more than a couple hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the students at Va. Tech.

PS Just heard they have canceled class for the rest of the week and closed west AJ for the rest of the semester. Our boy is coming home, Yee Frickin' Haw.

I felt so sorry for the people who couldn't get through onthe phones, the circuits were totally crammed and hardly anybody's phones were working. Glad he's ok Wilbur

[Dr. Bubba]

Glad to hear your boy is OK Wilbur!

[Wilber]

THANKS GUYS. Bluerunner, Are you hanging on campus or headed home?

PS Just talked to my son, he said the first shooting was 7 doors down the hall from his room. Just a little toooooo close for momma's comfort.

[bluerunner]

i haven't decided yet...i was at home over the weekend and i'm planning to go down to Clemson this weekend. I will probably hang around until friday

[Orest]

Glad to hear your son's are safe and sound.

And all the P&S family is doing OK.

[Wilber]

Bluerunner, if your momma is anything like Matt's momma, she sure could use a hug 'bout now.

[bluerunner]

yeah she has called me about every hour. However, I just got word that my professor for my online class is still holding his Live session tomorrow and i really need to attend that, and don't have high speed at home

[DORIGHT]

yeah she has called me about every hour. However, I just got word that my professor for my online class is still holding his Live session tomorrow and i really need to attend that, and don't have high speed at home

Thats totaly rediculous....what planet is he on !!!!!! Yes i know the show has to go on but come on man...how the hell are you guys and gals gonna be able to focus and retain anything with all that has happened over the last 48 hrs ??

I'm just glad all of the P@S users & their families are ok !!!

[bluerunner]

i think today might be even worse as the shock wears off and what has happened really sets in. It is for me.

[bumsrim]

As a Korean living in US, I APOLOGIZE to all the Americans in the world for the massacre at VT.

I am truly, deeply sorry. It's very difficult to describe my sorrow.

I would like to express my most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of the innocent lives.

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and friends.

May the God grand them peace and comfort.

[DORIGHT]

I honestly think it has nuthing to do with nationality, race, color or any thing like that but it takes a big heart and an open mind to offer such an apologie. The guy came unglued and it is by no means the faults of the koreans. I'm sure it will be appreciated by the families and people that are involved. j/m/o

[AL_N_VB]

wow Cliff...I just remembered that yur son attended VT.

Puts a lot of things in perspective and that we are in some way connected in this world.

I hope your family is well and gets over this tragedy and I will be praying for the rest of the families that are in sorrow.

[RuddeDogg]

Even begin to imagine what you went through and what you were thinking. I am glad for you and your family.

[rattler]

Glad your son is safe...and saying its a race thing is stupid...or a gun thing...and this could go on and on...remember the lives that were cut down before they even got started...who gets the blame for that...I keep hearing "wrong place,wrong time"...THEY WERE IN SCHOOL...I'm sorry...I'm just PISSED about the while thing...

[sand flea]

As a Korean living in US, I APOLOGIZE to all the Americans in the world for the massacre at VT.


Dude, Korea didn't kill those kids. Some deranged loser did. You don't need to apologize for something that wasn't your fault.

And Cliff, I'm glad to hear Matt is okay. I was actually a little freaked out last night when I remembered that he was in engineering at Tech. Glad to hear he's alright.

[Shooter]

Wilber, words cant express the fear that took over the parents hearts till they heard from the kids to know they were safe and I am greatfull your son is safe.

Bluerunner, get home and give your momma the hug she needs more than you will ever know, the class will wait. Right now she needs you more, I am sure she will worry till she can put her arms around her son to know you are safe. *Its a parent thing*

Bumsrim, your heart is in the right place but there is no need for you to APOLOGIZE to anyone, the best thing anyone can do right now is offer up prayers for the familes of the slain and injured.

Parents, do you know what is more important than talking to your kids? Listening to them.

[bluerunner]

Bluerunner, get home and give your momma the hug she needs more than you will ever know, the class will wait. Right now she needs you more, I am sure she will worry till she can put her arms around her son to know you are safe. *Its a parent thing*



heading home in the morning

[rattler]

Be well...and enjoy the HUG from MOMMA...so much loss from so little a person...:confused:

[Newsjeff]

Cliff, I am so glad to hear your boy is safe and sound.

Give that boy a hug for all of us, OK.

Rosemary's brother, James, is an engineering major at VT. We didn't hear from him until later in the day Monday. That was, indeed, a long wait.

Bluerunner, pickin' up a few flowers for momma might not be a bad idea. ;) Glad to hear you're headed home.

[Wilber]

Thanks Guys, Matt will be home Thursday at 1:00. Mom can't wait and to tell you the truth I will feel a whole lot better after I see him.

Pretty work Bluerunner.

As it turns out the first shooting was only 7 doors down the hall, that is way to close for comfort and it was Matt's RA who was shot trying to break up the argument. He says he's dealing with all this Ok, but I know it has to be chewing at him inside. He said he just wants to get away from campus and the media for a few days and let his brain rest. I promised him all his favorite foods and plenty of sleep time.

I really hope that as VT gets back into the swing of things all the students will find it a little easier to deal way this whole thing and the families of the victims will somehow find some peace. My waiting seemed like it would never end, their's never will.

[the rhondel]

As a parent,I can only imagine the horror your family was put through Monday.And I am so glad your son is safe....the R