On April 16th, 2007, a tragedy stuck the campus of Virginia Tech University. This tragedy became very personal when Austin Michelle Cloyd was identified as one of the victims. This album is intended as a monument to and a celebration of her life. Though just short of her 19th birthday, it is safe to say that Austin touched more lives than many of us will ever do in a normal lifespan. May she rest in peace, and the family find comfort in knowing that her memory will live on by the deeds she performed and the happiness she gave to others.
Date(s): April 30, 2007. Album by George Williams. 1 - 64 of 64 Total. 1752 Visits.
George, Thank you for putting up all these photos and articles. It is a wonderful tribute to Austin. - Jan Sparkman, Fri, 7 Dec 2007 8:52PM
Thanks for forwarding this information my way. - Larry Cloyd, Wed, 3 Oct 2007 4:23PM
George, this is wonderful tribute to an exceptional young lady. - DAVID R SIMMONS, Mon, 18 Jun 2007 2:19PM
Keep up the good work, Uncle George - Irma Divine, Thu, 3 May 2007 6:00PM
1 Lois, the proud grandmother, holds baby Austin.
2 A young Austin Cloyd
3 Austin Cloyd
4 In elementary school in Texas. "Not sure the grade, but a ..." View Comments...
5 High school graduation, 2006
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10 A warm January prompted a trip to Virginia Beach.
11 I found this picture on the web. The other person is only identified as Kumar. "Picture taken Fall semeste..." View Comments...
12 Austin and her best friend, Alyssa Katz
13 Austin & Daniel Perez Cueva. "Daniel was also killed at ..." View Comments...
14 Daniel Perez Cueva (left) and Austin (right)with other friends at Model UN conference in DC. "This picture was posted on..." View Comments...
15 L to R- Alyssa Katz, Austin and Megan Mirmelstein. "Taken while at Georgetown ..." View Comments...
16 Austin & Alyssa Katz aboard the metro in Washington DC.
17 Mourners line up as the casket of Austin Cloyd is taken to a waiting hearse after a funeral service at the Blacksburg Baptist Church in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday April 21, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
18 A smorgasboard of memories on display at the reception following the funeral.
19 A poster display to celebrate Austin's life.
20 More of the display.
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22 Entrance to the beautiful Virginia Tech campus.
23 The parade field at Virginia Tech where many memorials sprang up to show support for the survivors and to honor the dead.
24 The parade field drew large numbers. "Each white tent held a mem..." View Comments...
25 At the entrance to the parade field.
26 At this location, you could sign the large VT initials, leave flowers or light a candle to honor the fallen.
27 Every tree on the parade field was bound with a black ribbon with the school colors attached.
28 Colleges from around the state, as well as out of state, sent tributes to be displayed on campus.
29 The university created a circle of 32 stones, with the name of one of the deceased on each stone. This is Austin's stone. "Almost immediately various..." View Comments...
30 A closer view of Austin's stone.
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32 This was written by Bryan and included in the funeral program.
33 Another page from the funeral program.
34 The hymn that was sung by the congregation at the funeral.
35 A portion of an e-mail that Bryan sent to his students at Virginia Tech after the deaths of 33 students.
36 Quotations in the funeral program
37 Article from the Chicago Tribune
38 The home page of Appalachia Service Project after Austin's death.
39 Story from the Roanoke, Va. newspaper
40 This article appeared in People magazine.
41 TV station in Austin, Texas aired this story on the evening news, with a live interview with the teacher quoted.
42 continuation of story on Austin, Tx, TV station
43 This story from the Washington Post.
44 Continuation of Washington Post story.
45 June 17, 2007 Fredericksburg Free Lance Star newspaper. "Rest of the article appear..." View Comments...
46 Continuation of the June 17th article.
47 The next five postings are just a few of many condolences that appeared on the internet. "It would be impossible to ..." View Comments...
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53 On June 16, 2007 members of the Emergency Dept., DeWitt Army Hospital devoted a day of work to Habitat for Humanity in honor of Austin. "L to R: Capt. Pam DePatriz..." View Comments...
54 Dr. Nancy Briggs cuts insulation for hanging. "Dr. Briggs is the one who ..." View Comments...
55 George & Chis Carver measuring and cutting the insulation
56 Hanging the insulation.
57 Cpt. DiPatrizio & SFC Murretta.
58 AP wire article announces Tech's plan to serve in honor of slain students and faculty.
59 This AP Wire service article speaks for itself. It is a wonderful read. "Continuation of article is..." View Comments...
60 Continuation of previous article. "The picture, L t0 R: Bryan..." View Comments...
61 Blacksburg High School renames their holiday basketball tourney the Austin Cloyd Memorial Tournament
62 A great article on how Austin's legacy is being carried on by family and friends. "This article is continued ..." View Comments...
63 continuation of article
64 completion of article "The couple with Bryan & Re..." View Comments...
