We're constantly emboldened to neVer forgeT 32
Our pain and resilience at once shining through
It's not just on an anniversary we remember
We think of them walking past the memorial in December
An event that pierced our community's heart
It could have broken our spirits or torn us apart
A tragedy like this so challenging to brace
Though most of us weren't here when the tragedy took place
I wish, beyond words, it had all been a bad dream
Or a movie where I could coldly call it a sad scene
In the day aftermath, Tech put on a brave face
Hokies leaned on each other void of gender, age, or race
We still lean, we still learn, we still laugh, we still love
For the victims who can't. Who represent us above
"We will prevail," "neVer forgeT," these aren't weightless words that we say
It's a part of who we are...It's always been the Hokie Way