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