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Break From Gaming (Virginia Tech Shootings)

by Kezins

I just wanted to take a second and ask all of our faithful readers to take a quick break from gaming and think about the 32+ individuals who were murdered today in Blacksburg, Virginia. Some of you know that one of my jobs is working for the Virginia Tech Police Department. It’s been a very sad day here. I was going to add some more game related articles this evening, but I just do not feel like it right now. Please keep the victims in your thoughts. Our entire community here is also hurting deeply and this is a tragedy that none of us can really even understand.

Thanks everyone and I’m sorry to post a non-game article here, but it’s the only news that has affected me today.

–Kezins

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Posted in General on April 16th, 2007

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7 Responses to “Break From Gaming (Virginia Tech Shootings)”

  1. BB Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 5:57 pm

    My condolences to all of those who were effected by this tragedy. Today really is a dark day in American history and unfortunately, this is going to be another one of those things that will not be forgotten for a very long time.

  2. Thr3e2wenty8 Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 6:25 pm

    Just ANOTHER crazy fools actions which will be blamed on Video game and movie violence. Can’t a crazy fool just be crazy?

    My thoughts are will those lost today.

  3. Kezins Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 7:30 pm

    well actually many people have already started to blame this on video game violence. I just don’t know what to say. 2 of my friends I have now found out are dead.. one was just a casual friend i talked to from time to time.. one was a close friend. this day has really grounded me and i just don’t know what to say.

  4. somewhat Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 9:28 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times. The loss of a close friend just makes it harder, and I can relate on that level. I just hope you can soldier through these darker moments in life to once again see the goodness in life.

  5. BB Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 10:05 pm

    @somewhat: Amen brother

  6. Kezins Says:
    April 16th, 2007 at 11:35 pm

    thanks Shane I appreciate it. You know everything still seems surreal like it never happened, but i think i am seeing some goodness in this. I am noticing some great things about life that I just didn’t see before.

  7. Rod Says:
    April 17th, 2007 at 1:26 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hokienation and especially the victims and their families. My brother is an alum, so I’ve always kind of rooted for them and been a fan. God bless you all.

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