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2nd May 2007

VT Students Grieve Online In Facebook

posted in EDU, Internet, News |

virginia_tech_grieving_online_facebook.jpgStudents on the Virginia Tech campus and abroad are turning to the internet to share stories and help with the grieving process.

The final number of deaths after the tragedy is at 33 and with everyone having friends at the school it sems, all should be connected.

There are over 200 groups on Facebook.com now in direct relation to the Virginia Tech tragedy with more growing. One of the groups has about 30,000 members showing just how much people can truly join together in an online community to help one another.

 

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