Dear Fraters,
I would like to thank the numerous fraters from all chapters that have expressed their condolences due to the shootings that happened on April 16, 2007 at Virginia Tech. I am fortunate to say that no Tekes were harmed in the incident; however, good friends have been lost.
The support that I have received from all levels of Tau Kappa Epsilon is overwhelming. I have truly never been more proud to wear the letters of TKE. The Fraters of Xi-Omega ask that you keep the families and friends of the victims in your prayers as we continue through this time in our collegiate lives. The hardest part is still to come as we continue to try and make sense of this horrific incident.
Yours in the Bond,
Bryce Simmons
Prytanis
Xi-Omega Chapter
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To the Fraters of the Xi- Omega Chapter,
No one can possibly understand what you and your school are going through and I don't try to pretend like I know. An event like that changes people. It changes how we act and our outlook on life. All or prayers and wishes go out to you as a chapter and to your entire student body there in Blacksburg.
YITB
Sigma Omicron #288
Frater Chris Morris
"Potter"
Middle Tennessee State University
To the Fraters of the Xi-Omega Chapter,
The members of the Pi-Lambda chapter sent our heartfelt condolences to your members and friends. Senseless events of violence like this should never happen and I hope that this event is never repeated. Your brothers across this nation share your pain and will contribute in anyway we can.
Yours in the Bond,
Matthew Maxson
Pi-Lambda 462
Chapter Hegemon
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
matthew.maxson@unlv.edu
Dear Fraters-Please accept condolences from the Epsilon Sigma chapter, University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond Oklahoma. You are all in our prayers.
Bobby Garrett
Epsilon Sigma 495
To the Fraters of the Xi-Omega Chapter,
Your brothers from from the Mu Chi chapter just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. As Fraters Maxson and Morris have already stated, this was a senseless tragedy; however, your chapter, and your campus will certainly persevere. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to contact us.
YITB,
Jason Lynch
Mu-Chi 201
Chapter Hegemon
University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
rjl5883@uncw.edu
Fraters of the Xi-Omega Chapter,
To echo the thoughts of Frater Morris from Middle Tennessee State U., there is no possible way that any of the rest of us can graspe the life-changing magnitude and overwhelming sense of "why?" that all of you are feeling as the innocent victims of this horrendous, wicked, and senseless tragedy. Life is a precious thing and one we are blessed with for a precious and cherished time on the planet - when that is abruptly ended or shattered, it shakes your soul to its very foundation. God Bless all of you and here it to you affirmation of your own lives, appreciation for every moment of every day you live from this moment forward. Your TKE brothers in Missouri and Kansas can't completely identify or immerse themselves in your paid, but we can pray that you all find healing, peace, strength, and an intensified love of life and each other as a result of this tragedy. May the Supreme Being of the universe protect and preserve you.
YITB,
Zach Ramsay, Province Advisor
TKE #210 Xi-Eta
Missouri Western State University
Xi-Omega The thoughts of all the Canadain Tekes are with you guys in these times. And while we are sad to hear of the tragic events we are very glad to hear you are all yourselves safe.
We wish you the best in your efforts to move forward but never forget this tragic event
YITB
Frater James Linton
Upsilon-Eta Chapter #7
University of Ontario
Fraters of the Xi Omega Chapter,
You are in the thoughts and prayers of your fraters of the Zeta Pi Chapter at Culver-Stockton College. Our condolences go out to you and your fellow students who have to endure this terrible experience. The tragedy is still fresh in the minds of everyone, but time will heal all pains. For now, remember that your fraters from across the globe are here for your support in this time of need.
Yours in the Bond,
Frater Kellen Craig
Zeta Pi #561
Past Prytanis
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO
kecraig@culver.edu
To the Fraters at VT,
The members of the Lambda-Iota Chapter at Florida State send our condolences to your chapter, fellow classmates, and to the families of those who perished. We hold you all in our hearts and prayers. Let us know if there is anyway we can do to help you get through this ordeal. Keep strong.
YITB,
Frater Mike Boyle
Lambda-Iota #850
Florida State University
MJBoyleII@gmail.com
The Fraters at the University of Northern Iowa, Delta Tau Chapter, wish to extend their prayers and thoughts to you. We are with you in this tragedy in spirit. We will continue to extend support and our prayers to your chapter as well as your student body.
YITB
Delta Tau #723
Brennen Gibson
"D'Marco"
Histor
Fraters of the Xi-Omega chapter,
Everyone of the fraters from the Epsilon Sigma Chapter at the University of Central Oklahoma send their condolences. We are are very sorry for what you are going through, and we want you to know that we are here for whatever is needed. We may be hundreds of miles away, but we are all fraters under the same bond.
Gary Mills
Hypophetes
Epsilon Sigma #745
Dear Fraters of Xi-Omega
We at Alpha Pi wanted to take a moment to express our deepest sympathies over the events at your campus Monday morning. Having just received notice that all of your brothers are safe and sound is a huge relief to all of us, but we realize that the pain that you all must be feeling is incomprehensible and not soon to fade. In reflecting within our own chapter, we continue to appreciate that it is events such as these that truly exemplify the strength of the fraternity, and how in the face of crisis we only become stronger. You have our promise to help in any possible way as you continue through these difficult times. Whether our help can be utilized through awareness, philanthropic assistance, or just an outlet to get out of Virginia for the weekend with a road trip, our assistance is always ready and our doors are always open. Our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you and please do not hesitate for a moment if we can assist in any way at all.
Yours in the Bond,
Oliver Gilbert
Alpha Pi 790
Prytanis
George Washington University
otgilbert@gmail.com
Xi- Omega Chapter,
I cannot begin to comprehend the tragedy that happened on your campus Monday morning. I hope all of you are safe. Im not going to pretend like I know what all of you must be going through, but I know if you guys need anything, the Phi colony is here for you. We will do anything we can to help. I wish God's blessings on you in the hard upcoming days.
YITB
Phi Colony
Frater Nick Verlaney
"Fonz"
University of Nebraska
Dear Fellow Fraters of XI-Omega. My deepest and heartfelt feelings and condolences go to you, your friends, family, and to Virginia Tech. My prayers are with you in this time of need. May the Creator bless you and keep you all.
Yours In The Bond,
Gabriel Azcarate
Gamma Gamma #510
"85"
UTEP-Alumni
Dear Fraters of the Xi-Omega chapter,
My deepest apologies go out to your chapter as well as your student body and the families of those who were both killed and injured. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
YITB
Theta Iota #658
Frater Joshua Raymond
"Noodles"
Northern Michigan University
To the Fraters of the Xi- Omega Chapter, The members of the Omicron Iota Chapter at Rowan University in New Jersey, send our condolences to your chapter, fellow classmates, and to the families of those who were hurt in this tragedy. We are here for you every step of the way. You are all welcome to come up our way for a little rest and relaxation.
Yours In The Bond,
Frater Mathew Krantz
Chapter Cryso
Rowan University
nookiewacookie1@aol.com
Fraters,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at Virginia Tech. What a horrific event to happen to such a young group of people. I am joyed to hear that my Fraternity Brothers are okay, but saddened by the loss of those at VT. You always have your Brothers for support. Hang in there. My thoughts are with all of you.
YITB,
Eric Edwards #543
Zata-Zata Chapter
Alumni and Past Prytanis
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Fraters,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at Virginia Tech. What a horrific event to happen to such a young group of people. I am joyed to hear that my Fraternity Brothers are okay, but saddened by the loss of those at VT. You always have your Brothers for support. Hang in there. My thoughts are with all of you.
YITB,
Eric
Zata-Zata Chapter
Alumni and Past Prytanis
To the Fraters of Xi Omega chapter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your friends. This is undeniably senseless and the worst event in history. There are no words that one can truly say to express what y'all have gone through. Also, there aren't words for the sorrow that we all feel for you. The members of the Epsilon Omicron chapter at the University of Houston are here for all of you whenever you need us. Please accept our condolences.
YITB,
Daniel de la Fuente
Epsilon Omicron 750
chango911@yahoo.com
To the Fraters of Xi-Omega Chapter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you and your friends will be safe and protected, but allow your strength and courage be strong. I believe that this incident has broughten us brothers closer together. Your brother's pain and suffering has touched each and everyone one of us, only to make us stronger as men.
YITB
Wing Jack Chu
Alpha Alpha #414
Rho-Delta Chapter
Cal Poly Pomona
wjchu@csupomona.edu
The Pi Omecron chapter at Northern Kentucky University wants to send our condolences to you members and that all of the pain and grieving you are going through is un-imaginal, your in our thoughts and prayers.
YITB
Pi Omicron #352
Frater Eric Jenkins
Northern Kentucky University
To the Fraters of Xi Omega Chapter,
I want you to know that the entire TKE Family is keeping you and the student body in our prayers at this time of loss. We alway think of our schools as being a safe place and I pray Virginia Tech will quickly return to one. Take the time to grow closer to each other and your fellow students, you never know what the day will bring. Don't forget your Bond extends to everyone who has ever worn the TKE Badge and we are here for you!
YITB
Michael O'Connor, EO253
Epsilon Omicron
University of Houston
Alumni
To all of you at the Xi-Omega chapter Fraters Eric Lopez # 698 Zach Romal # 707 and Chad Varner # 708 of the Gamma-Nu chapter send our condolences and prayers to all of you. We cannot understand what you must be going through right now. Never forget and remember that we are all family and that we are all here to help. May God be with you and the VA Tech student body
YITB
Zach Romal
Gamma-Nu #707
University of Toledo
To the Fraters of the Xi-Omega Chapter,
The Fraters of the Delta Pi Chapter at Eastern Michigan University send our condolences. We are relieved to see that no Fraters were injured or killed, however our hearts go out to those hurt directly or indirectly by this horrific tragedy. Love and Best Wishes.
YITB,
Frater William Hesse
Delta Pi #1009
Eastern Michigan University
The Alpha-Phi chapter at the University of Kansas would like to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to our VT brothers, thier families, classmates, and the community. May this unfortunate time bring us all closer.
YITB,
Josh Coup
Prytanis
Alpha-Phi #1293
KU
Hey guys, glad to here you all came through ok. Iota Gamma sends its condolences. My deepest wishes that things can get back to normal soon. My prayers for those lost and those left without.
YITB
Iota Gamma #776
Charles Tomlinson
Truman State
The brothers of Delta Phi at Saint Francis University send their utmost condolences. STAY STRONG and never let anyone hinder LOVE, CHARITY, and ESTEEM at VT. You truly are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brad Duke, Epiprytanis
Delta Phi #827
Saint Francis University
To the Fraters of the Xi- Omega Chapter,
I just wanted to say that I'm glad to hear you guys were not hurt. I am saddened to hear of the loss of your friends, professors, and classmates. In times of tragedy you have to rely on each other for support and guidance. Everyone around the country is praying for you all.
YITB,
William Corcoran
Province Advisor
Xi-Gamma Chapter
New York Institute of Technology
Please be sure to let us know if there is anything we can do for your chapter and your community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
YITB,
Frater Chris Leonard
Delta-Pi 1001
Chapter Hegemon
Interfraternity Council President, Eastern Michigan University
On behalf of the brothers of the Sigma Omega Chapter, I would like to express my condolences to your members, their friends, and the rest of the student body at Virginia Tech. You all are in our prayers, and I am confident that this horrific act will only make your campus and chapter stronger.
Y.I.T.B
Andy Scheu
Prytanis
Sigma Omega Chapter
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Dear Fraters of Xi-Omega,
On behalf of Tau-Lambda (where I became a Frater in the Bond), and my adopted chapter Tau-Delta as well as the entire New Jersey City University community that I represent as an employee, I extend to you my deepest condolences. This event sickened the entire nation (TKE and otherwise) and we share in your loss. If there is anything I can personally do during your time of grief, please know that this Frater will do all he can to assist. We all grieve with you.
Yours In The Bond,
Cruz Gracia
Tau Lambda #66
Tau Delta #101
To the Fraters the of Xi- Omega,
As Fraters in the bond we at the Beta Sigma chapter would like to send our condolences to your members and the rest of your students. It is horribly tragic that so many are forced to suffer because of one deranged individual. We sincerely hope that you will stay strong, and may the deceased always hold a place in our hearts.
Yours in true brotherhood,
James Ball
Prytanis
Beta Sigma 1218
University of Southern California
The TKE Nation will continue to support you and mourn your loss. May God bless you all and keep you safe in His almighty hands. Look to Him in this time and he will give you comfort.
Yours in the Bond,
Rev. Robert T. Smith KM#454
Grand Province Advisor
Steel City Province
I along with the members of TKE-IX send our thoughts and prayers to the fraters of Xi-Omega Chapter. I believe in the healing and strength of Jesus Christ. This is obviously a time where we question and see no reason for what has taken place. I to have doubts and questions; but I along with my brothers will continue to keep you in our prayers. We pray that God will help heal the pain that you and your loved ones are going through.
Yours in the bond,
Jesse Lopez
Student Body President
New Mexico Highlands University
IX #228
Dear Fraters,
The fraters from the Pi-Xi chapter at the University of California - San Diego would like to send our condolences. We share your pain and feel your sorrow and will keep you in prayers everyday.
YITB,
Michael Hy
UCSD, Pi-xi
Dear Fraters,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you from the Zeta-Beta chapter. We cannot even begin to think of the trauma you guys have been going through. Very glad to hear you are all accounted for, very sad to hear that you lost good friends. No words from anybody can heal what you guys are going through. Just know that the TKE nation is here for you and that you belong to the greatest brotherhood in all the world.
YITB,
Chuck Fetterhoff
Zeta-Beta #708
Alumni
University of Evansville
To the brothers of the Xi-Omega chapter,
I'm terribly sorry to hear what has happend to the Institution. My prayers and thoughts go to all those lost but not forgotten. It's a damn shame to know that such a tragedy happend. But I know that things shall turn for the better in the future. I know the brothers of the Sigma-Alpha chapter (FIU) pretty well to know the bond of the brotherhood of such a great fraternity. I'll pray for all of you, my future brothers, and the families.
May God be with you all,
Jose L. Torres, Prytanis
Beta Epsilon Pledge Class 2007
Florida Int'l University
To the Fraters of Xi-Omega Chapter
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this tragedy. I will contribute in anyway I can.
YITB
Joe Boyle
Nu Pi #171
University of DE
josephboyle42@netzero.com
Fraters of Xi-Omega Chapter,
The Tekes of the Gamma-Theta Chapter at the University of Florida send their most sincere condolences in regards to the recent tragedy that occurred on your campus. An event such as this should only exist in the darkest of nightmares, yet somehow a nightmare has become reality. As we struggle to understand this horrific event, though hundreds of miles away, we can only imagine the confusion, sorrow, and anger that you all must be experiencing at this time. Please know that in this time of trial, our thoughts and prayers are with your chapter, campus and community. As your brothers, we stand ready to assist you in any way that we can. May God bless you and your campus in the days ahead and grant you peace in these darkest of hours.
YITB,
Chris Dawson
Gamma-Theta 741
University of Florida
On behalf of the Gentlemen of the Gamma-Theta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon
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