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I am alright. I was a few steps away from Norris Hall when that round occurred. Police kept us there for a very long time, although I did what I could to get updates from them because they took over my class to use the room as a headquarters.
I really need to find out who is not alright.
Thank you for checking in. I appreciate that.
brief update: I lost a friend in the West AJ shootings, a real friend. Still no word about Norris. The grieving in Cassell tomorrow will be tangible.
April 16th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
I can’t describe the feeling when I heard the majority of the rampage occured in German class just a moment ago. You had expressed you were taking German a while back.
Letting everyone know you’re OK is by far the best post you’ve ever had on your blog. I’m so glad you’re alright.
April 16th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Thank goodness! I’ve been worried all morning. I can’t believe what it must be like there right now. I’m sorry you’re going through this and I hope your friends and teachers are alright.
April 16th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
*phew* I’m glad you’re alright. I was worried.
April 16th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
I’m glad you’re ok. I haven’t been to your site in a while, but you were the first person I thought of when I heard the news. I hope your friends are ok too.
April 16th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
This is has been the most important post so far…it is a good thing you are fine.
April 16th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Hey Ryan. Even though we’ve never met, you were the first person I thought of when I heard the horrible news. I’m so glad you are alright.
April 16th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
I’m really glad you’re okay. My parents asked about you when I got to their house earlier. I’m glad you thought to post!!
April 16th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Ryan Harne, I am glad that you are okay. I know a bunch of people from JF go to Tech, so I hope everyone is alright… I’ve been looking on facebook and checking out cnn all day. Thanks for posting that you are alright.
April 16th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Thought I’d check here before calling Ri. Glad you’re ok, Ryan.
April 16th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Hi Ryan, I am SO glad you are OK. I thought of you as soon as I heard about what happened today. Thank you so much for posting and letting us know how you are. I am very sorry for the loss of your friend. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Again, I am very grateful that you are alright. *hug*
Love,
Courtney
April 16th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Hey!
Just wanted to let you know we thought about you and your parents. We did some checking and found out you were okey. We are sorry about your friend. Just know we are thinking of you and all your classmates!
April 16th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Been watching FoxNews since noon. Especially after hearing this was an Engineering building. Was glad to find out you were OK. After finding out that Kellan was still in the hospital, and knowing that she had nothing to do all day but watch the news, was sure this was tough on her as well. Spoke with your mom tonight, she seems to be alright. I’m sure you had other friends involved. Will be praying for your emotional recovery.
April 16th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
ryan - my name is wanda harne, i’m glyn harne’s wife. glyn is the son of george (deceased) and bernice harne, bernice is ruth harne’s sister and george and lee harne were brothers - lots of double first cousins. after the sad sad story today, we wondered if you may be attending the university and went to your web site to see. there you were. glyn’s son’s, (my step-son’s) name is also ryan harne - we have often visited your web site. in the beginning, never really knew you were family until january 2007, when glyn and his mother went to see family in maryland. donny harne said you were definitely family. our prayers are with you, your friends and the victim’s families. we are here if you should need to ever get away. we live in pensacola, florida and would certainly welcome you.
take care
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April 16th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Good to hear you are safe. Congrats on your new nephew. Sorry for your losses, this has to be a terrible thing to go through.
April 17th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Hey Ryan, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you, but I want you to know that I was praying for you and all of those at VT. That will continue for quite a while. I’m glad you’re alright and i’m sorry…
Just remember that even though there are stupid evil things that there is also good.
Love and prayers,
Martha
April 17th, 2007 at 11:37 am
ryan, i’m so glad you’re ok.
*hugs
April 18th, 2007 at 1:55 am
Ryan, I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now, but I’m glad to know you’re okay, and I thought you might like to read this. I read it for the first time a long time ago, but it kind of stuck with me:
The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater. - J.R.R. Tolkien
April 18th, 2007 at 2:20 am
Hallo Ryan….
mich hat gestern fast der Schalg getroffen, als ich den Namen deiner Uni im TV gehört habe.
Bin froh, dass es dir gut geht und hoffe, das du alles schnell verarbeitest.
LG Mick
April 18th, 2007 at 7:44 am
Rayn,
We were so glad to finally get hold of you. Everybody was praying for you and the other students on campus. Sorry to hear about your friend. Take care and please do go to the counseling
Love Grandma and Pa